English Headlines | Safety Concerns For Indians | 17-06-2025
Key Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Calgary, Canada, to participate in the G7 Summit at the invitation of Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. On arrival, he was met by Acting Indian High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik, Canadian officials, and leaders of Canada's First Nation.
PM Modi in Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Calgary, Canada, to participate in the G7 Summit at the invitation of Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. On arrival, he was met by Acting Indian High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik, Canadian officials, and leaders of Canada's First Nation.
Israel Oil Refinery Shut Down
Bazan, Israel's largest oil refinery company, announced that all of its facilities at the Haifa Port had been completely shut down due to the damage caused by an Iranian missile strike. Three company employees were killed in the pre-dawn attack on Monday night.
Israel-Iran Tension
India has urged its nationals in Iran and Persons of Indian Origin(PIO) to evacuate Tehran, shift to a safer location, and be in touch with the Embassy, following escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, some students have been relocated, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Capital Hosp Ready
With an increasing number of cholera cases being reported across Odisha, the Capital Hospital has taken proactive measures to manage the situation. Authorities have confirmed that no external patients have been admitted yet.
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✨Low Pressure
A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal, and the system is likely to intensify in the next 24 hours. Following this, monsoon activity is expected to increase in several regions, affecting both eastern and western parts of the country.
Snag In Air India Flights
An Air India flight travelling from San Francisco to Mumbai encountered a technical issue, leading to an unscheduled landing in Kolkata last night. Similarly, an Air India flight, slated to leave the Ahmedabad airport for London, was cancelled today, after a technical glitch was detected.
G7 Backs Israel
As the conflict between Israel and Iran entered its fifth consecutive day with intense missile and drone exchanges, leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations today reaffirmed their support for peace and stability in the Middle East while explicitly backing Israel's right to self-defence.
Trump Cuts Short
US President Donald Trump announced he was abruptly cutting short his participation in the G7 summit and returning home early to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis. He said he would be leaving after the formal dinner.
Smriti Mandhana Top Batter
India star Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the number one position in the women’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since November 2019. The 28-year-old rose one spot to return to the top after South Africa’s captain Laura Wolvaardt, slipped to joint-second place.