Today News in India World Here’s a summary of today’s significant news from India and around the world, as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025: **Top News from India:** * **India-Canada Diplomatic Ties:** India and Canada have agreed to restore diplomatic services and appoint new high commissioners, aiming to normalize relations which were strained after Canada’s allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader. This development came after a meeting between PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney at the G7 summit. * **Air India Plane Crash Investigation:** The flight data recorder from the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 241 people on board and several on the ground, has been recovered. The investigation, including U.S. experts, is underway to determine the cause of the accident. * **PM Modi’s Call with Trump:** Following the G7 summit, PM Modi had a detailed phone conversation with US President Donald Trump. Modi clarified that India has never accepted, nor will it accept, third-party mediation on the Kashmir dispute. This came after Trump’s repeated claims of having brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. * **Operation Sindhu Launched:** India has launched “Operation Sindhu” to evacuate its nationals from Iran amidst escalating regional tensions. So far, 110 Indian students have been safely moved from northern Iran to Armenia and are boarding flights back to Delhi. * **Goa Cabinet Reshuffle:** A minister in Goa who made corruption allegations against the Chief Minister’s department has been dropped from the Cabinet. * **FASTag Annual Pass:** Nitin Gadkari has announced a new FASTag annual pass for private vehicles at ₹3,000, allowing 200 trips through national highways, aimed at making highway travel hassle-free. **Top Global News:** * **Israel-Iran Conflict:** The conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate with ongoing aerial strikes. Reports indicate Israeli forces have killed a significant number of Palestinians in Gaza, including those seeking aid. Meanwhile, Iran’s military leaders have vowed further attacks, and US President Trump has demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” while also suggesting diplomatic talks are still an option. * **G7 Summit Outcomes:** Beyond India-Canada relations, the G7 summit saw leaders discussing various global issues, including support for Ukraine and other geopolitical developments. * **Trump’s International Engagements:** In addition to his call with PM Modi, President Trump is scheduled to host Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir for lunch, a move that has drawn criticism from the Indian National Congress. * **Global Economy & Technology:** Discussions around regulating AI to ensure it doesn’t harm digital citizens are ongoing. Companies like Google are rolling out new AI models, and various tech developments are making headlines globally. Please note that this is a snapshot of news as of today, and situations can evolve rapidly. For the most up-to-date information, it’s always best to refer to live news sources. #IndiaNews #Indianewstoday #indianewsupdates #indianewshd #IndiaNewsUP #indianewsrajasthan