US Vice President J D Vance says Trump’s Iran MoU offers verifiable limits and sanctions relief, contrasting with the Obama-era JCPOA on enrichment.

Vice President JD Vance says the US Navy let ships reach Iranian ports under a war-ending deal, with 12.5 million barrels moving via the Strait of Hormuz.

India welcomes the US-Iran peace deal, says Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, and signals readiness to support next steps for West Asia stability.

Donald Trump signed an initial Iran agreement at a Versailles dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron during the G7, with Marco Rubio present.

India and the US moved interim trade pact talks forward after Modi met Trump at the G7. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said progress is significant.

KSSL, Bharat Forge’s defence unit, partners with AM General on mobile 155mm mounted artillery for exports and a potential US Army MTC bid.

Mumbai court denies anticipatory bail to Sudhir Valia in an alleged Rs 1,000-crore Yes Bank-linked fraud; judge cites seriousness and need for custody.

Tata Motors has signed an MoU with MoRTH for Delhi-NCR fleet replacement, offering an 8% discount on eligible trucks and buses, including EV terms.

India’s banking surplus liquidity fell to INR 4,772.21 crore on 17 June as advance tax outflows tightened funds, despite RBI liquidity support via VRR auctions.

Mumbai Port Authority and Japans Urban Renaissance Agency discussed Ports Vision 2047, waterfront redevelopment, port-city integration and mobility planning.

Sebi proposes updates to margin trading facility rules, including raising broker net-worth to Rs 5 crore, allowing LLPs, and widening funding via debt.

At VivaTech 2026 in Paris, Narendra Modi urged democratised AI access, saying AI should be all-inclusive for India amid US curbs on some models.

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Jamaica says it signed a DHS memorandum to accept up to 25 third-country deportees every two weeks, amid talks on housing and compensation.

Emmanuel Macron calls on G7 democracies to align AI regulation and safety rules, as Sam Altman backs an international forum amid US model restrictions.

India-UK CETA sets car import quotas and cuts tariffs from 110% to 10%, while enabling duty-free Indian EV and hybrid exports to the UK from year six.

Poland says the US has shown interest in a permanent US military base, after Warsaw approved steps inviting the move to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.

President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Donald Trump at Versailles during the G7, using French soft power to keep talks open on Iran, Ukraine and tariffs.

Narendra Modi urged Donald Trump to prioritise seafarer safety as the US advances an Iran peace deal, while both leaders discussed trade and wider ties.

ICRA expects domestic tyre wholesale volumes to rise 1–4% in FY27. Tractor demand may cool after FY26 gains, with rainfall risks and delayed norms.

Nepalese tea producers halt production after India orders 100% quality checks on imported tea, affecting exports worth about Rs 5 billion.