Trump, Iran’s President sign deal to end West Asia warU.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s President signed a deal on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) meant to end the West Asia war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief.SC seeks Delhi Police response on bail pleas of alleged Indian Mujahideen operativesThe Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) asked the Delhi Police to respond to bail pleas filed by two men accused of operating the Rajasthan module of the banned outfit Indian Mujahideen. The accused, who have been in custody for 12 years, are challenging a Delhi High Court order denying them bail.India & U.K. overcome last-minute steel hurdle, announce July 15 as trade deal implementation dateIndia and the United Kingdom have overcome last-minute differences over steel import duties to finally announce July 15 as the implementation date for the trade deal between the two countries, the two governments announced on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).Bangladesh PM’s adviser travelled to India despite his name on a blacklist generated by MEA in 2025Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped by immigration officials at the Delhi airport on June 14 as his name had been included in a “blacklist” generated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in 2025.India-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der LeyenIndia and the European Union will sign the ambitious free trade agreement by the end of this year, top EU leader Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) after holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Full body scanners on trial at four metro airports; BCAS also asks Srinagar, Jammu, Ayodhya to install themPassengers flying from Srinagar, Jammu, and Ayodhya may soon pass through full body scanners at airport security, with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) having requested operators at these airports to install the advanced imaging technology on a priority basis, a senior government official said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs meet Lok Sabha Speaker after serving Whip, want caveat letter to be followedParliamentarians from the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray or UBT) met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), soon after holding a press conference in New Delhi.Rajya Sabha Chairman refers BJP MPs’ notice against Mallikarjun Kharge to Privileges CommitteeRajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan has referred the notice moved by six BJP MPs against Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing him of making “derogatory, disparaging and disrespectful” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Committee of Privileges for examination, investigation and report.PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz hold bilateral talks on trade and defencePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, focusing on shoring up bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, investments and defence.Cyber fraudsters are ‘parasites’, must be dealt with firmly, says Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) came down heavily on cyber fraudsters, describing them as “parasites” who prey on unsuspecting citizens, and observed that such offenders ought to be dealt with firmly. India’s defence production hits record ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26India’s annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) that an interim accord with Iran was not final and that he could resume a bombing campaign if he did not like it or if Tehran did not “behave”.Telegram was warned at highest levels about app’s misuse before blanket ban: NTA D-GRepresentatives of messaging app Telegram were called in for meetings “at the highest levels” and warned about the misuse of the app’s features that facilitate “paper leak frauds” before a blanket ban was issued, Abhishek Singh, Director-General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), told The Hindu on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).Trump says U.S. will defend India if anyone attacks as Modi raises seafarers safety issuePrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) raised with U.S. President Donald Trump the issue of seafarers’ safety and called for provisions for their protection in Washington’s proposed peace deal with Iran, even as the two leaders vowed to take steps to repair bilateral ties that reeled under severe strain over the past year.Rebuild education system to reduce cost and stress, says Rahul in KotaCongress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) called for rebuilding the country’s education system, saying it puts pressure on children, gives stress to students and extorts money from parents.Bangladesh PM’s foreign visit plans won’t cast a shadow on India-Bangladesh ties: Official sourcesBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s foreign visit plans will not impact bilateral ties with India as Dhaka-New Delhi relation has its own dynamics and requirements that are important on their own, said an official source here on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre on Telegram’s challenge to temporary ban ahead of NEET examThe Delhi High Court on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) issued notice to the Union government on a petition filed by the Telegram messaging app against the Centre’s decision to suspend access to its services in India until June 22, citing concerns linked to the conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination.SC defers hearing of plea challenging NEET-UG re-test to JulyThe Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) deferred to July the hearing of a plea challenging the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to re-conduct NEET-UG 2026 for nearly 22 lakh candidates.Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee to meet Lok Sabha Speaker over party splitAbhishek Banerjee, national general secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), will meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday (June 19, 2026) regarding the split in the party, after 20 Lok Sabha MPs declared a “merger” with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).India on track to meet 3% compressed biogas blending target for current financial year: officialsThe government is on track to meet its target of blending 3% compressed biogas (CBG) with CNG and domestic piped natural gas for the current financial year, with the blending percentage having already nearly doubled to about 2% at present, officials privy to the development told The Hindu.India’s crude oil, LNG imports surge in May although bill continues to stay elevatedIn the third full month (May) of the West Asia crisis this year, India’s imports of crude oil surged nearly 7.5% from April, whilst that of liquified natural gas (LNG) increased about 16%.Farm workers’ unions, activists announce protest from July 1 for VB-G RAM G repealThe NREGA Sangharsh Morcha and the Joint Platform for Agricultural and Rural Workers’ Unions on Wednesday announced an indefinite countrywide protest from July 1, demanding the repeal of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G).Manipur Governor meets Shah, State’s security situation discussedAmid continuing violence in Manipur, its Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).IND-A tri-series | Clinical India-A beats Afghanistan-A, all but seals final spotIndia-A all but sealed a place in the tri-nation series final with a commanding 101-run win over Afghanistan-A at the Rangiri International Stadium on Wednesday, thanks to a composed knock from Kumar Kushagra and a disciplined bowling effort.FIFA World Cup: Plucky DR Congo holds listless Portugal to 1-1 drawPortugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo were left frustrated after Democratic ​Republic of Congofought back to earn a 1-1 draw on ‌Wednesday (June 17, 2026) in the African nation’s return to the ​World Cupstage after 52 years.England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twiceEngland got their World Cup campaign off to ​a winning start as they beat Croatia ‌4-2 on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) thanks to two ​goals from captain Harry Kane ⁠and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.