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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Canada for the G7 Summit 2025 in Kananaskis, marking his first visit to the country in a decade. As part of his three-nation tour, Modi will engage with global leaders on key issues like energy security, AI innovation, and geopolitical tensions. His bilateral meetings, especially with new Canadian PM Mark Carney, are seen as a potential turning point in India-Canada relations after recent diplomatic strains.

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has urged all Indian nationals and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) using personal vehicles to leave the city and relocate to safer areas. The advisory, issued on June 17, follows reports of a potential broadening of the conflict and comes as the Indian government facilitates evacuations through the Armenia border. Emergency helpline numbers have been shared for those seeking assistance.

India has begun relocating some of its citizens and students in Iran amid ongoing Israeli strikes near Tehran. The Indian Embassy is actively monitoring the situation and facilitating the safe movement of students, many of whom are from Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities are exploring further evacuation options as tensions escalate.

Israel's airstrike on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility has triggered radioactive and chemical contamination, the IAEA informed the UN Security Council. While underground enrichment facilities remain intact, the attack caused internal contamination and power outages, potentially affecting centrifuge operations. The Israeli operation, codenamed Rising Lion, involved 200 fighter jets and resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian officials, escalating tensions between the two nations. In retaliation, Iran launched missile strikes on northern Israel and the Golan Heights, raising global concerns over further escalation.

The Israel Defence Forces apologised after posting a map incorrectly showing Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, sparking backlash from Indian social media users. The IDF admitted the map "fails to precisely depict borders" and issued an apology. The Congress attacked PM Modi over the incident, calling it a diplomatic embarrassment. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Iran escalated, with both sides launching fresh missile and drone attacks.