The Catch Up: 20 June

The headlines of the week by The Indian Express

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:03):
This is the catch upon three Things by the Indian
Express and I'm Achasharmah. Today's the twentieth of June, and
here are this week's headlines. Starting with major headlines, India's
operations sind WHO saw its first success yesterday as one
hundred and ten Indian students evacuated from Tehran landed in

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Delhi amid rising Israel Iran tensions. The Indian Embassy facilitated
their safe transfer to Armenia via road. On Tuesday, the
MEA confirmed the evacuation and thanked Iran and Armenia for cooperation.
Some Indian students reportedly sustained injuries during recent strikes in Tehran.
With over four thousand Indians in Iran, India is closely

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monitoring the volatile situation and has advised nationals to stay
in touch with embassies for further assistance. In other major news,
Prime Minister Aarians Remode landed in Calgary on two day
to attend the g seventh Summit in Alberta's Kaniskis Village.

Speaker 2 (01:04):
This marks his first visit.

Speaker 1 (01:06):
To Canada since twenty fifteen and follows a diplomatic chill
after twenty twenty three killing of Kalistani separatus HERDEEB signature.
Modi is said to attend outreach sessions and hold bilateral
talks with key world leaders during this twenty three hour visit.
The visit carries high geopolitical interest amid shifting global alliances

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and Indo Canada ties under scrutiny. Meanwhile, in major development
Prime Minister and arranged them. Modi told US President Donald
Trump on Wedness Day that India did not discuss any
trade deal or third party mediation during its four day
military standoff with Pakistan. Foreign Secretary with Krimissary said PM
Mody emphasized the ceasefire came after direct talks between India

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and Pakistani military channels and at Pakistan's request. PM Modi
made it clear India has never accepted mediation and never will,
reaffirming national consensus on this issue during a phone call Trump. Meanwhile,
US President Donald Trump praised Pakistan Army Chief General Asim

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Munir for preventing a war with India during a historic
White House lunch on Wednes's Day. Calling the meeting unprecedented,
Trump said he invited Munay to thank him for not
escalating tensions and ending hostilities.

Speaker 2 (02:21):
He also acknowledged Prime.

Speaker 1 (02:22):
Ministernary in Remode's role in de escalation, adding they had
spoken earlier that day. This was the first time a
US president hosted Pakistan's army chief without civilian leadership, highlighting
Munai's powerful influence over Pakistan's military and national security policy
and in the end, in news making global headlines, the

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Israeli military launched strikes on Iran overnight, targeting a nuclear
site near Arak and another near Nathan's, which it said
supports nuclear weapons development. Iran responded with missile fire that
struck a medical building in Israel and nearby apartments. According
to Associate Press. Israeli rescuers confirmed a direct hit but
reported no casualties. Iran's KNDAB heavy water reactor, previously called

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the Iraq Facility, was also targeted. The ongoing Israel Iran
conflict has escalated, with both nations sustaining damage amid fears
of broader regional fallout and worstening civilian impact.

Speaker 2 (03:25):
And with that, this was all for the week. This
was the catch upon Three Things by The Indian Express