Fri Jun 20 00:54:57 UTC 2025: **Summary of Text:**

This text provides a snapshot of global and Indian news as viewed from an Indian perspective on June 20, 2025. Key headlines include President Trump’s impending decision on U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s upcoming visit to China for the SCO Defence Ministers’ meet, Russia’s warning to the U.S. against military action in Iran, ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a family dispute among the Maran brothers of Sun TV Network, the investigation into the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, the resumption of MGNREGS in West Bengal following a court order, and President Trump’s extension of TikTok’s operation in the U.S.

**News Article:**

**Global Tensions Mount as India Focuses on Regional Diplomacy, Domestic Strife**

**New Delhi – June 20, 2025** – The world watches with bated breath as President Donald Trump is expected to decide within the next two weeks whether the U.S. will intervene in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, according to the White House. Meanwhile, Russia has issued a firm warning against any U.S. military action.

From an Indian perspective, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s upcoming trip to Qingdao, China, from June 25-27, is of significant interest. Singh will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meet, alongside his Pakistani counterpart, Khwaja Asif, signaling potential for dialogue amidst ongoing regional tensions.

Domestically, India grapples with unrest. Manipur remains volatile, with the killing of a Kuki woman following the injury of a Meitei farmer exacerbating ethnic tensions.

In Chennai, a public family feud has erupted within the powerful Maran family, with DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran serving a legal notice to his brother, Kalanithi Maran (Chairman of Sun TV Network), over share transactions dating back to 2003.

The investigation continues into last week’s Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has assured the public that the decoding of the black box data will proceed with utmost consideration for safety and security.

There is good news for West Bengal, where the Calcutta High Court has directed the resumption of MGNREGS, a 100-day work scheme, effective August 1st. Political parties are already vying for credit for the scheme’s revival after a three-year suspension.

Across the Pacific, President Trump has signed an executive order extending TikTok’s operations in the U.S. for another 90 days, giving his administration more time to negotiate American ownership of the popular social media platform.

These developments reflect the complex interplay of global anxieties, regional diplomacy, and domestic challenges facing India and the world.

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