Aleesha Sam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined G7 leaders and invited partner nations for the official group photograph at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The three-day summit is focused on global economic challenges, security issues, artificial intelligence governance, and international cooperation. Modi's participation marks his seventh consecutive appearance at the G7.

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has directed states vulnerable to El Niño impacts to prepare district-level contingency plans for the Kharif 2026 season. The Centre urged water conservation, alternative cropping strategies, and scientific farming practices while pushing higher cotton and pulses cultivation.

US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the G7 Summit in France. Spotting an Emirati journalist, Trump joked, “He's got such a nice way about him. My people, they are so mean,” drawing laughter. The exchange quickly gained attention online after the video surfaced.

The Madras High Court dismissed writ petitions alleging discrepancies in election affidavits filed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan. The court held that such disputes must be challenged through election petitions under the Representation of the People Act and declined to order investigations.

A video from the final day of the 2026 G7 Summit in France shows US President Donald Trump jokingly declaring, "I am the boss," while greeting fellow leaders before a meeting. The light-hearted moment went viral amid discussions on Ukraine, Russia sanctions, energy security and other key global issues at the summit.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte welcomed the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the emerging US-Iran agreement, calling it a "massive step forward" for global stability and trade. Speaking in Brussels, Rutte said the deal could also help ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons, while nuclear negotiations continue.

Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested in connection with a probe into his 2006 recruitment to the Sri Lanka Navy, local media reported. Reuters said investigators are examining alleged irregularities in his recruitment and overseas training. A Colombo court later granted him bail and imposed a travel ban.

Addressing the G7 Outreach Session in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for growth that is inclusive and people-centric, asking, "Growth for whom, with whom, and in what direction?" He proposed the IMPACT connectivity initiative and a Global Skills Partnership while urging greater support for Global South nations facing economic disruptions.

US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the G7 Summit in France, calling him "calm, cool and a total killer." The leaders discussed defence, trade and West Asia developments on the summit's sidelines, as global leaders gathered in Évian for talks on economic growth and security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers and the security of global maritime trade routes during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. Modi highlighted risks in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that protecting seafarers and ensuring safe shipping lanes is a shared global responsibility.