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Prime Minister Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa at the G7 summit. Discussions focused on the upcoming India-EU Free Trade Agreement, expected to be signed by year-end, and advancements in the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Leaders also welcomed the understanding reached for peace in

A viral moment involving PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, sparked by ‘Melody toffees’ and a playful Instagram comment, has highlighted the growing bonhomie between the two leaders. This personal connection has translated into a ‘Special Strategic Partnership’, boosting bilateral trade and revitalizing defense ties with a focus on co-development and industrial collaboration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the ongoing impact of West Asian crises on the Global South, urging international solidarity. He proposed a global skills partnership and an International Mobilisation Partnership for Accelerating Connectivity and Trade (IMPACT) to foster shared growth and resilience.

A father in Auraiya has been arrested for allegedly attempting to murder his 14-year-old transgender daughter. He reportedly beat her with a stick and threw her into a canal, motivated by her gender identity. The girl survived due to shallow water and was rescued by locals. She is in critical condition.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has strongly criticized Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s decision to rename a road near the US Consulate after President Donald Trump. CPM General Secretary MA Baby expressed concern that this move, occurring amidst US military actions, undermines India’s sovereignty and anti-imperialist ideals. He urged the Congress high command to

Karnataka government will soon issue guidelines for medical students on appropriate behavior and respect towards donated bodies for study. This follows viral clips of students disrespecting cadavers, sparking a debate on ethics. The ethics committee will meet to discuss reinforcing existing guidelines for handling donated bodies.

Rahul Gandhi’s public release of his INDIA bloc speech has irked allies, particularly Left parties, who emphasize mutual trust for effective resistance against the BJP. Concerns were raised about Gandhi’s remarks on Pinarayi Vijayan and the unilateral release of internal discussions. DMK also reiterated its stance against Congress due to a state-level alliance issue.

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre for its response on the ban imposed on Telegram, which is challenging the temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG retest. The government claims to have “shocking material” to share, citing ongoing issues with channels involved in examination-related activities resurfacing after being blocked.