At G7 summit, PM Modi says Global South seeks ‘partnership, not assistance’

Addressing the Outreach Session on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ at the G7 Summit in France, PM Modi called for a shift from the traditional donor-recipient approach towards a framework based on equality, dignity, and shared responsibility.
Wedding fraud: Woman arrested for allegedly posing as Riya Gupta; identified as Yasmeen

A woman who identified herself as Riya Gupta married a Hindu man but was later found to be Yasmeen. According to reports, the marriage was allegedly arranged in exchange for Rs 1 lakh.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann rejects viral video amid ‘sacrilege’ row: ‘Religion being exploited’

The Akal Takht on Monday pronounced a decree in which the Sikh clergy, led by acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, directed the Sikh community to shun ties with the Punjab CM over the controversy surrounding the viral video.
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Canada’s Mark Carney during G7 summit in France

PM Modi said it was “a delight” to meet the Canadian Prime Minister and that it was their fourth meeting in less than a year. PM Modi said that they reviewed the “full range” of relations and discussed extensive cooperation in several key sectors.
With Trump in attendance, PM Modi calls for maritime security at G7 after US attack kills 3 Indians

Speaking at an outreach session of the G7 Summit, attended by leaders including US President Donald Trump, PM Modi pointed to the rising threats to maritime trade and the toll that West Asia’s instability is taking on human lives.
‘We are most famous on Instagram’: PM Modi meets Italian PM Meloni at G7 Summit after viral ‘Melody’ video, watch

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had another friendly exchange that quickly went viral.
PM Modi conferred with Slovakia’s highest honour, his 33rd global recognition

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini presented PM Modi with the honour. This is the 33rd global honour bestowed by a country upon PM Modi.
Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP after being questioned for 11 hours by ED, says ‘Even if you slit my throat, I won’t cower down’

At around 10:15 pm, after leaving the ED office, Banerjee told reporters he extended full cooperation and addressed all questions asked. He also mentioned his previous appearances before central agencies, including two in Delhi, and said he would keep appearing as required.
Why was Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s adviser detained at Delhi airport for over two hours?

Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, senior adviser to the Bangladeshi PM, was on Sunday stopped by immigration authorities after his name was flagged during a routine security check, reports said. The official was traveling to India to attend a meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association.
IMD issues heavy rainfall warning for West Bengal, and these regions in next 7 days, check weather update in Delhi, NCR

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the Southwest monsoon has made significant progress and issues very heavy to heavy rainfall for West Bengal, Sikkim and other eastern regions.