A London court has ordered fugitive businessman Nirav Modi to pay $10.7 million (around ₹100 crore) to Bank of India. The case relates to loans given to Dubai-based Diamond FZE, a company owned by Modi. Judge Simon Tinkler ruled that Modi was liable under a personal guarantee he signed for the loans. The court rejected Modi’s arguments that the guarantee was not enforceable. Modi is currently lodged in a UK prison and is fighting extradition to India. He is wanted in connection with the Punjab National Bank fraud case and other financial crime investigations. (PC: ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for expressing condolences after the Ras Laffan industrial complex explosion that killed 13 people, including 12 Indians. The two leaders spoke by phone and shared their grief over the loss of lives. Modi also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the incident. He appreciated the support and medical care provided by Qatari authorities to the victims. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the safety and well-being of their citizens. They also discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation and ties between India and Qatar. (PC: ANI)

An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace during a go-around manoeuvre on June 22, the airline said. Flight AI479 was approaching Amritsar when Air Traffic Control instructed it to hold due to a runway inspection after a bird strike incident. During the manoeuvre, the aircraft crossed the international border and entered Pakistan's airspace for a short time. The incident was coordinated with Pakistani air traffic authorities, according to the DGCA. The aircraft was later diverted to Delhi. Air India has removed the pilot from duty pending an investigation and informed aviation regulators. (PC: Reuters)

A new book has revealed that US President Donald Trump believed India charged 175% tariffs on American goods. The claim was made during meetings with business leaders before his major tariff plan in 2025. According to the book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, Trump repeatedly questioned official US data on tariffs. During one meeting, he said, “China tariffs us over 150 to 200 percent, India 175 percent.” Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tried to explain the official figures, but Trump rejected them. The discussions took place before the US imposed tariffs on several countries, including India, as part of its trade policy. (PC: AP)

A three-year-old boy from Kashmir, Lukman, has successfully recovered from a rare and life-threatening immune disorder, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), following a stem cell transplant at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Srinagar. After losing their daughter to the same disease due to the absence of a suitable donor, Lukman’s family found hope through an international donor search. A matched unrelated donor was identified via a Germany-based registry, with stem cells sourced from a donor in Poland and transported to Srinagar. SKIMS described the procedure as its first matched unrelated donor transplant. Doctors said Lukman recovered well and has been discharged from hospital.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral and burial ceremonies of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. According to the report, Khamenei, 86, was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28 after leading Iran for 36 years. Funeral ceremonies will begin on July 4, include events in Qom on July 7, and conclude with burial in Mashhad on July 9. Iranian authorities expect nearly 20 million mourners. The invitation comes as Iran and the United States pursue a peace framework and long-term negotiations in Switzerland following months of regional conflict. (PC: Business Standard)

The European Union has awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) scholarships to 75 Indian students for the 2026–28 academic cycle, reinforcing India’s position as the programme’s largest beneficiary since 2004. The selected students will pursue master’s degrees at universities across 15 European countries, studying subjects including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, renewable energy, smart urban development and social sciences. Alongside the scholarship announcement, the EU launched the EU-India Student Ambassadors’ Network, comprising 40 students from 20 universities across India. The initiative aims to promote educational exchanges and strengthen academic ties between India and Europe. (PC: The Indian Express)

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi has suffered a major legal setback after a London court ordered him to pay more than USD 10.7 million (over ₹100 crore) to Bank of India in a loan recovery case. The London Circuit Commercial Court ruled that Modi is personally liable for the debt because he had provided a personal guarantee for a loan granted to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-based company linked to his Firestar Group. The court held that Modi must repay the outstanding dues, including the principal amount and accrued interest. The ruling marks an important victory for Bank of India in its efforts to recover unpaid loans. (PC: India Today)

An Indian national, Akash Tiwari, has been sentenced to six months in jail in Singapore after pleading guilty to molesting and harassing a Singapore Airlines cabin crew member. The incident took place on a flight from Bangkok to Singapore in February. Court documents said Tiwari repeatedly touched the flight attendant and later followed her into the aircraft galley despite warnings to stay away. The crew member reported the matter to her supervisors and airport authorities after landing. A Singapore court also ordered Tiwari to compensate the victim. Authorities said the case highlights the serious consequences of misconduct on board aircraft. (PC: The Indian Express)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to sources. Khamenei, who led Iran for 36 years, was killed during Israeli and US strikes on Tehran on February 28. Iranian state media said the funeral will begin on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown of Mashad on July 9. Ceremonies will also be held in the holy city of Qom on July 7. The invitation comes as India and Iran continue diplomatic engagement following recent developments in West Asia. (PC: The Indian Express)