Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, trade and efforts to promote peace. Modi said India would "always be on the side of peace" and place humanity above everything else. He also stressed the need to restore trade relations to pre-war levels. Zelenskyy said Ukraine received important support commitments from G7 leaders, including help to strengthen air defence and energy security. He also said partner countries agreed to increase pressure on Russia through additional sanctions during the ongoing conflict.

India and the United Kingdom will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit in France. The deal is expected to boost trade and investment between the two countries. Under the agreement, India will reduce tariffs on British whisky and automobiles, while the UK will lower tariffs on Indian exports such as clothing, footwear and food products. The agreement is estimated to be worth $6.5 billion. Both countries expect the deal to create new business opportunities and strengthen economic ties. (PC: AFP)

Aman Sanger and Sualeh Asif are set to become billionaires after Elon Musk's SpaceX agreed to acquire AI coding company Anysphere, the maker of Cursor, for $60 billion. Sanger, who has Indian roots, and Pakistan-born Asif each reportedly hold a 4.5% stake in the company. According to reports, both are expected to receive SpaceX shares worth about $2.7 billion. Cursor was founded in 2022 by Sanger, Asif and two other MIT graduates. The platform uses artificial intelligence to help developers write code and is used by millions of programmers and major technology companies worldwide. (PC: X/@amanrsanger, Cursor)

The US has renamed its military command from US Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command. The Trump administration said the move is only a name change and does not affect the command’s mission. However, the decision has raised questions about America’s focus on the Indian Ocean region and its ties with India. Some analysts believe it could signal a shift in US strategic priorities. Others say India remains important to Washington’s plans in Asia. The command’s responsibilities remain unchanged. The move has also sparked debate about the future role of the Quad grouping in regional security.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. Trump praised Modi, saying he “looks like an angel” but is “as tough as they come” in negotiations. The two leaders discussed trade, security, and regional issues. Trump also said, “If anybody attacks that man, we're gonna be there,” referring to Modi. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and protecting Indian seafarers. Modi said their safety was of “utmost importance”. Both leaders expressed confidence in stronger India-US cooperation in the future.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit after 16 months. The two leaders discussed regional security, trade, and maritime safety. Modi stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and raised concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers working in the region. He welcomed the US-Iran peace framework and said it could bring stability to West Asia. Trump praised Modi, calling him a tough negotiator and an important global leader. He said the United States would support India if it ever faced an attack and expressed interest in visiting India. (PPC: AP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 summit, urging developed nations to strengthen global cooperation and ensure that vulnerable countries are not left alone to bear the burden of economic, geopolitical, and climate-related shocks. He emphasized that developing nations often suffer the most from global disruptions such as wars, supply chain instability, and climate change, despite contributing the least to them. Modi called for a fair and inclusive global economic framework, improved financial support systems, and technology sharing. His remarks highlighted India’s push for equity-driven global governance and stronger multilateral cooperation. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held a warm and friendly meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France, their first in-person interaction in 16 months. According to reports, Trump described the encounter as “calm, cool and totally killer,” highlighting the positive chemistry between the two leaders. Discussions covered trade, investment, supply chains, artificial intelligence, and regional security. The meeting signaled renewed momentum in India-U.S. relations as both countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement and seek closer cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

A 2013 diplomatic standoff between India and the United States has resurfaced amid debate over New Delhi’s response to the deaths of three Indian sailors in a US military strike in the Gulf of Oman. In 2013, India took several retaliatory measures, including removing security barricades outside the US Embassy, after diplomat Devyani Khobragade was arrested and searched in New York.   In June 2026, three Indian merchant sailors were killed during a US naval operation. India lodged a strong diplomatic protest and summoned a senior US diplomat. However, critics have questioned whether the response matched the firmness shown during the 2013 dispute.  

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a light-hearted moment at the G7 Summit in France that quickly caught attention online. In a viral video, the two leaders greeted each other before a group photograph when Modi appeared to mention their popularity on social media. Meloni responded, “Yes, we are the most famous couple on Instagram,” referring to the viral “Melodi” nickname created by combining their names. The term first gained popularity after their 2023 meeting and has since become a social media sensation, symbolising the warm rapport between the Indian and Italian leaders.