At the G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing US-India relations. In a meeting at Borgo Egnazia, PM Modi highlighted the collaborative efforts between the two nations in addressing global challenges. Both leaders expressed optimism about their ongoing partnership. Modi also engaged with French President Emmanuel Macron on strengthening strategic ties, and held discussions with UK PM Rishi Sunak and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The summit, hosted by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, underscores India's role as a key global partner.

Prashant Kishor has strongly criticized Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for touching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet, calling it a compromise of principles for personal gain. At a public meeting in Bhagalpur, Kishor accused Kumar of prioritizing power retention over Bihar's dignity and alleged that the Chief Minister's actions were aimed at securing continued support from the BJP for the 2025 assembly elections. Kishor, who previously worked with Kumar, asserted that the CM’s recent conduct contrasts sharply with his earlier political stance.

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy's Apulia, PM Narendra Modi met Pope Francis, inviting him to visit India. This follows their 2021 meeting at the Vatican. Modi praised the Pope’s dedication to global betterment. During the summit, Pope Francis emphasized the ethical use of artificial intelligence, urging leaders to prioritize human dignity and decision-making autonomy over machine dependence. Modi also engaged in bilateral talks with leaders including UK's Rishi Sunak, France's Emmanuel Macron, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. The summit, hosted by Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni, marked Modi's first foreign visit of his third term.

The monsoon arrived early in Maharashtra and Gujarat, with Mumbai experiencing heavy rains on Sunday, two days ahead of schedule. Favorable conditions along the coast led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several Mumbai areas. Meanwhile, northern India, including Delhi, Punjab, and Jharkhand, continues to endure intense heatwaves. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the monsoon will reach Delhi by June 27, bringing relief from the ongoing heatwave that is expected to last until June 18. Southern India saw an early and surplus rainfall, contrasting with a significant deficit in the northwest.

At the G7 Summit in Puglia, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni accused French President Emmanuel Macron of using the forum for electioneering ahead of France's national elections. Tensions flared over Macron's advocacy for including a reference to "safe and legal abortion" in the summit's final communique, a move Italy opposed. Meloni criticized Macron for politicizing the summit, highlighting their ongoing disagreements. The friction underscores broader European concerns about Macron's call for snap elections, aimed at countering the rising far-right influence in France. The dispute reflects the complex dynamics between the French and Italian leaderships.

At the G7 Summit in Italy, PM Narendra Modi held significant discussions with global leaders including US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. This marked Modi's first face-to-face meeting with Trudeau since allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistani separatist. India dismissed the claims as "absurd." Modi's agenda included meetings with leaders from Turkey, Brazil, UAE, and Jordan, reinforcing India's diplomatic relations and addressing global concerns.

Passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Athens to Doha endured a 38°C cabin for over three hours due to a failed air conditioning system. The extreme heat forced some passengers, including athletes heading to the IFMA World Muaythai Championships, to strip down and fan themselves. Despite the discomfort and dehydration, passengers were only offered minimal refreshments. The flight eventually departed after a significant delay, with Qatar Airways apologizing for the technical issue and ensuring affected passengers received support and compensation.

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has been appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, handling Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Environment and Forests portfolios. Kalyan, the JanaSena Party chief, won his first Assembly seat in Pithapuram. In the N Chandrababu Naidu-led government, Dr. P Narayana retains Urban Development, while K Atchennaidu oversees Agriculture. N Lokesh Naidu, Naidu's son, takes charge of IT and HRD. Satya Kumar Yadav from BJP leads Health and Family Welfare. Three women ministers have been given significant portfolios in this new cabinet.

At the G7 Outreach Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for technology to be constructive, highlighting concerns of the Global South. Modi stressed India's commitment to transparent, secure AI and achieving net zero by 2070. He reiterated India’s role in international governance and its efforts towards a developed nation by 2047. Modi's address also noted India's support for the African Union's permanent G20 membership and underlined the importance of accessibility and affordability in energy. This visit marks Modi's first international engagement in his third term.

Forty-nine people, including 45 Indians, died in a fire at a Kuwait apartment owned by Kerala businessman KG Abraham. Abraham, who came to Kuwait in 1976 and built a business empire, heads NBTC, the firm owning the ill-fated apartment. The blaze, which claimed the lives of engineers, drivers, and supervisors, has cast a spotlight on Abraham, who grew his fortune from a 60-dinar salary to a diverse portfolio worth Rs 4,000 crore, including a supermarket chain in Kuwait and a luxury hotel in Kochi. Bodies of the victims have been repatriated to India.