Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France for a crucial visit that includes a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and participation in the G7 Summit. The visit marks PM Modi's seventh official trip to France and highlights the growing India-France strategic partnership. From defence and technology to innovation and global cooperation, both leaders are expected to discuss ways to deepen ties as 2026 is celebrated as the India-France Year of Innovation.


Modi-Macron Meet 2026: India-France Partnership Enters New Era

An Indian sailor has died due to medical complications while serving aboard the vessel MT Celestial at Oman’s Duqm Port. The Indian Embassy in Oman has confirmed that it is in contact with the ship management company and local authorities to facilitate the earliest repatriation of the mortal remains. The incident highlights the challenges faced by seafarers working far from home, while officials continue to provide support to the deceased sailor’s family during this difficult time.


Indian Sailor Dies Aboard Vessel in Oman, Embassy Assists Repatriation Efforts 

India has appointed Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of Army Staff, with effect from June 30, 2026. A highly experienced officer with decades of service, Lt Gen Seth will take over the leadership of one of the world's largest armies at a time of evolving security challenges and military modernisation. 


India: Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth To Assume Charge As Next Chief Of Army Staff |

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a key diplomatic visit to France and Slovakia ahead of the G7 Summit, where global leaders will gather to discuss major international issues. The visit includes high-level bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, while discussions around a possible Modi-Trump diplomatic reset are also gaining attention. The summit is expected to focus on global security, trade, and geopolitical tensions.


PM Modi in France: G7 Summit Could See PM Modi-Trump Diplomatic Reset

From milk booths in Delhi to a pan-India food print, mother dairy is entering its next growth phase. On this edition of big business bet, WION speaks to mother dairy and NDDB chairman Dr Meenesh Shah about expansion plans, new food categories and the company's biggest business bet yet.


Mother Dairy Eyes Global Markets & Export Growth

The controversy surrounding a reported shootout near Khan Sir's institute in Patna has intensified after new CCTV footage allegedly showed multiple rounds being fired. Police have booked Khan Sir's bodyguard and seized weapons for forensic examination as investigators work to piece together the sequence of events. The incident reportedly triggered panic among students, particularly in a nearby girls' hostel where gunshots were heard. Authorities are now analysing CCTV footage and forensic evidence to determine exactly what happened.


New CCTV Footage Emerges Linked to Shootout at Khan Sir's Institute 

A major anti-terror investigation is underway in Madhya Pradesh after the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a 35-year-old man from Bhopal over alleged links to overseas handlers. Investigators claim the accused, Mohammad Faraz, was connected to a Pakistan-based WhatsApp group and are examining whether he was moving toward a lone-wolf attack model.


India: Bhopal Youth Arrested by ATS for Pakistan Terror Links

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed Chief of Army Staff From June 30

DRDO successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and conducted the maiden flight-test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–
Medium Range, marking a major boost to India's defence capabilities. The achievement places India among a select group of nations with advanced BMD capabilities.


India Demonstrates Multi-Layered Ballistic Missile Defence Capabilities

India’s new ambassador to China has paid his first visit to Tibet in the latest sign of thawing relations between the two Asian neighbours.
Vikram Doraiswami – who speaks Chinese and took up the post in Beijing last month – arrived in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, on Thursday, according to a statement posted on social media by the Indian embassy.

India-China Ties Thaw As Envoy Visits Tibet

India and France are exploring a possible sixth-generation fighter jet programme after Europe’s future fighter project hit turbulence. As the US, China and Russia race towards next-generation air power, India is looking beyond its fifth-generation AMCA and targeting the fighter jet of the future. Watch the video to know the details of this game changing fighter jet. 

India's Boldest Move in the Skies, Sixth-generation Fighter Jet: India Joins the Race 

TMC MP Kirti Azad has accused rebel leaders within the party of corruption, intensifying political tensions and internal divisions. The allegations have sparked fresh controversy within the Trinamool Congress as political clashes continue ahead of key electoral battles.

TMC MP Kirti Azad Accuses Rebel Party Leaders of Corruption

Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana dies at 49. Abhinav Bindra leads the tributes for Rana, who leaves behind a huge legacy in Indian shooting.

Indian Shooting Great Jaspal Rana Dies at 49

India’s defence exports have witnessed a massive surge of nearly 6,000%, reflecting the country’s rapid rise as a major player in the global arms and military manufacturing sector. With increased indigenous production, advanced defence technology and growing international demand, India’s war industry is becoming increasingly self-reliant and combat-ready.

India's Defence Exports Surge 6,000% | India's War Industry in Now War Ready

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has called for the immediate de-escalation of tensions and an end to attacks on commercial vessels, stressing the need to ensure maritime security and protect civilian shipping in international waters amid rising regional instability.

MEA Calls for immediate De-escalation, End to Attack on Vessels 

India has lodged a fresh diplomatic protest against the United States over reported attacks on ships carrying Indian crew members. The move highlights rising maritime tensions and concerns over the safety of Indian sailors amid escalating geopolitical friction in key shipping lanes.


Breaking: India Lodges Another Protest Against US Attacks On Ships With Indian Crew 

The Zojila Tunnel project is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in improving all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh. Once operational, the tunnel is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improve year-round access, and boost economic and strategic connectivity in the region. Officials describe it as a game-changing infrastructure development that will transform mobility and regional development in the Himalayan terrain.


Zojila Tunnel Project Nears Finish, Boosting Kashmir-Ladakh Link

The southwest monsoon is gradually advancing across India, but its progress remains uneven. While eastern and southern regions are witnessing increased rainfall activity, parts of western India, including Maharashtra and Gujarat, are seeing a slower-than-expected onset. Meteorologists say the pattern reflects shifting monsoon dynamics, with rainfall distribution likely to remain inconsistent over the coming days as the system continues to develop.


Monsoon Advances Unevenly Across India, Rain Alert Issued in Multiple States

Iran has strongly condemned recent attacks on Indian-crewed oil tankers in the Gulf, calling the incidents “armed robbery” and urging the international community to hold the United States accountable. The latest strike marks the third such attack on vessels with Indian sailors in a week, raising serious concerns over maritime safety in the region. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has called for immediate de-escalation and the protection of commercial shipping routes amid rising tensions.


Iran Calls Tanker Attacks 'Armed Robbery,' Blames US Responsibility

South Asia recorded the world's sharpest decline in peacefulness in the Global Peace Index 2026. Here's how India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Afghanistan ranked.

Global Peace Index 2026: How India and its neighbours ranked in South Asia

India's defence sector is no longer just growing; it is transforming to become an export-ready global leader. 

India's War Industry Is Now Export-Ready 

The Indian Navy has reportedly intercepted and seized a warhead from a Kochi-bound tanker during a high-alert maritime operation in the Arabian Sea. Acting on intelligence inputs, naval forces boarded the vessel and discovered suspicious explosive material concealed onboard.

Indian Navy Seizes Warhead From Kochi-Bound Tanker 

India has taken another step to promote alternative fuels by removing excise duty on petrol blended with higher levels of ethanol. According to a government notification, petrol containing between 22 percent and 30 percent ethanol will now be exempt from excise duty. The tax exemption is expected to encourage greater production and availability of higher ethanol blends in the future.

India Promotes Ethanol Instead of Petrol 

Political tensions are rising as several parliamentarians continue to distance themselves from the Trinamool Congress, signalling growing rebellion within the party ranks. The developments have sparked speculation over internal disagreements, leadership challenges, and the possible impact on West Bengal’s political landscape ahead of key elections.


Rebellion Grows as Parliamentarians Leave Trinamool Congress

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