PM Modi News Live: PM Modi gifts silver Ram Temple replica to Trinidad & Tobago leader

Israel's refusal to allow the free and safe entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza remains the main obstacle to progress in the ceasefire talks being held in Qatar, Palestinian sources told Reuters on Monday.

The two sources said mediators hosted one indirect round of ceasefire talks between Palestinian militant group Hamas and Israeli officials earlier on Monday, and talks were expected to resume in the evening.

Yemen's Houthi rebels say bulk carrier Magic Seas, which they attacked on Sunday, has sunk in Red Sea, reports AP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Summit session on ‘Environment, COP30, and Global Health’ in Rio de Janeiro, thanking Brazil for prioritizing these vital issues.

He emphasized the interconnectedness of planetary and public health, noting that the COVID-19 pandemic showed how viruses transcend borders and global responses must do the same.

Highlighting India’s efforts, Modi pointed to the Ayushman Bharat initiative—one of the world's largest healthcare coverage schemes—and said technology has been a key driver in strengthening India's health systems. He also praised India’s rich tradition of alternative medicine in promoting overall wellness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a special gift to Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago—a silver replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple, accompanied by a Kalash filled with sacred water.

The intricately crafted miniature temple, made by artisans from Uttar Pradesh, is a symbolic tribute to the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Cast entirely in pure silver, the replica captures the architectural detail and spiritual grandeur of one of India’s holiest sites.

The gesture represents not just spiritual reverence, but also India’s rich tradition of temple art and craftsmanship. The gift is a mark of cultural pride and shared civilisational ties, reflecting values of dharma, devotion, and heritage.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the condition of roads, bridges, and highways following the monsoon. He instructed officials to carry out immediate repair work without delays, including on rain-free days and public holidays. Contractors will be held accountable during the defect liability period, and there was a strong emphasis on implementing lasting solutions to waterlogging and ensuring repair quality. The CM also highlighted the importance of coordination between departments and prompt engineer response. The state government reiterated its full commitment to restoring normalcy swiftly.

In a shocking incident in Bihar’s Purnea district, five members of a family were allegedly beaten and burned alive by villagers over accusations of black magic. The victims—identified as Babulal Oraon, Sita Devi, Manjit Oraon, Aranaia Devi, and Kakto—were reported missing before their charred remains were found.

According to Pankaj Kumar Sharma, SDPO Sadar Purnea, a 16-year-old survivor, Sonu Kumar, alerted police early Monday morning, claiming that members of the Oraon community attacked his family around midnight, accusing them of practicing black magic. Preliminary reports suggest that the violence was sparked by the recent death of a child belonging to one Ramdev Oraon, who allegedly believed the victims were responsible.

Three individuals have been arrested as part of the investigation, and further inquiries are ongoing

Standup comedian Kunal Kamra is set to receive a show cause notice from the Maharashtra legislature's privileges committee following his comments about Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The committee has taken serious note of Kamra's remarks and is initiating action on grounds of breach of privilege.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Members, Partners and Outreach invitees gather for the family photo at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Train services to Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram and southern Assam have been disrupted as a landslide blocked tracks in the Lumding-Badarpur hill section of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), an official statement said on Monday.

Three people died, flight operations were suspended and vehicular movement was disrupted on National Highway 29 as incessant rain caused flooding across Nagaland, officials said on Monday.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami launched his state-wide campaign for the 2026 Assembly election from Tamil Nadu’s Mettupalayam on Monday.

The former Chief Minister, who would tour all the 234 Assembly constituencies in the state, reiterated that the Athikadavu-Avinashi irrigation project would be further expanded and implemented to benefit all farmers. -- PTI

MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi said on Sunday (local time) that Prime Minister Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where he thanked the latter for the condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack.

"Honourable Prime Minister also had bilateral meetings. One he had with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, wherein the Prime Minister thanked. Prime Minister Ibrahim for his strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack," the MEA official said.

Ravi added that the two leaders also discussed the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement. -- ANI

A flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand till 5.30 pm on Monday, as moderate to heavy rainfall lashed major parts of the state, an IMD official said.

The districts that fall under the flash flood risk include Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, Ranchi, Bokaro, Saraikela, West and East Singhbhum, according to a bulletin of India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Major parts of Jharkhand, including Ranchi, have been experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday. -- PTI

On Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, "If the Election Commission, at the behest of the BJP, wants to remove the names of voters, it will be challenged in the Supreme Court...The BJP's conspiracy to remove the names of persons from Scheduled Castes, Backward classes, minorities, or the poor, who are traditionally opposed to them, is unacceptable to us."

Japan Coast Guard Ship Itsukushima has arrived at Chennai port as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training

Supreme Court agrees to hear on July 10 a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s move to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.

Body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from a pond in Kuralsi village here, police said on Monday. The body was spotted by locals on Sunday following which it was fished out and sent for postmortem, Station House Officer (SHO) Anand Dev Mishra said on Monday.

According to a complaint lodged by the victim’s family, the child had gone missing earlier in the day.

His slippers were later found near the pond, raising suspicion that he may have entered the water for bathing and accidentally drowned. Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. --- PTI

Indonesia's senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto, the country's main negotiator for U.S. tariff talks, is scheduled to go to the United States on Monday, an official told Reuters.

Airlangga is currently in Brazil for the BRICS conference accompanying President Prabowo Subianto, but will go to the United States afterwards to oversee tariff negotiations ahead of the July 9 deadline, said Haryo Limanseto, the spokesperson at the coordinating ministry for economic affairs.

"Any Country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of BRICS, will be charged an ADDITIONAL 10% Tariff. There will be no exceptions to this policy," said US President Donald Trump.

Israel's military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel.

The attacks came after a suspected Houthi attack targeting a ship in the Red Sea that caught fire and took on water, later forcing its crew to abandon the vessel.

President Donald Trump assailed Elon Musk on Sunday night, describing him as "off the rails" after Musk said he was creating a new political party amid an ongoing rift with the president.

"I am saddened to watch Elon Musk go completely 'off the rails,' essentially becoming a TRAIN WRECK over the past five weeks," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday evening. "He even wants to start a Third Political Party, despite the fact that they have never succeeded in the United States."

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, IMD issues Yellow alert for today

Heavy rain swept through parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, providing much-needed relief to residents. The weather department issued a warning for heavy rainfall in the early hours of July 7.