PM Modi News Live: Committed to closer cooperation and shared growth, says PM Modi at BRICS Summit

A fire broke out at a warehouse in Madhavaram, located in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district. Fire and rescue teams were alerted to the scene, and efforts are underway to contain the blaze. Authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the fire. Further details are awaited.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attending the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the bloc is committed to deepening cooperation and driving shared progress. “Alongside fellow BRICS leaders in Rio de Janeiro, reaffirming our resolve for closer collaboration and collective growth. BRICS carries significant promise for building a more inclusive and fair global order,” he wrote.

Continuous heavy rainfall in Gujarat’s Navsari district has led to a significant rise in the water level of the Purna River. Several residential localities in the city are experiencing severe waterlogging, disrupting daily life and raising concerns about further flooding if rains persist.

Lucknow Police have arrested two individuals in connection with a ₹47 lakh ‘digital arrest’ scam. According to DCP Crime Kamlesh Dixit, the case began when a man named Ravinder Verma reported receiving a phone call on June 23 from someone impersonating a CBI officer. The caller falsely claimed that an FIR had been registered against Verma in Andheri East, Mumbai, and used this threat to extort money. Investigations are ongoing into the wider network behind the fraud.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for hosting the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. In a post on X, Modi described BRICS as a “powerful force for economic cooperation and global good.”

PM Modi News Live: PM Modi arrives at Brazil’s Museum of Modern Art for BRICS Summit

An F-35 fighter jet has been moved to the Air India hangar at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, where a technical team from the UK’s Royal Air Force is expected to carry out repairs and facilitate its return, according to defence sources.

India News Live Updates: Heavy rain floods underpass in Madhya Pradesh, disrupts train services to Katni

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for multiple regions, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, South Uttar Pradesh, South Haryana, Gujarat, and parts of North Konkan, warning of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by strong surface winds reaching speeds of 41–61 kmph in gusts. Moderate rainfall ranging between 5 to 15 mm per hour is also expected in these areas. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions as the weather system could lead to disruptions.

Continuous heavy rainfall across parts of Maharashtra has led to a significant rise in the water levels of the Godavari river. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as rain-induced inflows continue to swell the river, prompting alerts in low-lying areas along its banks.

The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) is set to organize the Controllers’ Conference 2025 from July 7 to 9 at the Dr SK Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence announced. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the event on July 7, joined by top military and civilian officials including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the three service chiefs, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, Financial Adviser (Defence Services) S G Dastidar, and Controller General of Defence Accounts Dr Mayank Sharma. The conference will serve as a key forum for discussing and shaping the future of India's defence financial framework.

The death toll from the recent explosion at a chemical plant in Telangana has risen to 41, officials confirmed. Rescue and recovery operations continue at the site as authorities investigate the cause of the blast.

In an unusual step, the Supreme Court administration has asked the Centre to vacate the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg. The current occupant, former CJI DY Chandrachud, has reportedly stayed beyond the allowed period. The court’s July 1 letter to the Housing Ministry seeks to return the bungalow to the SC housing pool.

Majithia brought in Mohali court in money laundering case

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia brought in Mohali court after Vigilance remand in alleged money laundering case.

Prominent businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead outside his home in Patna, prompting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to claim on Sunday that this incident highlights how the BJP and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar have made Bihar the "crime capital of India." Gandhi added that the upcoming assembly elections will be about more than just changing the government they will be a fight to save the state. (Read more)

The BRICS 2025 summit is being held against the backdrop of a fracturing international order where the return of multilateralism is increasingly questioned.

BRICS leaders meeting in Rio on Sunday are expected to condemn US President Donald Trump's "indiscriminate" trade tariffs as illegal and harmful to the global economy reported by AFP. (Read more)

Amid mounting criticism from the Opposition and localized protests across Bihar, the Election Commission has reportedly revised its stance on voter verification for the Special Intensive Revision in the state. According to an NDTV report, voters can now be verified on the electoral rolls even without submitting mandatory documents.

“If documents are not provided, the Electoral Registration Officer will verify details through local-level investigation,” the report said, marking a significant shift from the commission’s earlier position. (Read more)

PM Modi wishes Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday

PM Modi receives grand welcome in Brazil, meets Indian diaspora

People of the Indian diaspora perform a special cultural dance based on the theme of Operation Sindoor as they welcome PM Modi.

India’s double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra added another accolade to his decorated career by winning the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Chopra clinched the title with a throw of 86.18m in the third round.

2016 Olympic silver medallist Julius Yego secured second place, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage finished third.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Sunday morning for the fourth leg of his five-nation tour. During his four-day visit, he will attend the 17th BRICS Summit, scheduled for July 6–7, and also undertake a state visit to Brasília at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

The summit will focus on a range of critical global issues, including peace and security, climate action, responsible use of artificial intelligence, global health, economic stability, and strengthening multilateral cooperation.

Billionaire Elon Musk has launched a new political party, weeks after a dramatic falling out with US President Donald Trump. Musk announced on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party and billed it as a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system.