World News Updates: PM Modi begins Ghana visit, welcomed warmly by President John Mahama

As PM Modi becomes the first Indian PM to visit Ghana after 30 years, President Mahama gives him a warm welcome at the airport. Guard of Honour along with a 21 gun salute presented to PM.

He was accorded a warm and colourful welcome as he arrived in Ghana's Accra for a historic two-day visit. His arrival was marked by a heartfelt gesture: a group of young Ghanaian children greeted him with the devotional chant “Hare Rama Hare Krishna,” showcasing the deep cultural connection between the two nations.

PM Modi has reached Ghana. He is currently on a five-country visit.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States has struck a trade deal with Vietnam.

Trump's Truth Social post announcing that deal provided no additional information, but assured that more details were forthcoming.

Bilaspur, HP | Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda says, "...I express my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the cloudburst and flash floods... The BJP stands with the families who have lost their loved ones... We are assisting in the ongoing rescue operations in the affected areas... Whenever Himachal Pradesh has been affected by any disaster, Prime Minister Modi has always stood with Himachal Pradesh..."

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami releases the 'Aerial Vistas of Uttarakhand' coffee table book at the Mukhya Sewak Sadan of the CM residence in Dehradun.

BJP announces new state chiefs in 7 states, 2 UTs; moves closer to elect national president, ANI reported. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new state presidents in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Puducherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As part of the second phase of its Sangathan Parv (Organisational Drive), the BJP has elected new presidents in a total of nine states and union territories. Party sources indicate that state presidents for West Bengal and Odisha are also likely to be appointed in the next couple of days.

Light to moderate rainfall is likely to continue over Jharkhand till July 6, with intermittent spells of heavy rains in some areas, a weather official said on Wednesday, PTI reported. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Gumla, Simdega, Khunti, and West Singhbhum districts until 8.30 am on Thursday.

To ensure round-the-clock electricity supply and cut dependence on solar energy, 52 border villages in Uttarakhand will soon be linked to the national power grid, an official of the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) said on Wednesday. As per PTI, the project will see 20 villages in Darma Valley, 18 in Vyas Valley and 14 in Johar Valley being linked to the national power grid.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, forecasting heavy rainfall, cloudy skies, and potential urban flooding through the first week of July.

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will begin his five-nation tour today, his longest foreign trip in 10 years. During the eight-day tour, the PM will participate in the BRICS Summit in Brazil and expand India's ties with Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Security forces arrested four militants, including a top leader of a proscribed outfit from Imphal West and East districts, police said on Wednesday, PTI reported. Namgaklung Kamei @ November (42), a self-styled deputy chief of Zeliangrong United Front (J), a faction of ZUF underground outfit, was arrested from the vicinity of Kekrupat in Imphal West district on Tuesday. One 9mm pistol along with a magazine, was recovered from his possession, they said.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the Shri Amarnath Yatra, which begins today, ANI reported. Before the flag-off, LG Sinha offered prayers at the Yatri Niwas base camp in Jammu. As the pilgrims departed, chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bam Bam Bhole' filled the air.

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale has pitched for caste-based job quota in the private sector, saying several government-run enterprises are being privatised, PTI reported. Talking to reporters in Raipur on Tuesday, the Republican Party of India (A) president, who is aligned with the BJP, hailed the Narendra Modi government's decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming population census, calling it a "historic" move.

A portion of a drain's safety wall collapsed in Mumbra in Thane district on Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported, civic officials said. As per PTI, the incident was reported to them at 1.35 pm.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday. During the meet, they discussed bilateral partnership and shared perspectives on regional and global developments. Jaishankar is visiting the US from June 30 to July 2 at the invitation of Rubio.