PM Modi and Russian President Putin reaffirmed strong India-Russia ties during their bilateral meeting in Tianjin. PM Modi also called for an early end to the Ukraine conflict.

Relentless monsoon rains trigger red alerts in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, causing floods, landslides, and over 300 deaths.

Centre argued that the ethanol programme supports sugarcane farmers, cuts crude oil imports, and strengthens energy