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At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Modi paused to ask Xi Jinping, “Is it okay?”, and Xi’s absence from the dinner fueled health-speculation. There is no official confirmation of any illness; unverified claims circulated by commentators, including a supposed cerebellar-atrophy diagnosis. Xi attended the opening and a bilateral with Modi, amid efforts to reset ties after border clashes.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Indian religious leaders in New Delhi that Tehran will not surrender to the U.S., asserting resistance to U.S. and Israeli pressure as he attends the BRICS Summit and meets Prime Minister Modi. Modi urged dialogue to resolve the Middle East conflict, called for reform of the UN Security Council and international financial institutions, and emphasized peace and freedom of navigation; the article notes higher energy prices and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting India and its seafarers.
At the SCO summit, Narendra Modi publicly addressed Vladimir Putin as a “friend” but urged an end to the Ukraine war, a pointed rebuke signaling Moscow’s waning influence as India diversifies its imports and Russia faces a weaker oil outlook; Modi is positioning himself as a global mediator amid Western sanctions and shifting energy dynamics that push New Delhi to distance itself from Moscow.
At a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Indian PM Narendra Modi publicly urged an end to the Ukraine war, delivering a rare rebuke to Putin that signals Moscow’s growing international and domestic isolation as non-Western partners recalibrate their ties.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed talk of an India-Iran trade deal after Modi-Pezeshkian’s SCO meeting and warned that any country helping Iran evade sanctions or generate revenue could face penalties, as Washington reiterates its goal of blocking Tehran’s nuclear ambitions through economic pressure and the potential for military action if needed.
At the SCO Summit in Bishkek, India’s Narendra Modi, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and China’s Xi Jinping were captured sharing a brief, smiling moment during the official family photo, a display seen as signaling camaraderie and strategic alignment among the three powers. Modi and Putin held a bilateral meeting earlier in the day, while Xi did not have a scheduled one-on-one with either leader during the event.
At the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, PM Modi urged member states to counter terrorism with a unified, no-double-standards approach, calling for dismantling the ecosystem of terrorist financing, recruitment and safe havens, and insisting conflicts in West Asia be resolved through dialogue rather than on the battlefield; the Bishkek Declaration also stressed diplomacy in the Middle East and a coordinated stance on Iran and regional security.
At the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, PM Narendra Modi urged a united, no-double-standards fight against terrorism and called for dismantling its financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens, speaking in the same hall as Xi Jinping and Putin with Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif in attendance; the remarks come amid broader regional security concerns and debates over the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Prime Minister Modi publicly urged Putin to end Moscow's war in Ukraine, framing it as moving from endless conflict to peace. Analysts say the comment aligns with India’s policy of strategic autonomy and its balancing act between Russia and the West, rather than signaling a policy shift. Putin’s reply was polite but non-committal, and Moscow shows no sign of abandoning its military path, suggesting the war will continue despite Modi's call.
At a Bishkek pre-SCO press conference, Indian PM Narendra Modi told a visibly uncomfortable Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war for humanity, calling for a ceasefire and peace talks as the path forward; Moscow said any settlement must be on its terms and Kyiv’s conditions remain non-negotiable. India, a major Russian oil customer, did not leverage trade to press Moscow, signaling continued diplomacy ahead of BRICS and EU engagements.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping, and India’s Narendra Modi will headline a two‑day Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as the bloc marks 25 years and promotes a multipolar world order to counter Western influence; Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian and several regional leaders will attend, with scheduled bilateral talks and discussions on economic ties, sanctions, and regional security amid ongoing conflicts and a widening circle of partners and observers. While the SCO says it is not an anti‑Western alliance, tensions with the West and sanctions dynamics loom over the discussions.
India’s youth protests in Delhi amplify their message online with memes, spoof videos and satire to pressure Modi after education scandals. A satirical group called the Cockroach Janta Party has helped turn a single-issue campaign into a broader, online-driven movement, with protesters mocking Modi, critiquing government coverage, and sharing viral clips from police clashes, broadening the protests beyond the streets and posing a new challenge to Modi’s image among a large, digitally engaged younger electorate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta for a three-day visit (July 6–8) to reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Indonesia, receiving a ceremonial welcome with Indonesian Air Force fighter jets escorting his plane. He will meet President Prabowo Subianto, join a Prambanan Temple visit, and advance defence and maritime ties under MAHASAGAR, while exploring critical minerals cooperation and expanding trade (Indonesia’s bilateral trade with India reached about $24.78 billion in 2025–26) and Indian investment across sectors as part of India's Act East policy.
US President Donald Trump told Axios that his viral “I am the boss” remark at the G7 Summit was a funny, unscripted moment made as he walked into a long table with seven world leaders, and that all of them understood it as humor rather than an assertion of dominance, amid ongoing talks that included Modi’s presence and Iran-related developments.
At the G7 summit, India announced fixed timelines for key trade deals: the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will be implemented from July 15, the India-Canada CEPA negotiations aim to conclude in 2026, and the EU will sign the India Free Trade Agreement by year-end with potential entry into force in 2027, while US-India talks are reportedly close, signaling a broad push to deepen bilateral trade and investment.