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Prime Minister Narendra Modi positions India as a voice for the Global South at the G7, while opening Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the RBI steps into the currency market to curb excessive volatility rather than defend a fixed rupee level, setting a clear boundary for India's exchange-rate policy.

Deepti Sharma's five-wicket haul, backed by half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and a Harmanpreet Kaur partnership, drives India to a 64-run win over Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener at Edgbaston.

Delhi clocks 38.5C — 1.4C below the seasonal average — while the IMD warns of rain and gusty winds for Monday, setting up a volatile 24 hours for commuters and the city's infrastructure.

India's food regulator issues notices to 15 food brands over alleged misleading product claims, putting front-of-pack marketing and consumer trust back in the spotlight.

Bharat Innovates 2026 opens in Nice with Narendra Modi and Emmanuel Macron pitching India as a source of deep technology — from AI and semiconductors to space, biotech and climate tech.