Evening news wrap
- Donald Trump calls PM Modi a “very tough cookie” and one of his most admired leaders.
- Rahul Gandhi thanks Stalin and Kanimozhi despite recent DMK-Congress split.
- CM Yogi assures SIT probe will reveal truth in Ayodhya temple fund row.
- Meloni rejects Trump’s claim that she begged for a G7 photograph.
- Ukraine launches its biggest drone attack on Moscow, hitting key oil refinery.
Here are top stories of the day:
Trump calls PM Modi ‘a very tough cookie’, says he admires him
US President Donald Trump has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “a very tough cookie” and one of the world leaders he admires most, according to an interview with Axios. Trump also praised Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling him “all business.” Read full story
Rahul Gandi thanks MK Stalin, Kanimozhi for birthday wishes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday thanked MK Stalin and Kanimozhi Karunanidhi for their wishes, saying they would continue to fight together to defend democracy, federalism and the Constitution. The exchange comes just days after Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam parted ways following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Read full story
CM Yogi urges patience as SIT probes Ayodhya Temple fund allegations
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has urged devotees and political parties to avoid “baseless comments” while a Special Investigation Team investigates alleged misappropriation of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple. Saying, “We waited for 500 years; now wait another 15 days,” Adityanath assured that the probe would separate truth from falsehood. Read full story
Meloni rejects Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for G7 photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that she had requested a photograph with him during the G7 Summit, calling the remarks “completely made up”. Meloni said neither she nor Italy “ever beg”, as the comments sparked fresh tensions between the two leaders. Read full story
Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow since war began
Ukraine carried out its largest drone assault on Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion, targeting the Kapotnya oil refinery and disrupting flights across the Russian capital. The strike triggered a major fire, with residents reporting black smoke, fuel smells and oily residue falling across the city. Read full story
