Iran has received a US response to its 30-day peace proposal, conveyed via Pakistan. The offer aims to end the ongoing war, not just extend a ceasefire, and suggests delaying nuclear talks until after hostilities cease. The US President expressed doubt about the proposal's success, citing Iran's past actions.
President Trump stated the US will either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job," renewing military threats. This comes as Iran shows defiance after Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral, with mourners chanting for revenge against Trump.
An Indian senior citizen's experience with US healthcare, detailing exorbitant medicine costs (Rs 2,500 in India vs. Rs 42,000 in the US) and delayed service, has gone viral. The account highlights perceived advantages of living in India, such as affordable services and conveniences.
India lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a former Bangladesh diplomat, Tariq A Karim, displayed a map depicting Kashmir as part of Pakistan. Indian diplomat Pooja Kumari Jha objected to the map, stating Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. Karim clarified the map was for representational purposes.
A major landslide near the Kwar hydroelectric power project in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, blocked the Kishtwar-Doda Highway on Monday due to heavy rainfall. Flash floods and mudslides buried vehicles and construction equipment at the project site, though no casualties were reported. Gates of the Baglihar dam were opened due to increased Chenab river levels.
Mumbai faces an Orange Alert for heavy rain and strong winds on July 7. Authorities have declared a holiday for all schools and colleges, and the BMC advises residents to stay indoors and exercise caution due to potential waterlogging and fallen trees.
India is strengthening ties across the Indo-Pacific with nations like Seychelles, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. These partnerships aim to foster a multipolar Asia, enhance strategic autonomy, and counter regional hegemony, leveraging India's growing influence and democratic appeal.
