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India and Canada are accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Both nations are committed to deepening economic ties, with a "Team Canada" business delegation set to visit India later this year to explore new opportunities.

US President Donald Trump made a surprise audio call during the US Embassy's 250th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, expressing his admiration for PM Modi and calling him "great" and "my friend." Trump emphasized the close US-India relationship, stating India can count on the US "100%" and that the two nations have "never been closer".

Palak Purswani and Rohan Khanna are set to marry in Coimbatore on June 26 after multiple changes in their wedding plans. The couple initially planned a destination wedding and even finalised Jordan as their venue before geopolitical tensions forced them to rethink. Reflecting on the shift, Palak shares that the experience made them question what truly matters, steering them towards a more rooted celebration in India. Both she and Rohan, who describe themselves as spiritual, now prefer a simpler ceremony aligned with their beliefs. She adds that recent circumstances and broader messages about celebrating India also influenced their decision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a crucial meeting of the Union council of ministers on Thursday. Discussions will revolve around ministry functioning, policy outcomes, and future plans, with a focus on reforms benefiting common citizens. The meeting also addresses the West Asia crisis and its economic implications.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni for dinner and a walk through the Colosseum upon his arrival in Rome. The leaders exchanged perspectives on boosting India-Italy friendship, with their discussions taking on a relaxed tone against the historic backdrop. Modi also received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Italy.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for using derogatory language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Goyal emphasized India's enhanced global reputation and robust strategic partnerships, citing strong ties with the US and significant investment deals secured during Prime Minister Modi's recent foreign visits. These engagements underscore India's growing influence and trusted partnership status worldwide.

A UK government advisor highlights challenges for young Britons entering the workforce. Rising anxiety, depression, and technology dependence are making adaptation difficult. The advisor suggests flexible work and mental health support can benefit the economy. This comes as youth inactivity, particularly among those not in education or employment, continues to grow.

Veteran actor Kabir Bedi had once opened up about his close bond with the Gandhi family and shared fond memories of growing up alongside former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi. Recalling their early years together, Kabir Bedi shared that he studied in the same school as Rajiv and Sanjay Gandhi. Kabir Bedi also remembered meeting Rajiv Gandhi after he became Prime Minister. The actor had returned from the United States and visited Rajiv Gandhi at the Prime Minister’s Office.