Breaking News: PM Modi Hosts MP Delegations; Heatwave Scorches Country's North & West

Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets major company CEOs on Tuesday during his Switzerland visit.

"Delighted to meet Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO of Bobst Group, a leading packaging tech company, along with Helene Budliger Artieda," he shared.

"Discussed their India growth strategy and how they can participate further in our economic growth, which is driven by innovation led by our skilled manpower, digitalisation, and sustainability goals. Extended an invitation to collaborate on enhancing India's manufacturing ecosystem," he wrote on his X profile.

Delighted to meet Mr. Jean-Pascal Bobst, CEO of Bobst Group, a leading packaging tech company, along with Ms. Helene Budliger Artieda @SECO_StateSec.

Discussed their India growth strategy and how they can participate further in our economic growth, which is driven by innovation… pic.twitter.com/27VQtuY6YU

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) June 10, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted members of the various delegations who went to various countries, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Delegation members talked about their meetings in different nations.

The delegations, consisting of MPs from across Party lines, former MPs and distinguished diplomats, had highlighted India's stand against terror and India's commitment to world peace during their visits to various nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hosted members of the various delegations who went to various countries, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Delegation members talked about their meetings in different nations.

The delegations, consisting of MPs from across Party lines, former MPs and… pic.twitter.com/NjCXuIGodS

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2025

Delhi on Tuesday recorded its highest maximum temperature of the season at 43.8 degrees Celsius, 3.6 notches above the season's average, the India Meteorological Department.

India's Covid-19 case count reaches 6,815. Kerala reports the highest number with 2,053 cases, followed by Gujarat at 1,109 and West Bengal 747, as per PTI.

Maharashtra reports 89 new Covid cases on Tuesday.

• Mumbai-32

• Thane-3

• Navi Mumbai-01

• Kalyan-04

• Meera Bhayandar-1

• Raigad-1

• Pune- 33

• Satara-3

• Sangli -1

• Sambhajinagar - 4

• Gondia -1

• Chandrapur-2

• Nagpur-3

19 deaths reported so far. Since January, a total of 19 patients have died, of which 18 had comorbidities and one had another underlying disease.

Active Cases - 615

Positive patients since January – 1593

Total number of patients in Mumbai since Jan – 719

(January – 1, February – 1, March – 0, April – 4, May – 713)

Number of Covid tests conducted since January – 18103

Till today 959 patients have recovered. Patient recovery rate is 60.20%

Delhi cabinet approves ordinance on regulation of fees charged by private schools announced Education Minister Ashish Sood.

India braces for extended heatwave conditions from Tuesday to Friday, with several states set to experience extreme temperatures. The India Meteorological Department warns of scorching conditions in Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, while humid weather is expected in parts of West Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Warm nights are also likely in isolated pockets across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Residents are advised to take precautions and stay hydrated as temperatures continue to soar.

Read more here.

The Maharashtra cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday approved measures to increase the revenue of the State Excise Department.

These initiatives are expected to boost the department’s annual revenue by approximately Rs 14,000 crore.

After a brief lull, Kerala can again look forward to heavy rains in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department.

The IMD on Tuesday issued an orange alert in two districts of the state for Thursday, in four on Friday and nine on Saturday. It also issued yellow alerts in nine districts of the state for Tuesday and Wednesday, in eight on Thursday, seven on Friday and five on Saturday.

Eight people have died, three injured due to drowning in the Banas river in Tonk district on Tuesday.

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tweets, "The news of the deaths due to drowning in the Banas river located in Tonk district is extremely sad and painful. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the district administration officials were instructed to conduct rescue and relief operations immediately."

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma tweets, "The news of the deaths due to drowning in the Banas river located in Tonk district is extremely sad and painful. As soon as the information about the incident was received, the district administration officials were instructed to conduct… pic.twitter.com/1H7gKOGQll

— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2025

European Union President Ursula von der Leyen meets Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Tuesday.

"Welcome to my friend @DrSJaishankar. The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger. We’re working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence. I look forward to adopting it with @narendramodi at our next Summit," she wrote on X.

Welcome to my friend @DrSJaishankar

The EU-India strategic partnership is getting stronger.

We’re working on a Strategic Agenda based on growth with an ambitious FTA, tech & innovation and security & defence.

I look forward to adopting it with @narendramodi at our next Summit pic.twitter.com/kZhmMk8hOk

— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 10, 2025

India's defence sector transformed from import-driven to global exporter under Modi government said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

A Delhi court has directed the filing of an FIR in a custodial death case based on a complaint by the deceased's wife. Chief Judicial Magistrate Vasundhra Chhaunkar heard the plea of Setara Bibi, who alleged that her husband, Sheikh Shadat, died while in the custody of Subhash Place Police Station officials on July 22-23, 2023, PTI reported.

Probe agency ED attaches 92 properties worth 100 crore in connection with Muda Scam case, as per NDTV report.

ED, Bangalore has provisionally attached 92 immovable properties (MUDA sites) having market value of Rs. 100 Crore (approx.) on 9/06/2025 under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002, in connection with MUDA Scam case matter related to Siddaramaiah and others having cumulative…

— ED (@dir_ed) June 10, 2025

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of lying about the death toll in the January 29 Maha Kumbh stampede and said that those who provide 'false statistics' are not worthy of public trust, PTI reported.

India's population is estimated to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, continuing to be the highest in the world, according to a new UN demographic report, which also revealed the country's total fertility rate has fallen below the replacement rate, PTI reported.

In a post on X, Congress chief wrote, "My letter to PM Shri Narendra Modi on the urgency to initiate the process of electing a Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha without any further delay."

My letter to PM Shri @narendramodi on the urgency to initiate the process of electing a Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha without any further delay.

From the First to the Sixteenth Lok Sabha, every House has had a Deputy Speaker. By and large, it has been a well-established… pic.twitter.com/WUyIPlTVqx

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 10, 2025

Mutual Fund May Data (Month-On-Month)

• Mutual Fund Industry Net Inflow At Rs 29,108 Crore versus Net Inflow Of Rs 2.76 Lakh crore

• Net AUM Of Mutual Fund Industry At Rs 72.2 Lakh Crore versus Rs 70 Lakh Crore

• Active Equity Funds See Net Inflow Of Rs 19,013 Crore versus Inflow Of Rs 24,269 Crore

• Mid-Cap Funds See Net Inflow Of Rs 2,809 Crore versus Net Inflow Of Rs 3,314 Crore

• Small-Cap Funds See Net Inflow Of Rs 3,214 Crore versus Net Inflow Of Rs 4,000 Crore

• Large-Cap Funds See Net Inflow Of Rs 1,250 Crore versus Net Inflow Of Rs 2,671 Crore

• Flexi-Cap Funds See Net Inflow Of Rs 3,841 Crore versus Net Inflow Of Rs 5,542 Crore

• Sectoral/Thematic Funds See Inflows Of Rs 2,052 Crore versus Net Inflow Of Rs 2,001 Crore

• NFO Inflows At Rs 4,170 Crore versus Rs 350 Crore

In the Bengaluru stampede case, the Karnataka government informed the High Court that action has been taken. The High Court has directed the state to file a detailed report by Thursday, matter adjourned till June 12, NDTV reported.

Fire tenders quickly arrived at the scene of an apartment fire in Delhi's Dwarka on Tuesday. No casualties have been reported as per NDTV

PM in a post on X, said, "The last 11 years have marked significant changes in our defence sector, with a clear focus on both modernisation and becoming self reliant when it comes to defence production. It is gladdening to see how the people of India have come together with the resolve of making India stronger!"

The last 11 years have marked significant changes in our defence sector, with a clear focus on both modernisation and becoming self reliant when it comes to defence production. It is gladdening to see how the people of India have come together with the resolve of making India… https://t.co/kQFrjLcc5Z

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 10, 2025

Delhi sweltered on Monday with a real-feel temperature of 48.9°C. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the next two days, advising residents to stay cautious and take protective measures against the heatwave.

Firefighting efforts ongoing as crew rescued from burning vessel off Kerala Coast.

The Indian Navy ship INS Surat successfully evacuated the 18-member crew from the Singapore-flagged container vessel that caught fire on June 9.

United Spirits Ltd.'s share price rose 3.28% following reports that its parent company Diageo is considering selling part or all of its stake in the Indian Premier League team Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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The Meghalaya Police have secured the transit remand of three suspects in the murder case of Raja Raghuvanshi from Indore. They have also reportedly secured the transit remand of Raja's wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is the main accused, NDTV reports that she in currently enroute to Guwahati in police custody and will be later produced in court.

Raja Raghuvanshi was allegedly murdered during a honeymoon trip in Meghalaya by contract killers reportedly hired by his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi.

One of the persons arrested for alleged involvement in the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya had taken people to the latter's funeral, PTI said.

Early Tuesday morning, a low-intensity earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck Tibet, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

EQ of M: 4.2, On: 10/06/2025 07:35:45 IST, Lat: 29.59 N, Long: 87.11 E, Depth: 30 Km, Location: Tibet.
For more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/5gCOtjdtw0 @DrJitendraSingh @OfficeOfDrJS @Ravi_MoES @Dr_Mishra1966 @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/ZtoZ8GDa4b

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) June 10, 2025

Senior US and Chinese officials will continue trade discussions in London on Tuesday, aiming to reach an agreement on export controls for goods like rare earths, which have posed risks to the global supply chain and economic growth.

US President Donald Trump has directed the temporary deployment of approximately 700 Marines to Los Angeles, vowing that protesters opposing his immigration policies would face tougher measures.

The protest has been going on for more than three consecutive days in Los Angeles, with hundreds of protesters assembling outside a federal detention center housing immigrants