BREAKING: Trump Meets Modi at G7 Summit in France; Indian PM Raises Issue of U.S Strike on Vessels?

A warm handshake and a pat on the arm marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump's first meeting in 16 months as the two leaders met at the G7 Summit in France's Evian-les-Bains on Wednesday. The high-profile encounter comes as New Delhi and Washington DC edge closer to a much-anticipated trade deal after months of friction over US tariffs on India. The Modi-Trump interaction was among the most closely watched moments of the G7 Summit, marking the leaders' first face-to-face meeting since the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Washington in February 2025, shortly after Trump retu ed to the White House for a second term.