All Eyes on PM Modi’s G7 Visit: First Face-Off with Trump Since Pahalgam Terror Attack

All attention is firmly fixed on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to France for the G7 Summit, where he is expected to come face to face with US President Donald Trump for the first time since the Pahalgam terror attack. Sources indicate that the Ministry of External Affairs has been working round the clock, preparing for what is being viewed as a diplomatically sensitive and strategically significant engagement.

The anticipated Modi-Trump interaction carries heightened importance in the backdrop of the Trade Deal, which has sharply escalated concerns and diplomatic messaging. Officials suggest that counter-terror cooperation, regional stability, and intelligence coordination could feature prominently in discussions.

There is also considerable media buzz around the possibility of key announcements, although no official confirmation has been issued so far. The optics of the meeting alone are expected to send strong signals globally, particularly on India-US alignment against terrorism.

With multiple bilateral engagements lined up on the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi’s visit is shaping up to be closely watched, both for its immediate outcomes and its broader geopolitical implications.

RSS Hesitation Stalls Bengal Expansion as CM Suvendu Adhikari’s Rebel TMC MP-MLA Induction Push Hits Pause !

Despite West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari actively exploring defections from the Trinamool Congress, the BJP’s central leadership has withheld approval for any large-scale induction of TMC MLAs and MPs into the NDA fold, according to sources familiar with internal discussions.

Adhikari, now the state’s first BJP chief minister after unseating Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur in May 2026, is understood to have established contact with multiple TMC legislators and parliamentarians willing to switch sides ahead of future electoral battles. However, the proposed expansion has run into resistance at the organisational level.

Sources indicate that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has played a key role in slowing down the process, cautioning against rapid political absorption that could dilute the party’s ideological coherence. The Sangh is believed to have advised a calibrated approach, prioritising long-term cadre strength over short-term electoral gains.

This divergence reflects a broader tension within the BJP between aggressive political expansion under CM Adhikari’s leadership and ideological consolidation, particularly in West Bengal where the party celebrates its historic breakthrough against a deeply entrenched regional rival.

Anurag Thakur, Nishikant Dubey, Kiren Rijiju: Leading BJP Cross-Party Dialogue for Special Majority Bills in Upcoming Session!

BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Nishikant Dubey, and Kiren Rijiju are holding the fort for the party, spearheading cross-party dialogues ahead of the upcoming parliamentary session. These three key figures are negotiating with opposition parties to secure the special majority required for passing critical legislation that demands more than a simple 50% vote.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, combined with BJP MPs Thakur and Dubey, form the core team managing these sensitive political outreach efforts. The upcoming session is expected to focus on key bills including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Delimitation Bill, 2026, all requiring special majority passage.

Thakur and Dubey have previously participated in all-party delegations, demonstrating their diplomatic roles within the party. With the government needing opposition support for constitutional amendments, these three leaders are strategically positioning the BJP to navigate complex parliamentary mathematics while maintaining political leverage ahead of the session.