India strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory that resulted in several civilian casualties, including women and children. "It reflects Pakistan's persistent pattern of reckless behaviour and its futile attempt to externalise internal failures through desperate acts of violence beyond its borders," said MEA. India conveyed its condolences to Afghan families who lost loved ones.

India has lifted restrictions on retail sale of petrol and diesel to commercial buyers from July 1. The emergency measures were imposed to safeguard domestic fuel supplies during disruptions to global energy trade caused by Middle East war. The government had barred commercial users from purchasing fuel at retail outlets.

Apple's historic price hikes for MacBook, iPad, Apple TV and HomePod products hit India the hardest, where their prices jumped by 14-70%, ET reported. This was because of the falling value of Indian rupee against US dollar, coupled with higher import duties and local taxes, analysts said. Apple products in India are relatively costlier than their US and EU counterparts.

India regained its spot as the world's fifth-largest stock market, as sharp corrections and profit-booking in Taiwan and South Korea pulled their m-caps lower. This comes weeks after the two countries overtook India, which had consequently slipped two ranks. India's m-cap now stands at $5.05 trillion, while m-caps of Taiwan and South Korea are $4.97 trillion and $4.66 trillion.

Co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash. Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio scored the winner in the 92nd minute to eliminate South Africa. Notably, both the teams were playing their first-ever knockout stage match in FIFA World Cup history. Canada will face the winner of Netherlands-Morocco clash in Round of 16.