LIVE BLOG13 Jun 2026 | 07:21:45 AM ISTPM ModiSynopsisThe prime minister will attend G7 Summit in Evian in France on June 16 and 17, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).In the first leg of his trip, Modi will visit French city of Nice from June 13 to 14. He will also visit Evian and Paris from June 16 to 19, the MEA said.The prime minister will be in Slovakia from June 14 to 16.1 New UpdateFrance's Saliba to skip Friday's training ahead of FIFA WC openerFrance defender William Saliba will not be participating in the team's training ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener on Friday and will be following an individual programme for recovery from back pain, announced the French Football Federation (FFF).Saliba has experienced back pains in recent weeks, following a long, exhausting season with Arsenal, which saw the Gunners finally capture the Premier League title in 22 years, but end as runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League final.France coach Didier Deschamps had said recently that he would be fit in time for the World Cup.FIFA blames empty seats at World Cup match in Mexico on fans in concoursesFIFA on Friday blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses. There were many visible empty spots at the 45,664-capacity Guadalajara Stadium, with sections in the middle of the stands showing many unoccupied spaces and with other empty seats scattered around the venue. The announced attendance was 44,985 — including FIFA President Gianni Infantino.“Official attendance figures reflect the number of tickets scanned and spectators present within the stadium footprint, rather than visual assessments of seating occupancy at any given moment during the match,” FIFA said, adding that it works closely with stadium authorities and ticketing teams to ensure all published figures are based on verified operational data.“Please note that, during last night's match in Guadalajara, several ticketed fans could be seen standing in concourses rather than staying in their assigned seats throughout the match,” the governing body of world soccer said.There was indeed a significant number of fans standing on the concourses and by the concession stands throughout Thursday's match.There were some empty seats in Toronto alsoPM Modi to depart for France today as India eyes submarines, fighter jetsPrime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for France and Slovakia on Saturday, with defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in talks with French President Emmanuel Macron as India looks to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising strategic competition in key maritime regions.The visit comes at a time when New Delhi is accelerating efforts to modernise its armed forces, particularly the Indian Navy's underwater warfare capabilities, against the backdrop of China's expanding naval footprint in the Indian Ocean and increasing security concerns in critical sea lanes.Defence ties between India and France have witnessed significant growth over the last decade, with Paris emerging as one of New Delhi's most trusted suppliers of military hardware. Officials and defence experts expect the two sides to review progress on several major defence projects, including the Indian Navy's proposal to acquire three additional Scorpene-class submarines and plans related to advanced fighter aircraft.PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia todayThe prime minister will attend G7 Summit in Evian in France on June 16 and 17, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In the first leg of his trip, Modi will visit French city of Nice from June 13 to 14. He will also visit Evian and Paris from June 16 to 19, the MEA said. The prime minister will be in Slovakia from June 14 to 16.