The BRICS summit in Russia dominated the news, with PM Modi's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping taking center stage. This was their first face-to-face encounter in five years, following recent border agreements. Modi emphasized peace and mutual trust in their talks. At the BRICS plenary, Modi called for unified action against terrorism and supported dialogue over war. Domestically, the Supreme Court criticized governments over pollution control measures. In Maharashtra, electoral alliances took shape with seat-sharing announcements. Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination for the Wayanad by-election, marking her electoral debut. The day concluded with reports of a terror attack in Turkey, shifting focus to international security concerns.