Evening news wrap: Thackeray brothers unite after 20 years; Bilawal Bhutto says Pak open to extraditing terrorists; and more

In a rare show of unity, Uddhav and Raj Thackeray shared a stage after 20 years, vowing to “stay together” and accusing the BJP-led Maharashtra government of undermining Marathi culture and shifting businesses to Gujarat. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Islamabad may extradite terror accused like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar if India cooperates, but India maintains it has already provided sufficient evidence post-26/11.

In other news, Nehal Modi , brother of fugitive Nirav Modi, was arrested in the US in the PNB scam case, with a status hearing set for July 2025. The Calcutta high court ordered cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly alimony to his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. And PM Modi, on a five-nation tour, landed in Argentina after 57 years, focusing on lithium, energy, and defence cooperation, with a visit planned to the Boca Juniors Stadium.

Thackeray cousins reunite: Uddhav and Raj vow to ‘stay together'

Raj praised the unity of Marathi people and took a swipe at CM Devendra Fadnavis, crediting him for reuniting the brothers — something even Balasaheb couldn’t achieve. Both leaders accused the BJP-led government of sidelining Marathi identity and shifting key businesses to Gujarat, calling the move an attack on Maharashtra’s backbone and culture. Read full story

‘No hurdle if India cooperates’: Bilawal open to extraditing Hafiz, Azhar

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Bilawal stressed the need for a comprehensive dialogue on terrorism. He claimed India hasn’t fulfilled procedural requirements, including producing witnesses in Pakistani courts. India, however, maintains it submitted ample evidence after the 26/11 attacks, which Pakistan ignored. He warned against India’s “new abnormal” stance. Read full story

Nehal Modi arrested in US: Nirav’s brother held in PNB scam case

Nehal faces charges of money laundering and criminal conspiracy. Authorities allege Nehal helped launder funds, destroyed evidence, and shifted gold and cash from Dubai. The ED claims he directed dummy directors to hide his identity and moved illicit funds via shell firms. He is also accused of aiding Nirav’s illegal activities. A status hearing is set for July 17, 2025. Read full story

Shami ordered to pay Rs 4 lakh monthly alimony: Calcutta HC overturns lower court relief for Hasin Jahan

The case, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, must be resolved within six months. The previous lower court award of Rs 50,000 and Rs 80,000 was overturned. Following the order, Jahan criticised Shami on Instagram, accusing him of pride and neglect. The court clarified Shami may voluntarily support his daughter’s additional expenses if he wishes. Read full story

PM Modi in Argentina after 57 years; lithium, energy, and defence on agenda

PM Modi’s agenda also includes a visit to Boca Juniors Stadium. This is the third stop on his five-nation tour, after Trinidad and Tobago, where he received the country's highest civilian honour. His next destinations include Brazil for the BRICS Summit and Namibia. Argentina, part of the Lithium Triangle, is vital for India’s clean energy goals. Read full story