PM Modi matches Congress PMs’ 70-year record of foreign Parliament speeches
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a landmark in India’s diplomatic history by delivering his 17th address to a foreign Parliament, equalling the total of all Congress Prime Ministers combined over 70 years. The milestone was achieved during his recent tour of Ghana,
PM Modi concludes 5-nation tour, highlights India’s global outreach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for India after completing a highly successful five-nation tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as “productive and successful.” During the trip, PM Modi achieved a
Trump shifts Africa policy from aid to trade at White House summit
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States is changing its approach to Africa by shifting its policy “from aid to trade.” He made the remarks during a meeting with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White
Modi wraps up 5-nation tour, receives highest honors in three countries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday morning after concluding a highly successful five-nation diplomatic tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the week-long journey was marked by “productive and
PM Modi, President Lula hold ‘fruitful talks’ to boost India-Brazil ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, focusing on strengthening and diversifying trade and strategic cooperation between India and Brazil. “Held fruitful talks with President Lula, who has always been passionate
PM Modi receives Brazil’s highest civilian honour, thanks President Lula
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the people of Brazil after being conferred the country’s highest civilian award — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross —
Trump pushes 10% BRICS tariff, threatens 200% duty on pharmaceuticals
U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his plan to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all BRICS nations — including India — and warned of a possible 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical imports, a move that could significantly impact
Strengthening economic ties key to India-Brazil partnership: President Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday emphasized that stronger economic ties are crucial to deepening the strategic partnership between India and Brazil. The remarks came following his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brasilia during the latter’s state
Trump signals new Russia sanctions, says he’s ‘not happy’ with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the delivery of additional defensive weapons to Ukraine and indicated possible new sanctions against Russia, reflecting growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We’re sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I’ve approved that,” Trump said during
ICCR hails cultural diplomacy during PM Modi’s Brazil visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Brazil visit was marked by a powerful display of cultural diplomacy that blended Indian and indigenous Amazonian traditions, earning appreciation from leaders and audiences alike. The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) curated a unique programme that featured classical
PM Modi heads to Brasilia for talks with Brazil’s President Lula
After concluding the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Brasília on a State Visit, where he will meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss key aspects of India-Brazil relations. Calling his Brazil
Modi calls for ‘People, Planet, Progress’ approach as India prepares to lead BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded BRICS for prioritising key global challenges like environmental protection and health security, saying India will take a “people-centric and humanity-first” approach when it assumes the BRICS presidency next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30,
Trump threatens BRICS nations with tariffs over US interests
US President Donald Trump has warned of an additional 10% tariff on countries aligned with BRICS, claiming the group is trying to undermine American interests, according to his spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Speaking on Monday, Leavitt said Trump is “closely monitoring” the actions of
PM Modi outlines ‘humanity-first’ agenda as India to chair BRICS in 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined a people-centric and “humanity-first” vision for BRICS as India prepares to take over the BRICS chairmanship next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30, and Global Health in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi said
Trump says Gaza ceasefire talks progressing as he hosts Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that ceasefire talks in Gaza are “going along very well,” as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Trump told reporters that Hamas is willing to negotiate, adding, “They want to
Trump says US ‘close to deal with India’ amid global tariff rollout
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States is “close to making a deal with India”, even as his administration moves forward with new tariff increases on several key trading partners. Speaking at a White House briefing, Trump said, “We’ve
PM Modi warns against weaponising critical minerals, tech and supply chains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cautioned that no country should weaponise critical minerals, technology, or supply chains to serve narrow self-interests at the expense of global stability. His remarks came during the BRICS Outreach Session on multilateralism, economic affairs, and AI in Rio
Zelensky, Trump discuss Ukraine’s air defence amid Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine’s air defence needs as Russian aerial attacks intensify across the country. The 40-minute call comes amid heightened tensions and concerns over delays in US military assistance. Zelensky
US and Canada resume trade talks after digital tax rollback
Trade talks between the United States and Canada are set to resume after Ottawa dropped its controversial digital services tax targeting American tech giants. The move comes just hours before the tax was due to be implemented. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett
India slams Pakistan Army’s claim on Waziristan suicide attack
India on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army’s accusation that it was involved in a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 13 Pakistani soldiers. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the allegation baseless and contemptible. “We have seen an official