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
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
Four from Hyderabad family die in tragic US car fire
Four members of a family from Hyderabad were tragically burned to death in a car accident in the United States on Sunday. The victims, Sri Venkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children, were returning to Dallas from Atlanta when their car was
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
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
US delays tariffs to August 1 as trade negotiations ramp up
The United States has postponed its proposed country-specific tariffs to August 1, giving nations like India more time to reach trade agreements with Washington. Initially slated to take effect on July 9, the delay signals a push from the Trump administration to conclude
Japanese Ambassador visits Ayodhya, prays at Ram Janmabhoomi temple
Japanese Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Keiichi Ono, visited Ayodhya on Saturday and offered prayers at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi and Shri Hanuman Garhi temples, highlighting Japan’s growing cultural connection with India. “Witnessed the cultural and spiritual significance at Shri Hanuman Garhi Temple
BRICS must balance innovation with digital sovereignty for Global South
As BRICS prepares for its 2025 Summit in Rio de Janeiro (July 6–7), the expanded bloc—now including Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—faces a critical test: balancing innovation with digital sovereignty while reinforcing the Global South’s role in shaping the
EAM Jaishankar to visit China next week for SCO foreign ministers’ meet
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to China from July 13 to 15 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tianjin, sources in the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday. His visit will begin in Beijing, where
The Dalai Lama’s epic exile and Tibet’s spiritual survival
Sixty-six years after his dramatic escape from Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama remains a global icon of peace, compassion, and cultural resilience. Disguised as a soldier, Tenzin Gyatso fled Lhasa on March 17, 1959, following China’s brutal crackdown, beginning a 14-day journey that
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
Devotion beyond borders: PM Modi praises Vietnam’s reverence for Buddha relics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming response from Vietnam to the exposition of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics, calling it a testament to the deep spiritual bond shared by both nations. Speaking during the 123rd episode of Mann
FairPoint: Calling time on Pakistan’s pretence, India leads where others flinch
It’s time India adopts a bold, unwavering stance against Pakistan at every international forum. With Operation Sindoor, India has shed decades of restraint and shown that national security is not negotiable — the battle against terrorism must be owned and fought alone if
Rajnath Singh calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ in Indian democracy
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday condemned the 1975 decision as a “nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy.” In a post on X, Singh said, “People still remember the Emergency as the darkest chapter in Indian
Emergency was first assault on India’s soul, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Marking 50 years since the Emergency, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday called the 1975 imposition of Emergency “the first ever assault on the soul of India.” In a post on X, Kumaraswamy wrote, “It has been 50
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla set to reach ISS in historic space mission
In a proud moment for India, astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to become the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). Ahead of his historic flight, he declared on X: “India is returning to space, Jai Hind.” Shukla is scheduled to
Kerala airports hit by chaos as Middle East airspace closes
A sudden closure of airspace over parts of the Middle East late Monday night caused widespread disruption across Kerala’s international airports, stranding hundreds of passengers as numerous flights were cancelled or delayed. The four main international airports in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, and Kannur
IAF evacuates 165 Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully evacuated 165 Indian nationals from Israel under Operation Sindhu, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Tuesday. Using its C-17 Globemaster aircraft, the IAF carried out the evacuation via Jordan amid escalating tensions in West
US and Iran clash at UN over nuclear site strikes as tensions rise
The United States and Iran traded heated accusations at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting following US airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear sites, raising fears of broader regional conflict. The meeting was held a day after US President Donald Trump confirmed
Bihar engineer goes missing in Iran amid escalating conflict
A 25-year-old engineer from Bihar’s Siwan district has gone missing in Iran amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel, prompting urgent appeals from his family for government intervention. The missing youth, Siraj Ali Ansari, hails from Ramapali village under Muffasil police