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PM Modi urges safeguarding navigation freedom in talks with Iranian Prez

PM Modi pressed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to resolve the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy while highlighting the vital need for safe navigation and safety of seafarers.

Iran for expanding use of national currencies, diversification in trade

Speaking at the Brics Business Forum, Pezeshkian said Brics must move beyond its economic potential and build a more integrated network of trade, investment and joint financing

Brics 2026: Modi, Putin discuss $100 bn trade target by 2030, defence ties

Modi and Putin reviewed bilateral trade and defence cooperation, with both sides seeking to expand economic ties and achieve $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

Putin's China pivot complicates PM Modi's strategic balancing act

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's isolation on the global stage in recent years has made him more reliant on China, India's main geopolitical rival, for everything from defense to energy.

Brics 2026: Chinese President Xi's visit signals positive turn in relations

Xi last visited New Delhi in 2014, and India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019

Navigation freedom, seafarers' safety crucial for trade: PM Modi at Brics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for freedom of navigation and safety of seafarers to promote global trade.

BRICS Bazaar brings cultures, crafts from 18 countries under one roof

The exhibition brings together over 40 artisans, designers and creative enterprises from Brics member and partner countries, showcasing diverse cultural traditions

India stands with efforts to combat terrorism: PM Modi on 9/11 anniversary

In a post on X, Modi also said that while the terror threat keeps evolving, India's resolve and opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remain unwavering

Brics must work towards addressing economic hurdles: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar called for transparent trade and investment, dependable logistics and resilient supply chains to address economic challenges

Confident Brics Summit will see positive talks on various issues: PM Modi

India is hosting the Brics Summit from September 12 to 13 in New Delhi

Russian Prez Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to attend Brics summit

It will be his first in-person participation at a Brics summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022

Brics Summit: Xi Jinping-Narendra Modi bilateral talks on the sidelines

Bangladesh rules out possibility of PM Rahman's visit for Brics Summit

Brics moves to forecast future skills as tech reshapes labour market

BRICS CONNECT will enable member countries to share best practices on skills forecasting, labour-market intelligence, employability and digital employment services

PM Modi meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, discusses healthcare, agriculture

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V will be visiting Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad, where the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is involved in various development and community initiatives

India, France step up space cooperation with new private-sector deals

The new agreements come against the backdrop of more than five decades of space cooperation between India and France, built around the partnership between the Isro and France's space agency CNES

India has 190 nuclear warheads, continues to modernise them: US think tank

The Federation of American Scientists estimates India has more than 160 warheads for operational launchers, with around 30 additional warheads for new missiles under production

US, EU strongly criticise India's tariffs, non-tariff trade barriers

Raise concerns over high tariffs, QCOs, digital trade curbs

At Brics summit, India to position grouping as a global 'bridge builder'

New Delhi will showcase its people-centric approach with over 50 development-oriented outcomes achieved in Brics- related meetings held this year

Indus Waters dispute tests State sovereignty against international law

India's rejection of the 2026 Indus Waters arbitration ruling has sharpened a fundamental legal question: can a state disregard an award if it contests the tribunal's very jurisdiction?

'Unacceptable': India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations

The attacks on Saudi oil facilities came amid the US ramping up its economic sanctions against Iran