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Security tightened along Indo-Myanmar border amid escalating clashes

Arrangements are being made by the Young Mizo Association to provide temporary shelter for the refugees

PM Modi arrives in Brasilia for State visit after attending Brics Summit

During his visit, PM Modi will hold talks with President Lula to boost the Strategic Partnership in trade, defence, energy, tech, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties

India abstains from UN resolution on Afghanistan, calls for end of terror

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan to uphold human rights, adhere to international law and take decisive action against terrorism amid a worsening humanitarian crisis

No country should use critical minerals as a weapon: PM Modi at Brics

PM Modi urges BRICS nations to ensure no misuse of critical minerals and highlights AI concerns. India to host the AI Impact Summit next year and the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026

Yemen's Houthis claim first ship sinking this year in Red Sea attack

The ship's Greek operator Stem Shipping told Reuters it had no independent verification. Reuters could also not immediately verify whether the ship had sunk

Ready to ease entry barriers for pvt firms keen on Amca: Defence secy

The private industry has welcomed the Amca execution model, under which both private and public Indian defence firms have been given equal opportunity to compete for developing the fighter's prototype

PM Modi meets Presidents of Bolivia, Uruguay to boost trade, bolster ties

PM Modi described Bolivia as a valued partner in Latin America and said that bilateral ties between the two countries have become much stronger in recent years

The case for a second fighter jet maker in India isn't compelling: HAL CMD

Hindustan Aeronautics CMD D K Sunil says the aerospace major is leveraging private-sector partnerships to boost production capacity and address the IAF's concerns over depleting squadron strength

For India, climate justice is no alternative; it is a moral duty: PM Modi

In an address at a session on environment and global health, Modi also said that the health of the earth and the health of people are connected to each other

PM Modi, Malaysia PM discuss Asean-India FTA review at Brics summit

Modi congratulated Malaysia for its successful chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional grouping of 10 states in Southeast Asia

Drone can boost India's manufacturing potential to $23 bn by 2030: Report

Organised by Nexgen Exhibitions, the Drone International Expo 2025 is showcasing the latest innovations from over 6 countries, including Russia, Taiwan, Canada, Ukraine, and India

India, Brazil to sign 4 MoUs on clean energy, counterterrorism: Ambassador

PM Modi addressed the Brics Summit Plenary session on 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence'

China undermined Rafale jets to boost arms sales, says French intelligence

China used its embassies to cast doubt on French Rafale jets after India-Pakistan clashes in May, aiming to hurt Rafale sales and promote Chinese-made military aircraft

No country should 'weaponise' critical resources: PM Modi at Brics Summit

At Brics Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns against 'weaponising' critical resources, calls for resilient supply chains, responsible AI, and support for 'Global South'

PM Modi calls for responsible AI, invites Brics nations to AI Impact Summit

PM Modi stated that the diversity of the Brics group and its firm belief in multipolarity is its "biggest strength"

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Iran, Mexico at Brics Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Iranian and Mexican counterparts on the sidelines of the Brics Summit in Rio, discussing regional issues and cooperation in health, tech and space

Brics welcomes Indonesia as member, 10 other nations as partner countries

Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Malaysia, Thailand, Cuba, Vietnam, Uganda, and Uzbekistan joined Brics as partner countries

PM Modi meets Cuban President, discusses pharma, UPI at Brics Summit

The two leaders agreed to work on issues of concern to the global South, including in the areas of health, pandemics and climate change

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart at sidelines of Brics summit

The two leaders had earlier met in Johannesburg in February this year, where they had discussed the ongoing progress of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia

PM Modi, Malaysian counterpart review ties at Brics Summit sidelines

PM Modi thanked Malaysian counterpart Ibrahim for his strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and appreciated Malaysia's support on issues of mutual concern