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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'

No country should 'weaponise' critical resources: PM Modi at Brics Summit
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 10:25 AM IST

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"

PM Modi calls for responsible AI, invites Brics nations to AI Impact Summit
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 9:56 AM IST

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

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Iran, Mexico at Brics Summit
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 8:39 AM IST

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

Brics welcomes Indonesia as member, 10 other nations as partner countries
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 8:30 AM IST

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

PM Modi meets Cuban President, discusses pharma, UPI at Brics Summit
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 8:20 AM IST

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

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian counterpart at sidelines of Brics summit
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 8:18 AM IST

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

PM Modi, Malaysian counterpart review ties at Brics Summit sidelines
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 7:09 AM IST

Brics condemns Pahalgam attack; calls out double standards against terror

The grouping also called for an expeditious finalisation and adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN framework

Brics condemns Pahalgam attack; calls out double standards against terror
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 6:37 AM IST

At 90, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's succession test begins

The Indian government joins the Tibetan spiritual leader's birthday celebrations amid growing scrutiny over his succession and Beijing exerting pressure to control the reincarnation process

At 90, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's succession test begins
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:58 PM IST

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians as negotiation team heads to Qatar

US President Donald Trump, who will meet with Netanyahu on Monday, has floated a plan for an initial 60-day ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes kill 38 Palestinians as negotiation team heads to Qatar
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

Trump tariffs loom as Brics meets in Rio; PM Modi bats for Indian pharma

Modi seeks deeper pharma ties in Argentina, Trinidad

Trump tariffs loom as Brics meets in Rio; PM Modi bats for Indian pharma
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:22 PM IST

Govt bolsters self-reliance in warfighting with indigenous weapon purchases

Latest acquisition drive appears to focus on Indian Navy's modernisation

Govt bolsters self-reliance in warfighting with indigenous weapon purchases
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 11:02 PM IST

Global South is victim of 'double standards': PM Modi at Brics Summit

In an address at the Brics Summit, Modi said two-thirds of humanity has not received adequate representation in the global institutions formed in the 20th century

Global South is victim of 'double standards': PM Modi at Brics Summit
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 9:56 PM IST

Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen amid ongoing regional tensions

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which comes as tensions remain high in the West Asia over the Israel-Hamas war and after the Iran-Israel war

Ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen amid ongoing regional tensions
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 8:27 PM IST

UK engineering team arrives in Kerala to repair stranded F-35 jet

"The UK remains very grateful for the continued support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams," the British High Commission statement added

UK engineering team arrives in Kerala to repair stranded F-35 jet
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 4:38 PM IST

China used embassies to undermine Rafale sales: French intelligence

Findings say China's foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made jets

China used embassies to undermine Rafale sales: French intelligence
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 3:26 PM IST

India, Argentina to boost ties with focus on minerals, energy, defence

Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with Argentine President Javier Milei, a day after landing at the South American nation in the third leg of his five-nation tour

India, Argentina to boost ties with focus on minerals, energy, defence
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 7:08 AM IST

Terrorist hideout busted in J-K's Poonch; grenades, ammunition recovered

Acting on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious movement, the joint team launched an operation in the region on Saturday

Terrorist hideout busted in J-K's Poonch; grenades, ammunition recovered
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

PM Modi arrives in Brazil on four-day visit to attend Brics Summit

During the 17th Brics Leaders' Summit (July 6-7), Prime Minister Modi will exchange views on key global issues, including peace and security, strengthening multilateralism, responsible use of AI

PM Modi arrives in Brazil on four-day visit to attend Brics Summit
Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 6:41 AM IST

India, Maldives in talks to deepen bilateral trade, investment ties

As part of recent efforts to attract Indian investment, business forums were organised in three Indian cities to promote opportunities in the Maldives, the PSM News said

India, Maldives in talks to deepen bilateral trade, investment ties
Updated On : 05 Jul 2025 | 5:24 PM IST