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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

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

In a first, Indian Navy inducts woman officer into its fighter pilot stream

Sub-Lieutenant Astha Poonia becomes the first woman to join Indian Navy's fighter stream after completing training; receives 'Wings of Gold' at INS Dega ceremony in Visakhapatnam

Trinidad & Tobago says will back India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

The six MoUs will provide for deeper cooperation between India and Trinidad and Tobago in the fields of pharmacopoeia, quick-impact projects, culture, sports and diplomatic training

PM Modi departs for Argentina after concluding visit to Trinidad & Tobago

PM Modi is set to hold talks with Milei to review ties and boost India-Argentina cooperation in defence, agriculture, energy, trade, investment, mining, and people-to-people exchanges

Will ensure Global South gets rightful place at table: PM Modi in Trinidad

PM Modi said the voice of the developing world remains on the margins and that India has always tried to bridge this gap

India takes no position on matters of faith: MEA on Dalai Lama's successor

India refrains from taking a stance on Dalai Lama's succession; Rijiju backs spiritual autonomy, prompting Chinese protest amid rising sensitivities over Tibet

PM Modi urges united global front to deny terrorism any shelter or space

In his address to the Joint Assembly of Parliament of Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Modi also announced that the Caribbean nation will be a priority nation for India

China used India-Pak conflict as 'live lab' to test weapons: Lt Gen Singh

Lt Gen Rahul Singh reveals China backed Pakistan during May conflict, calling it a 'live lab' for weapons. He urges stronger air defence, noting support from Turkiye and China's key military role

PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest civilian honour

Modi arrived here from Ghana, where he was conferred with The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour

Threat of Naxalism now confined to just five-six districts: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the infamous red corridor is now confined to just five-six districts, and these regions are turning into growth hubs

MEA clarifies it takes no position on Dalai Lama after China's objection

The government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so, Randhir Jaiswal said

Nasscom to launch US CEO Forum in New York to boost India-US tech ties

The United States and India share one of the world's most strategic and future-facing technology partnerships, it further emphasised.

India planning ₹2,000 crore drone incentive after Pakistan conflict

India's push to build more home-grown drones stems from the four-day clash with Pakistan in May that marked the first time New Delhi and Islamabad utilized UAVs at scale against each other

MEA denies claims of White House rejecting Jaishankar's bid to meet Trump

The rebuttal from Ministry of External Affairs came in response to a post on social media platform X alleging that Trump declined to meet Jaishankar due to scheduling constraints

No intention of ceding Katchatheevu island, says Lankan foreign minister

S Jaishankar said the issue of Sri Lanka arresting Indian fishermen stems from an agreement during the Emergency, imposed in 1975, under which their rights for fishing in specific areas were given up

Pak Air Force chief visits US; first trip by a serving officer in a decade

At Pentagon, he met US Secretary of Air Force for International Affairs Kelly L. Seybolt and Air Force Chief of Staff General David W. Elon, where they agreed to forge new avenues for bilateral ties

India tops Nepal's June tourist arrivals, US overtakes China for 2nd spot

In the first six months of the year, Nepal received 5,77,000 tourists by air, which is a 0.91 per cent decline as compared to the same period last year

PM Modi gifts Bidriware vase, filigree purse to Ghana President, First Lady

The exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases, crafted in Karnataka's Bidar, showcases India's renowned metal craft known for its striking black finish and fine silver inlay

PM Modi leaves for Trinidad and Tobago after concluding 2-day Ghana visit

"A historic visit to Ghana concludes. PM @narendramodi emplanes for the next stop of his visit- Trinidad & Tobago," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X