Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised concerns over the growing use of technology and critical minerals as strategic tools, warning that their “weaponisation” could slow collective development and create fresh challenges for countries across the Global South. Speaking at the concluding session of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi stressed the importance of cooperation,...
The menu served to international dignitaries during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi has triggered a political exchange between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the Opposition questioning why guests were served an entirely vegetarian spread. The controversy emerged after the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New...
India has called on BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen economic cooperation by promoting trade in local currencies, linking payment systems and building more resilient supply chains amid growing global economic uncertainty. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, said the grouping needs greater economic resilience while remaining...
Iran has reaffirmed the importance of its relationship with India, describing the bilateral partnership as long-standing and rooted in deep historical and civilisational connections. The statement came days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. The renewed emphasis on India-Iran...
In a major geopolitical development, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India soon, at a time when New Delhi is facing increasing pressure from the United States over steep trade tariffs. The visit, which is anticipated to strengthen India-Russia ties, comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government pushes back against what it views...
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the Government of India distanced itself from remarks made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent five-nation tour, referring to the countries as having a “population of 10,000” and mocking the awards he received. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strongly worded...
During the 17th BRICS Summit held on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that condemning terrorism should be a “principle” rather than a matter of “convenience.” He described terrorism as the “most serious challenge” facing humanity in today’s global landscape. While addressing the BRICS Session on Peace and Security, the Prime Minister pointed to the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exchanged a warm handshake and a heartfelt hug with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva upon arriving at the 17th BRICS Summit, hosted at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to President Lula, stating,...