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October 24, 2024 9:33 AM

Main points from the BRICS declaration

Below are the key points from the Kazan declaration issued by the BRICS group after a summit in Russia. ON UKRAINE: "We emphasize that all states should act consistently with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and inter...

October 23, 2024 9:50 PM

China and India should boost communication, manage differences, Xi tells PM Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday that their two countries should enhance communication and cooperation and effectively manage differences, in their first formal talks in five years. The two leaders met on t...

October 23, 2024 6:08 PM

No place for double standards in steps to counter terrorism, terror financing: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

In a firm address at the Closed Plenary Session of the 16th BRICS Summit on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged member countries to strengthen their cooperation in combating terrorism and terror financing, emphasizing that there is no room ...

October 23, 2024 12:24 PM

Bangladesh: demand for resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin’s resignation intensifies

In Bangladesh, demand for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin intensified on Tuesday over his remarks on the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 05, this year. Several hundred protesters attempted to break throu...

October 23, 2024 8:44 AM

Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian discuss ways to strengthen cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan on Tuesday. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in v...

October 23, 2024 12:16 PM

BRICS Kazan summit: Modi-Xi to hold first bilateral meeting in 5 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Russian city of Kazan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit as both countries have taken significant steps towards easing tensions along their sha...

October 22, 2024 6:13 PM

India’s economy set to grow at 7-7.2% in FY25 despite temporary slowdown: Deloitte report

India's economic growth is projected to reach between 7.0% and 7.2% in the fiscal year 2024-25, according to Deloitte India’s latest Economic Outlook. This positive forecast comes despite a recent slowdown, with GDP expanding by 6.7% year-on-year i...

October 22, 2024 3:54 PM

China confirms agreement with India to resolve border dispute

China confirmed on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with India to resolve their border dispute. During a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, "We have reached a resolution on the relevant matter, will work with the In...

October 21, 2024 10:54 PM

Cabinet Secretary reviews cyclone preparedness as Bay of Bengal storm looms

Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Monday to assess the preparedness for an impending cyclone developing over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) briefed...

October 21, 2024 10:39 PM

EAM Jaishankar criticizes Canada, says “even double standards are mild words…”

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 'NDTV World Summit 2024: The India Century,' criticized Canada for its inconsistent diplomatic standards amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Jaishankar highlighted the stark contr...

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