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July 8, 2025 10:13 AM

PM Modi arrives in Brasília for state visit, to hold talks with President Lula

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Brazilian capital Brasília on Monday, marking the second leg of his visit to Brazil after concluding a “very productive” trip to Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit. Upon his arrival, Prime Minis...

July 7, 2025 2:16 PM

IMD predicts widespread rainfall across India; Delhi-NCR to see cooler, wet days ahead

A low-pressure area over southwest Gangetic West Bengal and surrounding regions is expected to bring widespread heavy rainfall to several parts of India over the next few days, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. Central and ea...

July 7, 2025 11:30 AM

Initial phase of Bihar’s special intensive revision almost over

The initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar 'is almost complete', the Election Commission of India (ECI) said in a statement on Sunday. The process, aimed at updating the electoral rolls, is progressing smoot...

July 7, 2025 11:16 AM

Nearly 70,000 devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in first four days; 8,605 more join today

Nearly 70,000 pilgrims have undertaken the annual Amarnath Yatra in the first four days since it began on July 3, officials confirmed on Monday. Of these, 21,512 devotees had Darshan at the holy cave shrine on Sunday alone, marking a strong turnout f...

July 7, 2025 11:11 AM

PM Modi urges responsible AI, stronger South-South ties at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for strengthening multilateralism, deepening economic cooperation, and ensuring responsible governance of Artificial Intelligence during his address at the BRICS Outreach Summit in Brazil. Addressing the...

July 7, 2025 11:11 AM

Delhi: Rain brings much-needed relief from humid weather

Several parts of Delhi received rainfall on Monday morning, offering much-needed relief from the hot and humid conditions that had gripped the city over the past few days. Rain began early in the day, with low-hanging clouds blanketing the sky acros...

July 7, 2025 9:01 AM

PM Modi welcomes Indonesia as full BRICS member at 17th Summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as a full member of BRICS during the 17th BRICS Summit held in Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi, ...

July 7, 2025 6:01 AM

BRICS nations support India’s bid to host COP 33; call for stronger climate action

Leaders of the BRICS nations on Sunday welcomed India’s candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028. In a joint declaration at the 17th BRICS Summit, t...

July 7, 2025 6:57 AM

BRICS leaders back India, Brazil for bigger UN Security Council role

Leaders of BRICS nations have reiterated their support for “comprehensive” reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, to make it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient. In a joint declaration at the 17th BRIC...

July 7, 2025 1:12 PM

PM Modi meets Cuban and Malaysian leaders on BRICS sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral meetings with the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, and the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar bin Ibrahim, on the sidelines of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During...

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