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Good catching up with my friend: PM Modi meets South African President Ramaphosa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, shortly before Ramaphosa backed his call for reform of the United Nations Security Council. “Good catching u...

July 7, 2025 1:49 AM

Condemning terrorism should be our “principle”, not just “convenience”: PM Modi at BRICS summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called terrorism the “most serious challenge” facing humanity and said condemning it must be a matter of principle, not convenience. Speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi cited the Ap...

July 7, 2025 1:47 AM

BRICS leaders condemn Pahalgam terror attack, call out “double standards” on terrorism

Leaders of BRICS nations on Sunday strongly condemned the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. In a joint declaration at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, the leaders described terrorism as “cr...

July 7, 2025 1:46 AM

PM Modi calls for urgent reforms in global governance at 17th BRICS summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for urgent reforms in global governance institutions, emphasising that the interests of the Global South must be given due importance in decision-making bodies that were built in the 20th century but cont...

July 7, 2025 1:47 AM

BRICS expands footprint, eyes stronger Global South cooperation under Brazil’s 2025 chairship

The BRICS grouping, which brings together major emerging economies, has continued to expand its global footprint, adding new members and partners while outlining ambitious plans to deepen cooperation across sectors under Brazil’s ongoing chairship ...

July 6, 2025 9:17 PM

ICC ODI rankings: West Indies slip to 10th spot, automatic qualification for 2027 WC at risk

In the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI Rankings, two-time champions West Indies have slipped out of the automatic qualification spots for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, putting them at risk of missing another appearance at the marquee...

July 6, 2025 8:34 PM

India has never faced fuel shortage, says Hardeep Puri

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said India has never faced a shortage of petroleum products, even during the Covid pandemic or global conflicts, crediting the government’s foresight for ensuring uninterrupted supplie...

July 6, 2025 7:28 PM

PM Modi arrives at Rio Museum to attend BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as he arrived to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. The Prime Minister will join other BRICS leade...

July 6, 2025 5:27 PM

Health Minister JP Nadda distributes appointment letters, flags off Ayushman Bharat registration vans in Delhi

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday distributed appointment letters to newly recruited nursing officers and paramedical staff, and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at an...

July 6, 2025 4:00 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Controllers’ Conference 2025 on July 7

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Controllers’ Conference 2025, hosted by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), on July 7 at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The three-day conference, from July 7 to 9, will bring together India’s top def...

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