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BRICS Summit 2026: India assumed the BRICS chairmanship in 2026. It is a position of honour for the country. Hosting the annual BRICS summit is an important opportunity, but the ongoing war the Gulf region has made the task far more complex. The challenge comes from the fact that BRICS members are split on the military confrontation between US-Israel alliance and Iran. Tehran is pushing one side, while the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia stand on the opposite side. Organising the summit and issuing a joint declaration that mentions the military activity in the region has become a delicate balancing act for the Modi government. Iran and UAE-Saudi demands According to reports, Iran is calling on BRICS to condemn the US-Israel's attacks. As the chair of the group, India has received repeated requests from Tehran to take a firm stand. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are resisting this approach. They want BRICS to pass a resolution against Iran. India has avoided giving any public response to either side, leaving the group in a tense standoff. Understanding BRICS BRICS is a powerful group of major emerging economies. It began with five countries, but after expansion, the group now has 11 members. The original name comes from the first letters of Brazil (B), Russia (R), India (I), China (C) and South Africa (S). The expanded membership now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia. BRICS aims to promote trade, investment and development among its members. While the United States often views the forum as a challenge to the dollar, the group now represents roughly 41% of the world's population and contributes about 37% of global GDP. The 18th BRICS summit India will host the 18th BRICS summit. It took over the chairmanship on January 1, 2026, and has already launched the official "BRICS 2026" website and logo. New Delhi is emphasising its digital models, including UPI and Aadhaar, as examples for other member nations. Security cooperation is another focus, with India pushing for stronger cross-border action against terrorism.
New Delhi, Jun 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to embark on a five-nation tour next week to attend the BRICS summit in Brazil and to enhance India's ties with four other nations, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. Besides Brazil, Modi is set to visit Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and Namibia, they said. There is no official announcement yet on Modi's planned trip. The main focus of the trip will be his visit to the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro to participate in the BRICS summit on July 6 and 7. BRICS brings together 11 major emerging economies of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a vibrant welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Brazil, with on of the highlights being a cultural dance inspired by Operation Sindoor. The room in Rio de Janeiro came alive with the traditional Indian dance and folk music as members of the Indian diaspora celebrated the Prime Minister's visit. The stirring rendition themed on Operation Sindoor stood out- with the song"Saugandh Mujhe Iss Mitti Ki" playing in the background, the performance drew praises and applause from the PM. The Prime minister also took pictures with the dance ...Read More >
KOZHIKODE: A woman from Palakkad who recently tested positive for Nipah virus, remains in critical condition at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. She is currently receiving critical care in the hospital's specialised Nipah isolation unit. The patient was initially admitted to a private medical facility in Perinthalmanna. However, late on Saturday night, due to a significant deterioration in her health, she was transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College. Her symptoms, consistent with a severe viral infection, first appeared on July 1, prompting her to seek medical attention. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The BJP highlighted the significant accomplishments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation tour on Thursday, asserting that India had made significant strides in strengthening global alliances. The party claimed that the visit saw India forge a strong, unified consensus against terrorism at the BRICS summit, sign crucial agreements for critical and rare earth materials, and deepen connections with the Indian Diaspora. BJP spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi downplayed the warning of US President Donald Trump to impose extra tariffs on BRICS members. Tri ...Read More >
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday that India has "always stood" by its partners in the region as the first responder in times of crisis. In a statement, MEA also said that the BIMSTEC disaster management exercise has further strengthened cooperation in the Bay of Bengal region towards disaster preparedness, response and resilience. India hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise virtually on July 14-15. What is the BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise? The BIMSTEC Di ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's firm stance on terrorism at the BRICS Summit, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday expressed his complete faith that India will fight terrorism with full resolve and determination. His remarks came in response to PM Modi's statement at the global summit, where he called terrorism "the most serious challenge facing humanity" and emphasised that condemning terrorism must be a matter of principle, not convenience. Speaking to IANS, Pramod Tiwari supported the Prime Minister, stating, "At the B ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP leader Amit Malviya on Monday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy and India's rising global stature for the BRICS grouping's strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, and solidarity with New Delhi against terrorism. Malviya, incharge of BJP's National Information and Technology Department, took to social media to list key takeaways for New Delhi from the Summit and captioned his message 'India shines at BRICS Rio de Janeiro summit'. The 31-page, 126-paragraph BRICS Rio Joint Statement mentions India 10 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has prepared a plan under which Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers and conductors will receive regular training, with a focus on ethical values, customer service and safe driving, transport minister Pankaj Singh said on Friday. The move is for improving the public image of DTC buses.The minister mentioned that DTC bus drivers who fail to halt at designated stops or are found speeding will face strict departmental action.Several commuters have complained about the behaviour of DTC bus drivers. There have alleged that the buses often fail to stop at the designate ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which spanned from August 29 to September 1. In China, PM Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31 to September 1 and held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Describing the visit as "productive" in a post on X, PM Modi said he emphasised India's position on key global issues during his engagements. "Concluding a productive visit to China, where I attended the ...Read More >
Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar Dec 2 (Reuters) - A gauge of emerging market stocks rose on Monday, driven by positive manufacturing data from China and expectations of continued policy support from Beijing, while India's rupee hit a record low because of weaker-than-expected economic data. As of 0932 GMT, the MSCI's index for emerging market stocks had risen by 0.7%, on track for its biggest percentage gain in over three weeks. China's blue-chip CSI 300 climbed 0.8%, and the Shanghai Composite index jumped 1.1% after a private survey indicated that Chinese factory act ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum convened in Brasília, Brazil, from June 4 to 5 June, with active participation from all ten member countries, including India. The Indian Parliamentary delegation was led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accompanied by a high-level team of senior parliamentarians and officials. This year's forum brought together representatives from the parliaments of India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. Delegations played a significant role in shaping the final joint declaration through multipl ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will be on a three day visit to China starting July 13, sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Friday. They stated that EAM Jaishankar will begin his China visit from Beijing and then visit Tianjin for the Foreign Minister's Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member countries. China is the current Chair of the grouping. While the External Affairs Minister has met his Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of multilateral events, this would be his first trip to China since bilateral relations wer ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. Adityanath called the award a proud moment for all Indians, describing it as a symbol of Bharat growing global stature. Congratulations to Hon. PM Shri @narendramodiJi on being conferred with Brazil highest national honour, The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, Adityanath wrote in a post on X. He further a ...Read More >
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) India's prime minister on Wednesday called for a strategic relationship with Ethiopia during his first visit to the country, one of Africa's most populous. The South is writing its own destiny, and India and Ethiopia share a vision on this," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told parliamentarians in a special address. "Our vision is that of a world where the countries of the South do not rise against anyone, but for everyone; a world where development is equitable, where technology is accessible and where sovereignty is respected," he added. The leaders signed a number ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his second visit to India to discuss ongoing economic and migration partnership. British High Commission said talks are on between the UK and the Indian Government to deepen and diversify the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries to deliver for working people in the UK. The Foreign Secretary will meet with Prime Minister Modi on his second visit to India to discuss the ongoing economic and migration partnership. Bolstering economic and migration ties and de ...Read More >
Patna: In a major political declaration, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday announced his party's intention to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at a public rally in Saran district, bordering his Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, Paswan's announcement signals a bold shift in the state's political narrative."When I say Chirag Paswan will contest the election, I mean that I will field candidates from all 243 seats in Bihar. I will contest from all seats," he told the cheering crowd.Addressing supporters with fervour, Paswan said, "I ...Read More >
Mumbai: Net profit of Nifty 50 companies at the aggregate level is expected to increase 4.6% year-on-year while revenue may increase 4.5% for the June 2025 quarter. Net profit is likely to show single-digit year-on-year growth for the first time in at least nine quarters amid an anticipated poor performance by select companies, including Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Coal India. The sample's revenue is expected to grow in single digit for the fourth consecutive quarter reflecting persistent muted demand scenario. Select companies from metals, pharmaceuticals, cement, banking and finance and ...Read More >
India on Saturday warned countries against turning a blind eye to what it called support for terrorism from Pakistan, which has basked in closer relations with US President Donald Trump. Addressing the UN General Assembly a day after Pakistan used the forum to appeal for talks, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar demanded "much deeper global cooperation" against terrorism. "India has confronted this challenge since independence, having a neighbor that is an epicenter of global terro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday said that it is looking forward to a successful and productive G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg later this week which will also see participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The summit will be important for India to ensure continuity of its priorities in the G20 after having hosted a very successful presidency in 2023. As you are aware, the G20 has emerged as a premier forum for international economic cooperation as well as for discussing matters of global significance. The G20 provides an excellent opportunity for t ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Thursday took strong action against the police officers allegedly responsible for the Bengaluru stampede, suspending several high-ranking officials, including the city's police commissioner. Addressing a press conference, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also announced a one-man commission to probe the lapses that triggered the deadly stampede. "Cubbon Park Police Station police inspector, station house master, station house officer, ACP, Central Division DCP, cricket stadium in-charge, additional commissioner of police, commissioner of police have been susp ...Read More >
India news live updates: All BRICS member countries have unanimously condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed their solidarity with India, said the Ministry of External Affairs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for BRICS to act as a catalyst for global cooperation and a multipolar world, urging the grouping to lead by example and meet the expectations of the Global South. Addressing the Outreach Session on 'Strengthening Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs and Artificial Intelligence' at the 17th BRICS Summit here, Modi said the strength of the bloc lies in its div ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 7 (ANI): BJP leader CR Kesavan on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the BRICS Summit and lauded his strong condemnation of cross-border terrorism and said his firm advocacy for equitable representation of the Global South in international institutions was "pioneering and path breaking." "Prime Minister Narendra Modiji unequivocally and categorically calling out the scourge of Pakistan-sponsored and Pak-supported terrorism firmly accord and reflected in the declaration of the BRICS countries, which in the strongest terms condemned the c ...Read More >
Stock market today: The Indian stock market clocked healthy gains for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, December 3, led by gains in shares of select heavyweights, including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank and Larsen and Toubro. Benchmark index Nifty 50 jumped 0.70 per cent to the level of 24,445.80, breaking above its 50 and 100-day exponential moving averages (DEMA). According to Trendlyne, an equity research platform, Nifty 50 is above its 100-day EMA of 24,306 and 50-day EMA of 24,364. However, the index is yet to breach its 50-day and 100-day simple moving averages (SMAs) of 24,643 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supporting what he termed were the anti-American policies of BRICS. In a social media post, Trump stated that any country aligning itself with the 'Anti-American policies of BRICS' will face an additional 10 per cent tariff on goods. 'There will be no exceptions to this policy,' Trump wrote, adding, 'Thank you for your attention to this matter!' Trump's statement signals a hard stance from the U.S. administration against what it sees as growing opposition from BRICS nations. The response came ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being conferred with Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross.' He said that the recognition reflected PM Modi's impactful global leadership. "Congratulations to PM Shri @narendramodiJi on being conferred with Brazil's highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross," Rajnath Singh said in a post on X. Also Read | ISRO Successfully Conducts 2 Hot Tests of Gaganyaan Service Modul ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a sharp rebuke to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accused Pakistan of failing to dismantle terror networks operating from its soil, while defending India's recent counter-terror operations. "Pakistan has failed to take concrete action against the terrorist infrastructure operating from its territory," Birla said during a bilateral meeting with the President of the Federal Senate of Brazil, Davi Alcolumbre. Referring to the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Birla said: "The recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India, in which 26 innoce ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in New Delhi on Saturday morning for a crucial two-day official visit aimed at reviewing and advancing the UK-India economic and migration partnership. He held bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to further strengthen the strategic relationship between the two countries. According to an official statement issued by the UK government, "The visit follows the historic Free Trade Agreement signed between the two countries and will deliver on this government's commitment to boost jobs and pr ...Read More >
Saturday, 28 June 2025 () India is set to maintain strong economic growth, surpassing G7 nations. This growth is driven by domestic demand and favorable demographics. India's share in global GDP is increasing. Merchandise trade with G7 countries has grown significantly. India is leading global initiatives in clean energy and digital governance. Strategic cooperation with G7 nations will shape future growth. ...Read More >