Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, speaking at the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, highlighted the crucial role of BRICS in advocating for the interests of the Global South.
Speaking at the ‘Environment, COP-30 and Global Health’ session during the BRICS Summit in Brazil, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the leadership of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, noting that BRICS has rightly focused on critical and interrelated issues that are essential for securing a better future for humanity.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday inaugurated the inaugural ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue in Chennai, marking a major step forward in strengthening maritime collaboration between India and Southeast Asian countries.
Iran and the United States have engaged in discussions seeking a new diplomatic resolution concerning Iran’s nuclear program. While Tehran maintains that its program is for peaceful purposes, Israel and its allies express concerns and aim to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, led the Indian delegation, while Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden headed the Bhutanese team.
Finance Minister Sitharaman will deliver the keynote speech at the International Business Forum Leadership Summit, which focuses on “From FFD4 Outcome to Implementation: Unlocking the Potential of Private Capital for Sustainable Development.”
While there is little or almost no discussion about the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, the issue which is propped up every now and then by the media and politicians is about the advisability of India taking over POK. This issue is also a matter of public discussion in India. Before we attempt to settle this ‘popular’ issue, let us consider some background and the current situation.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday expressed deep pride and happiness over India being chosen to host the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games.
India’s exports of engineering goods to the United States rose by 4.6% in May, reaching $1.74 billion, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariff policies introduced under President Donald Trump.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with the Defence Ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan on Thursday, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China.
