PM Modi and other Brics leaders at the 2026 summit in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi NEW DELHI: In a dramatic repeat of the 2023 G20 Declaration under India’s presidency, BRICS member-states reached a consensus for a joint declaration following intensive, late-night negotiations that lasted till 4 am on Saturday. The talks had been strained by…
Some locals noticed the body in Seoj Dhar zone and intimated authorities (Representative image) JAMMU: Decomposed remains of a suspected Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was found Saturday along with an M4 rifle in Divshetar area of J&K’s Doda district, with security forces suggesting the corpse had been lying in the snow-capped hills since the man’s…
The declaration expressed concern about illicit financial flows, including financing of terrorism & more NEW DELHI: In a unified resolve to combat money laundering and corruption, the Brics member nations on Saturday reiterated their commitment to “effectively identify, detect and disrupt money laundering schemes” and strengthen digital financial security, including prevention of fraud in cross-border…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russia President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian (PTI Image) NEW DELHI: India hosted the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of the expanded 11-member grouping for discussions on global conflicts, terrorism, trade, energy, technology, climate change and reform of international…
Brics gala dinner menu showcases an all-vegetarian Indian spread NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gala dinner for Brics leaders and other visiting dignitaries is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday evening, following the first day of the Brics Summit. The dinner is expected to conclude in the next 10 to 15…
Jairam Ramesh pointed to Paragraph 16 of the declaration, which recalls the 1955 Asian-African Conference in Bandung. NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday took a jab at the Centre by invoking the iconic Bollywood melody, “Tu jahan jahan chale ga, mera saaya saath hoga,” to highlight Jawaharlal Nehru‘s enduring diplomatic legacy and its presence in the…
National President, Bahujan Samaj Party, Mayawati. Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Saturday ruled out any political position for her brother Anand Kumar’s sons, Akash Anand and Ishan Anand, calling it her “final decision”, while allowing for the possibility of her niece Kumari Deepika Anand assisting her father with party…
NEW DELHI: A Mumbai-based Air India pilot died during a Delhi layover on Friday. The pilot, in his 40s, had recently moved from Air India Express to AI. He was found unconscious at his room in The Gran, Vasant Kunj, and rushed to a hospital where he was declared dead.“Air India is deeply saddened at…
The adoption comes after reports of late-night negotiations that continued until 4 am, as India led efforts to bridge differences between the UAE and Iran. NEW DELHI: The Brics countries on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi.“No member has raised any objection. The New Delhi…
PM Modi proposes seafarers’ safety network on the opening day of Brics summit The safety of Indian seafarers has emerged as a recurring focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Brics engagements. On Saturday, he proposed a seafarers emergency support network among BRICS members to provide distress alerts, medical aid, family communication and evacuation support.The proposal…
