BRICS must amplify the voice of Global South: FM Sitharaman

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:44 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that BRICS is a vital platform for advancing inclusive multilateralism, and especially when global institutions are facing a crisis of legitimacy and representation, it must lead by example by reinforcing cooperation, advocating credible reforms, and amplifying the voice of the Global South.

PM Modi welcomes Indonesia as full BRICS member

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:39 AM

Brasilia, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto into the BRICS grouping as a full member during the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

PM Modi calls out those funding, providing safe havens to terrorists: MEA

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:11 AM

Brasilia, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a strong pitch for global unity in combating terrorism, stating that those who fund, promote, and offer safe havens to terrorists must face the harshest possible consequences, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Dammu Ravi, said on Monday.