Stronger India-Brazil ties to give Global South a bigger say

IANS | October 26, 2025 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India and Brazil are strengthening trade, investment and energy ties as part of the BRICS bloc, a move that is expected to boost the negotiating power of the Global South at a time when the turmoil over US tariffs has increased uncertainty in global trade.

PM Modi declares 2026 as ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation

IANS | October 26, 2025 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN is growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation.'

India's rise on global stage marked by commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance: Report

IANS | October 25, 2025 8:09 PM

Male, Oct 25 (IANS) As India emerges as a key player on the global stage, its commitment to disaster relief and humanitarian assistance remains a defining feature of its foreign policy. This approach is quietly powerful, consistently dependable, and grounded in the belief that solidarity is the highest form of diplomacy in times of need, a report said on Saturday.