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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.

BRICS summit: India used AI to make health systems, climate efforts more effective, says PM Modi

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:12 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) India leveraged technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make health systems as well as climate efforts more effective, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

PM Modi's unique gifts to top leadership of Argentina and T&T showcase India's rich artistic and cultural heritage

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:11 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried with him symbols of India's rich artistic and cultural heritage as gifts for the top leadership of Argentina and Trinidad and Tobago, during his official visit to the two countries last week.

Houthis say launched missiles, drones on Israel in response to Yemeni port attack

IANS | July 7, 2025 7:10 PM

Sanaa, July 7 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group launched hypersonic ballistic missiles and drones on Israeli targets on Monday before dawn, four hours after Israeli warplanes and battleships struck three Red Sea ports and a power station.

Iranian Foreign Minister thanks BRICS for condemning military strikes

IANS | July 7, 2025 7:01 PM

Tehran, July 7 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday expressed gratitude to the BRICS bloc for condemning recent "Israeli and US strikes" on the country during the ongoing 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Dharamshala: Not just home-in-exile for Tibetans, but hub of global moral leadership

Prof. (Dr) Arvind Kumar Singh | July 7, 2025 6:07 PM

Kathmandu: Dharamshala, nestled in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh, has become globally recognised not only as a picturesque hill town but also as a spiritual and political centre for the Tibetan diaspora. This transformation is largely credited to the arrival and leadership of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, who turned the area into a living karmabhoomi, a sacred ground of virtuous action.

Baloch Human rights activist becomes victim of forcible detention by Pakistani forces

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:56 PM

Quetta, July 7 (IANS) Several human rights organisations on Monday condemned the detention of Baloch activist Gulzar Dost by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) amid an ongoing wave of atrocities against people in Balochistan.

Japanese Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai on six-day goodwill visit

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Academy training ship Itsukushima arrived in Chennai on a six-day goodwill visit that aims at further consolidating the deep-rooted maritime cooperation and friendship between both countries.

Former Bangladesh Law Minister placed on two-day remand in illegal firearms case

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:31 PM

Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) A Bangladesh Court on Monday ordered a two-day remand for former Law Minister Anisul Huq over alleged possession of illegal firearms in a case registered under the Arms Act.

Turkey: 12 soldiers killed after being exposed to methane gas during rescue mission

IANS | July 7, 2025 2:57 PM

Ankara, July 7 (IANS) Turkey's Ministry of Defence on Monday said that 12 soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), who were affected by methane gas during a search operation conducted to find the remains of another Turkish soldier in a cave in northern Iraq, have died in the line of duty.

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BRICS must amplify the voice of Global South: FM Sitharaman

BRICS summit: India used AI to make health systems, climate efforts more effective, says PM Modi

PM Modi's unique gifts to top leadership of Argentina and T&T showcase India's rich artistic and cultural heritage

Houthis say launched missiles, drones on Israel in response to Yemeni port attack

Iranian Foreign Minister thanks BRICS for condemning military strikes

Dharamshala: Not just home-in-exile for Tibetans, but hub of global moral leadership

Baloch Human rights activist becomes victim of forcible detention by Pakistani forces

Japanese Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai on six-day goodwill visit

Former Bangladesh Law Minister placed on two-day remand in illegal firearms case

Turkey: 12 soldiers killed after being exposed to methane gas during rescue mission

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