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Differences should not become disputes: PM Modi and Xi Jinping welcome steady progress in India-China relations

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with China's President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi where the two leaders emphasised that "differences should not become disputes" and reaffirmed that both countries should take a strategic and long term perspective of their ties.

PM Modi, President Xi agree on need to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at their meeting here on Saturday, underlined the need to address the concerns of the two countries on the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues, and facilitation of meaningful and predictable market access, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

'Carries forward Nehru’s vision': Jairam Ramesh draws parallel with Bandung in expanded BRICS grouping

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday sought to draw a striking historical parallel between the ongoing 18th BRICS summit here and the landmark 1955 Bandung Conference.

Robust participation in BRICS reflects confidence in India’s chairship: MEA

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that the robust participation in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi reflected the importance attached to BRICS, its expanding engagement with the developing world and the Global South and the confidence placed in India's chairship.

BAPS Paris Mandir hosts diplomats from 43 nations in celebration of India-France cultural ties

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:07 PM

Paris, Sep 12 (IANS) More than 50 UNESCO ambassadors and diplomats representing 43 countries gathered at the newly inaugurated BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges the other day for a special Indo-French Cultural Open Day, celebrating cultural dialogue, shared values and the enduring friendship between India and France.

BRICS nations reaffirm commitment to reforming and improving global governance

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The BRICS members on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, in which the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to reforming and improving global governance by promoting a more just, equitable, agile, effective, efficient, responsive, representative, legitimate, democratic and accountable international and multilateral system in the spirit of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits.

BRICS leaders flag rising global polarisation and distrust; call for diplomatic push to prevent conflicts

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) BRICS leaders on Saturday expressed concern over the growing global polarisation and distrust and called for stronger international efforts to safeguard peace and security through politico-diplomatic measures and conflict prevention amid rising geopolitical tensions.

FSSAI directs Nilgiri Oil, Aquagri Processing to recall products over 'unsafe' concerns

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said that it ordered the immediate recall of two food products of Nilgiri Oil & Allied Industries and Aquagri Processing Pvt Ltd after laboratory tests found them unsafe and non-compliant with food safety standards.

Pakistan protecting Hafiz Saeed, unlikely to cooperate with India: Nirmal Singh

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:47 PM

Jammu, Sep 12 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Saturday reacted to the new non-bailable warrant issued against Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed, the recovery of remains and weapons linked to a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist in Doda, and fresh threats issued to Kashmiri Pandits.

Gift to President Putin part of PM Modi's bid to globally display India's heritage

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Thirukkural on Friday is another example of his efforts at putting forward India's heritage and culture before the rest of the world.

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Differences should not become disputes: PM Modi and Xi Jinping welcome steady progress in India-China relations

PM Modi, President Xi agree on need to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

'Carries forward Nehru’s vision': Jairam Ramesh draws parallel with Bandung in expanded BRICS grouping

Robust participation in BRICS reflects confidence in India’s chairship: MEA

BAPS Paris Mandir hosts diplomats from 43 nations in celebration of India-France cultural ties

BRICS nations reaffirm commitment to reforming and improving global governance

BRICS leaders flag rising global polarisation and distrust; call for diplomatic push to prevent conflicts

FSSAI directs Nilgiri Oil, Aquagri Processing to recall products over 'unsafe' concerns

Pakistan protecting Hafiz Saeed, unlikely to cooperate with India: Nirmal Singh

Gift to President Putin part of PM Modi's bid to globally display India's heritage

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