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EU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws will no longer be enough to preserve privileged access to Pakistani exports in the European market, according to an article in the European Conservative.

President Murmu meets Iranian counterpart, reiterates India’s commitment to enduring peace

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday reiterated India's commitment to the pursuit of enduring peace through dialogue and diplomacy during a meeting with her Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, in New Delhi.

Must strive to transform Global South from 'rule-taker to rule-shaper': PM Modi at BRICS Summit

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emphasised that the Global South must move from being a "rule taker" to "rule-shaper". In his welcome remarks at the BRICS Summit's opening session on 'Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism' in New Delhi, PM Modi noted that the Global South remains in the front row of global crisis but in the back row when it comes to decision-making. He also called for formulating 10 proposals for global governance reform.

Rameswaram's Ramanathaswamy Temple forms stunning backdrop as PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed several world leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the venue of the 18th BRICS Summit, with the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, forming the backdrop for the event.

BRICS at its coming of age moment, must work now towards new and ambitious agenda: PM Modi

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the BRICS grouping, currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, has reached its "coming of age" moment and now must work towards a new and ambitious agenda for the next two decades.

'NIA doing great job': Ex-J&K Police DGPs on fresh Non-Bailable Warrants against terrorist Hafiz Saeed

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:38 PM

Jammu, Sep 12 (IANS) After an NIA court in Jammu city issued a fresh Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, former Jammu and Kashmir Police DGPs welcomed the development and said that the Indian security agencies have done a "great job."

Trinamool cannot function like a family-run political party: Ritabrata Banerjee after meeting with ECI

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:20 PM

Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress should not be allowed to operate like a family-run party where all policies will be dependent on the whims and mercies of one particular person, said the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Ritabrata Banerjee, who is also the leader of the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress.

PM Modi, Vietnamese counterpart discuss deepening defence and security cooperation

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Lee Minh Hung in New Delhi on Saturday and discussed deepening defence and security cooperation.

Major diplomatic breakthrough after India-led efforts as BRICS countries reach consensus on Joint Statement

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) In a "major diplomatic breakthrough", despite sharply divergent geopolitical positions among members, BRICS countries have reached consensus on a Joint Statement which is expected to be released later on Saturday on the first day of the 18th BRICS Summit being hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

IANS | September 12, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 18th BRICS Summit, in New Delhi on Saturday.

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EU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights

President Murmu meets Iranian counterpart, reiterates India’s commitment to enduring peace

Must strive to transform Global South from 'rule-taker to rule-shaper': PM Modi at BRICS Summit

Rameswaram's Ramanathaswamy Temple forms stunning backdrop as PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders

BRICS at its coming of age moment, must work now towards new and ambitious agenda: PM Modi

'NIA doing great job': Ex-J&K Police DGPs on fresh Non-Bailable Warrants against terrorist Hafiz Saeed

Trinamool cannot function like a family-run political party: Ritabrata Banerjee after meeting with ECI

PM Modi, Vietnamese counterpart discuss deepening defence and security cooperation

Major diplomatic breakthrough after India-led efforts as BRICS countries reach consensus on Joint Statement

PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

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