Brasilia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Namibia after concluding his two-day visit to Brazil, where he attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and held talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on various issues, including trade and terrorism. “A memorable visit to Brazil concludes with a successful 17th…
Brasilia: India and Brazil on Tuesday set a target of nearly doubling the bilateral trade to USD 20 billion in annual trade in the next five years and inked six agreements to expand cooperation in a range of sectors including energy and agriculture following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…
Karachi: The Pakistan government has acknowledged the increasing number of visa rejections faced by its citizens, particularly from the business community, seeking entry into the United Arab Emirates. The issue was discussed during a meeting held by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here on Monday. Acknowledging…
Rio de Janeiro: Developed nations have a special responsibility in bridging the gap between climate ambition and financing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, noting that India’s BRICS presidency next year will have a “humanity first” approach. In an address at the BRICS summit, PM Modi said India will work to redefine BRICS in…
Rio de Janeiro: BRICS countries should strive to become the vanguard in advancing the global governance reform agenda to build a better world, Chinese Premier Li Qiang has said. Addressing the plenary session of “Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance” of the 17th BRICS Summit on Sunday, Li called on the BRICS bloc…
BEIJING: (Jul 7) China said on Monday it protested to India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and the attendance of Indian officials at the celebrations, stressing New Delhi should fully appreciate Beijing’s sensitivities on Tibet-related issues. China’s position on Tibet-related affairs is consistent and clear and…
New York/Washington: US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning themselves with the “anti-American” policies of the BRICS grouping. His comments came after the BRICS bloc condemned the increase in tariffs without naming Trump. Leaders of the BRICS are meeting in Brazil for the 17th BRICS…
Rio de Janeiro: There should be no hesitation in imposing sanctions against terrorists, and the victims and supporters of terrorism cannot be weighed on the same scale, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the BRICS Summit on Sunday while calling for united efforts to combat the menace. In an address at a session on peace…
Rio De Janeiro: The BRICS grouping on Sunday condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in the strongest terms and echoed India’s position for adopting a “zero tolerance” approach towards terrorism and shunning double standards in countering the menace. The top leaders of BRICS nations articulated their firm approach in combating terrorism, including cross-border movement of terrorists,…
Islamabad: A major political storm is brewing in Pakistan, with credible reports from local media suggesting that a coup could be imminent, potentially leading to the ouster of President Asif Ali Zardari. The timing has intensified public anxiety- July 5 marks the 47th anniversary of General Zia-ul-Haq’s military coup in 1977, adding historical weight to…
