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17 Sep

MEA Rejects Online Claims Linking BRICS Summit to Leaders’ Illness

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, India, Trending, World NewsBRICS

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of External Affairs has pushed back against social media claims suggesting that several foreign leaders became unwell after attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, calling the posts misleading and warning users against spreading unverified information. The ministry's fact-checking team addressed the claims on Thursday through a post on X, describing the circulating messages as fake and urging people to be cautious about material being shared online. The controversy gained attention after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa temporarily stepped away from his public schedule following his return from India. According to the South African…

12 Sep

India Achieving Global Milestones Under PM Modi, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBRICS, Haryana governance, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini, public grievances, Sirsa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Saturday that India is setting new benchmarks of development and gaining international respect under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing media personnel in Sirsa after chairing a district public relations and grievance redressal session, Saini highlighted India hosting the BRICS summit as a significant point of national pride. He underscored that swift, time-bound resolution of public grievances remains the foremost objective of his administration, noting that 13 pending complaints were resolved on the spot during the district meeting. Turning to regional politics, Saini sharply criticized opposition parties,…

12 Sep

PM Modi Pushes BRICS to Give Global South a Greater Say in World Affairs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingBRICS

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS nations to take a larger role in reshaping global governance, arguing that countries of the Global South should have a voice not only in international debates but also in decisions that determine the rules of the global order. Speaking at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi said the grouping's 20th anniversary should mark the beginning of a more ambitious phase, with members translating their consensus into practical initiatives and pressing for reforms in international institutions. Focus on the Next 20 Years Modi said India's BRICS presidency had been…

12 Sep

BRICS Breaks Deadlock, Finalises Joint Statement After Overnight Negotiations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingBRICS

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): After hours of intense diplomatic negotiations, BRICS member countries have succeeded in resolving their differences and reached agreement on a Joint Statement, clearing the way for its issuance on Friday. The negotiations stretched deep into the night, with discussions continuing until nearly 4 AM as member states worked through disagreements over a number of politically sensitive issues. The agreement is being seen as an important diplomatic outcome for the grouping, particularly at a time when geopolitical divisions remain pronounced across several regions. India Steps Up Consensus-Building Efforts India played a central role in the final round…

03 Sep

Supreme Court of India to Host BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum in New Delhi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabarbitration, BRICS, Chief Justice, judicial administration, New Delhi, Supreme Court, Surya Kant

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India is set to host the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum from September 4 to 6, gathering chief justices, court presidents, and senior judicial authorities from BRICS member nations and partner states. The international summit aims to establish a shared framework for institutional dialogue and cooperation on pressing contemporary issues, including global dispute settlement, technological transformation, sustainable development, and modern judicial administration. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will open the three-day forum by conducting bilateral discussions with visiting judicial leaders. The scheduled talks will include the heads of judicial delegations from ten…