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PM Modi participates in BRICS Leaders Retreat in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived at the Summer Place in Johannesburg to participate in the BRICS Leaders Retreat where the leaders of the grouping will deliberate on global developments and explore how to utilize the BRICS platform effectively to address and resolve global challenges.

2023-08-22T20:47:38.561770+00:00 IST

"Int'l economy is seriously affected by illegitimate sanctions...

Russian President Vladimir Putin in a pre-recorded message played at the BRICS Business forum said that the International economy is affected owing to the freezing of assets of sovereign countries and implied sanctions which he marked as illegal.

2023-08-22T17:46:10.519963+00:00 IST

Mutual trust, transparency can see us make big impact: PM Modi

In a special message at the BRICS Business Forum in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that mutual trust and transparency can help create a big impact, especially in the global south.

2023-08-22T17:42:09.998711+00:00 IST

"BRICS countries have an opportunity..:" South Africa President

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that as the country has an urbanizing population and can provide a stable workforce in future, BRICS countries have an opportunity to contribute to and participate in Africa's growth story.

2023-08-22T17:13:07.564436+00:00 IST

India will be the growth engine of the world: PM Modi in S Africa

In his address at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders' Dialogue in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India will soon be a 5 trillion dollar economy and in the coming years will be the growth engine of the world.

2023-08-22T17:12:32.959872+00:00 IST

PM Modi inspects model of Swaminarayan temple in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inspected the model of the Swaminarayan Temple in Johannesburg, South Africa, the construction of which will be completed by 2025.

2023-08-22T15:57:00.383191+00:00 IST

Members of Indian diaspora tie 'Rakhi' to PM Modi in South Africa

Women members of the Indian diaspora in South Africa's Johannesburg tied 'Rakhi' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they welcomed him to the country on Tuesday.

2023-08-22T14:38:33.265865+00:00 IST

CBI arrests Canada based NRI Rahul Gangal

Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Canada-based NRI Rahul Gangal in an ongoing defence espionage case.

2023-08-22T13:54:25.004579+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi with chants of 'Vande Mataram'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora chanting 'Vande Mataram' as he arrived at Sandton Sun Hotel here on Tuesday.

2023-08-22T13:26:02.885622+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in South Africa await PM Modi's arrival

Members of the Indian community are waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival to welcome him with 'dhols' outside Sandton Sun Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

2023-08-22T13:06:18.826915+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora prepares 'Rakhi' thali to welcome PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is still our brother and these are 'Rakhis' of protection for him, said an Indian diaspora member who prepared a 'Rakhi' Thali to welcome the Prime Minister in South Africa.

2023-08-22T11:32:05.783586+00:00 IST

Indians in South Africa to showcase 3D image of temple to PM Modi

Indian community in South Africa will showcase the 3D image of under construction Swaminarayan Temple to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival for the BRICS summit.

2023-08-22T10:02:16.878946+00:00 IST

Johannesburg set to welcome global leaders; security beefed-up

Security arrangements have been tightened at places near the convention centre and the city is decked up with posters and banners of the BRICS Summit.

2023-08-22T08:58:28.309496+00:00 IST

Russian Foreign Minister arrives at BRICS Summit in South Africa

As Russian President Vladimir Putin will participate in the summit via videoconference, Lavrov will personally represent Russia at the BRICS Summit.

2023-08-22T07:44:47.515490+00:00 IST

India can help SA in health, green energy sector: Indian diaspora

Members of the Indian community said that PM Modi’s visit for the BRICS Summit will be highly beneficial for the Indian community, adding that the BRICS summit holds the potential of enhancing bilateral trade and cooperation between South Africa and India

2023-08-22T06:29:03.967475+00:00 IST

Ecuadorians vote to ban oil drilling in Amazon

The Yasuní National Park park spans around 1 million hectares (2.5 million acres) at the meeting point of the Amazon, the Andes and the Equator. Just one hectare of Yasuní land supposedly contains more animal species than the whole of Europe and more tree species than exist in all of North America, CNN reported.

2023-08-22T06:24:34.720624+00:00 IST

PM's visit will “boost India, SA economic ties”: Indian Diaspora

Balvinder Singh Kandra, Head of Public Affairs Gurudwara Sahib Johannesburg in interaction with ANI has said that the Indian diaspora is “very excited for PM Modi's visit.”

2023-08-22T05:28:20.290330+00:00 IST

Africa an important partner in India's rise: Dammu Ravi

"India's rise, as Prime Minister very clearly as envisaged and envisioned, will soon be the third largest country in the world. But you also need many partners to ensure that the rise is smooth and that rise is sustainable. And Africa becomes an important partner in the rise of India," Dammu Ravi told ANI.

2023-08-22T05:00:54.173107+00:00 IST

15th BRICS Summit: Chinese President Xi reaches Johannesburg

According to Xinhua, Xi said upon touchdown that he is very glad to visit South Africa again and looks forward to having in-depth exchanges of views with Ramaphosa on deepening China-South Africa relations and issues of common interest. 

2023-08-22T02:19:00.509020+00:00 IST

“PM Modi’s visit to South Africa to help Indian community”

CEO of Concept Digicom Srishti Sumani said: "PM Modi's visit to South Africa is going to be a highly beneficial one because there are a lot of Indian communities here in South Africa, lots of expat Indians as well.”

2023-08-21T22:01:30.439134+00:00 IST

India, ASEAN underscore commitment to strengthen economic ties

New Delhi (India) Aug 21 (ANI) India and ASEAN underscored their commitment to strengthen and enhance the economic partnership between the two sides during the economic ministers’ meeting on Monday in Indonesia’s Semarang, said the Ministry of Commerce.

2023-08-21T15:50:22.477296+00:00 IST