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“It is a reason of happiness for me to return to this country

Three MoUs were exchanged between the two government namely -the MoU Joint Declaration On Digital Partnership for Future, the MoU on Cooperation in areas of Rare Earth and Critical Minerals and the MoU for Cooperation in the field of Mining in the Steel Supply Chain.

2026-02-21T08:48:35.190072+00:00 IST

India-Brazil committed to take trade beyond 20 billion USD:Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a joint presser with Brazilian President Lula here in the national capital and noted that the discussions between the two leaders aimed at moving forward across all sectors in the spirit of shared purpose and that the nations are committed for bilateral trade to surpass 20 billion USD in the next fiver years. He thanked the Brazilian President for his participation in the Global AI Impact Summit, and also praised his visionary leadership in giving a fillip to India-Brazil ties.

2026-02-21T08:38:29.127858+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s economic mismanagement pushes povery to record highs

: Pakistan's poverty rate has soared to 29%, the highest in 11 years, while income inequality has climbed to its worst level in nearly three decades, exposing deep cracks in the country's economic management. According to a government survey, nearly 70 million Pakistanis now live below the monthly poverty threshold of Rs8,484, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-02-21T08:19:59.835957+00:00 IST

India-Brazil ties ready for transformative phase: Himani Pande

Himani Pande, DPIIT Additional Secretary on Saturday said the India-Brazil partnership is poised for a more ambitious and transformative phase, asserting that existing trade levels fall short of the relationship's strategic potential, according to a report by Brasil 247.

2026-02-21T08:16:29.630506+00:00 IST

“Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The money must be returned"

US Senator Chuck Schumer has called US President's imposition of tariffs "illegal' and has also said that the "money must be returned."

2026-02-21T07:55:17.098334+00:00 IST

India-Brazil hold delegation-level talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday held delegation-level talks here in the national capital.

2026-02-21T07:38:46.202695+00:00 IST

Banco do Brasil aims to boost Brazil-India trade: Medeiros

Banco do Brasil President Tarciana Medeiros on Saturday said the bank is prepared to serve as a strategic bridge to expand Brazil-India bilateral trade to USD 100 billion, underscoring the need to deepen what she termed a structuring partnership between the two economies, according to Brasil 247.

2026-02-21T07:33:30.591082+00:00 IST

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2 injured as US warship, supply vessel collide in Carribean

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Truxtun and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided during a replenishment-at-sea, according to US Southern Command spokesman Colonel Emmanuel Ortiz.

2026-02-13T01:43:17.348546+00:00 IST

Trump emphasises need for Iran deal, warns failure be ‘traumatic’

Trump, while talking to reporters said that his meeting with Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu was a 'good' one.

2026-02-12T23:38:27.891725+00:00 IST

Trump to meet Chinese President in April, Xi to fly to US later

Trump, while addressing the reporters, said, "I'll be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He's coming here later in the year, and I look forward to it. Our relationship with China is very good right now."

2026-02-12T23:19:29.791990+00:00 IST

Europe

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Trump calls for "immediate negotiations" on Greenland

Speaking at the 56th Annual Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the US President argued that Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, could be better developed and secured under US control and talked of benefits for both the US and European nations.

2026-01-21T15:21:18.172120+00:00 IST

“I won’t use force”: Trump seeks Greenland at WEF Davos 2026

US President Donald Trump at WEF Davos ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, while pushing for "immediate negotiations" for full US ownership. He argued only the US can secure the territory, said it would strengthen NATO, and called Denmark "ungrateful" over Greenland's control.

2026-01-21T15:15:31.807243+00:00 IST

WEF 2026: Trump calls Denmark “ungrateful” over Greenland

At WEF Davos, US President Donald Trump criticised Denmark over Greenland, calling it "ungrateful" and saying the US was "stupid" to "give Greenland back" after World War 2. He said only the US can secure Greenland, as NATO allies pushed for diplomacy.

2026-01-21T14:48:06.036064+00:00 IST

Pacific

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"No meaning": Russia over ICC's arrest warrant against Putin

While rejecting the warrant on Friday, Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the ministry of foreign affairs, said, "Russia is not a member of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and bears no obligations under it. Russia does not cooperate with this body, and possible [pretences] for arrest coming from the International Court of Justice will be legally null and void for us."

2023-03-17T21:17:17.706154+00:00 IST

After US, UK, NZ ban TikTok on government devices

The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese company.

2023-03-17T18:44:37.518267+00:00 IST

Khalistani supporters force Brisbane's Indian Consulate to close

"Slogans were raised against Hindus calling them supremacists with Khalistan Zindabad," said The Australia Today at the Indian Consulate located on Swann Road in the Taringa suburb of Brisbane.

2023-03-15T11:30:06.954776+00:00 IST

Others

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PM Modi arrives in South Africa for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit.

2025-11-21T12:44:27.328784+00:00 IST

PM Modi “most experienced, tallest leader” at G20: Envoy

India's High Commissioner to South Africa Prabhat Kumar noted there is strong excitement in Johannesburg ahead of PM Modi's G20 visit, noting his experience and the anticipation among the Indian community and global leaders. He added that the PM will present India's and the Global South's agenda at the Summit.

2025-11-21T09:27:23.097845+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at Brazil’s COP30 Climate venue

The fire occurred in a pavilion inside a convention hall where more than 50,000 diplomats, journalists, and activists had gathered for the global climate summit.

2025-11-20T22:13:36.057549+00:00 IST

Asia

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Nepal polling centres resplendent, abuzz with preparations for el

A Polling Centre at Ratnrajya Madhyamik Vidyalay, Baneshvar, Kathmandu can be seen resplendent with preparations going on for the big day.

2026-03-04T12:14:04.253674+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels, ship around itself

Taiwan's defence forces monitored the situation and responded.

2026-03-04T11:21:10.295294+00:00 IST

BNM Netherlands chapter releases six-month report, highlights dip

As cited in BNM's post, an important meeting was convened to present the report, presided over by Chapter President Muheem Abdul Rahim Baloch.

2026-03-04T10:52:29.122917+00:00 IST

Middle East

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"Our partnership is a true blessing...": Isaac Herzog

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday praised the military of Israel and the United States, stating that the partnership is a "true blessing," while expressing support for the President of the United States, Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the collaborative military strike on Iranian sites.

2026-02-28T23:50:43.427598+00:00 IST

Drone intercepted near Burj Al Arab, fire quickly contained

Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia after Iranian attacks across various countries, authorities in Dubai said a drone was intercepted near the Burj Al Arab, causing debris that sparked a minor fire on the hotel's outer facade.

2026-02-28T23:33:34.240340+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Doha halts regular services

The Embassy of India in Doha, Oatar on Sunday issued an advisory stating that regular consular services will remain closed on March 1 amid the escalating security concerns in the Middle East. However, Embassy officials will be available for emergency services related to consular services related to passports, visas, and attestations.

2026-02-28T23:22:26.767878+00:00 IST

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Asia

Brazilian President and PM Modi hold talks

A ceremonial welcome was held at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to India. President Lula was accorded the Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Brazilian President was received at the Rashtrapati Bhavan by PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu.

2026-02-21T07:11:46.547545+00:00 IST

Asia

Balochistan bleeds as BYC report alleges state-led killings

A new report released by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee has alleged a disturbing escalation in extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and staged police encounters across Balochistan during February, raising fresh concerns about Pakistan's security policies in the province, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-02-21T06:50:43.379944+00:00 IST

Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Brazilian President Lula

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva here in the national capital on Saturday.

2026-02-21T05:52:00.777915+00:00 IST

Asia

Brazilian President pays tributes at Rajghat

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday visited Rajghat and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

2026-02-21T05:46:18.691653+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh pays heartfelt tribute to the language martyrs

The West Pakistani regime had declared Urdu as the sole state language of Pakistan. In protest, students in Dhaka rose up, and the regime opened fire on the demonstrators. However, the movement continued to grow, and eventually the West Pakistani authorities were forced to recognize Bengali as a state language.

2026-02-21T05:11:21.146765+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar calls on Brazilian President

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva here in the national capital and appreciated his guidance on taking forward the strategic partnership between New Delhi and Brasilia.

2026-02-21T05:08:44.591988+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Pakistan

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 21/02/2026 09:57:59 IST, Lat: 33.76 N, Long: 72.68 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan."

2026-02-21T05:01:49.743053+00:00 IST

Asia

Brazilian President receives Guard of Honour

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday received the Guard of Honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2026-02-21T04:49:41.052658+00:00 IST

Asia

Trade deals in full effect says US Trade Rep Greer

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Friday said that the trade deals signed by the United States with countries from across the world would continue to remain in place despite the Supreme Court ruling and listed several other tools which maight be used to implement the trade deals, noting that while the tools may change, the policy remains the same.

2026-02-21T04:16:34.229032+00:00 IST

“US Supreme Court affirms constitutional limits on taxing power

Katyal, who serves as the Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law at Georgetown University Law Center, described the ruling as a sweeping endorsement of the arguments advanced in the case challenging what plaintiffs called unconstitutional taxation by the executive branch.

2026-02-21T04:05:29.182995+00:00 IST

Asia

TDK inaugurated the title partner of Formula E Tokyo night race

Global leading electronics company TDK announced to inaugurate the title partner of Formula E (electric mobility) Tokyo night race. Utilizing this opportunity TDK aims to contribute to transformation of mobility. TDK CEO MR. Noboru Saito looks back "Since 30 years ago TDK paid attention to this field to treat heat and vibration of mobility. Also TDK shaped up technology of condenser and sensor for data gathering." This opportunity will enable us to raise the function of Formula E.

2026-02-21T03:42:25.696035+00:00 IST

Asia

Blending AI with cultural practices can help heal from illnesses

On India AI Impact Summit 2026, Director of Devika Dance Theatre, University of Leeds, Devika Rao shared insights on how blending AI with cultural practices can help deal with illnesses like Dementia and Parkinson's better

2026-02-21T03:09:52.660252+00:00 IST

Trump signs order for global 10 per cent tariff on all countries

US President Donald Trump on Friday (US local time) signed an order making 10 per cent global tariff on all countries effective "almost immediately".

2026-02-21T02:47:35.771064+00:00 IST

Asia

“Love PM Modi’s vision on AI”: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision on Artificial Intelligence, while noting the excitement regarding the technology in India.

2026-02-21T00:39:03.865386+00:00 IST