Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the BRICS nations to embrace responsible AI governance while enhancing multilateralism and deepening economic cooperation. Speaking during the BRICS Outreach Summit in Brazil, PM expressed gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for inviting India to share its views with Latin American, African, and Asian countries. PM Modi emphasised BRICS' growing importance in a changing world and urged the group to serve as a guide for a multipolar global order. He acknowledged BRICS' progress in economic cooperation and praised Brazil's emphas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a four-day official visit to attend the 17th BRICS Summit. He was greeted warmly by the Indian diaspora, who performed a cultural dance titled 'Operation Sindoor' to the song 'Saugandh Mujhe Iss Mitti Ki,' which honours the Indian military. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to the April 22 terror incident in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 innocent lives. A Brazilian music group also performed devotional music based on India's c
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in nearly three decades. President John Dramani Mahama welcomed him with a ceremonial guard of honour, and members of the Indian community gathered to meet him with traditional chanting, highlighting the two countries' close cultural links. During the visit, India and Ghana signed four MoUs to promote collaboration in culture, traditional medicine, Ayurveda, institutional assistance, and standardisation processes. The leaders addressed ways to boost trade and investment, with PM M
India and the United Arab Emirates have begun discussions to collaborate on the production of green steel and high-grade aluminium, to advance sustainable manufacturing and strengthen industrial ties. Union Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and UAE Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri met recently, under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. India aims to produce 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030, and sees the UAE as a significant partner in raw material supply, clean energy systems, and infrastructure. The collaboration will concentrate on renewable energy-d
A once-in-a-decade summit began in Seville, Spain, bringing together more than 50 world leaders to address the urgent need for progress on poverty reduction, climate action, and sustainable development goals. The summit takes place at a time when several of these objectives are in serious danger of not being achieved. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the event intends to "repair and rev up" global collaboration, warning that trust is deteriorating and multilateralism is under threat. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, did not attend the summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation diplomatic tour to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, aimed at strengthening India's engagement with the Global South. The tour involves attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where leaders will address global governance reforms, peace and security, and climate action. This will be PM Modi's first bilateral visit to Ghana, with discussions aimed at strengthening collaboration in agriculture, vaccine research, defence, and digital infrastructure. During his visits to Trinidad and Tobago and A
Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Kenya's governments have formed the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets to revive confidence in the voluntary carbon market. This is the first government-led project aimed at creating worldwide standards for carbon credits and encouraging greater corporate participation. The coalition's goal is to provide high-integrity, consistent criteria for carbon credit issuance. These standards are intended to increase openness, minimise fragmentation, and restore trust among investors and companies aiming to fulfil climate commitments. The endeavour is primarily focus
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 45 minutes as tensions in the Middle East escalated. The discussion followed recent US attacks on Iran's underground nuclear facilities, which have exacerbated the regional conflict. President Pezeshkian initiated the dialogue, which focused on de-escalation and regional stability. President Pezeshkian thanked PM Modi for India's persistent support for peace through diplomatic channels. He saw India as an important voice in regional affairs and a reliable partner in promoting calm. He praised India's pri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in India's outstanding achievement in the QS World University Rankings 2026, calling it a sign of the country's growing impact in the global education field. He reacted to a post on X by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who praised the country's performance in the most recent rankings. PM Modi noted that the most recent QS World University Rankings reinforce the strength of India's education system. He emphasised the government's continuous commitment to establishing strong ecosystems for research, innovation, and academic success, p
Portugal's newly elected centre-right government officially assumed office following the defeat of the Communist Party's rejection motion in Parliament. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's Democratic Alliance (AD) coalition now controls a minority government after winning more seats in a snap election on May 18, but still falls short of a parliamentary majority. The government's legislative agenda includes a commitment to continue lowering taxes for middle-income residents and businesses, maintaining budget surpluses, and engaging in open discussions with the opposition on crucial matters suc