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India to ‘replace’ forces in Maldives’ aviation platforms instead of withdrawal

Amid escalating tensions, India and Maldives have reached a mutual agreement to replace Indian military personnel in the Maldives instead of a complete withdrawal.

Saudi Arabia’s BRICS membership officially activated

NEW DELHI: After receiving expansion invitations at the 2023 annual summit, Saudi Arabia is now confirmed to become a member of the BRICS alliance. South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, has officially announced the inclusion of Saudi Arabia and the four other invited nations. At the beginning of 2024, questions surfaced about Saudi Arabia’s position […]

Watch: Chaos ensues in Maldives Parliament over anti-India Muizzu govt

In an unprecedented turn of events on Sunday, a special session in the Maldives Parliament transformed into a scene of chaos and violence, with lawmakers engaging in physical altercations, including punches, hair-pulling, and kicks.

India’s first female elephant mahout, Parbati, honoured with Padma Shri

She earned recognition for her efforts in guiding a herd of over 50 elephants in West Bengal's Midnapore district back to their migratory trail, showcasing her expertise in managing these majestic beings.

Devastating drowning tragedy claims four Indian lives in Australia

In a devastating incident at an unpatrolled beach on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia, four individuals, including two women, lost their lives in a drowning tragedy.

Elon Musk deems India’s lack of UNSC seat ‘absurd’

In US' San Francisco, Tesla CEO and Twitter owner Elon Musk emphasised the need for a revision of UN structures, labelling India's absence as a permanent member of the UN Security Council as 'absurd.'

BRICS membership cure-all for Egypt’s economic woes? Cairo expert explains

NEW DELHI: The BRICS group, a crucial platform for emerging markets and developing nations, has formally embraced five additional members: Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Their inclusion became effective on January 1, 2024, signifying a noteworthy expansion for the coalition initially established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This expansion […]

BRICS gains traction: 30 countries express willingness to join in 2024, says Russia

NEW DELHI: On January 1, 2024, BRICS welcomed five new nations into its fold, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Despite receiving an invitation in August of the previous year, Argentina opted not to join BRICS. With these additions, BRICS has expanded to a 10-member bloc now. Further expansion is anticipated at […]

Indian nationals stranded in France due to human trafficking probe safely repatriated

Airlines' Airbus A340, with 276 Indian passengers, grounded in France amid a trafficking probe, has safely landed in Mumbai.

Over 300 Indians on Nicaragua-bound plane landed in France over trafficking suspicions

NEW DELHI: French authorities grounded a Nicaragua-bound charter flight carrying 303 Indian passengers at Vatry Airport in eastern France, on Saturday. The Airbus A340, owned by Legend Airlines, was subjected to an unexpected halt following suspicions of human trafficking. Two individuals were sent to custody with Indian authorities actively investigating the situation. According to the […]