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China blocked India’s attempts to name JeM and LeT in the Goa Declaration, wherein the BRICS member states pledged to “relentlessly pursue” outfits designated terrorist groups by the UNSC, but what has hurt the government more, sources said, is Russia’s disinclination to argue India’s case. The result, of course, was a declaration which failed to … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at Pakistan, saying countries must work together against terrorism. Modi said BRICS must play an active role in setting a direction that supports “our common aspirations and goals”. PM Modi was speaking at the welcome meeting on day two of the Summit where he urged member nations … Read more
In a game-changing arms acquisition , India on Saturday announced that it will buy the S-400 ‘Triumf’ air defence systems from Russia, worth over $5 billion, and collaborate in making four state of art frigates besides setting up a joint production facility for making Kamov helicopters. The deals were announced following talks held between Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
Ahead of the BRICS summit, Goa’s beaches have been turned into fortresses while strong police presence is kept on all the main highways and lanes leading to the venue of the event, to be attended by heads of various nations. The summit begins tomorrow in Benaulim village of South Goa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will … Read more
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday — for the ninth time in the last two and half years — the visiting Chinese leader is likely to impress upon India the need to break the diplomatic impasse with Pakistan. Xi arrives at 1.10 pm Saturday and is scheduled to meet … Read more