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October 22, 2024 8:32 PM

PM Modi receives a warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with an enthusiastic reception by members of the Indian diaspora and Russian citizens upon his arrival in Kazan. Crowds gathered to welcome the Prime Minister, singing Hindi songs and chanting patriotic slogans like "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai." Dressed in traditional Indian attire, attendees waved Indian flags and held placards praising the Prime Minister. PM Modi acknowledged the warm gesture with folded hands, expressing gratitude for the ...

October 22, 2024 7:41 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Kazan for BRICS summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Kazan on Tuesday to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit, hosted under Russia's chairmanship. The summit’s theme, “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,” underscores the importance of cooperation among Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to address global challenges. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders exchanged g...

October 22, 2024 2:13 PM

PM Narendra Modi lands in Kazan to attend 16th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday touched down in Kazan city of Russia to participate in the 16th BRICS Summit. The Summit is being held under the Chairmanship of Russia. The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries. "Today, Russian President will talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The leaders a...

October 22, 2024 9:21 AM

India attaches immense importance to BRICS, says PM Modi as he embarks on Russia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a two-day visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, underscoring that India attaches immense importance to the grouping. Sharing a post on X ahead of his departure, PM Modi wrote, "Leaving for Kazan, Russia, to take part in the BRICS Summit. India attaches immense importance to BRICS, and I look forward to extensive discussions on a wide range of subjects. I also look forward to meeting various leaders there." The Prime Minister...

October 22, 2024 9:04 AM

Putin to meet PM Modi & other leaders on sidelines of BRICS Summit: Russian presidential aide

On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan, Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, TASS reported citing the Russian president's foreign policy aide, Yury Ushakov. Speaking to reporters, Ushakov stated that the meetings will start on October 22. He said Putin will have a meeting with New Development Bank President Dilm...

October 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Russia to attend BRICS Summit in Kazan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his two-day visit to Russia to attend the BRICS Summit in Kazan. The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan is being held under the chairmanship of Russia from October 22-24. During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries and invited leaders in Kazan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The Summit, themed 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Secur...

October 21, 2024 9:37 PM

India and China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC ahead of BRICS summit

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking progress in easing tensions that arose after the 2020 standoff. The agreement comes on the eve of the 16th BRICS Summit, scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia, on October 22-23. The summit will bring together key leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, raising speculation about a possible bilateral meeting between the...

October 18, 2024 9:02 PM

BRICS countries drive global economic growth, exceed GDP of G7 nations: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the rising economic influence of BRICS nations, saying that their combined GDP now exceeds $60 trillion, surpassing that of the G7 countries. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow on Friday, Putin emphasized the growing importance of the BRICS bloc—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—in shaping the global economy. Putin said that BRICS countries have become key drivers of global economic growth, predicting that they...

October 18, 2024 3:37 PM

PM Modi set to attend BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, following an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, held under Russia's chairmanship, aims to address pressing global issues and is themed "Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security," as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). During this visit, PM Modi is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from o...

September 16, 2024 6:01 PM

PM Modi calls Russia’s highest civilian award an Honour for 140 crore Indians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Russia's highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, by President Vladimir Putin during a special ceremony at the Kremlin on Tuesday. The award, originally announced in 2019, recognizes PM Modi's contributions to fostering India-Russia ties. Upon receiving the award, PM Modi said, "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is ...