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September 12, 2026 12:59 AM

PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on sidelines of BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the two leaders discussing bilateral ties, developments in West Asia and cooperation in multilateral forums. The meeting was the second interaction between PM Modi and Pezeshkian in less than two weeks. The two leaders had earlier met on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed various aspects of Indi...

September 12, 2026 12:57 AM

PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin on sidelines of BRICS Summit, reviews India-Russia bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the two leaders reviewing the progress of bilateral cooperation across key areas including defence, energy, trade, space and people-to-people ties. The meeting was the second interaction between PM Modi and Putin this year. The two leaders had earlier met on August 31 on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek. India-Russia economic and industrial tie...

September 10, 2026 7:51 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s readiness to host BRICS 2026 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s readiness to host the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held on September 12-13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Sharing a video showing preparations for the summit on X, PM Modi said, “All set for BRICS 2026!”. India assumed the BRICS Chairship for 2026 on January 1, marking its fourth time leading the grouping after previous chairships in 2012, 2016 and 2021. The year also marks 20 years since the establishment of BRI...

September 10, 2026 7:25 PM

PM Modi, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz review progress in strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephone call from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The conversation comes as India and Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic relations this year. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that PM Modi and Chancellor Merz reviewed the progress of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. They noted the sustained momentum in high-level exchanges and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across key domains, including trad...

September 10, 2026 12:38 AM

‘Will ensure strong connectivity’: PM Modi hails Cabinet decision on railway projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of eight railway projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore, saying these will ensure stronger connectivity, faster passenger movement and lower logistics cost. The cabinet approved five multitracking projects covering 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 540 kms. The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 10,021 crore an...

September 8, 2026 9:39 PM

India-China ties moving in positive direction; PM Modi to hold bilateral talks with world leaders at BRICS: MEA

India-China ties are gradually moving in a positive direction, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with several leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Prime Minister would hold talks with “numerous leaders” during the BRICS Summit, while details of the participating leaders and the timing of individual ...

September 8, 2026 9:09 PM

PM Modi inaugurates Global Fintech Fest 2026, calls for next-generation innovation and stronger consumer protection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, describing India's fintech journey as a major driver of financial inclusion and technological transformation and calling on the sector to focus on next-generation innovation, cybersecurity and consumer protection. Addressing fintech innovators, industry leaders and investors from India and abroad, PM Modi said India's growing fintech ecosystem, powered by innovation, youth participation and risk-taking, ...

September 8, 2026 8:52 AM

PM Modi Highlights Wisdom in Learning from Every Branch of Knowledge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting that a wise and discerning person should draw the essence from every branch of knowledge, whether great or small. He emphasised the importance of seeking and assimilating valuable wisdom from every source. The Prime Minister wrote on X; “अणुभ्यश्च महद्भ्यश्च शास्त्रेभ्यः कुशलो नरः। सर्वतः सारमादद्यात्...

September 7, 2026 6:22 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting teaching as a creative act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Education Jayant Singh, which describes teaching as a creative act and highlights the role of teachers in shaping students and nation-building. Sharing the article on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Singh had emphasised that teaching is an art requiring human connections, pedagogy and the ability to recognise potential in students. Singh's article also ...

September 7, 2026 5:25 PM

‘What I like about PM Modi is when you say something, you do it’: Luxembourg Dy PM lauds India’s efficiency, leadership

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday lauded India’s “efficiency” and leadership on the global stage, saying that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a commitment, it is followed by action. Bettel made the remarks during his bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital, where he praised India’s approach to building bridges between countries and addressing global challenges. “What I like also, it's ...