Growing BRICS trade key to unlock investment opportunities: SWFI

Lakshmi Narayanan Ramanujan of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute said growing trade among BRICS nations could attract significant sovereign wealth fund capital. He stressed the need for bilateral trade pacts to make this a reality. Growing trade among BRICS countries could unlock significant trade opportunities and attract greater sovereign wealth fund capital into member economies, … Read more

WUC highlights Uyghur rights issues, mourns scholar Abduqeyum Khoja

The World Uyghur Congress highlighted China’s policies in East Turkistan, mourned scholar Abduqeyum Khoja, and criticized a conference in Urumchi. It also raised concerns about SCO, CGTN propaganda, and called for justice at the UNHRC. WUC Mourns Uyghur Scholar The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted a series of developments concerning Uyghur rights, China’s governance … Read more

CPI(M) hails BRICS stand on unilateralism, Israel-Palestine issue

CPI(M) leader MA Baby welcomed the BRICS declaration’s stance against unilateralism and its support for a two-state solution for Palestine. However, he questioned the Modi government’s commitment to ensuring the declaration’s implementation. CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby on Sunday welcomed the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit, particularly its stand against unilateralism and … Read more

Ladakh Marathon 2026: Over 5,400 runners take part in 13th edition

The 13th Ladakh Marathon 2026 was flagged off by Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, with 5,407 runners participating. The event, featuring multiple races including ultra-marathons, generated over Rs 40 crore in tourism-related activity. Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off the Ladakh Marathon 2026 on Sunday, with the high-altitude endurance event witnessing an active … Read more

Srinagar’s Dal Lake captivates visitors with scenic Shikara rides

Tourists took Shikara rides on Srinagar’s Dal Lake, enjoying the pleasant weather and mountain views. A solo traveller from Kerala called his first visit to Kashmir ‘a once-in-a-lifetime experience’ and described the region as ‘heaven’. Tourists visiting Srinagar made the most of the pleasant weather on Sunday morning as they took Shikara rides on the … Read more

WHO DG thanks PM Modi for warm welcome at BRICS Summit in Delhi

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thanked PM Narendra Modi following a meeting at the BRICS Summit. He praised the leaders’ support for WHO and commitment to universal health coverage as reflected in the New Delhi Declaration. Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more

Sabarimala pilgrimage: Keralam govt sanctions over Rs 551 crore

The Keralam government has allocated Rs 551.5011 crore to the PWD for Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations. This is a significant increase from previous years. The Travancore Devaswom Board also performed rituals to remedy an alleged ‘vak dosham’. Over Rs 551 Crore for Sabarimala Prep The Keralam government on Sunday allocated Rs 551.5011 crore to the Public … Read more