Nepal flood death toll reaches 1,385 as authorities continue search, relief efforts

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 11 : The death toll from the Rasuwa floods has reached 1,385, while 5,130 people remain missing, according to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). The update, issued at 11:00 am on Friday, reported casualties across several districts. Chitwan recorded … Read more

PM Modi, Putin hold talks in Delhi ahead of BRICS summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held official talks in New Delhi on Friday, a day ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with discussions focusing on expanding bilateral trade, industrial cooperation and civil nuclear partnership. The two leaders discussed the target of taking India-Russia bilateral trade to $100 billion by … Read more

Trump dismisses AI could ‘kill us all’ warning, says US must stay ahead of China

US President Donald Trump dismissed rising concerns over the alleged threat posed by artificial intelligence to human existence, saying his priority was to maintain an edge over China. While the researchers warned that the technology could lead to human extinction, Trump said he had no such concerns. Trump, who was asked if he had any … Read more

Putin, Xi Power Duo in Attendance For BRICS – What India Gains From China-Russia Diplomacy

India is hosting the BRICS Summit- what some might call, the biggest diplomatic moment of the year. On Saturday, world leaders land in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit – and the two names drawing the most attention are Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. Having both Putin and Xi in the room … Read more

Dance of Tiger and Dragon: India-China thaw remains cautious as BRICS offers a possible Modi-Xi window

New Delhi [India], September 9 : Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week puts the spotlight on the fragile thaw between New Delhi and Beijing, as the two Asian giants make progress towards stabilising ties but remain some distance away from full normalisation, particularly along the Line … Read more

Modi-Putin meeting ahead of BRICS Summit: Su-57, nuclear energy, trade top agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Friday, a day ahead of the summit of BRICS leaders in New Delhi on September 12-13m Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on 8 September. India is all set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital this weekend. The high-profile Summit, scheduled … Read more

Nepal flash floods: India assures support in ground rescue and relief as 275 nationals remain missing

 India has delivered 95 tonnes of emergency relief materials on board seven aircraft to support Nepal during its ongoing flash flood catastrophe, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday, expressing deep solidarity and sympathy with the people and government of the neighbouring country. Speaking during a weekly press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal affirmed … Read more

India and Thailand discuss further strengthening of Strategic Partnership

Bangkok [Thailand], September 8 : India’s Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, held discussions with Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vijavat Isarabhakdi, centred on deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple strategic domains. The diplomatic engagement took place on Monday, during which Ambassador Agrawal paid a courtesy call on the senior Thai official. The Embassy of India … Read more

Trump claims oil prices will drop “below Two Dollars a gallon” after US wins war with Iran

 US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday (local time) that oil prices will drop sharply once the United States achieves victory in its conflict with Iran, forecasting gas prices could fall below two dollars per gallon. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump linked high energy costs directly to ongoing military operations in … Read more

India’s Embassy in Beijing asks for DNA samples from families of missing Indians following floods

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has asked families of Indian nationals who remain missing in China following the “devastating” mudslide and flash flood on August 26 to submit DNA samples to assist in the identification process. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, on Monday, shared an X post by the Indian Embassy in Beijing, … Read more