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'13 Indians rescued': Govt condemns attack on vessel off Oman, calls for de-escalation in West Asia
World | Sep 13, 2026, 09:14 PM ISTIndia has condemned the attack on a merchant vessel, 'MT El Gaia', off the Oman coast. In a statement, it said the situation is being closely monitored, while calling for an immediate de-escalation in West Asia, where the conflict between the US and Iran is still underway.
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Bhupendra Patel completes 5 years as Gujarat CM: From record budget to world-class infrastructure
Gujarat | Sep 13, 2026, 09:13 PM ISTBhupendra Patel, who was sworn in as Gujarat's chief minister on September 13, 2021, on Sunday completed five years in the office. Under his leadership, Gujarat has achieved many firsts, including implementation of the UCC.
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Ready to 'turn the page': Iran President hints at resetting ties with UAE amid war with US
World | Sep 13, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTDay after his meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Delhi, Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran is ready to "turn the page" on war with Abu Dhabi, hinting at resetting the ties between the two countries.
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15 bilaterals in 3 days: Inside PM Modi's action-packed BRICS diplomacy
India | Sep 13, 2026, 06:44 PM ISTOn sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 bilateral meetings, including talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, Iran's Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Doing politics over menu: Kiren Rijiju vs Rahul Gandhi over all vegetarian food at BRICS gala dinner
India | Sep 13, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTA war of words has erupted between BJP and the Congress over the vegetarian food menu at BRICS gala dinner, with Rahul Gandhi taking a subtle dig at the Centre, saying 80% Indians are non-vegetarians. However, Kiren Rijiju has targeted Gandhi and said the Congress is doing politics over the menu.
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PM Modi, China's Xi offered to mediate between Russia, Ukraine amid stalled talks: Kremlin
World | Sep 13, 2026, 04:48 PM ISTDuring their bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin on sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have offered to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. Putin has welcomed it and briefed them about the ongoing situation.
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'Goa First': Arvind Kejriwal announces AAP's alliance with Goa Forward Party for 2027 assembly polls
India | Sep 13, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTFormer Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that the AAP and Vijai Sardesai-led Goa Forward Party would contest the 2027 Goa assembly elections in an alliance. He said the alliance would be named as 'Goa First'.
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The Hongqi N701: All about Xi Jinping's fortified limousine that he will use in India
India | Sep 12, 2026, 11:13 PM ISTDuring his two-day India visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping will use the 'Hongqi N701' to travel. The car is heavily fortified, and can withstand chemical and biological attacks.
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19-year-old Al-Qaeda terrorist held in UP's Azamgarh; was planning to go to Pakistan: Officials
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 12, 2026, 09:36 PM ISTThe man, identified as 19-year-old Mohammad Nabeel, was allegedly working for the AQIS and trying to radicalise the youth. He had reportedly planned to go to Pakistan and Bangladesh for training.
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Digital infrastructure, pharma and a pitch to Global South: Understanding what India brings to BRICS
Explainers | Sep 12, 2026, 08:29 PM ISTIndia's digital public infrastructure has given New Delhi an edge among BRICS members. Further, the affordable medicines and health infrastructure of India has provided the country an opportunity to boost cooperation among the grouping's members and the Global South.
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India, China can learn a lot from each other: PM Modi, Xi Jinping hold talks to reset ties
India | Sep 12, 2026, 07:18 PM ISTDuring his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China's President Xi Jinping said New Delhi and Beijing can learn a lot from each other, underlining that the two countries must advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world.
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BRICS' internal fault lines: Can the bloc overcome diverging interests to become one global power?
Explainers | Sep 12, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTThe BRICS is a grouping of 11 countries, and many in the West view it as a counterweight to the US and its allies. However, the bloc has reiterated that it is not against anyone.
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Did PM Modi gift his portrait to China's Xi on BRICS sidelines? Government fact checks viral claim
Fact Check | Sep 12, 2026, 05:24 PM ISTThe government has fact checked a false claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a portrait of himself to China's President Xi Jinping. It said claim was 'fake', asking people to verify an information through credible and official sources before sharing it.
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At BRICS Summit, China's Xi takes a veiled dig at US: 'Mideast war doesn't serve common interests'
India | Sep 12, 2026, 04:42 PM ISTSpeaking at the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, China's President Xi Jinping said that the conflict in Middle East is against the global interests, while underlining that the bloc's members must oppose all sovereignty 'violations'.
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India-China bonhomie on display: PM Modi welcomes Xi Jinping at BRICS Summit | WATCH
India | Sep 12, 2026, 04:07 PM ISTChina's President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a two-day India visit during which he will participate in the BRICS Summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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In message to West, PM Modi says BRICS not against anyone, proposes 10 points for global governance
India | Sep 12, 2026, 07:37 PM ISTSpeaking at the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a change in the global order and said reforms at the UNSC have become extremely crucial. He, however, underlined that the BRCIS is not a bloc against anyone.
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Solomon Pappaiah dies at 90: Remembering the renowned moderator who brought Thirukkural to millions
Tamil Nadu | Sep 11, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTSolomon Pappaiah, the iconic 'Pattimandram' (debate) moderator, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his 'down to earth' speaking style, Pappaiah had moderated over 12,000 debate programmes over the decades.
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On 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Trump repeats Iran will 'never have a nuclear weapon'
World | Sep 11, 2026, 09:24 PM ISTSpeaking at an event at White House to pay tributes to the victims of September 11 terror attacks, President Donald Trump has once again repeated that the US will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
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In meet with Iran's Pezeshkian, PM Modi calls for stability in West Asia and safeguarding sea routes
India | Sep 11, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThis was the second meeting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi held with Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in less than two weeks. During his earlier meeting on August 31, the prime minister had reiterated India's call for resolving the conflict in West Asia via dialogue and diplomacy.
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Himachal Pradesh: Setback for Cong as BJP-backed candidates win key posts in Shimla Zila Parishad
India | Sep 11, 2026, 06:49 PM ISTThe Congress has suffered a massive setback in Himachal Pradesh ahead of next year's assembly polls after BJP-backed candidates (Bhupender Sisodiya and Bharat Klanta) were elected as the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Shimla Zila Parishad.