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Bangladesh says two stolen lemurs may have been taken to billionaire’s private zoo in India

Dhaka is seeking Interpol’s help to repatriate the animals

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lanka president, commits to work jointly to ensure region's safety

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. They discussed bilateral ties and regional security, peace, and prosperity. Singh conveyed Prime Minister Modi's best wishes to the Sri Lankan President. India reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Sri Lanka during crises. This marks the first…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

India can steer expanded BRICS from rapid growth to practical cooperation: Brazil media

The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi will focus on consolidating the bloc's recent expansion. India's Prime Minister Modi is expected to play a key role in this transition. The summit aims to transform collective weight into practical cooperation among diverse members. Areas like development finance and technology will be…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

BJP to launch month-long campaign on PM Narendra Modi's birthday to mark his 25 years in public life

The BJP will launch a month-long campaign starting September 17. This initiative marks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and public service. The campaign will highlight government development and welfare initiatives. It aims to showcase Modi's political journey and dedication to service. The party intends to convey Modi's public service message…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. As the 2027 election…

France 24 · Sep 9

‘Was this a state visit?’ Indian opposition leader raises serious questions over Paris BAPS temple

François Picard is pleased to welcome Anish Gawande. He sees the controversy surrounding the inauguration of the BAPS temple near Paris as more than an isolated dispute over the treatment of female staff at the Eiffel Tower. From his perspective, the incident exposes a broader and insufficiently scrutinized intersection of…

France 24 · Sep 8

'Not an era of war': MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict

Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5 focused on exploring prospects for dialogue and diplomacy, while reiterating India's consistent position that "this is not an era of war".

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Russia backs India's call for peace in Ukraine; says Moscow aligns with New Delhi's position

Russia welcomes India's peace efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. President Putin will attend the BRICS summit and meet Prime Minister Modi. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, energy, and technology cooperation. Russia is also working to identify and repatriate Indian nationals serving in its army. India and Russia are…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

PM Modi hails UPI at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, pitches non-payment transactions as fintech's next chapter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. He highlighted India's strong economic growth despite global challenges. The Prime Minister expressed increased confidence in achieving a Viksit Bharat goal. He noted expanding opportunities and growing risk-taking capabilities among youth. The event's theme focused on agentic AI…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

BAPS and its celibate monks: The organisation at the centre of the Eiffel Tower row

A Hindu religious organisation has come under fire in Paris, France after female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to move away or make themselves “invisible” during a private visit by its delegation. This prompted staff to strike and force the iconic landmark to close on September 7.

Newslaundry · Sep 8