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UAE grants land in Dubai for hospital serving Indian workers, says PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi as he invoked ‘Maa Bharti’ and announced that the UAE Vice-President has given a piece of land in Dubai for the construction of a hospital for Indian workers. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the PM’s heartfelt commitment to the service of the motherland, […]

Modi’s temple diplomacy: Promoting Indian heritage on global stage

NEW DELHI: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s temple diplomacy has emerged as a cornerstone of the nation’s soft power strategy, fostering cultural ties and diplomatic successes across the globe. The inauguration of the largest Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi stands as a testament to this diplomatic prowess and underscores the depth […]

PM Modi to inaugurate BAPS temple in UAE: Top agenda

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant milestone as he prepares to inaugurate the inaugural Hindu temple, the ‘BAPS Mandir’, in Abu Dhabi. His itinerary includes engagements with the Indian diaspora, high-level meetings with UAE’s leadership, and the inauguration of the […]

Saudi Arabia’s BRICS membership officially activated

NEW DELHI: After receiving expansion invitations at the 2023 annual summit, Saudi Arabia is now confirmed to become a member of the BRICS alliance. South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Naledi Pandor, has officially announced the inclusion of Saudi Arabia and the four other invited nations. At the beginning of 2024, questions surfaced about Saudi Arabia’s position […]

BRICS gains traction: 30 countries express willingness to join in 2024, says Russia

NEW DELHI: On January 1, 2024, BRICS welcomed five new nations into its fold, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Despite receiving an invitation in August of the previous year, Argentina opted not to join BRICS. With these additions, BRICS has expanded to a 10-member bloc now. Further expansion is anticipated at […]

Leveraging Houthis, Hezbollah: Tehran expert on Iran’s ‘indirect’ role in Israel-Hamas war

NEW DELHI: The BRICS leaders have decided to extend invitations to five additional countries for membership in their alliance. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the host of the three-day summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, announced that Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have received invitations to join the BRICS. […]

Do we want pseudo-military organisation: Iran expert on Pakistan’s BRICS aspirations

NEW DELHI: The BRICS leaders have decided to extend invitations to five additional countries for membership in their alliance. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the host of the three-day summit in Johannesburg in August 2023, announced that Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have received invitations to join the BRICS. […]

COP28 dilemma: Nations in disarray over the role of fossil fuels

Time has come for us to deliver," stated al-Jaber. While positive signs emerged with the release of a new draft agreement on global adaptation goals, concerns linger regarding the financial gap between adaptation needs and available resources.

COP28 highlights: PM Modi proposes India as host for COP33 in 2028

PM Modi arrived in Dubai on Thursday and has been actively participating in the summit, engaging in four speeches, two special initiatives on climate events, and seven bilateral meetings within a span of 21 hours.

COP28 host UAE under scrutiny due to flaring pollution

NEW DELHI: Flaring, the incineration of waste gas in the course of oil drilling, is occurring throughout the Gulf region, including within the United Arab Emirates(UAE), the host of COP28. Recent findings indicate that pollution from this practise is extending over hundreds of miles, exacerbating air quality issues across the entire area. This development raises […]