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BRICS LIVE Updates: BRICS provides platform to deliberate on issues of concern for Global South, says PM Modi

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Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates

Infiltration bid foiled, two terrorists killed along LoC in J-K's Balakote

Officials claimed the army killed two terrorists and prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district's Balakote sector on Monday.

According to an Indian Army statement, security personnel also found a large amount of weaponry and ammunition, including one AK-47, two magazines, 30 rounds, two hand grenades, and Pakistan-origin medication.

“Intelligence inputs received from multiple intelligence agencies and police revealed the presence of terrorists waiting across the LoC to enter from the Balakote sector. Based on these inputs, a surveillance grid was placed on heightened alert and multiple ambushes were planted at suitable locations,” it stated.

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PM Modi LIVE Updates

PM Modi departs for Johannesburg, South Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his way to Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.

07:38 (IST)

PM Modi LIVE Updates

PM Modi's departure statement ahead of his visit to South Africa, Greece

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BRICS LIVE Updates 

BRICS provides platform to deliberate on issues of concern for Global South, says PM Modi

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that BRICS has been actively involved in establishing a robust collaboration agenda across varied sectors, and that it serves as a venue to discourse on matters of importance to the whole Global South.

PM Modi stated that he is looking forward to interacting with "some of the leaders present in Johannesburg."

"BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. We value that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for the entire Global South, including development imperatives and reform of the multilateral system,” the PM said in a statement. 

07:21 (IST)

BRICS LIVE Updates

PM Modi to leave for South Africa today to attend 15th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly for South Africa today at the request of the country's president, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.

The international economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are known as the BRICS.

The BRICS summit will be held from 22 August to 24 August. This will be PM Modi's third visit to South Africa and the trip marks the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between India and South Africa.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that BRICS has been actively involved in establishing a robust collaboration agenda across varied sectors and that it serves as a venue for discourse on matters of importance to the whole Global South.

PM Modi stated that he is looking forward to interacting with “some of the leaders present in Johannesburg.”

“BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. We value that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for the entire Global South, including development imperatives and reform of the multilateral system,” the PM said in a statement.

PM Modi will travel to South Africa at the request of the country’s president, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, to attend the 15th BRICS Summit.

The international economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are known as the BRICS.

The BRICS meeting will take place from August 22 to August 24.

This will be PM Modi’s third visit to South Africa, and the trip will commemorate the 30th anniversary of India-South Africa diplomatic ties.



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