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Declassified CIA documents reveal Osama bin Laden intended to conduct terrorist attacks in India.

A joint training activity was conducted at Punguk, bringing together troops of the Mechanised Forces of Fire & Fury Corps and ITBP.

President Xi Jinping announced that China will take over the BRICS chairship next year, and host the 19th BRICS Summit.

More glimpse of BRICS: PM Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and other world leaders at the BRICS Summit in Delhi.

China, Russia back "aspirations of Brazil, India to play a greater role in the UN, including Security Council" —BRICS joint statement

BRICS 2026 New Delhi Declaration.

🇮🇷🇦🇪 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Meets UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of Delhi BRICS 2026 Summit.

Adani Defence is partnering with Russian manufacturers for advanced air defence systems. This collaboration focuses on co-production of weapons like the Pantsir in India. Contracts for Igla-S and Verba missiles are already in progress. Russia is also deepening ties with state-run firms like HAL and BDL.

BRICS countries have reached agreement on a joint declaration after after intensive negotiations that continued until 4 AM in New Delhi.

Today’s bilateral meetings of PM Modi with Ethiopia & Malaysia — Both countries expressed their keenness for stronger defence cooperation with India. Joint personnel training and defence procurement from India was discussed. Both countries welcome Indian industry and Investment. Ethiopia especially welcomed Indian mining companies. Semiconductor opportunities were discussed with Malaysia.

During an operation in the general area of Munpi Village, Henglep Sub-Division, Churachandpur, Churachandpur District Police and Asaam Rifles arrested 3 armed cadres: 1. Khual (35) S/o Songneilal of Munpi Village, Henglep Sub-Division, Churachandpur, 2. Money Chiru (30) S/o Jonathan Chiru of of Nungrai Village, Bishnupur District, and 3. Thanglalmuan (25) S/o Kamneilun of Nghathal Village, Churachandpur District. The following were recovered: 01 7. 62 mm HKG 3 Assault Rifle 01 5.56mm A1 Assault Rifle 01 5.56mm M22 Assault Rifle 02 7.62mm AK 47 Rifles 07 Magazines of different arms 298 ammunition rounds of different calibres 05 Tactical Pouches.

Punjab Police have extradited gangster Amritpal Singh, also known as Amrit Dalam, from Moldova in their first-ever such operation from a European country.

Guangzhou-Delhi flights to resume this month after 6-year suspension. Announcement comes hours before Chinese President arrives in India for BRICS.

We will not surrender, we will not yield infront of anyone, says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian while speaking in New Delhi.

President Putin invited PM Modi to visit Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit. PM Modi accepted the invitation.

PM Narendra Modi-Prez Vladimir Putin meet in New Delhi on the sidelines of BRICS Summit 2026. Highlighting the legacy of the 2,000-year-old Tamil classic by Thiruvalluvar, PM Narendra Modi presented a Russian translation of the Thirukkural to President Vladimir Putin.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. PM Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President later today.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit

🇮🇳🤝🇪🇬 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrives in India for the BRICS Summit 2026.