At least 27 people dead in separate mass shootings in South Africa townshipsEight gunmen opened fire in two mass shootings in South Africa, leading to at least 27 fatalities. The first incident occurred on Saturday ...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Russia backs India's bid for permanent seat on United Nations Security CouncilDemonstrating solidarity, Russia has backed India's ambition for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, firmly opposing a...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Hope Australia gets a respectful reception in test series: Aiden MarkramAiden Markram acknowledged uncertainty regarding the reception that the Australian cricket team will receive from South African fans. The u...
27 Sep, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
It's not BRICS or the UN, BRICS is supportive of the UN: EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said choosing between BRICS and the United Nations is a “false choice”, arguing that BRICS supports ...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
What is a 'super El Nino' and how will it affect the weather?A significant El Nino in the Pacific Ocean is anticipated to lead to severe climate impacts globally. The World Meteorological Organization...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John BoltonJohn Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansio...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India, other G4 nations express 'strong concern' at lack of progress on UNSC reformThe G4 nations of Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan convened to address UN Security Council reform concerns. They expressed disappointment ...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
A mass shooting at a house in South Africa leaves 11 dead and 3 woundedA shooting at a house party in KwaMakhutha township resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people. The incident involved three gunmen who op...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Nilekani-backed Apurva.ai turns AI tool Lens into knowledge-sharing platform for development sectorApurva Lens was built to help the development sector make sense of knowledge that typically stays siloed across research, evaluations, prog...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
G4 countries call for immediate UNSC reform, cite council's inability to uphold global peace, securityForeign Ministers from the G4 countries met in New York to discuss the need for UN Security Council reform. They highlighted the current Co...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
In 2020, Mastercard and partners launched a plan to restore 100 million trees. The initiative later expanded to support local restoration projectsThe Priceless Planet Coalition was founded in 2020 to restore 100 million trees globally within five years. Conservation International and ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.43 AM IST
India’s 30-year wait for a seat has a new twist and an old problemEuropean nations now support India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat. Prime Minister Modi stresses the urgent need for Securit...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
China goes shopping in India as exports jump 39% and BRICS trade picks upIndia’s exports are gaining ground across key markets, with shipments to four core BRICS economies rising 34% to $19.9 billion in April-Aug...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
India, South Africa hold first Army-to-Army Staff Talks, focus on training and capacity buildingIndia and South Africa held their first Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi. Discussions focused on expanding training exchanges and join...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunityIndia and South Africa are forging new pathways in trade and investment, showcasing a remarkable growth in bilateral trade. Both nations ar...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
India’s exports surge to key markets: US shipments rise 21.83%, China 52.35% & Singapore 161% in August; check the latest trade dataTrade data: August saw a notable rise in India’s merchandise exports to both the US and China, with shipments recording strong year-on-year...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
South Africa agrees $1 billion infrastructure loan with New Development BankSouth Africa has secured a one billion dollar loan agreement. This funding from the New Development Bank will facilitate crucial municipal ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST