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India scores another diplomatic victory: BRICS nations unanimously adopt New Delhi declaration; focus on West Asia, terror and the Global South

Divya Bharti -
BRICS leaders agreed on the New Delhi Declaration following overnight negotiations lasting until 4 AM. Led by India, the consensus addresses the Gaza crisis, strongly condemns the 2025 Jammu and Kashmir terror attack, and prioritises local-currency trade, global institutional reforms, and AI governance.
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15000 police personnel, 5000 CCTVs and more: How the Modi government is setting the stage for the BRICS Summit in India

OpIndia Staff -
The Modi government has placed New Delhi under an extensive security blanket for the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam
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India-France space ties enter new phase: Three key agreements signed, fresh private partnerships take shape as PM Modi hails ISRO, shares future goals at...

OpIndia Staff -
PM Modi stated, "ISRO's technologies and partnerships serve not only India, but the wider world," while addressing the summit.
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Double deflation, base year, GVA and others: Demystifying India’s 7.8% GDP growth

Raju Das -
A simplified breakdown of the controversy surrounding India's 7.8% Q1 GDP growth. Understand base year revisions, double deflation, and the government's official FAQ without needing a finance degree.
Government and Policy

Vijay Joseph government bans phones inside 52 temples across Tamil Nadu, charges devotees Rs 5 to deposit them

OpIndia Staff -
Devotees are not pleased with the HR&CE department charging ₹5 fee for depositing mobile phones at designated counters in temples.
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As Modi govt extends humanitarian support to Nepal, read how India has helped 7 other disaster-torn countries in the past several years

Aditi -
India has been among the first responders whenever its neighbours faced any natural disaster or any other calamity. It has stood by its Himalayan neighbour, which often faces natural disasters, through thick and thin.
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One Nation, One Election during 2029 Lok Sabha poll? Modi govt plans to hold Vidhan Sabha elections for 22 NDA-ruled states and UTs simultaneously

OpIndia Staff -
The proposal has already received support from some NDA Chief Ministers. Chief Ministers of Goa, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Delhi have expressed support for synchronising elections during their interactions with the parliamentary committee.
Government and Policy

Gujarat: Surprise inspection by Health Minister exposes non-existent water tank and corruption of ₹50 lakhs, 2 engineers suspended

OpIndia Staff -
An underground water tank was approved for construction at a government hospital in Bhavnagar. Although the work is not complete, a bill of ₹50.43 lakhs was submitted to the Head Office of the Health Department for approval.
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Modi govt removes security barricades outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff -
Three days ago, Pakistani authorities demolished security barricades and parking poles placed outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
Government and Policy

Linking India’s rivers Part III: Ambitions Vs challenges, and how similar plans have been carried out in other nations

श्रवण शुक्ल -
India's ambitious River Linking Project under the NWDA aims to interconnect 30 inter-basin river links, comprising 14 Himalayan and 16 Peninsular components.
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