China Says Ready to Manage Differences Ahead of Modi-Xi BRICS Meeting

PM Modi Gifts Putin Tamil Classic Thirukkural at BRICS Summit Bilateral Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a translated edition of the ancient Tamil text Thirukkural during their bilateral meeting. The translation was done by Naira Mkrtchyan. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit for bilateral talks. The Thirukkural is a classical Tamil literary work widely regarded as one of the greatest works on ethics and philosophy. The gift highlighted India's rich literary heritage during the high-profile diplomatic encounter.

Amid rain in Delhi, PM Modi-Putin begin pre-BRICS meet

Bombay HC Questions Pune-Only Liquor Ban During Ganeshotsav, Cites Lack of Rationale

The Bombay High Court has challenged a liquor ban imposed specifically in Pune during the Ganeshotsav festival, questioning why the restriction targets only that city. The bench found no clear link between the ban and law-and-order concerns, calling the order irrational. The court also raised health concerns, warning that abruptly cutting off alcohol access could send habitual drinkers to hospital. Judges questioned what message authorities intended to send by singling out Pune, suggesting the order may carry an unwarranted bias against the city.

Trump's Pressure on BRICS Nations May Be Boosting the Bloc's Global Relevance

US President Donald Trump has adopted an aggressive stance toward BRICS member nations, attempting to coerce them into alignment with American interests. However, analysts argue that this pressure strategy may be producing the opposite of its intended effect. Rather than weakening the bloc, Trump's confrontational approach is reportedly strengthening solidarity among BRICS members. The external pressure is giving the grouping a renewed sense of purpose and geopolitical relevance that its own internal dynamics had struggled to generate.