PM Narendra Modi lands in Kazan to attend 16th BRICS Summit
The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries.
Europe
Pacific
Australia’s East Coast braces for Alfred, a rare cyclone threatening Brisbane.
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the most southerly tropical cyclone to threaten the region in more than 50 years. Authorities had confirmed according to a report by CNN that earlier cyclone Alfred had slowed down overnight but now is forecasted to make landfall
Pacific
Australia’s Chief of Defence Force hosts CDS General Chauhan, expresses commitment to working with India on enhancing interoperability
Admiral David Johnston AC Ran welcomed General Chauhan to Australia and expressed Australia’s commitment to working closely with India on enhancing interoperability, strengthening people-to-people ties and further cooperation with key partners to promote regional stability and security.
Others
“As long as Trudeau remains PM, we do not see things getting better,” says KP Fabian on Canada-India relations
KP Fabian discusses the diplomatic tensions between India and Canada following the Nijjar killing investigation, emphasising the future of bilateral relations, the upcoming Canadian elections, and concerns about the safety of young Indian students in Canada.
Pacific
“Boosting economic ties with India to create jobs at home”: Australian PM Albanese
“Australia’s relationship with India is stronger, deeper, and more important than ever. But there is so much more to come. We’re boosting Australia’s economic ties with India to create jobs at home,” the Australian PM said.
Others
“Indo-Canadians shocked by diplomatic fallout between India and Canada,” says journalist Tahir Gora on deteriorating relations
Indo-Canadians are deeply concerned about the deteriorating relations between India and Canada, as reports suggest that India has requested the recall of its diplomats. The situation has sparked worry among the Indo-Canadian community, with many feeling the impact on both their personal and professional lives. Senior journalist Tahir Gora expressed shock at the worsening diplomatic
Others
“Call on Indian govt to co-operate with us on this investigation”: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
The Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday that Trudeau made certain allegations in September 2023. However, the Canadian government has not shared a single piece of evidence with the Indian government despite many requests from them.
Pacific
Australia deploys warships and surveillance aircraft to track Chinese naval task groups near its waters
The Australian navy has deployed three ships and surveillance aircraft to “closely monitor” a Chinese task group operating “near Australia” since mid-February, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Others
“Canadian Sikhs stalked by fear,” claims NDP’s Jagmeet Singh, calls for sanctions against India
Amidst tensions between India and Canada over the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh urged the Canadian government to take action against India, specifically calling for diplomat sanctions and a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Network in Canada.
Europe
Biden arrives in Germany to hold talks with French President, UK PM on Ukraine, West Asia
He is expected to hold meetings with the German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Olaf Scholz. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will also join Biden and Scholz later.