New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In a strong endorsement of India’s progress, Brazil’s Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega on Saturday praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the nation’s development over the last decade “fantastic” in both economic and social spheres. He also reflected on PM Modi’s visit to Brazil during the BRICS Summit.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Ambassador Da Nobrega said, “It’s not up to Brazil to judge India, but what we h…

Brasilia, Aug 9 (IANS) Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino criticised the US Embassy here for saying it would “monitor” the work of a judge. His remarks referred to a statement of the US Embassy in Brasilia warning allies of Justice Alexandre de Moraes — sanctioned under the US Magnitsky Act in July — against supporting his actions, adding, “We are monitoring the situation closely.””I recall that, under international law, it is not among the duties of any foreign embassy to ‘warn’ or ‘…

Moscow, Aug 9 (IANS) Following the upcoming Alaska summit, Russia expects the next meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump to be held in Russia, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Saturday.”If we look ahead, then, naturally, we should aim for the next meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to take place on Russian territory,” Ushakov was quoted by TASS news agency as saying. “A corresponding invitation has already been sent to t…

Bangkok, Aug 9 (IANS) Three Thai soldiers were injured in a landmine explosion on Saturday morning during a patrol operation along the Thai-Cambodian border, the Thai Army said. In a statement issued by Thailand’s Second Army Region, the incident occurred at around 10:00 a.m. local time, when Thai troops were conducting a patrol and laying barbed wire to reinforce border security, Xinhua news agency reported.All injured soldiers were promptly evacuated and transported to a local hospital for tre…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a rain alert for Delhi, warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across the national Capital. The department also issued key safety guidelines for citizens amid deteriorating weather conditions.”Today, the skies turn moody, moderate rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected, accompanied by gusty winds (30–40 kmph) across parts of the city. This isn’t just a …

Chennai, Aug 9 (IANS) Three people were killed and one seriously injured when an explosion ripped through a house where firecrackers were being made near Vembakottai in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district on Saturday. According to police, a group of workers was engaged in manufacturing firecrackers inside a house in the Vijayakarishalkulam area when explosives suddenly detonated.The blast triggered a massive fire, which spread rapidly, causing the partially prepared crackers to explode in quick s…

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) The Meteorological office on Saturday predicted heavy rain for parts of West Bengal till August 13. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre in Kolkata’s Alipore, heavy rain will continue in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar districts of north Bengal till August 13.According to the weather department, the monsoon axis is extending over Firozpur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Kheri, Patna, Bankura, and Digha and extending to the northeast Bay of B…

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 9 (IANS) A fresh controversy has erupted within the CPI(M) after state secretary M.V. Govindan allegedly visited prominent astrologer Madhava Pothuval in Payyannur.The issue got traction on social media after a photograph of the meeting went viral. It also took centre stage at the recent state committee meeting.At the meeting, P. Jayarajan is understood to have raised concern that some party leaders are making visits to astrologers a habit, calling it a direct violation o…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan, the festival marking pious bond between brother and sister, at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence in the national Capital on Saturday. The festive celebration saw many schoolchildren and Brahma Kumaris tying ‘rakhis’ on PM Modi’s wrist and offering sweets.The heartwarming moment saw children showing their affinity and affection for the Prime Minister in multiple ways – by shaking hands, extending warm smile, giv…

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Outer Delhi Warriors’ opener Priyansh Arya, after producing one of the standout knocks of the Delhi Premier League 2025, credited his childhood coach for inspiring his maiden century of the season.Outer Delhi Warriors (ODW) showcased a spirited batting display in their fourth game of the Delhi Premier League 2025 against East Delhi Riders, with opener Priyansh Arya stealing the spotlight through a scintillating 111 off just 56 balls, his first century of the season. Des…