Diplomacy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about bilateral relations and the ongoing West Asia conflict. Netanyahu invited Modi to attend Israel’s Independence Day, as both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India–Israel ties.

A political confrontation has emerged ahead of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi after senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has received from recent BRICS meetings. The BJP has strongly criticised the remarks, turning the upcoming international summit into a fresh domestic political debate.

India’s national political debate has intensified after senior Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has received from recent BRICS summits. The BJP strongly defended the government’s BRICS engagement, turning the issue into a fresh political debate over India’s foreign policy and global influence.

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, with the Modi government expected to focus on economic cooperation, global governance reforms, strategic autonomy and stronger coordination among emerging economies.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar says India remains in continuous contact with Russia and Ukraine as New Delhi explores diplomatic efforts that could help reduce tensions and support a path towards peace.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.