South Africa
PM Modi Travels to South Africa for Historic 20th G20 Leaders' Summit on African Continent
Nov 21, 2025 10:26 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa, marking the first such gathering on African soil. The summit, running from November 21-23, continues the focus on Global South priorities under South Africa's presidency theme of 'Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.' This fourth official visit by PM Modi to South Africa highlights the strengthening diplomatic ties between the nations and underscores India's commitment to global economic cooperation.
PM Modi Celebrates with Indian Women's Cricket Team After Historic World Cup Victory
Nov 06, 2025 03:10 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi met with the victorious Indian women's cricket team following their first-ever ICC Women's ODI World Cup triumph over South Africa. During the lighthearted interaction, PM Modi received questions about his skincare routine while celebrating the team's historic achievement and discussing cricket's cultural significance in India.
Indian Pilot Trainee Dies in Plane Crash During Flight Training in South Africa
Oct 13, 2025 06:09 pm CST
20-year-old Piyush Pushp from Ranchi, India tragically lost his life in a plane crash during his pilot training at Vulcan Aviation Institute in Johannesburg, South Africa. The training aircraft suffered a technical malfunction mid-air, leading to the crash. The Indian Consulate is working to repatriate his remains as his community mourns the loss of this ambitious young aviator.
UN Chief Urges Following Gandhi's Non-Violence Principles in Today's Divided World
Oct 03, 2025 04:28 pm CST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for embracing Mahatma Gandhi's principles of non-violence to address global challenges and conflicts. At the UN's observance of Gandhi Jayanti coinciding with the International Day of Non-Violence, world leaders reflected on how Gandhi's teachings of resisting injustice without hatred remain powerful tools for building sustainable peace amid today's complex diplomatic landscape.
India To Receive New Batch Of Cheetahs As Survival Rates Outpace Global Average
Sep 24, 2025 08:28 pm CST
India is preparing to welcome a new batch of 8-10 African cheetahs by December under its ambitious Cheetah Reintroduction Project, with advanced talks underway with Namibia, Botswana and Kenya.
'Must Look Trade Deals With India To Reduce US Dependency': EU Chief
Sep 19, 2025 12:04 am CST
The European Union must look to trade deals with countries like India to reduce dependencies, with higher US import tariffs pushing the bloc to diversify its ties, President Ursula von der Leyen said
PM Modi Meets World Leaders On Sidelines Of G7 Summit In Canada
Jun 18, 2025 09:18 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with the leaders of South Korea, Mexico, South Africa and Australia on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here.