Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi conferred highest civilian award by Cyprus; Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel; and more
Monday, 16 June 2025 () PM Modi received Cyprus' highest civilian honour, dedicating it to 1.4 billion Indians, as Iran launched missile strikes on Israel, escalating regional tensions. India initiated Census 2027 after 16 years, aiming to update demographic data for future planning. Following the RBI's rate cut, SBI reduced lending rates, while Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, causing disruptions and waterlogging.
Celebrations broke out in Gaza and parts of the West Bank as Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against Israel. Videos show Palestinians cheering, waving flags, and chanting slogans as Iranian missiles hit Tel Aviv. The strikes followed Israel’s deadly assault on Iran’s nuclear program,...
At the Brics summit, PM Modi passionately advocated for reforming global institutions and strongly condemned terrorism, emphasizing that it should be condemned.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary, recognizing him as a national hero who sacrificed himself for India's.. IndiaTimes
BRICS Summit 2025: India takes center stage at the BRICS 2025 Summit in Rio de Janeiro as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a powerful charge from the Global South against Trump’s aggressive tariff policy. With 10 nations participating—including new member Indonesia—this year’s summit focuses on fair global governance, climate action, and reforming outdated world institutions like the UN, WTO, and World Bank. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India is pushing for a more equitable trade system and calling for collective resistance against economic coercion. Modi’s leadership is not only uniting BRICS but also redefining it—asserting India as the democratic anchor of a bloc once overshadowed by China. India’s role in the New Development Bank and its calls for tech cooperation, sustainable development, and regional peace underscore its rising influence in shaping a new world order.
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At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Modi urged decisive global action against terrorism, condemning the Pahalgam attack as an assault on.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, emphasizing India's dedication to enhanced collaboration and fair global.. IndiaTimes
Young Cypriots envision a future beyond the island's decades-long division
Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July.
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Cyprus: a never ending partition?
Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July.
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France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran
More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions.
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Under the shadow of escalating regional tensions, Israel executed a high-stakes evacuation mission — bringing home over 2,000 stranded citizens from Cyprus aboard the luxury cruise ship Crown Iris. Escorted by an Israeli Navy missile boat, the vessel docked safely at Ashdod port in the early hours, with buses on standby to transport returnees to major cities.
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Members of a pro-Palestinian activist group have broken into a military base and damaged two aircrafts.
Two Palestine Action activists broke into RAF Brize Norton in Carterton, Oxfordshire, on e-scooters and sprayed red paint on two planes.
The group said the incident took place due to flights departing daily from the base to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, "a base used for military operations in Gaza and across the Middle East".
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New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.
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The Brics nations, including India, strongly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and advocated for concerted action against UN-designated terrorists. They.. IndiaTimes
Yemen’s Houthis have resumed deadly attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes, using armed men and drone boats in a major escalation. A vessel traveling near Hodeida was struck Sunday by two drone boats, while others were destroyed by onboard security. Over 100 ships have been targeted since 2023, disrupting the $1 trillion trade route. The U.S. is monitoring the situation. The Houthi-run Al-Masirah outlet acknowledged the attack, but no group has claimed responsibility. Tensions are rising as missile launches and maritime violence continue across the region.
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