At the Brics summit, PM Modi passionately advocated for reforming global institutions and strongly condemned terrorism, emphasizing that it should be condemned as a principle, not a convenience. He highlighted the Pahalgam attack as a blow to humanity and urged a unified stance against terrorism, stressing that supporting terror should have consequences.
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Bharatiya Janata Party appointed nine new presidents across seven states and two union territories, including key states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. The party is expected to announce state chiefs for West Bengal and Odisha soon. This move is part of BJP's second phase of its organizational drive, following internal elections completed in 28 states and union territories.
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