India and China have agreed to de-escalate tensions along their disputed Himalayan border after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in South Africa. The two leaders agreed to increase efforts for disengaging troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) according to India's Foreign Secretary. Mr Modi emphasized that maintaining peace and respecting the LAC are essential for normalizing India-China relations. Tensions between the two powers have been escalating for over three years along their ill-defined 2,100 mile border. The BRICS nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world order.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on Friday for a historic daylong visit, the first by an Indian premier in 40 years. Modi will hold talks with Greece's top leadership to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. The Indian Prime Minister arrived from South Africa where he attended the 15th BRICS Summit and held meetings with several world leaders. Modi's visit marks an important milestone in relations between India and Greece.

Two youths from Haryana, Pankaj (19) from Karnal and Milandeep Singh (23) from Kaithal, have died in tragic incidents in the US and Australia respectively. Pankaj accidentally shot himself while checking his pistol at a store in the US where he worked. He had gone there last year illegally through agents. In Australia, Milandeep, who had gone there 5 years ago on a study visa, died under mysterious circumstances. Pankaj's family has urged the government to help bring his body back soon. Both deaths have left the families in shock and seeking answers from authorities on the circumstances surrounding the tragic incidents.

After finishing engagements at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Athens on 25 August for an official visit at the invitation of the Greek PM. Modi will be the first Indian PM in 40 years to visit Greece, with the last visit being in 1983. In Athens, Modi will lay a wreath at the 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' and interact with the Indian diaspora. Modi's historic visit after four decades highlights the importance India places on strengthening its bilateral relations with Greece.

Mumbai man Mangesh Ghogre has earned a rare 'Einstein Visa' to the United States thanks to his extraordinary skill at solving crossword puzzles. Mangesh, an investment banker, is one of the elite few to receive the EB-1 'genius' visa for those with exceptional talents. The visa is nicknamed after Albert Einstein. To qualify, individuals must demonstrate great distinction in fields like science, business or arts. Ghogre's uncanny crossword expertise was deemed sufficient to join the ranks of Einstein visa recipients. He can now reside and work in the US due to his puzzling prowess. The EB-1 is an immigration pathway for individuals with skills that can substantially benefit the United States. Mangesh Ghogre's case highlights crossword mastery in the rarefied realm of Einstein visa qualifications.

While India's successful Chandrayaan-3 moon mission drew praise worldwide, some UK journalists sparked controversy with remarks seen as envious and colonialist. After congratulating India's lunar feat, news presenter Patrick Christys suggested Britain should withhold aid money and instead spend it on British taxpayers. He argued for a policy against assisting countries with established space programmes. His views provoked backlash from Indians, who tweeted that the UK stole over £45 trillion from India during colonial rule, leaving it poor. One user said India has now overtaken Britain's economy regardless. Another added the aid money should be subtracted from what the UK looted historically. Journalist Sophie Corcoran echoed halting aid to advanced spacefaring countries like India. The comments faced accusations of racism and jealousy at India's achievements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the BRICS Business Forum leaders' dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa on Tuesday as part of the 15th BRICS Summit. In his address, PM Modi pitched India as an economic growth engine for the world, emphasising its rapid development and efforts to modernise infrastructure. He stated India places great importance on BRICS cooperation on issues concerning developing countries globally. Earlier, Modi said the summit would enable BRICS members to identify new areas for collaboration. He will also participate in the main BRICS summit on August 24 after the business forum and leaders' retreat. The PM's visit highlights India's prominent role within the bloc.

US President Joe Biden will travel to India from 7 to 10 September to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, the White House announced. Biden and G20 partners will discuss joint efforts on issues including the clean energy transition, combatting climate change, mitigating Ukraine war impacts, and poverty reduction. The President will also commend PM Modi's G20 leadership and reaffirm America's commitment to the forum, including by hosting it in 2026. While in India, Biden will emphasise the importance of the US-India partnership on major global challenges. The visit highlights the significance Washington places on ties with New Delhi and its role in the Indo-Pacific.

A viral Twitter thread by software engineer Aanshul Sadaria explains why he turned down opportunities to move to the US. He reveals many assume Indian techies aspire to go abroad, and not doing so can seem lacking competence. However, Sadaria articulates motivations behind committing to an India-based career over the "American Dream". He lost his father in 2021 and wanted to stay close to family, prioritising relationships over leaving home. When asked if he'd ever move to the US in future, Sadaria says maybe to experience the work culture as he loves travel, but would ultimately settle back in India. His perspective challenges assumptions and highlights family priorities.

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol recently attended a special screening of 'Gadar 2' in London as the film continues its successful box office run. Deol said the original 'Gadar', released over 20 years ago, connected deeply with audiences. He was initially hesitant about making a sequel but the story idea during COVID-19 convinced him and the team to revisit the classic. Speaking about future plans, Deol said he wants to cherish 'Gadar 2''s moment and carefully choose his next step. He aims to do cinema that provides larger than life experiences and values, which much of today's films lack. Deol wants subjects that can light up the silver screen again.