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PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu found a prominent place in Brics summit for the second day in a row on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming world leaders at Bharat Mandapam against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.This came a day after PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the ‘Thirukkural’, bringing another Tamil cultural reference into the high-profile diplomatic engagements around the 18th Brics summit being held in the national capital.PM Modi received Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other leaders ahead of the summit.During Xi’s welcome, PM Modi was seen briefly explaining the significance of the Ramanathaswamy Temple backdrop to the Chinese President.The temple, located on Pamban Island in Rameswaram, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and among the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in the country.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesKnown for its long corridors, distinctive architecture and association with the ‘Ramayana’, the temple is also one of Tamil Nadu’s best-known religious and cultural landmarks.India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 amid the West Asia crisis.India’s chairship of the 18th BRICS Summit is centred on the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting New Delhi’s focus on development, sustainability, technology and stronger institutions.Since assuming the BRICS chairship for 2026, India has prioritised sustainable growth, climate action, innovation and deeper cooperation among developing countries, while seeking to give greater voice to the aspirations of the Global South.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBRICS Turns 20: Modi Calls For New Global Rules As Putin Takes Aim At The G7 In New DelhiDelhi Under BRICS Summit Security Cover: K9 Dogs, CCTV Cameras, Traffic Curbs & MoreBulletproof, Armoured, V12-Powered: Inside Xi Jinping’s ‘Red Banner’ Limousine Hongqi N701 | BRICSPunjab Police Brings Amrit Dalam Back From Moldova | First European ExtraditionTrump vs BRICS? Modi, Putin & Pezeshkian Push Local Currencies Amid US Sanctions And Trade WarModi-Pezeshkian Meet: Can India Help End Iran War? Hormuz, Chabahar Stakes In Focus | WatchArmy Armoury Breach: Retired Havaldar Stole AK-203 Rifles, INSAS Guns & Thousands Of Rounds | WatchPM Modi At BRICS Forum: India Backs Secure Trade Routes, UPI Power And New Global PartnershipsFrom ‘Su-57, Oil & $100 BN Trade’, What Modi & Putin Discussed Ahead of BRICS 2026?’As A Bengali…’: Suvendu Eats Fish Bhog At Kalighat Amid Row Over Bageshwar Baba’s Non-Veg Remark123Hot PicksBRICS Summit 2026Piyush GoyalXI JinpingPakistan BRICS MembershipRitabrata BanerjeeTejashwi YadavPawan KheraKerala GangrapeNEET PG Answer KeyTop TrendingPatrick MahomesGracie Hunt FitnessKim and Randy Orton Net WorthCole HockerLebron JamesDenzel ward Net WorthTravis Kelce MansionSam Darnold InjuryUS Iran WarSophie Cunningham Career

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PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu found a prominent place in Brics summit for the second day in a row on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming world leaders at Bharat Mandapam against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.This came a day after PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the ‘Thirukkural’, bringing another Tamil cultural reference into the high-profile diplomatic engagements around the 18th Brics summit being held in the national capital.PM Modi received Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other leaders ahead of the summit.During Xi’s welcome, PM Modi was seen briefly explaining the significance of the Ramanathaswamy Temple backdrop to the Chinese President.The temple, located on Pamban Island in Rameswaram, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and among the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in the country.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesKnown for its long corridors, distinctive architecture and association with the ‘Ramayana’, the temple is also one of Tamil Nadu’s best-known religious and cultural landmarks.India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 amid the West Asia crisis.India’s chairship of the 18th BRICS Summit is centred on the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting New Delhi’s focus on development, sustainability, technology and stronger institutions.Since assuming the BRICS chairship for 2026, India has prioritised sustainable growth, climate action, innovation and deeper cooperation among developing countries, while seeking to give greater voice to the aspirations of the Global South.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBRICS Turns 20: Modi Calls For New Global Rules As Putin Takes Aim At The G7 In New DelhiDelhi Under BRICS Summit Security Cover: K9 Dogs, CCTV Cameras, Traffic Curbs & MoreBulletproof, Armoured, V12-Powered: Inside Xi Jinping’s ‘Red Banner’ Limousine Hongqi N701 | BRICSPunjab Police Brings Amrit Dalam Back From Moldova | First European ExtraditionTrump vs BRICS? Modi, Putin & Pezeshkian Push Local Currencies Amid US Sanctions And Trade WarModi-Pezeshkian Meet: Can India Help End Iran War? Hormuz, Chabahar Stakes In Focus | WatchArmy Armoury Breach: Retired Havaldar Stole AK-203 Rifles, INSAS Guns & Thousands Of Rounds | WatchPM Modi At BRICS Forum: India Backs Secure Trade Routes, UPI Power And New Global PartnershipsFrom ‘Su-57, Oil & 0 BN Trade’, What Modi & Putin Discussed Ahead of BRICS 2026?’As A Bengali…’: Suvendu Eats Fish Bhog At Kalighat Amid Row Over Bageshwar Baba’s Non-Veg Remark123Hot PicksBRICS Summit 2026Piyush GoyalXI JinpingPakistan BRICS MembershipRitabrata BanerjeeTejashwi YadavPawan KheraKerala GangrapeNEET PG Answer KeyTop TrendingPatrick MahomesGracie Hunt FitnessKim and Randy Orton Net WorthCole HockerLebron JamesDenzel ward Net WorthTravis Kelce MansionSam Darnold InjuryUS Iran WarSophie Cunningham Career


Tamil link at Brics: PM Modi greets leaders before Rameswaram backdrop; Xi stops for a closer look
PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu found a prominent place in Brics summit for the second day in a row on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming world leaders at Bharat Mandapam against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.This came a day after PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the ‘Thirukkural’, bringing another Tamil cultural reference into the high-profile diplomatic engagements around the 18th Brics summit being held in the national capital.PM Modi received Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other leaders ahead of the summit.During Xi’s welcome, PM Modi was seen briefly explaining the significance of the Ramanathaswamy Temple backdrop to the Chinese President.The temple, located on Pamban Island in Rameswaram, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and among the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in the country.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Eight years after Ayushman Bharat was launched with the aim of making quality and affordable healthcare accessible to people, the scheme now covers more than 60 crore beneficiaries, with over 13 crore people having availed treatment worth over Rs 2 lakh crore through 39,000-plus empanelled public and private hospitals.PM Narendra Modi, marking the eight-year milestone in a post on X, said Ayushman Bharat had transformed healthcare access for millions and described it as the world’s largest health assurance scheme. He highlighted the Rs 5 lakh annual health cover available to more than 60 crore people and said the scheme had enabled savings on medical expenses, benefiting poor and middle-class families.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesModi also highlighted the expansion of healthcare closer to people through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which have recorded more than 500 crore visits. He said the journey represented govt’s commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare.Sharing the latest figures, health minister J P Nadda said more than 60 crore people were covered under the scheme and 48.5 crore-plus cards had been created. He highlighted the human impact of the numbers, pointing to families being protected from the burden of medical expenses, patients receiving timely treatment and households being able to face illness without the fear of financial hardship.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAjeet Bharti Faces Arrest Heat As Delhi HC Rejects Bail In Chandrashekhar Azad CaseIIT-Bombay Death Row: Parents Question CCTV Leak, Demand CBI Probe And Action Against OfficialsAnother Sexual Assault Case from Bihar: 4 Arrested In Samastipur After Video Surfaces OnlineRahul Gandhi Demands Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation, Alleges ‘Vote Chori’ After ECI Rift Emerges’Justice Must Be Served’: Ladakh Marks One Year Since Deadly Leh Violence | WatchWhen The Umpires Clash: 10 Questions At The Heart Of The Election Commission-SIR Row21-Year Search Ends As Jamui Police Arrest Double Murder Accused While Raiding House Of His Son‘Anti-National’ Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign: CJP’s Dipke, Saurav Das List 3 Demands Amid SIR-EC RowLoP Role ‘Largely Ornamental’?: SC Judges Split Over EC Appointment Law, Matter Sent To CJIRam Temple Donation Case: SIT Files 74,000-Page Chargesheet Against 8 Accused123Hot PicksIBPS PO Prelims Result 2026Bank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysSchool holiday todaySamastipur girl molestationTelangana school holidayMumbai-Pune ExpresswayCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Eight years after Ayushman Bharat was launched with the aim of making quality and affordable healthcare accessible to people, the scheme now covers more than 60 crore beneficiaries, with over 13 crore people having availed treatment worth over Rs 2 lakh crore through 39,000-plus empanelled public and private hospitals.PM Narendra Modi, marking the eight-year milestone in a post on X, said Ayushman Bharat had transformed healthcare access for millions and described it as the world’s largest health assurance scheme. He highlighted the Rs 5 lakh annual health cover available to more than 60 crore people and said the scheme had enabled savings on medical expenses, benefiting poor and middle-class families.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesModi also highlighted the expansion of healthcare closer to people through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which have recorded more than 500 crore visits. He said the journey represented govt’s commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare.Sharing the latest figures, health minister J P Nadda said more than 60 crore people were covered under the scheme and 48.5 crore-plus cards had been created. He highlighted the human impact of the numbers, pointing to families being protected from the burden of medical expenses, patients receiving timely treatment and households being able to face illness without the fear of financial hardship.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAjeet Bharti Faces Arrest Heat As Delhi HC Rejects Bail In Chandrashekhar Azad CaseIIT-Bombay Death Row: Parents Question CCTV Leak, Demand CBI Probe And Action Against OfficialsAnother Sexual Assault Case from Bihar: 4 Arrested In Samastipur After Video Surfaces OnlineRahul Gandhi Demands Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation, Alleges ‘Vote Chori’ After ECI Rift Emerges’Justice Must Be Served’: Ladakh Marks One Year Since Deadly Leh Violence | WatchWhen The Umpires Clash: 10 Questions At The Heart Of The Election Commission-SIR Row21-Year Search Ends As Jamui Police Arrest Double Murder Accused While Raiding House Of His Son‘Anti-National’ Gyanesh Kumar Must Resign: CJP’s Dipke, Saurav Das List 3 Demands Amid SIR-EC RowLoP Role ‘Largely Ornamental’?: SC Judges Split Over EC Appointment Law, Matter Sent To CJIRam Temple Donation Case: SIT Files 74,000-Page Chargesheet Against 8 Accused123Hot PicksIBPS PO Prelims Result 2026Bank strikeNEET PG ResultGold Rate TodayOctober 2026 School HolidaysSchool holiday todaySamastipur girl molestationTelangana school holidayMumbai-Pune ExpresswayCBSE Date SheetTop TrendingAsian Games Medal TallyRahul GandhiPowerball JackpotDelhi Hit and RunUP EncounterDonald TrumpPM ModiNaomi OsakaJoe ThomasSupreme Court

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