Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who conveyed his condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals in the explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City.&nbsp;The blast at an LNG facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night killed 13 people, including 12 Indians.&nbsp;"I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar," Modi said in a post on 'X'.&nbsp;The Prime Minister said he and the Qatari ruler shared the grief of the bereaved families and expressed hope for the recovery of those injured.&nbsp;"India and Qatar remain steadfast in their commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens and stand in solidarity with each other," Modi said.&nbsp;The explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility, operated by QatarEnergy LNG, also left 66 people injured, including several Indians.&nbsp;According to the Indian mission, citing Qatari authorities, all those injured are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/days-after-becoming-world-s-first-trillionaire-musk-loses-record-350-billion-1782241928192">Days after becoming world's first trillionaire, Elon Musk loses record $350 billion</a><h2>Modi stresses stronger BRICS security cooperation</h2>In a separate development, Modi met National Security Advisers and senior security officials from BRICS countries in New Delhi on Tuesday, highlighting the grouping's growing role in addressing global security challenges.&nbsp;The interaction followed the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. Held amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty, the discussions focused on issues such as terrorism, cybersecurity and threats arising from emerging technologies.&nbsp;During the meeting, Modi described BRICS as an important platform for strengthening security cooperation in a rapidly changing world. He urged member countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE, to deepen collaboration and address common vulnerabilities.&nbsp;In a post on X, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to its chairmanship theme of "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.""Pleased to meet National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cybersecurity to emerging technologies. India's Chairmanship will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of the Global South and contribute to a safer, more secure and inclusive world."

The Prime Minister said he and the Qatar Emir expressed solidarity with the affected families, hoped for the recovery of the injured, and underscored the strong commitment of both countries to their citizens' well-being.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who conveyed his condolences over the deaths of Indian nationals in the explosion at Ras Laffan Industrial City. The blast at an LNG facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night killed 13 people, including 12 Indians. "I thank His Highness the Amir of Qatar for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the tragic accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar," Modi said in a post on 'X'. The Prime Minister said he and the Qatari ruler shared the grief of the bereaved families and expressed hope for the recovery of those injured. "India and Qatar remain steadfast in their commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens and stand in solidarity with each other," Modi said. The explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility, operated by QatarEnergy LNG, also left 66 people injured, including several Indians. According to the Indian mission, citing Qatari authorities, all those injured are in stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical treatment. Also Read: Days after becoming world's first trillionaire, Elon Musk loses record $350 billion Modi stresses stronger BRICS security cooperation In a separate development, Modi met National Security Advisers and senior security officials from BRICS countries in New Delhi on Tuesday, highlighting the grouping's growing role in addressing global security challenges. The interaction followed the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. Held amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty, the discussions focused on issues such as terrorism, cybersecurity and threats arising from emerging technologies. During the meeting, Modi described BRICS as an important platform for strengthening security cooperation in a rapidly changing world. He urged member countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE, to deepen collaboration and address common vulnerabilities. In a post on X, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India's commitment to its chairmanship theme of "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." "Pleased to meet National Security Advisors and senior security officials of BRICS countries. In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cybersecurity to emerging technologies. India's Chairmanship will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of the Global South and contribute to a safer, more secure and inclusive world."

The Prime Minister said he and the Qatar Emir expressed solidarity with the affected families, hoped for the recovery of the injured, and underscored the strong commitment of both countries to their citizens' well-being.

PM Modi receives call from Qatar Emir after Ras Laffan gas plant blast kills 12 Indians, thanks him for condolences

Russia's Ministry of Industry &amp; Trade and India's Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry will be jointly organising the INNOPROM International Industrial Technology Exhibition in India, ahead of the India-hosted 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit this year, offering a platform that brings together manufacturers and buyers from around the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;This would mark the first time that the INNOPROM Expo is being held in India, and it is aimed at expanding trade and industrial cooperation with India, said Valerii Khodzhaev, Russian Consul General in Chennai, Southern India. Over the past 5 years, the volume of India-Russia trade has increased almost 7 times, with the trade turnover exceeding $60 billion by&nbsp;the end of&nbsp;2025.&nbsp;Speaking at the Russian National Day event in Chennai, Khodzhaev said that the launch of INNOPROM in India reflects the exhibition’s consistent strategy to expand its international footprint and strengthen global industrial and trade cooperation. INNOPROM India expo will be taking place at the Bharat Mandapam Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi, between 9th&nbsp;and 11th&nbsp;September. He highlighted that the event would feature products and technologies from various domains, such as mechanical engineering, mining, metallurgy, chemicals, information technology, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, and other industries.&nbsp;"India has been selected as a new venue for INNOPROM due to the strategic importance of our bilateral cooperation. With a nominal GDP exceeding USD 4 trillion and a population of approximately 1.5 billion people, India represents one of the world's largest markets for industrial products, technologies, and investment projects. At the same time, India remains one of Russia’s key economic partners: over the past five years, bilateral trade has increased nearly sevenfold, and total trade turnover exceeded $60 billion in 2025. The exhibition is intended to further strengthen cooperation, promote joint projects, and expand industrial and commercial ties between the two nations," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/can-ai-be-your-best-friend-chatgpt-claude-gemini-and-real-humans-respond-1780904234395">National Best Friends Day: Can AI be your best friend? ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — and real humans respond</a>&nbsp;On the growing bilateral trade, he said that both sides are committed to achieving the goal of $100 billion trade by 2030, as well as the set objectives in the fields of investment and manufacturing, nuclear and traditional energy, space and civil aviation, shipbuilding and railways, digital and bio-technology, agriculture and rare earth minerals, mobility and logistics.&nbsp;He emphasised that Southern Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, are deeply woven into the fabric of bilateral cooperation, with many jointly implemented projects such as the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor. Notably, Unit-3 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant is expected to be commissioned in the ongoing financial year, while work continues on the construction of Units-4,5,6.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Russian Consul General Khodzhaev said that the launch of INNOPROM in India reflects the exhibition’s consistent strategy to expand its international footprint and strengthen global industrial and trade cooperation. 

Russia's Ministry of Industry & Trade and India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry will be jointly organising the INNOPROM International Industrial Technology Exhibition in India, ahead of the India-hosted 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit this year, offering a platform that brings together manufacturers and buyers from around the world. This would mark the first time that the INNOPROM Expo is being held in India, and it is aimed at expanding trade and industrial cooperation with India, said Valerii Khodzhaev, Russian Consul General in Chennai, Southern India. Over the past 5 years, the volume of India-Russia trade has increased almost 7 times, with the trade turnover exceeding $60 billion by the end of 2025. Speaking at the Russian National Day event in Chennai, Khodzhaev said that the launch of INNOPROM in India reflects the exhibition’s consistent strategy to expand its international footprint and strengthen global industrial and trade cooperation. INNOPROM India expo will be taking place at the Bharat Mandapam Exhibition and Convention Centre in New Delhi, between 9th and 11th September. He highlighted that the event would feature products and technologies from various domains, such as mechanical engineering, mining, metallurgy, chemicals, information technology, pharmaceuticals, medical technologies, and other industries. "India has been selected as a new venue for INNOPROM due to the strategic importance of our bilateral cooperation. With a nominal GDP exceeding USD 4 trillion and a population of approximately 1.5 billion people, India represents one of the world's largest markets for industrial products, technologies, and investment projects. At the same time, India remains one of Russia’s key economic partners: over the past five years, bilateral trade has increased nearly sevenfold, and total trade turnover exceeded $60 billion in 2025. The exhibition is intended to further strengthen cooperation, promote joint projects, and expand industrial and commercial ties between the two nations," he added. Also read: National Best Friends Day: Can AI be your best friend? ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini — and real humans respond On the growing bilateral trade, he said that both sides are committed to achieving the goal of $100 billion trade by 2030, as well as the set objectives in the fields of investment and manufacturing, nuclear and traditional energy, space and civil aviation, shipbuilding and railways, digital and bio-technology, agriculture and rare earth minerals, mobility and logistics. He emphasised that Southern Indian states, including Tamil Nadu, are deeply woven into the fabric of bilateral cooperation, with many jointly implemented projects such as the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and Chennai-Vladivostok maritime corridor. Notably, Unit-3 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant is expected to be commissioned in the ongoing financial year, while work continues on the construction of Units-4,5,6.

Russian Consul General Khodzhaev said that the launch of INNOPROM in India reflects the exhibition’s consistent strategy to expand its international footprint and strengthen global industrial and trade cooperation.&nbsp;

In a first, Russia's INNOPROM Expo for Industrial Tech to be held in India

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PM Modi receives call from Qatar Emir after Ras Laffan gas plant blast kills 12 Indians, thanks him for condolences

In a first, Russia's INNOPROM Expo for Industrial Tech to be held in India