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09 Sep

India should convert Global South ties into trade, investment growth through BRICS Summit: Industry

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Wednesday said the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit here offers India a major opportunity to convert its growing strategic engagement with the Global South into gains in exports, investment, technology and resilient supply chains. FIEO urged that the summit that runs from September 12-13 must focus on a few practical deliverables for businesses: faster customs procedures, reduction of non-tariff barriers, greater regulatory transparency, mutual recognition of standards and conformity assessment, improved logistics connectivity, digital trade documentation and easier cross-border payments. "BRICS should move beyond strategic dialogue to measurable…

09 Sep

Undermining regional security, unacceptable: India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India on Wednesday condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, particularly the targeting of civilian and economic facilities, calling them "unacceptable." In response to a media query on the reported Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India condemned the attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian and economic facilities." He added that such attacks that "undermined regional security and stability and threatened freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb were unacceptable." MEA spokesperson's statement comes after Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday condemned…

04 Sep

‘India’s greater role in Ukraine peace efforts is welcome’: Belgium Defence Minister

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Calling on India to play a bigger role in efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, Belgian Defence and Trade Minister, Theo Francken, on Friday said that the US-led peace process was "unfortunately leading nowhere." He noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would have an opportunity to advance the peace efforts by the end of next week, when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi and his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever held talks in New Delhi,…

04 Sep

Russian Chief Justice arrives in New Delhi to attend BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Russia's Chief Justice Igor Krasnov arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum. Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, and other officials received Krasnov at the airport who will be holding bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries on strengthening legal cooperation. "Chief Justice of Russia Igor Krasnov has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum. During his visit, Igor Krasnov will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts aimed at strengthening legal cooperation. The central event will be a discussion on…

04 Sep

RRU to host BRICS training programme on money laundering, terror financing from Sep 7

Gandhinagar, Sep 4 (IANS) Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhinagar will host a five-day BRICS capacity-building programme on combating money laundering and terrorist financing from September 7 to 11, bringing together policymakers, financial intelligence and supervisory authorities, law-enforcement and prosecution agencies from BRICS member states. The programme, titled 'Emerging Risks, FATF Methodologies & BRICS Best Practices', is being organised by RRU, an 'Institution of National Importance' under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the FATF Cell of the Department of Revenue in Ministry of Finance. It is being convened as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The training…

31 Aug

India will continue to bat for ensuring lasting peace: PM Modi in meeting with Iran President (Ld)

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Monday, reiterating their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors. The two leaders reviewed recent developments in the West Asia region with PM Modi reiterating India's stance that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) mentioned. "Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. Reiterated our commitment to strengthening India’s long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors. We…

31 Aug

PM Modi, Kyrgyzstan President Zhaparov reaffirm commitment to strengthen Strategic Partnership

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek on Monday. During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral ties and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between the two nations. PM Modi and President Zhaparov agreed to further enhance economic and commercial cooperation, taking into account the complementarities between the two economies. The two leaders also discussed growing people-to-people ties, including through student exchanges and cultural collaborations, a statement released by Ministry of…

27 Aug

India to host two-day BRICS Summit in Delhi from September 12

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of BRICS members and partner countries as well as outreach invitees. India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a people-centric approach rooted in the spirit of "Humanity First," according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Apart from these areas, the leaders will discuss strengthening intra-BRICS cooperation on common priorities and share perspectives on global and regional…

27 Aug

EAM Jaishankar reviews Nepal flood situation with MEA officials, Indian envoys in Kathmandu and Beijing

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday held a review meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, senior officials of the Ministry and India's Ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing on the devastating flood situation in Nepal. EAM Jaishankar stated that efforts are being made to ascertain the status and well-being of Indians in the flood-affected areas. The meeting comes on back of catastrophic flash floods in Nepal's Bhote Koshi River that led to death of over 175 people while more than 800 going missing. Sharing details regarding the meeting on X, EAM Jaishankar stated, "Held…

27 Aug

Piyush Goyal calls for greater investment, stronger industrial partnerships during Japan visit

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s Japan visit has reaffirmed the strong momentum in Special Strategic and Global Partnership and provided fresh impetus to efforts to deepen trade, investment, technology and industrial cooperation, the government said on Thursday. The visit also strengthened the foundation for greater Japanese participation in India’s transformation into a globally competitive manufacturing, technology and investment hub, while opening new avenues for mutually beneficial growth and innovation. Goyal concluded his official visit to Japan, following a series of high-level engagements in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka aimed at accelerating Japanese investment in India,…