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BRICS countries emphasis on maintaining undisrupted energy flows, protecting critical infra

The BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which recognises that energy security is a crucial foundation for social and economic development, national security and the welfare of all nations

12 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
BRICS Summit 2026 Day 1 Highlights: India steers BRICS to consensus on trade, coercive measures amid West Asia rift

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough for India, the BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration with consensus, overcoming sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict following a series of back-channel negotiations

12 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Modi-Xi talks: Border peace, trade imbalance key to India-China reset

Both leaders committed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to boundary disputes while emphasising the importance of addressing trade concerns

12 Sep 2026 8:39 pm
Garuda Aerospace showcases facility to Army Design Bureau

Garudas 50,000 sq. ft. drone manufacturing facility houses injection moulding, industrial-grade 3D printing, battery assembly and testing infrastructure

12 Sep 2026 8:38 pm
BRICS Grain Exchange, one of key outcome of New Delhi Declaration

Russia is keen to see the BRICS Grain Exchange starts on a pilot basis this year and full fledged operation in 2027

12 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
BRICS backs cleaner aviation fuels, deeper transport cooperation

New Delhi Declaration welcomes urban mobility hub and logistics framework; railway research network proposed

12 Sep 2026 7:43 pm
BRICS Summit 2026 New Delhi Declaration

BRICS countries on Saturday reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in the areas of policy, investment, technological and capacity building to develop sustainable transport infrastructure as well as promote use of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions

12 Sep 2026 7:17 pm
India steers BRICS to consensus on trade, coercive measures amid West Asia rift

Negotiators in the BRICS Summit work through the night to bridge deep rifts between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict to arrive at language acceptable to all

12 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
BIPA calls for phased reduction of 25% in chemical fertilisers

BIPA urges Government, industry, research institutions and academia to jointly develop a national programme to improve soil organic carbon

12 Sep 2026 6:28 pm
Gem, jewellery exports up 3% to $2.30 billion in Aug

Higher export of value-added gold jewellery boosts revenue

12 Sep 2026 5:59 pm
In major relief, Chennai Airport passenger pick-up plaza to be inaugurated virtually on Sunday

This will be a major relief for passengers arriving from both domestic and international arrivals who had to travel in golf carts to reach the taxi pick-up points

12 Sep 2026 5:11 pm
NDRI, G B Pant University produce first Badri cattle calf using IVF technology

The team is also working on cloning high-yielding Badri cows and plans to transfer both IVF- and cloning-derived embryos into a range of surrogate cows in the next phase of the project

12 Sep 2026 3:13 pm
Amplifying the Global South: Modi appreciates Ethiopias BRICS Role

The meeting built directly upon Prime Minister Modis historic visit to Addis Ababa in December 2025, taking stock of the progress achieved across these core strategic sectors

12 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
Modi, Malaysian PM discuss cooperation in trade, defence, semiconductors

The meeting focused on cooperation in trade, investment, defense, semiconductors, infrastructure, and the digital economy

12 Sep 2026 1:51 pm
Xi-Modi dialogue: High-stakes diplomacy in Delhi

As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for the BRICS Summit, New Delhi and Beijing eye a fragile thaw amidst unresolved border friction and trade imbalances

12 Sep 2026 1:15 pm
India-China trade: Heres a look at the numbers ahead of Xi-Modi meet at BRICS Summit in Delhi

China was the second largest trading partner of India in 2025-26

12 Sep 2026 12:41 pm
BRICS treads carefully on de-dollarisation: finance track talks payments, not a common currency

Speaking at the Forum, Irans president Masoud Pezeshkian said BRICS should develop a more resilient network of trade, investment and financing and expand the use of national currencies

12 Sep 2026 12:08 pm
BRICS Summit 2026 Live Updates: Xi Jinping leaves for New Delhi, to hold talks with Modi

Leaders of the BRICS group of nations are set to meet today in New Delhi for their annual summit, amid mounting geopolitical tension, disruptions in energy markets, shipping, and global trade.

12 Sep 2026 9:17 am
The future of Indias nuts and dry fruits sector: Built on policy, partnerships and people

India has the potential to become not only one of the worlds largest consuming markets, but also a stronger and more influential participant in the global nuts and dry fruits value chain

12 Sep 2026 9:02 am
Honey begins with the farm: Why beekeeping and agriculture need each other

Strengthening the connection is not merely a consideration but a part of building agricultural and food systems that remain productive over the long term

12 Sep 2026 8:55 am
Sweet and sour: Indias sugar sector braces for a testing 2026-27 season

For now, the sector waits on the September monsoon, and on a single ethanol notification

12 Sep 2026 8:53 am
Vylor plans to develop its Hyderabad centre as gene-editing hub for Asia

The new firm will maintain the $1 billion annual R&D budget, while Corteva will make independent decisions on spending in R&D on crop protection

12 Sep 2026 8:42 am
Telangana bans analogue paneer being sold as paneer

The Telangana food safety authority has imposed a one-year prohibition, citing concerns over the sale of non-dairy paneer as genuine paneer

11 Sep 2026 10:56 pm
Dubais Drydocks World eyes further investments in India

Under the arrangement,the jointventurewilloperate, consolidate and expand theship repair facility in Kochi creating additional capacity

11 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard sign JV to expand ship repair facility

Agreement builds on MoU signed by Drydocks World and CSL during India Maritime Week 2025

11 Sep 2026 9:58 pm
BRICS Summit 2026 Highlights: Unified payment system achievable with right trust framework: South African chapter of BRICS council

BRICS Summit 2026: the summit will begin at 2:35 pm on Saturday with a closed-door session for BRICS member countries themed Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism. On Sunday, leaders from BRICS member states, partner nations, and outreach invitees will arrive starting at 9:55 am, followed by a official group photo at 10:35 am. The open session, titled Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth, is scheduled to be

11 Sep 2026 9:52 pm
Modi, Putin focus on trade, defence, energy ties ahead of BRICS Summit

Critical minerals, fertilisers and civil nuclear cooperation on the table; Moscow pushes to finalise defence deals as India looks to narrow trade deficit

11 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
11 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Toll plazas to go barrier free as highways turn tech-savvy, says Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said the new system will combine vehicle number-plate recognition with Fastag for toll collection and make it a more seamless experience without the need for a halt at the toll plaza

11 Sep 2026 8:42 pm
India, Russia on track to surpass $100 b bilateral trade target by 2030: Padalko

Russian business delegation of over 1,000 representatives seeks to diversify ties beyond oil and gas, expand imports from India

11 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
Govt may allow private investment in veterniary education

Move aimed at meeting the growing demand for veterniarians in the country

11 Sep 2026 8:35 pm
RBI opts for sharp liquidity drain through $10.5 billion debt sale

India's banking system is flush with surplus cash after lenders raised a much larger-than-expected $127 billion under the RBI's special forex mobilisation scheme

11 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
Unified payment system achievable with right trust framework: South African chapter of BRICS council

Ziaad Suleiman, South Africas digital economy chair, stresses affordable connectivity and fit-for-purpose technology for Global South

11 Sep 2026 6:42 pm
EU tables India FTA for Council signature, move closer to landmark deal

The Centre said that on September 4, all 27 EU member states backed the pact

11 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Cold chain summit calls for improving capability than adding capacity

This will help overcome the annual post-harvest loss totallying $18.5 billion for Viksit Bharat

11 Sep 2026 5:31 pm
NABARD opens Experience Centre in Mumbai

The centre takes visitors through NABARDs journey, from its key milestones and rural success stories to the initiatives shaping the future of rural development

11 Sep 2026 5:16 pm
Groundnut, sesame seeds top Indias oilseed export trade

Groundnut exports, particularly shelled kernels, continue to form the backbone of Indias oilseed export trade, while sesame makes a significant contribution to export earnings.

11 Sep 2026 5:11 pm
BRICS finance ministers discuss possibility of efficient cross-border payment mechanisms

The BPTF also studies cross-border interoperability of payment and messaging channels; discusses promoting trade settlements and investments using local currencies of BRICS countries

11 Sep 2026 5:11 pm
BRICS Summit: Whats on the agenda?

Leaders to navigate global trade disputes, regional crises

11 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Whos attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi?

Heres a list of world leaders set to show up

11 Sep 2026 4:06 pm
Major scope for India-Russia CBDC trade settlements, says Russias Sberbank

Sberbank has been using surplus rupees to support liquidity, including investments in Indian government securities. Talking about bilateral trade settlement in rupee terms

11 Sep 2026 3:26 pm
Alembic Pharma clears USFDA inspection at Vadodara bioequivalence facility with nil observations

The company stated that the USFDA conducted an onsite bioequivalence inspection from August 31 to September 10, 2026

11 Sep 2026 2:05 pm
Climate crisis, shrinking fishing days calls for diversification, womens empowerment: CMFRI Director

The number of fishing days had declined from around 200 to nearly 110 over the past four years owing to adverse climatic conditions, highlighting the growing vulnerability of the sector

11 Sep 2026 12:03 pm
E-commerce, not quick commerce: UBS Navin Killa says the 10-minute delivery race is over

As Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit and Swiggy converge, the real battle is shifting from speed to assortment, wallet share and customer retention

11 Sep 2026 11:43 am
India pushes resilient supply chains, greater self-reliance across BRICS

Jaishankar flags energy security; Goyal calls for easier market access and fewer non-tariff barriers

11 Sep 2026 11:36 am
Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike to press for 5-day workweek

The UFBUs strike call, representing 90% of bank staff, did not affect private sector banks

11 Sep 2026 10:40 am
BRICS Summit 2026 Live: PM Modi-Putin to hold bilateral talks today afternoon

BRICS Summit 2026 Live: Important atendees include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

11 Sep 2026 10:19 am
BRICS Summit: Delhi Metro services to start early on Sunday

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation adjusts its schedule to accommodate early commuters and students facing traffic disruptions due to the international event, ensuring access to key areas during the summit.

11 Sep 2026 10:17 am
Indian rice export prices hit one-year high on tightening supplies

Indian rice markets strengthened as traders assessed tightening domestic supplies and the impact of below-normal rainfall on crop prospects

11 Sep 2026 7:38 am
From Maggi to Thums Up: How India became hooked on cheap packaged food

The debate is forcing manufacturers to confront changing consumer expectations while balancing healthier ingredients against affordability and established tastes

11 Sep 2026 7:24 am