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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
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
Both leaders committed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to boundary disputes while emphasising the importance of addressing trade concerns
Garudas 50,000 sq. ft. drone manufacturing facility houses injection moulding, industrial-grade 3D printing, battery assembly and testing infrastructure
Russia is keen to see the BRICS Grain Exchange starts on a pilot basis this year and full fledged operation in 2027
New Delhi Declaration welcomes urban mobility hub and logistics framework; railway research network proposed
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
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
BIPA urges Government, industry, research institutions and academia to jointly develop a national programme to improve soil organic carbon
Higher export of value-added gold jewellery boosts revenue
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
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
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
The meeting focused on cooperation in trade, investment, defense, semiconductors, infrastructure, and the digital economy
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
China was the second largest trading partner of India in 2025-26
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
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.
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
Strengthening the connection is not merely a consideration but a part of building agricultural and food systems that remain productive over the long term
For now, the sector waits on the September monsoon, and on a single ethanol notification
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
The Telangana food safety authority has imposed a one-year prohibition, citing concerns over the sale of non-dairy paneer as genuine paneer
Under the arrangement,the jointventurewilloperate, consolidate and expand theship repair facility in Kochi creating additional capacity
Agreement builds on MoU signed by Drydocks World and CSL during India Maritime Week 2025
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
Critical minerals, fertilisers and civil nuclear cooperation on the table; Moscow pushes to finalise defence deals as India looks to narrow trade deficit
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
Russian business delegation of over 1,000 representatives seeks to diversify ties beyond oil and gas, expand imports from India
Move aimed at meeting the growing demand for veterniarians in the country
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
Ziaad Suleiman, South Africas digital economy chair, stresses affordable connectivity and fit-for-purpose technology for Global South
The Centre said that on September 4, all 27 EU member states backed the pact
This will help overcome the annual post-harvest loss totallying $18.5 billion for Viksit Bharat
The centre takes visitors through NABARDs journey, from its key milestones and rural success stories to the initiatives shaping the future of rural development
Groundnut exports, particularly shelled kernels, continue to form the backbone of Indias oilseed export trade, while sesame makes a significant contribution to export earnings.
The BPTF also studies cross-border interoperability of payment and messaging channels; discusses promoting trade settlements and investments using local currencies of BRICS countries
Sberbank has been using surplus rupees to support liquidity, including investments in Indian government securities. Talking about bilateral trade settlement in rupee terms
The company stated that the USFDA conducted an onsite bioequivalence inspection from August 31 to September 10, 2026
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
As Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit and Swiggy converge, the real battle is shifting from speed to assortment, wallet share and customer retention
Jaishankar flags energy security; Goyal calls for easier market access and fewer non-tariff barriers
The UFBUs strike call, representing 90% of bank staff, did not affect private sector banks
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
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.
Indian rice markets strengthened as traders assessed tightening domestic supplies and the impact of below-normal rainfall on crop prospects
The debate is forcing manufacturers to confront changing consumer expectations while balancing healthier ingredients against affordability and established tastes

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