New Delhi: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Friday called for a stronger shift toward local currencies in BRICS trade, while pitching Iran's geography, energy resources and transport links as a strategic bridge for the bloc's economic connectivity. Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum, Pezeshkian said BRICS...
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday pitched a new investment platform to fund projects in trade, infrastructure, logistics and technology across BRICS, while stressing that the grouping's expanding economic cooperation was "not against anyone" and aimed instead at advancing the national interests of its...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday raised the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reiterating India's readiness to support any peace initiative to end the Ukraine conflict even as both leaders agreed to shore up bilateral trade...
New Delhi: An Alliance Air aircraft, carrying 40 passengers, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport due to an engine failure Friday afternoon, according to a source. In a statement, an Alliance Air spokesperson said the plane landed safely and an investigation is being...
Brussels: European Commission Friday formally submitted its proposal to the European Council to sign and conclude the Free Trade Agreement with India, marking a major step toward implementing the ambitious pact - widely termed the "mother of all deals". If authorised by the Council, this...
Mumbai: BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors called for greater representation of emerging-market and developing economies in the IMF and World Bank, and criticised unilateral tariffs and trade measures, as the expanded bloc sought to strengthen financial cooperation amid rising geopolitical and economic fragmentation....
New Delhi: India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi September 12-13. Following is the list of prominent leaders who are scheduled to attend the mega summit. Xi Jinping, China (ruled by the Chinese Communist Party) -- The Chinese President will attend the...
Jammu: A Pakistani intruder was arrested by security forces in a forward area along the International Border in Kathua district Friday, officials said. They said the intruder was caught near the fencing in the Bobiya area of Hiranagar sector. According to reliable sources, the arrested...
San Francisco: Anthropic said Thursday it has blocked efforts by bad actors to use its artificial intelligence models for malicious activity such as cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have led to biological weapons. As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require...
New Delhi: Banking services, particularly at public sector banks across India were disrupted on Friday due to the United Forum of Bank Unions' (UFBU) nationwide strike seeking immediate implementation of a five‑day workweek and resolution of pending wages. The UFBU represents seven unions and about...
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