Archis Mohan

As the two-day Brics Summit concluded, Modi stressed resilient supply chains and inclusive technology, while Xi proposed initiatives spanning AI, trade and manufacturing

Concerns on trade imbalance, supply chain issues and market access to be addressed, says MEA

The Delhi Declaration for Brics Summit 2026 adopted unanimously as PM Modi called for urgent UNSC reform, stronger Global South representation, and a Brics mechanism to ensure continuity and implement

Brics leaders call for deeper financial integration, greater intra-group trade and a new investment platform to mobilise private capital for infrastructure projects

The earlier occasions were in 2012 (New Delhi), 2016 (Goa) and 2021 (held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic)

Modi and Putin reviewed bilateral trade and defence cooperation, with both sides seeking to expand economic ties and achieve $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

Bangladesh rules out possibility of PM Rahman's visit for Brics Summit

New Delhi will showcase its people-centric approach with over 50 development-oriented outcomes achieved in Brics- related meetings held this year

Governments both at the Centre and in states have occasionally been voted out for their inability to sell the reforms to the electorate

We want Indian companies to use Luxembourg as a gateway to Europe, said Lex Delles

CM Bhupendra Patel believes that after proving its strength in traditional industries, the state is now geared up to take the lead in future industries. Archis Mohan reports

Five southern states are stepping up coordination on delimitation, tax devolution and language issues, reviving calls for a stronger collective South platform

India's BRICS chairship will focus on intra-group trade, local-currency settlements, MSME cooperation and practical financial mechanisms amid concerns over de-dollarisation

The two countries announced 10 outcomes, including a defence pact covering joint weapons production, as they seek to deepen economic and strategic cooperation

Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa flags personalisation of the state, threats to federalism and a 'might is right' approach as challenges to democracy

Bart De Wever's three-day visit will explore deeper trade and investment ties, defence and maritime cooperation, and opportunities from the India-EU free trade agreement

PM cites India's 7.8 per cent June-quarter GDP growth to renew his Swadeshi pitch, urging citizens to embrace self-reliance and sustain economic momentum

English added as official language; Iran seeks grouping's own bank

MEA says New Delhi continues to hold the 1960 treaty in abeyance

PM calls for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as SCO leaders discuss stronger regional trade and connectivity