Archis Mohan

Wholesale changes have not happened in civil services: M Veerappa Moily

There is a pronounced tendency to centralise now… Centralisation will not take the country forward, either socially or economically, he said

Brics Summit 2026 ticks all boxes on practical, actionable outcomes

BRICS Summit: India pushes practical cooperation as China, Russia pitch their priorities

Brics 2026: PM Modi warns against weaponising technology, critical minerals

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

Modi-Xi stress stronger business ties, mobility to consolidate thaw

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

Brics adopts Delhi Declaration as PM Modi pushes UNSC, financial reforms

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 2026: Identify 10 trade obstacles to be removed, PM tells industry

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

Brics through the years: India is hosting the summit for the fourth time

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

Brics 2026: Modi, Putin discuss $100 bn trade target by 2030, defence ties

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

Brics Summit: Xi Jinping-Narendra Modi bilateral talks on the sidelines

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

At Brics summit, India to position grouping as a global 'bridge builder'

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

Govts changed, liberalisation consensus endured, at varying pace

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

Space, steel, fintech at heart of Luxembourg's India push: Lex Delles

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

Groundwork begins for Gujarat biz summit with focus on future industries

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

The South builds a front amid concerns over delimitation, language & taxes

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

Intrabloc trade in national currencies on Brics agenda at Sept 12-13 summit

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

India, Belgium expand defence ties, set to double trade in 5 years

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

Lavasa terms SIR legal but unfair, urges civil servants to have empathy

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

Belgian PM to focus on diamonds, defence, maritime ties during India visit

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

Shun foreign holidays, avoid buying gold: PM Narendra Modi renews appeal

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

SCO takes India's line on terror and rejects 'double standards'

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