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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

India set to expand missile-testing infrastructure with new facilities

Specialised range taking shape in Andhra Pradesh, while West Bengal clears way for DRDO's new testing facility

Over 4.8 mn affected in Bihar flood; water levels of rivers start to recede

Among the worst-affected districts are Patna, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Bhagalpur, Begusarai, and Araria, according to the Disaster Management Department

IBBI seeks to boost safeguards in personal guarantor resolution process

IBBI proposes tighter safeguards for personal guarantor insolvency process

Want to 'reset' ties, build new bilateral engagement with India: Bangladesh

"We want to move towards a new relationship, which should be done through bilateral discussions, not through a multilateral forum"

Nepal estimates $4.7 bn recovery and reconstruction need after flash floods

Nepal flood recovery needs estimated at $4.7 billion after massive damage

Brics bets on AI, startups as India pushes innovation-led growth agenda

Brics summit commits to AI governance, a proposed startup fund, and highlights India's AI Impact Summit and financial-hub initiatives as the bloc courts founders and investors across the Global South

SC stays Gujarat HC proceedings on PIL seeking regulation of deepfakes

The Supreme Court stayed proceedings on a Gujarat HC PIL seeking regulation of AI-generated deepfakes while considering the Centre's plea to transfer the case

80% Indians non-vegetarian: Rahul Gandhi's dig at Brics gala dinner menu

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian a day after an all-vegetarian menu was served at the Brcis Summit gala dinner

Noida DM moves SC against Allahabad HC order over student's NSA detention

Noida DM Medha Roopam has approached the Supreme Court against an Allahabad HC order directing recovery of ₹5 lakh from her salary

TNEB procures additional 2,000 MW power to ensure uninterrupted supply

An official release here on Sunday said that the state will be currently free from power deficits, maintaining a stable power supply for all consumers

Bengaluru Police rescue over 500 child labourers during special operation

Police said they registered 105 cases against employers for allegedly engaging children in labour

Weaponising critical minerals can hinder common growth: PM Modi at Brics

PM Modi said Brics must strengthen resilient supply chains and inclusive technology access, warning that critical minerals weaponisation could impede shared growth

Delhi to see rain, thunderstorms as IMD forecasts showers across India

Delhi is likely to receive rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, while the IMD has forecast widespread rainfall with heavy to very heavy showers in several parts of the country

Tamil Nadu govt announces ₹79,219 crore spending amid financial concerns

Coming amidst fierce criticism from political parties that the fiscal trajectory will cause severe strain on the economy, the government has also reiterated its commitment for fiscal prudence

Delhi Traffic Police announces diversions for final day of Brics summit

The restrictions will remain in place from 8 am to 8 pm on Sunday, the final day of the three-day summit being held at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan

Brics Declaration puts focus on ADR, extradition and legal cooperation

The Brics New Delhi Declaration calls for deeper legal cooperation on ADR, extradition, asset recovery, terrorism and accountability under international humanitarian law

Brics condemns Pahalgam terror attack, backs zero tolerance on terrorism

Leading the security outcomes of the declaration, member nations condemned the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives and left scores injured

Delhi HC protects personality, publicity rights of journalist Rajat Sharma

The court restrained Facebook and YouTube accounts from misusing the journalist's name, image, voice and likeness, and directed platforms to act on complaints within specified timelines

NIA says Hafiz Saeed is in Pakistan, secures second warrant in 2 months

The LeT founder, one of India's most-wanted terrorists, is wanted in a terror case linked to the alleged supply of weapons, funds and directions to terror groups operating in the Union Territory