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Brics nations agree for considering new members: S African minister

No new Brics bank members to be announced at summit, says CFO

India supports Brics expansion, welcomes consensus driven talks: PM Modi

The PM welcomed the move to give special importance to the countries of the Global South at Brics under the chairmanship of South Africa

India makes soft landing on moon | Chandrayaan 3 successful

#Watch | In a defining celestial moment, India joins the ranks of the US, Russia, and China. The moon now bears the footprints of Chandrayaan-3, which embarked on a 40-day lunar voyage on July 14th.

Singapore-based startup Ampverse to set up gaming studio in India

Singapore-based gaming startup Ampverse plans to set up a gaming studio in India and scale up its local team, a senior company official said. Ampverse Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Charlie Baillie told PTI that the company will operate through a joint venture formed with DMI Finance. "Content is a big part of our business. We will be investing in the studio and other capabilities as the month goes by. It will be set-up before the end of season 1 (of College Rivals esports tournament) which is in February. College Rival is the first IP. Beyond that we are looking at original content IPs and other esports format IPs while we will continue to grow College Rival," Baillie said. He was speaking on the sidelines of the launch of esports tournament College Rivals. "We expect over 80,000 students to participate in season 1 of College Rival. The platform will also work as a talent search platform. It will help us screen the best gamers," Baillie said. Ampverse DMI will have a gamin

Mizoram Assembly adopts resolution opposing Forest (Conservation) Act

All the members, except BJP lawmaker BD Chakma, voted in support of the resolution after a lengthy discussion involving both the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) and the opposition

Brics Summit: Modi meets South African president, addresses plenary session

During the Plenary Session I of the summit, PM Modi said that BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) embarked on a long and amazing journey in the last two decades

Realme 11X 5G: Unboxing and hands-on | Affordable 5G phone with 64MP camera

The Realme 11X 5G is a new addition in Realme’s smartphone portfolio in India. The Realme 11X 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ system-on-chip.

Honeywell launches new AGL manufacturing facility in India's Gurugram

AGL, a product engineered and manufactured completely in India, plays a crucial role in airport operations

Fanuc Corp's road to redemption runs through India and the US Fed

India is looking hot, though. Revenue growth at its wholly owned Fanuc India Private Ltd. doubled over the past two years, according to data filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

India set for first south pole Moon landing after Russia's Luna-25 crashes

Vikram, Chandrayaan-3's lander, is trending on X, formally known as Twitter, as billionaire industrialists and Bollywood actors eagerly await the historic moment

US President Biden to visit India from Sept 7-10 to attend G-20 Summit

US President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10 to attend the G-20 Leaders' Summit, the White House said on Tuesday. President Biden and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues, including on the clean energy transition and combatting climate change, mitigating the economic and social impacts of the Ukraine conflict, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. Increasing the capacity of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to better fight poverty, including by addressing global challenges will also be discussed, the official added. While in New Delhi, President Biden will also commend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the premier forum of economic cooperation, including by hosting it in 2026, Jean-Pierre added.

Ships, sub, aircraft: 4-nation naval wargame Exercise Malabar concludes

The exercise was conducted in two phases - a harbour (or planning) phase from August 11-15, and a sea phase from August 16-21

PM Modi arrives in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend 15th Brics summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in South Africa on Tuesday on a three-day official visit during which he will attend the 15th BRICS summit and hold bilateral meetings with a number of world leaders. Modi is visiting the African country from August 22 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is hosting the first in-person summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, since 2019. Earlier in his departure statement in New Delhi, Modi said BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. "We value that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for the entire Global South, including development imperatives and reform of the multilateral system," he said. This summit will provide a useful opportunity for BRICS to identify future areas of cooperation and review institutional development, he said. Modi posted on X that he will also take part in the ..

15th BRICS Summit 2023: History, significance, top agendas, and more

PM Modi departed for the 15th BRICS Summit 2023, which will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22 to August 24, 2023. Check here the top points of the summit

Rains 7% deficient in August so far after a surplus July, shows data

While the dry spell has started to end in several areas with the return of rains, the crucial question is how vigorous the rains will be moving forward

India to get $25 mn from G20 Pandemic Fund to support animal health system

India will receive USD 25 million from the G20 Pandemic Fund for strengthening animal health system of the country. The fund that was established under Indonesia's G20 Presidency is targeted at low-to middle-income countries to finance efforts like surveillance, research, and better access to vaccines, among others measures. According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the G20 Pandemic Fund has approved India's USD 25-million proposal for strengthening animal health security in the country for pandemic preparedness and response. The major interventions to be taken under the proposal include: strengthening and integrating disease surveillance and early warning system; upgrading and expanding the laboratory network; improving the inter-operable data systems and building capacity for data analytics for risk analysis and risk communication, the ministry said in a statement. The other interventions include strengthening health security for transboundary animal

MNF has 10 'safe' seats, will retain power in assembly polls: Zoramthanga

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Friday exuded confidence that his party MNF will retain power in the next assembly polls and has 10 "safe" seats where the opposition's strength is "negligible". The polls for the 40-member assembly are due later this year. As of now, we have 10 safe seats out of 40 assembly constituencies. In such segments, the influence of the opposition is negligible. There is not much hope for the opposition," Zoramthanga said at a party function here. In the present assembly, the ruling MNF has 27 members, while the main opposition ZPM has seven MLAs, Congress five and the BJP one. K Beichhua resigned as a minister in December last year and was later expelled from the MNF. "Look at East Tuipui, Khawzawl, Saitual, Lengteng, Kolasib and Serlui constituencies. They (the opposition parties) have little chance of winning (these seats). Even in Aizawl, their strength is steadily going down," the chief minister said. Hitting out at the main opposition Zoram Peo

Ustad Bismillah Khan's Death Anniversary: 10 amazing facts about his life

Ustad Bismillah Khan died on August 21, 2006, at the age of 90. He received 21 guns salute from Indian Army during his burial ceremony

Will increase Ladli Bahna Yojana aid to Rs 3,000 per month: MP CM Chouhan

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also said that Science faculty classes will soon be started in Gunaur's college and the Girls' High School of Gunaur will be made into a Higher Secondary School

China's Honor stages India return with local mfg plans in early 2024

Honor had stopped selling its smartphones in India and reportedly retreated last year amid limited marketing budget and less prudent portfolio management