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"Delhi fully geared up": LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews preparedness for BRICS Summit 2026, urges multi-agency coordination

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor reviewed the city's readiness for the BRICS Summit 2026. He emphasised seamless cooperation and time-bound execution among all agencies. Security protocols and traffic management were directed to be fortified. Civic infrastructure and emergency medical readiness will be robust. Delhi is prepared to welcome international delegates warmly and…

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India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environmental working group priorities. Ministers will deliberate on an outcome document and thematic discussions for cooperation. Priority areas include sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, and disaster resilience. The…

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Bangladesh seeks 'propitious environment' for PM Rahman's India visit; links it to Hasina's extradition

Bangladesh requires India to create a favorable environment for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. This condition is tied to Dhaka's pending extradition requests for deposed Premier Sheikh Hasina. Hasina's recent virtual press conference from New Delhi has strained bilateral relations between the two nations. India maintains that Hasina's extradition request…

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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to visit India for Brics meet

NEW DELHI: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian is likely to visit India for the Brics summit next month, according to diplomatic sources. This would be the first official visit by Pezeshkian to India, coming in the middle of Iran's ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.

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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman may visit India next week as Dhaka seeks Hasina’s extradition

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's is likely to visit India next week. India has extended two invitations for bilateral talks and the Brics Summit. Rahman's government seeks the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh in December to restore democracy. India has distanced itself…

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Iran President Pezeshkian said to attend BRICS summit in Delhi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi this September. He joins other senior leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the gathering. India will host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 as the grouping's chair. The summit brings together leaders from major BRICS members…

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Iran to join BRICS bank soon as Trump claims US controls Tehran’s frozen assets

Iranian central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said in a state media report on Wednesday that Iran will soon join the New Development Bank, the multilateral lender established by the BRICS group of nations. This comes ahead of a BRICS finance meeting scheduled to be held in India.

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran rejects Trump’s claim of ‘total control’ over Hormuz as traffic nears 3-month low

Donald Trump argued the Iranian navy has been destroyed and they cannot enforce the closure of the strait

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Bangladesh seeks Hasina's extradition again as India's envoy meets PM Rahman

Bangladesh requested Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India during a meeting with the Indian High Commissioner. The meeting also covered important bilateral issues and strengthening relations between the two nations. Bangladesh expressed outrage over Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi, calling her a convicted genocider. The prime minister also sought the…

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Bangladesh PM's meeting with Narendra Modi could resolve bilateral problems: Envoy

Indian envoy believes Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's meeting with Narendra Modi can resolve bilateral strains. Speculation suggests Rahman may skip the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi. Relations soured after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's press interaction in India. Bangladesh's Home Minister warned India against playing the Hasina card. The…

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India amends FDI rules to boost e-commerce for small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

India has amended foreign direct investment regulations to boost e-commerce trade. These changes will help small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen access wider markets. BRICS ministers discussed enhancing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation among member nations. Discussions also focused on creating jobs through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. India aims…

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India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Piyush Goyal

BRICS group comprises 11 major emerging markets and developing countries of the world -- Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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India invites Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to attend BRICS summit

India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to the BRICS summit. He will attend the outreach session in his capacity as BIMSTEC chair. The upcoming BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi. This meeting will address pressing global challenges and economic consequences of crises.…

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India says Pakistan 'insecure' over growing ties with Afghanistan

India criticized Pakistan's remarks regarding Afghanistan engagement, citing insecurity and frustration. New Delhi asserted its positive trajectory of ties with Kabul continues to grow. Preparations for the upcoming BRICS summit are underway, with invitations extended to nations. India reiterated its position on the Indus Waters Treaty's suspension. The agreement remains…

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BRICS statistical offices meet begins in Lucknow; focuses on quality data, innovation

BRICS national statistical office heads met in Lucknow to strengthen systems. They focused on improving data quality and enhancing international cooperation efforts. The meeting adopted the theme "Quality Statistics as Driver of Change" for innovation. Participants discussed modernizing systems and using administrative data for policymaking.

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Enter the dragon: Delhi Brics meet can stage a historic handshake

Xi Jinping's potential visit to India for the BRICS Summit is generating significant international attention. This meeting would mark a third encounter between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi in under two years. Such high-level engagement suggests a move towards sustained dialogue and stable management of differences. India's strategic autonomy…

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India invites Russia for BRICS Summit in New Delhi: Report

India has extended an invitation to Russia for the upcoming 18th BRICS Summit. Preparations are actively underway for the summit, which India will host. The event is scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12-13. Bangladesh also received an invitation for the summit's outreach segment. BRICS currently includes…

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China backs India to hold 'successful' BRICS summit but remains evasive about Xi's attendance

China supports India's BRICS summit and wishes for its success. Chinese officials remain evasive regarding President Xi Jinping's attendance at the event. India is currently chairing the BRICS grouping and will host the summit. Discussions were held between Indian Foreign Secretary and Chinese officials on bilateral relations. Both sides exchanged…

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India has undertaken transformative reforms to strengthen its healthcare system: J P Nadda

India hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh. The meeting established a network for mental wellness research and collaboration. BRICS nations adopted a declaration to deepen health cooperation and strengthen systems. Initiatives were launched to combat diseases driven by social determinants. Digital health and healthy lifestyle promotion were…

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China ready to properly handle sensitive issues with India: Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed readiness to manage sensitive issues with India. He met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of ASEAN meetings. Both nations aim to strengthen economic and cultural cooperation and maintain high-level exchanges. They will also enhance coordination within the BRICS framework for…

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Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

India's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequisite for normal relations. New Delhi also raised concerns over market access and trade imbalances. Both ministers attended high-level discussions under the ASEAN framework. Recent measures aim to normalize ties…

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China backs India’s BRICS chairship, seeks stronger bilateral ties

China's ambassador urged translating leadership discussions into concrete actions and improving bilateral relations. Beijing also offered support for India's BRICS Chairship and promoting the grouping's growth. Exchanges in various fields have gradually resumed, and border peace is generally maintained. China's defense attaché called for greater military communication and cooperation between…

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China's Xi promotes China's commitment to AI access in speech at Shanghai conference

President Xi Jinping highlighted people-centered AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. He stressed China's commitment to equitable AI access for developing nations. This initiative aims to prevent new historical injustices in artificial intelligence. China plans international cooperation with African and BRICS countries.

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BRICS MoU on standardisation would create framework for collaboration: Pralhad Joshi

Bengaluru hosted the fifth BRICS National Standardisation Bodies meeting today. A significant Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in standardisation was signed. This agreement establishes a formal framework for collaboration among member nations. Discussions also covered standards for artificial intelligence and trade facilitation. BRICS countries will now jointly shape international standards…

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Community inclusion key focus at BRICS technical experts' climate-smart urban resilience meet: NDMA

BRICS nations' technical experts discussed community inclusion in climate-smart urban infrastructure planning. They focused on making cities more protective for weaker socio-economic groups. Discussions also covered improving infrastructure resilience and adapting cities to heatwaves. The principles aim to provide a roadmap for protecting public services and infrastructure.

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