NDMC to deck up heart of Delhi for India AI Impact Summit next month

IANS | January 11, 2026 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has launched an extensive and comprehensive civic revamp across its jurisdiction as it gears up for the prestigious India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 20, an official said on Sunday.

India, Russia cement business ties at Moscow conference

IANS | January 11, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The XVI Russia–India Business Dialogue held in Moscow, attended by over 1,250 participants, observed that the development of Russia–India cooperation and implementation of joint business projects will continue at major international platforms, including the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6.

Handling US pressure, resulting ripple effects major challenge for India's BRICS leadership

IANS | January 10, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India's primary challenge lies in balancing its foreign policy priorities between the US and BRICS, particularly as several members of the bloc are under increasing scrutiny from Washington. While India views BRICS as a means to uphold the multilateral world order, other members, such as Russia and China, consider it a geostrategic tool to counterbalance the USA, a report detailed on Friday.

India and Ireland discuss strengthening ties in trade, education and healthcare

IANS | January 9, 2026 8:15 PM

Dublin/New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George held a meeting with Ireland's Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy on Friday, discussing various aspects of strengthening ties between two nations in various sectors, including trade and economy, education, healthcare and people-to-people ties.

Reject China's attempts to alter ground reality in Shaksgam Valley: MEA

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Rejecting the Chinese infrastructure build-up in the Shaksgam Valley in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) through the so-called China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963, India on Friday reiterated that it reserves the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests in the region.