India, US discuss G20 cross-border payments, global debt challenges

IANS | August 7, 2023 9:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India and the US have held wide-ranging discussions on cross-border payments issues including G20 payments roadmap, India’s United Payments Interface (UPI) platform, and the Federal Reserve’s implementation of the FedNow payments system.

Pak cricket team gets govt nod to travel to India for ODI World Cup

Hamza Ameer | August 6, 2023 9:00 PM

Islamabad, Aug 6 (IANS) The Pakistan government has decided to send its national cricket team to India to participate in the ICC ODI World Cup (October 5 to November 19), emphasising that the stretched state of bilateral relations between the two countries should not become a hurdle in fulfilling international sporting obligations.

More than 40 countries willing to join BRICS

IANS | July 23, 2023 11:05 PM

Johannesburg, July 23 (IANS) More than 40 countries have shown an interest in joining BRICS, Anil Sooklal, South Africa's ambassador-at-large responsible for ties with the economic alliance and Asian countries, has said.