India–EU pact a shield against arbitrary trade barriers: Belgium's PM

IANS | September 4, 2026 9:21 PM

Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever on Friday, without naming US President Donald Trump over his recent decisions to slap tariffs on various countries, said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union have made both economies resilient against disruption and coercion.

BRICS Summit in Delhi expected to yield major diplomatic dividends: Report

IANS | September 4, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) BRICS remains central to India’s foreign policy, providing a platform to preserve strategic autonomy, advance its leadership role in the Global South, and deepen cultural, social, economic and diplomatic engagement with important countries and regions worldwide. A successful Delhi Summit next week under a dynamic Indian presidency is expected to yield substantial dividends, a report has detailed.

India, Poland review progress of 2024-28 Joint Action Plan

IANS | September 4, 2026 8:55 PM

Warsaw, Sep 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday met Radosław Sikorski, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Poland, in Warsaw as they reviewed the progress of the Joint Action Plan 2024-28.

BRICS judicial leaders meet CJI Surya Kant, discuss mediation, arbitration, and AI in judiciary

IANS | September 4, 2026 8:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Friday held bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner countries on the opening day of the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum here, with discussions focusing on strengthening judicial cooperation, mediation and arbitration, commercial courts and the use of artificial intelligence in justice delivery.