'India emerges as viable third pole in fragmented global economy'

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) With the United States, China, and Russia creating a hostile world, Europe and Canada have no choice but to deepen ties with India, according to an article in Washington-based online publication 'The National Interest'.

India's people-centric approach, priorities as BRICS chair appreciated

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) India presented the priorities for its BRICS chairship in 2026 under the theme of 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' during the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas held on February 9-10 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Wednesday.

India-EU trade deal unveils emerging silhouette of post-US world order: Report

IANS | February 11, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) -- touted as “mother of all deals” -- unveils the emerging silhouette of a post-US world order amid relentless threats to territorial sovereignty, punitive tariffs and the weakening of multilateral institutions, according to a recent report in The Guardian.