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India's BRICS presidency translates growing global weight into effective multilateral action: Experts

IANS | September 8, 2026 6:25 PM

New Delhi, September 8 (IANS) The BRICS grouping is entering a critical phase in its evolution as its expanding membership and growing economic and geopolitical weight bring new opportunities and greater complexity, top analysts reckoned during a key dialogue organised on Tuesday ahead of this week's significant 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

India and China Corps Commanders held talks in Arunachal Pradesh, confirms MEA

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Following the several rounds of discussions held between India and China under various mechanisms in the recent times, the first senior highest military commander-level flag meeting was held along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at Vacha on the Indian side in Arunachal Pradesh on September 6 and at Damai on the Chinese side on September 7, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

Russia fulfilling obligations: Kremlin on remaining S-400 deliveries

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday confirmed that the delivery of Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India in 2026 remains on the agenda of discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their upcoming meeting in New Delhi on Friday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.

India’s energy imports from Russia at record high: Kremlin spokesperson

IANS | September 8, 2026 5:34 PM

Moscow, Sep 8 (IANS) Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that there is no slowdown in India’s Russian energy imports which continue to set records.

PM Modi and Russian President Putin to hold talks in New Delhi on Friday: Kremlin spokesperson

IANS | September 8, 2026 4:22 PM

Moscow, Sep 8 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India later this week to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Tuesday.

52 Pakistani personnel killed across Balochistan province, claims BLA

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:36 PM

Quetta, Sep 8 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 28 operations across different regions in Balochistan over the last seven days targeting Pakistani forces, which has resulted in the deaths of 52 personnel and injuries to several others.

BRICS playing bigger role in new world economic order

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) India's 2026 BRICS Presidency offers strategic opportunities to expand exports, attract investments, strengthen manufacturing and technology partnerships, diversify supply chains, and enhance BRICS influence in the global economy, according to an article.

High production costs in Pakistan turn short price spikes into persistent food inflation: Report

IANS | September 8, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s food inflation reflects deep structural weaknesses in agriculture that make the country extra vulnerable to global shocks, a new report has said.

Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka, set to hold talks on defence and maritime cooperation

IANS | September 8, 2026 2:56 PM

Colombo, Sep 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to the island nation, aimed at deepening bilateral defence and maritime cooperation.

Literacy on paper, learning in crisis: Half of children in Bangladesh fail basic reading skills

IANS | September 8, 2026 2:10 PM

Dhaka, Sep 8 (IANS) Nearly half of children in Bangladesh aged seven to 14 failed to read and comprehend a simple story, with educationists saying that the recent findings reveal a widening gap between literacy progress on paper and actual learning outcomes, local media reported.

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India's BRICS presidency translates growing global weight into effective multilateral action: Experts

India and China Corps Commanders held talks in Arunachal Pradesh, confirms MEA

Russia fulfilling obligations: Kremlin on remaining S-400 deliveries

India’s energy imports from Russia at record high: Kremlin spokesperson

PM Modi and Russian President Putin to hold talks in New Delhi on Friday: Kremlin spokesperson

52 Pakistani personnel killed across Balochistan province, claims BLA

BRICS playing bigger role in new world economic order

High production costs in Pakistan turn short price spikes into persistent food inflation: Report

Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka, set to hold talks on defence and maritime cooperation

Literacy on paper, learning in crisis: Half of children in Bangladesh fail basic reading skills

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