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India plays a key role as BRICS shapes an inclusive global order

IANS | September 10, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) BRICS, which began as a boardroom acronym for four emerging markets, has grown into a geopolitical bloc spanning four continents as successive waves of membership pulled in oil states, African economies and Southeast Asian partners. At the centre of this expanding architecture sits India this year, chairing the grouping for a fourth time since its inception, according to an official factsheet on Thursday.

‘Badabandi' begins as BJP, Congress move to secure candidates after first phase of Raj civic polls

IANS | September 10, 2026 1:24 PM

Jaipur, Sep 10 (IANS) After voting concluded for the first phase of Rajasthan’s civic body elections at 6 pm on Wednesday, another phase of the election began behind the scenes: the political race to keep candidates together until the results are declared and the crucial elections for municipal presidents are held.

Equity mutual fund inflows jump 19 pc to Rs 29,328.62 crore in August: AMFI data

IANS | September 10, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The equity mutual funds recorded a net inflow of Rs 29,328.62 crore in August, an increase of about 19 per cent from the previous month, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Thursday.

After Satya Niketan building collapse, Delhi govt moves to set up dedicated disaster response force

IANS | September 10, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Following the tragic building collapse in south Delhi's Satya Niketan in which seven people lost their lives, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has formally initiated the process of setting up a dedicated State Disaster Emergency Relief Force (SDERF) for the national Capital to strengthen the city's preparedness and response during major emergencies.

Red Fort car blast: AQAP’s India footprint raises alarm as terror manuals fuel radicalisation, bomb know-how

Vicky Nanjappa | September 10, 2026 12:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) detailed the planning and execution of the Red Fort car blast plot in November last year in a 7,500-page charge sheet filed before a special court, exposing a self-radicalisation module operating out of Faridabad.

'Significant milestone for defence partnership': Rajnath Singh on Japanese fighter jet's maiden India visit

IANS | September 10, 2026 12:33 PM

Colombo, Sep 10 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday welcomed the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) fighter aircraft's first visit to India, terming it a "significant milestone" for defence partnership between the two nations.

Digvijaya Singh announces Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra to Ayodhya; BJP accuses Cong of 'appeasement politics'

IANS | September 10, 2026 12:21 PM

Bhopal, Sep 10 (IANS) Amid controversy surrounding allegations of donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has announced the 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra', which will begin in Ujjain on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, and proceed towards Ayodhya.

Fresh Intelligence inputs flag LoC misadventure by Pakistan to divert attention from PoK unrest

Vicky Nanjappa | September 10, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) With the protests in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) showing no signs of dying down, fresh Intelligence inputs suggest that Islamabad is planning a major misadventure along the Line of Control (LoC).

Priyanka Gandhi’s office warns against her deepfake videos asking people to invest money

IANS | September 10, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Thursday urged people to stay cautious of misleading and fabricated videos allegedly featuring her and asked them not to fall prey to fraudulent and deceitful calls for investment in real estate projects or any other futuristic ventures.

What has Congress done diplomatically since 1947: BJP hits back at Chidambaram's BRICS remarks

IANS | September 10, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram over his questioning of the benefits India gains from the BRICS Summit, asking the Congress what it had achieved in the field of diplomacy since Independence.

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India plays a key role as BRICS shapes an inclusive global order

‘Badabandi' begins as BJP, Congress move to secure candidates after first phase of Raj civic polls

Equity mutual fund inflows jump 19 pc to Rs 29,328.62 crore in August: AMFI data

After Satya Niketan building collapse, Delhi govt moves to set up dedicated disaster response force

Red Fort car blast: AQAP’s India footprint raises alarm as terror manuals fuel radicalisation, bomb know-how

'Significant milestone for defence partnership': Rajnath Singh on Japanese fighter jet's maiden India visit

Digvijaya Singh announces Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra to Ayodhya; BJP accuses Cong of 'appeasement politics'

Fresh Intelligence inputs flag LoC misadventure by Pakistan to divert attention from PoK unrest

Priyanka Gandhi’s office warns against her deepfake videos asking people to invest money

What has Congress done diplomatically since 1947: BJP hits back at Chidambaram's BRICS remarks

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