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BRICS can build durable cultural bridges that complement economic and political partnerships

Vikash Ranjan | September 9, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi: India assumed the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026. BRICS Agenda is structured around three core pillars: political and security; economy and finance; and culture and People-to-People (P2P) exchanges. In the present conflict-ridden world, culture and P2P exchanges have the potential to foster mutual understanding and strengthen trust among people and countries.

Adani Ports wins 18 MMT new capacity at Paradip, expands East India operations

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:59 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Adani Ports on Wednesday said it has received the Letter of Award (LoA) for the development and operation of two dry bulk berths at Paradip port in Odisha.

1st Joint Defence Cooperation meeting: Morocco delegation visits Army Base workshop

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) As part of the first Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Morocco, the latter's delegation led by Brigadier General Abdellah Athamani, paid a visit at 505 Army Base Workshop.

V-P Radhakrishnan urges Arunachal legislators to uphold democratic traditions; work for nation's progress

IANS | September 9, 2026 2:14 PM

Itanagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called upon legislators to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and work collectively for the development and progress of Arunachal Pradesh and the nation.

Vande Mataram row: Cong hopes allies follow two-stanza rendition; BJP hails Abdullahs

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Congress and CPI on Wednesday said they hoped other parties, including their allies, would follow the practice of singing the two designated stanzas of Vande Mataram, while the BJP praised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah for standing through the full rendition of the national song.

Gujarat Police register 74,242 cases of traffic violations including wrong-lane driving and over-speeding

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:38 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Gujarat Police registered 74,242 cases of wrong-side driving and over-speeding across the state, collecting fines totalling Rs 5.33 crore, as part of a month-long traffic enforcement drive in August.

DRI seizes about 740 kg of cannabis in eight operations; 13 held

IANS | September 9, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence conducted eight major operations across the country in the last fortnight and seized around 740 kg of cannabis and charas and arrested 13 people, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Karnataka: ED raids Minister Jarkiholi’s residences, associates’ properties over alleged overseas investments (LD)

IANS | September 9, 2026 12:20 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials stated that search operations were conducted at the residences of Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and those of his close associates under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Officials are examining alleged illegal investments and financial transactions carried out abroad.

BRS MLAs suspended from Telangana Assembly for rest of Monsoon Session

IANS | September 9, 2026 11:39 AM

Hyderabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Telangana Assembly Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, on Wednesday suspended Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators from the House for the remainder of the Monsoon Session for disrupting the proceedings.

'Punched, kicked in face’: FIR reveals details of assault on Manipuri musician in Delhi

IANS | September 9, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The FIR filed by the son of a 54-year-old Manipuri musician, Chongtham Vikram Singh, has revealed that he allegedly witnessed a group of four to five youths kicking and punching his father outside their residence in Delhi’s Kilokari area on the night of September 6.

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BRICS can build durable cultural bridges that complement economic and political partnerships

Adani Ports wins 18 MMT new capacity at Paradip, expands East India operations

1st Joint Defence Cooperation meeting: Morocco delegation visits Army Base workshop

V-P Radhakrishnan urges Arunachal legislators to uphold democratic traditions; work for nation's progress

Vande Mataram row: Cong hopes allies follow two-stanza rendition; BJP hails Abdullahs

Gujarat Police register 74,242 cases of traffic violations including wrong-lane driving and over-speeding

DRI seizes about 740 kg of cannabis in eight operations; 13 held

Karnataka: ED raids Minister Jarkiholi’s residences, associates’ properties over alleged overseas investments (LD)

BRS MLAs suspended from Telangana Assembly for rest of Monsoon Session

'Punched, kicked in face’: FIR reveals details of assault on Manipuri musician in Delhi

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