Large concessions on border issues unlikely: Ex-diplomat on PM Modi-Xi meet

IANS | September 14, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Former diplomat K.P. Fabian on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi could lead to some progress in India-China relations, but cautioned that Beijing was unlikely to make any major concessions on the border issue.

India’s retail inflation edges up to 4.82 pc in August

IANS | September 14, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India’s retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, edged up to 4.82 per cent in August this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday.

India okays 18 hours a day power supply to Nepal till Dec 31

IANS | September 14, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India has approved a proposal to supply power to Nepal for 18 hours a day till December 31 this year, following the extensive damage caused to the Himalayan country’s hydropower projects in the devastating flash floods, an official statement said on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi’s BRICS menu post triggers backlash from BJP leaders; SP supports LoP's views

IANS | September 14, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) BJP leaders have reacted to Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s recent posts on the BRICS Summit, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying the Congress leader was unable to appreciate the country’s diplomatic achievements. However, the SP stressed the need to respect India’s diverse food traditions.