BRICS offers opportunities for AI, trade and financial integration: Experts

IANS | September 12, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) BRICS' role in fostering economic cooperation, technological innovation and financial connectivity among emerging economies with discussions ranging from India-Russia ties and artificial intelligence to cross-border payment systems, industry experts said on Saturday while attending the summit.

PM Modi, President Xi agree on need to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues

IANS | September 12, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, at their meeting here on Saturday, underlined the need to address the concerns of the two countries on the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues, and facilitation of meaningful and predictable market access, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Pax Silica offers opportunity but raises questions for Bangladesh

IANS | September 12, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing a critical strategic decision after receiving an invitation from the United States-led Pax Silica initiative while simultaneously joining the China-backed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) as an observer which highlighting the country's growing importance in the global technology landscape, according to a report.

BRICS slams unilateral tariffs, backs WTO rule-based global trade

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, in which it voiced serious concern over the rise of unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures that distort trade and are inconsistent with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Steel slag roads can cut costs by 40 pc, last longer: Dr Jitendra Singh

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Steel slag road technology can reduce road construction costs by around 40 per cent while delivering four times the strength of conventional roads, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on Saturday and called for its adoption across sectors and states.

Sri Lanka's betel exports slump amidst Pakistani tariffs

IANS | September 12, 2026 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s betel export sector has been hit by a sharp fall in shipments and dollar earnings to Pakistan--its primary betel market-- amid tariff and regulatory barriers, a new report has said.

EU warns Pakistan over continuing violations of human rights

IANS | September 12, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) With Pakistan failing to pay heed to EU warnings over its dismal record of enforced disappearances, political repression and suppression of minorities, the European Parliament and the EU delegation have made it clear to Islamabad that merely signing conventions and passing laws will no longer be enough to preserve privileged access to Pakistani exports in the European market, according to an article in the European Conservative.