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.

Agentic AI could drive banking efficiencies as adoption scales: SBI Chairman

IANS | September 10, 2026 12:25 PM

Mumbai, Sep 10 (IANS) Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) can help banks deliver personalised financial services to thousands of customers but financial institutions will need clear frameworks around AI agents as the technology moves from recommendations to executing decisions, State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty said on Thursday.

6 high-growth sectors to drive India’s new industrial revolution: Jefferies

IANS | September 10, 2026 9:39 AM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As India charts its journey towards becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, global investment bank Jefferies has highlighted what it calls “India’s New Industrial Revolution”, driven by a large domestic market, rising private-sector participation and sustained policy support across six high-growth sectors.

Apple launches foldable smartphone 'iPhone Duo' in India, targets Pro Max users

IANS | September 10, 2026 9:23 AM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) US-based technology giant Apple has entered the foldable smartphone market with the launch of iPhone Duo, priced at Rs 2,99,900 in India as the company seeks to combine a larger display with its premium iPhone ecosystem and attract users looking for new ways to consume content, multitask and create.