Indian envoy, South Australia leadership discuss strengthening ties

IANS | September 4, 2026 5:01 PM

Canberra, Sep 4 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Australia Nagesh Singh held a meeting with South Australia's Minister for State Development Chris Picton on Friday and discussed opportunities to further strengthen economic ties through trade and investment, critical minerals, defence, space, education, technology and innovation sectors.

Erin Cuthbert named captain of Chelsea women's team

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Scottish international Erin Cuthbert was on Friday named captain of the Chelsea women's side ahead of the new Women's Super League season, Chelsea announced in a statement.

Braj to be developed on lines of Ayodhya, Kashi: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:42 PM

Mathura, Sep 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that 'Braj Bhoomi' will now be developed on the lines of Ayodhya and Kashi, with a grand complex planned in Mathura and Vrindavan to reflect the region's spiritual and cultural significance.

RRU to host BRICS training programme on money laundering, terror financing from Sep 7

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:22 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 4 (IANS) Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhinagar will host a five-day BRICS capacity-building programme on combating money laundering and terrorist financing from September 7 to 11, bringing together policymakers, financial intelligence and supervisory authorities, law-enforcement and prosecution agencies from BRICS member states.

Russian Chief Justice arrives in New Delhi to attend BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Russia's Chief Justice Igor Krasnov arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum. Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, and other officials received Krasnov at the airport who will be holding bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries on strengthening legal cooperation.