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BRICS has global value, shows India's diplomatic convening power: Shashi Tharoor

IANS | September 11, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has defended relevance of the BRICS summit, saying the grouping provides an important platform for the Global South and demonstrates India's diplomatic convening power after senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram questioned the tangible benefits India has gained from the bloc, according to a report.

Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact

IANS | September 11, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said he held discussions with Eurasian Economic Commission Trade Minister Andrey Slepnev on ways to fast-track negotiations for a proposed India-Eurasian Economic Union free trade agreement and expand market access.

MP CM Yadav watches ‘Hanuman Ansh’; says film promotes faith, social service

IANS | September 11, 2026 10:31 AM

Bhopal, Sep 11 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav watched the feature film 'Hanuman Ansh', based on the life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, and praised its portrayal of faith, devotion and India's spiritual traditions.

PM Modi expresses grief over Nanded accident, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for victims’ families

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:57 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed sadness over the loss of lives in a road accident in Maharashtra's Nanded and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased.

His inspiring words still reverberate across world: PM Modi remembers Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago address

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:42 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered spiritual leader and reformer Swami Vivekananda’s historic address delivered on September 11, 1893, in Chicago, saying that his inspiring words continue to reverberate across the world.

Rajasthan urban polls: Voting begins in 147 civic bodies in second phase

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:31 AM

Jaipur, Sep 11 (IANS) Voting for the second phase of the Rajasthan urban body elections began at 7 a.m. on Friday in 147 civic bodies and will continue until 6 p.m.

PM Modi says BRICS Summit will see positive, meaningful discussions on global issues

IANS | September 11, 2026 8:01 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said leaders from across the world will gather in New Delhi over the next few days for the BRICS Summit, expressing confidence that the high-level meeting will witness positive and meaningful discussions on various issues with the welfare of the world in mind.

India, Malaysia kick off Exercise Samudra Laksamana at Lumut Naval Base

IANS | September 10, 2026 11:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 10 (IANS) The Samudra Laksamana bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy started with an impressive opening ceremony at Lumut Naval Base, the High Commission of India in Malaysia said on Thursday.

Prince Aga Khan meets HM Shah, discusses strengthening cooperation across various sectors

IANS | September 10, 2026 11:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, on Thursday met Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed strengthening cooperation in various sectors.

BRICS should make positive policy on Fourth Industrial Revolution: Manish Tewari

IANS | September 10, 2026 10:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital on September 12 and 13, Congress leader Manish Tewari urged the nations involved in the international grouping to work on a "positive policy" regarding the frontier technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, that would "dominate the remaining 74 years of the 21st century".

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BRICS has global value, shows India's diplomatic convening power: Shashi Tharoor

Piyush Goyal meets EAEU trade chief to fast-track trade pact

MP CM Yadav watches ‘Hanuman Ansh’; says film promotes faith, social service

PM Modi expresses grief over Nanded accident, announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for victims’ families

His inspiring words still reverberate across world: PM Modi remembers Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago address

Rajasthan urban polls: Voting begins in 147 civic bodies in second phase

PM Modi says BRICS Summit will see positive, meaningful discussions on global issues

India, Malaysia kick off Exercise Samudra Laksamana at Lumut Naval Base

Prince Aga Khan meets HM Shah, discusses strengthening cooperation across various sectors

BRICS should make positive policy on Fourth Industrial Revolution: Manish Tewari

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