India shows way forward on multipolar digital economy at BRICS Summit

IANS | September 15, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The New Delhi Declaration, adopted at the '2026 BRICS Summit', will also be remembered for floating the idea about a multipolar digital economy that works with sovereign systems that remain nationally controlled while becoming increasingly interoperable, according to an article in Modern Diplomacy.

Coal India makes radical shift to smart mining operations

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Government-owned mining giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) has driven a strategic shift towards modernising both underground (UG) and open-cast (OC) operations for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability. It has rapidly moved away from the conventional mining technology and methods to more advanced tools and practices, according to a factsheet issued by the Coal Ministry on Tuesday.