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PM Modi warns against 'weaponisation' of tech, critical minerals at BRICS Summit

New Delhi, Sept. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked leaders of the BRICS grouping to recognise the dangers of weaponising "technology and critical minerals," which could undo all the g... Read More


BRICS declaration slams US without naming it

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- India pulled off a major diplomatic victory at the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday with the adoption of a consensus joint declaration despite differences between Iran and the Unit... Read More


Xi returns to India after 7 years for BRICS

New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- After nearly seven years, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to return to India this weekend, arriving in New Delhi on September 12 for the 18th BRICS Summit and a closely watc... Read More


Modi and Putin to hold bilateral talks on Sept 11 before BRICS

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Friday, September 11, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with defence... Read More


Centre rejects 2.6% GDP claim, defends 7.8% growth in 1st quarter

New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- The Centre on Wednesday released a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address concerns over India's 7.8 per cent real GDP growth in the April-June quarter, expl... Read More


Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino sheep in its hills to 'enhance' its wool economy. But at what cost?

India, Aug. 29 -- In Himachal Pradesh, a wool development programme has been underway since 2021, with a target of achieving 3,000 tonnes of wool production by 2027. Initiated under the National Livel... Read More


Parl deadlock may end as LS set to debate anti-paper leak Bill today

NEW DELHI, July 27 -- Parliament resumed on Monday after a week-long deadlock over the NEET-UG paper leak and police action against student protesters, with the government introducing a Bill to tighte... Read More


Monsoon Session of Parl to see five new Bills, two pending ones

NEW DELHI, July 16 -- As the government prepares for the coming Monsoon session of Parliament which begins on July 20, it is likely to bring five new Bills and two pending ones before the House during... Read More


Govt unveils Rs 1.9 lakh crore mobile manufacturing, semiconductor push

NEW DELHI, July 15 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved seven major decisions covering infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, mobile phone production, fertiliser and railway projects. The ... Read More


'E20 may cut mileage by up to 5%, but is cleaner, scientifically tested'

New Delhi, July 10 -- The Centre on Friday defended the nationwide rollout of petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol, saying the fuel may reduce mileage by 3 to 5 per cent in some vehicles but offers... Read More