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Dance of Tiger and Dragon: India-China thaw remains cautious as BRICS offers a possible Modi-Xi window

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week puts the spotlight on the fragile thaw between New Delhi and Beijing, as the two Asian... Read More


Even without Lula, New Delhi BRICS Summit could be among bloc's most important: Report

Sao Paulo, Sept. 9 -- The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 could emerge as one of the most significant meetings in the grouping's history, even as Brazilian President Luiz Ina... Read More


Indian photographer wins Rs 9.50 crore in Dubai Duty Free draw

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 9 -- United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Indian photographer Jijo Pulikkathodi had been trying his luck with 17 friends for just four months when their shared ticket landed a USD 1 milli... Read More


Putin and Modi to Meet Friday Ahead of BRICS Summit: Kremlin

Afghanistan, Sept. 9 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Pesk... Read More


Modi-Putin meeting ahead of BRICS Summit: Su-57, nuclear energy, trade top agenda

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Friday, a day ahead of the summit of BRICS leaders in New Delhi on September 12-13m Kremlin spokespers... Read More


Taylor Swift wins first award for 'The Life of a Showgirl' after criticismPublished on: September 9, 2026 8:18 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- Taylor Swift's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, received a polarising response from Swifties - with some loving the Max Martin and Shellback production, while others had trou... Read More


Pakistan's Gulf trade deficit nearly halves as energy imports plunge in JulyPublished on: September 9, 2026 8:15 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- Pakistan's trade deficit with Gulf markets nearly halved in July as energy imports fell sharply, with analysts this week linking the decline to disruptions around the Strait of Ho... Read More


Pakistan engages Japanese firm for investment in mining sectorPublished on: September 9, 2026 8:15 AM

Pakistan, Sept. 9 -- The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the government's investment promotion body, has engaged Japan's Sumitomo Corporation to explore investment opportunities in Pak... Read More


ChatGPT 1980s photo trend: What happens to your picture after you upload it?

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- The latest viral ChatGPT trend is encouraging users to upload their selfies and turn them into retro-style photographs inspired by the 1980s. The results may look fun and nostalg... Read More


Not anti-West, but alt-West

New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- India holds the BRICS presidency in 2026. It should use this moment to make one thing clear, both to Indians and to India's friends in the West: BRICS is not an anti-Western alli... Read More