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PM Modi at BRICS summit: Dismantle ‘pyramid of privilege’ to make Global South a ‘rule-shaper’
September 13, 2026
We must strive to transform the Global South from a rule-taker into a rule-shaper: PM Modi
Over the past 20 years, BRICS has carved a distinct identity for itself on the global stage: PM Modi
The time has now come for us to translate our unity and consensus within BRICS into concrete …
The Hindu
Bihar’s famous food products make a mark at BRICS Summit
September 13, 2026
Sattu and makhana from Bihar feature in the BRICS Summit welcome kits, taking the state’s …
Bihar accounts for around 90% of India’s makhana production, strengthening its position as the …
The global presentation of sattu and makhana gives Bihar’s farmers, producers and entrepreneurs …
Hindustan Times
‘PM Modi is so popular’: Malaysian PM on Modi’s international appeal’
September 13, 2026
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim told PM Modi that he is so popular that people had messaged him to …
The Modi wave has a global echo! Malaysian PM Mr. Anwar Ibrahim’s candid quip says it all: …
In the viral video, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim is seen telling India’s External Affairs …
Hindustan Times
From Hormuz to Black Sea, PM Modi pitches BRICS distress network to rescue seafarers
September 13, 2026
PM Modi proposed a Seafarers Emergency Support Network, calling on BRICS member countries to …
Indian seafarers now make up 12.16% of the world’s commercial shipping workforce, second only …
Seafarers contribute significantly to global trade, but they often lack support in difficult …
NDTV
BRICS 2026 | PM Modi Calls For Replacing ‘Pyramid Of Privilege’ With ‘Platform Of Partnership’
September 13, 2026
At the 18th BRICS Summit, PM Modi urged the existing “pyramid of privilege” in global …
At the 18th BRICS Summit, PM Modi unveiled a 10-point roadmap for global governance reform and …
At the 18th BRICS Summit, PM Modi called for a new and ambitious BRICS agenda for the next 20 years.
News18
'BRICS Has Reached Moment Of Coming Of Age': PM Modi Calls For Change In Global Order
September 13, 2026
BRICS had developed a distinct identity over the past two decades and had matured into an …
Now is the time for us to translate our unity and consensus within BRICS into tangible results …
PM Modi thanked participating countries for their support during India’s BRICS chairmanship
News18
PM Modi Made India The Bridge Inside BRICS And The Bloc’s Only Door To The West
September 13, 2026
PM Modi made India the bridge inside an enlarged BRICS, keeping dialogue open between its …
India’s balancing role helped prevent BRICS from becoming the anti-Western bloc its critics …
India’s diplomatic reach made New Delhi the one place where all 11 BRICS members could come …
ANI News
India, Vietnam reaffirm commitment to further strengthen partnership as PM Modi meets counterpart on BRICS sidelines
September 13, 2026
On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi met Vietnam PM Lê Minh Hưng and …
India and Vietnam share a time-tested friendship rooted in shared civilizational heritage, …
Vietnam is a key pillar of 'India’s Act East Policy' and an important partner in India’s …
The Hindu
A bigger BRICS, shaped by India’s vision
September 13, 2026
India advances BRICS resilience through initiatives on smart grids, logistics, agriculture and …
At BRICS, India promotes innovation through startups, digital infrastructure, science and …
BRICS cooperation expands across education, skilling, MSMEs, sustainability and climate resilience
The Financial Express
Freight corridors, logistics parks could save Rs 7 lakh crore
September 13, 2026
DFCs and MMLPs could cut India’s logistics costs by nearly ₹7 lakh crore annually: IIM Mumbai …
DFCs and MMLPs could create close to 10 million jobs and improve multimodal connectivity: IIM …
The 1,506 km WDFC increases freight capacity, reduces transit times and makes freight movement …
The Indian Express
Modi and Xi hold talks: ‘Partners not rivals, committed to resolution of boundary question’
September 13, 2026
PM Modi and President Xi reaffirm commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable …
India and China agree to strengthen economic and trade ties, people-to-people exchanges and …
PM Modi and President Xi emphasise strategic and long-term relations and closer cooperation on …
NDTV
Deepen, Preserve, Stabilise: India's Balancing, Multi-Alignment BRICS Act
September 13, 2026
India deepens its strategic partnership with Russia across defence, energy, technology, …
India preserves strategic space with Iran through cooperation on connectivity, energy, maritime …
India seeks to stabilise ties with China while advancing dialogue, trade, connectivity and …
News18
Rare Earths To $25B Trade: What PM Modi, Vietnamese Counterpart Discussed On BRICS Sidelines
September 13, 2026
India and Vietnam deepen defence and security cooperation, including the proposed 2+2 mechanism
India and Vietnam expand cooperation in energy, rare earths and space
Both sides work towards $25 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 and stronger two-way investment
The Economic Times
'It's high time': UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency
September 13, 2026
UN backs PM Modi’s call that reform of the UN Security Council can no longer be delayed
The UN Secretary General’s spokesperson says its current structure with five permanent members …
UN Secretary General’s spokesperson calls for the organisation to adapt to the changing world …
The Times of India
'Zero tolerance' on terror: Brics declaration strongly condemns Pahalgam attack
September 13, 2026
BRICS strongly condemns the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirms “zero tolerance” towards …
BRICS rejects double standards on terrorism and calls for action against terror financing, safe …
BRICS backs greater representation for developing countries in UN Security Council reform, …
Hindustan Times
India-UAE ties symbol of stability: PM Modi after meeting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
September 13, 2026
PM Modi and the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince discuss deeper cooperation in defence, AI, space, …
India and UAE explore greater investment opportunities
India and UAE advance cooperation on strategic energy infrastructure and IMEC connectivity, …
ANI News
"Taking old friendship into new frontiers": PM Modi discusses defence, critical minerals with Ethiopian PM, hails India-Africa ties
September 13, 2026
PM Modi and Ethiopian PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali deepen cooperation in defence, critical minerals, …
India and Ethiopia strengthen investment linkages and capacity building as part of their …
India and Ethiopia are working together to strengthen India-Africa ties and amplify the voice …
India Today
Can we have a picture? BRICS delegates gather around PM Modi for candid photo op
September 12, 2026
Foreign delegates gathered around PM Modi and asked him to pose for a group photograph at the …
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were seen making way …
PM Modi shared a light-hearted exchange with delegates before posing for the photograph
The Times Of India
PM gifts Putin Russian version of Tamil text 'Thirukkural'
September 12, 2026
PM Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, taking the timeless wisdom of …
The Russian edition carries Thiruvalluvar’s 1,330 couplets across language and cultural …
PM Modi has frequently drawn on the Thirukkural in his speeches, reflecting the text’s …
The Times Of India
Now, you can port FASTag from one bank to another
September 12, 2026
Vehicle owners can now port their FASTags from one bank to another, with NHAI rolling out the '…
FASTag portability can be done through Rajmarg Yatra app: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
More than 98% of toll collection on the NH network is now done through FASTag
The Times Of India
NMC adds over 13,000 MBBS seats, total intake tops 1.4 lakh
September 12, 2026
NMC has approved 13,186 additional MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year
The total approved undergraduate medical intake reaches 1,40,214 seats across 836 medical colleges
Private sector accounts for 10,400 of the 13,186 additional MBBS seats, or nearly 79%
Business Standard
HPV vaccination drive crosses 8 mn doses as India targets cervical cancer
September 12, 2026
India has administered over 8 million doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to girls aged …
India integrated Gardasil into its national immunisation programme through a partnership with …
Under the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign, MSD’s single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine is …
The Times Of India
'Trade barriers rising globally, India building bridges': PM Modi at Brics business forum
September 12, 2026
At BRICS Business Forum, PM Modi positioned India as a bridge-builder in an increasingly …
Since 2014, India has entered into free trade agreements with nearly 40 countries: PM Modi
PM Modi used India's BRICS presidency to push for greater economic cooperation among the 11-…
The Economic Times
India's forex reserves jump $44.90 billion to record $785.71 billion as of September 4
September 12, 2026
India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $44.90 billion to a record $785.71 billion in the …
India's forex reserves rose by $11.47 billion to $740.80 billion in the previous week ended …
Foreign currency assets (FCA) increased by $47.498 billion to $648.17 billion in the week ended …
Business Standard
Nearly 50% FCNR(B) deposits are for 5-year tenure: RBI Governor Malhotra
September 12, 2026
Nearly half of the FCNR(B) deposits mobilised under the RBI’s concessional swap facility were …
As of August 31, banks had mobilised $127.2 billion in FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI’s …
Domestic banks are offering highest interest rates on five-year FCNR(B) deposits, with some …
Business Standard
Global packaging majors to invest ₹6,566 crore in Uttar Pradesh units
September 12, 2026
Three leading global packaging companies will invest ₹6,566 crore in Uttar Pradesh and set up …
Global packaging majors Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings and Canpack are set to establish large …
The presence of the three global companies is expected to strengthen the foundation for an …
The Times Of India
40% of global GDP is here: PM Modi
September 12, 2026
PM Modi underlined the growing economic weight of BRICS, saying that the bloc now represents 50%…
PM Modi urged BRICS nations to reduce trade barriers and expand business opportunities, seeking …
PM Modi proposed supporting 100 BRICS startups every year to scale across member markets, …
The Economic Times
India says 'I do' as wedding boom sends hotel bookings soaring
September 12, 2026
Following PM Modi’s emphasis on hosting weddings in India, hotels and resorts are seeing a …
Hilton’s 2027 wedding revenue pipeline is more than 50% ahead of last year, signalling strong …
Advance wedding bookings at Leela Palaces in Jaipur and Udaipur are trending ahead of 2025 …
Business Standard
Modi, Putin discuss $100 bn trade target, defence ties at Brics Summit
September 12, 2026
India and Russia are working towards raising bilateral trade from $65 billion to $100 billion …
During their bilateral meeting in New Delhi, PM Modi and President Putin discussed implementing …
PM Modi and President Putin reviewed opportunities to expand industrial cooperation, rail and …
The Times Of India
India a vital strategic partner, says Egypt president; calls for stronger trade via Suez Canal
September 12, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi called India a vital strategic partner, highlighting …
Egypt’s ports, transport links and Suez Canal position it as a potential gateway for Indian …
President El-Sisi said Egypt seeks a partnership with India that advances development and …
The Economic Times
India-BRICS trade increased more than 100% during last five years to USD 417 billion in 2025-26: ASSOCHAM
September 12, 2026
India-BRICS trade more than doubled to $417 billion in 2025-26 from $203 billion in 2020-21, …
India’s exports to BRICS could reach $200 billion by 2030, creating a major opportunity to …
Deeper BRICS trade can strengthen Indian production networks, input sourcing, and value chains, …
The Economic Times
India has shown ‘quite a lot of resilience’ to oil price shock, says IMF as it welcomes stronger statistic
September 12, 2026
India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, exceeding IMF expectations and the consensus among other …
Stronger-than-expected services activity and exports were key drivers behind India’s 7.8% …
The IMF welcomed India’s steps to modernise its macroeconomic statistics and encouraged …
The Economic Times
BRICS businesses eye India as investment hub, see opportunities in engineering, technology
September 12, 2026
BRICS business leaders are increasingly viewing India as a top investment destination, driven …
South African engineering companies see strong partnership potential with Indian firms, …
Russian entrepreneur Alexandr Kokov called India a “fundamental core engine” for the future …
ANI News
"India is staunch supporter of freedom of navigation, safety of seafarers": PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum
September 12, 2026
India is emerging as a hub for global solutions: PM Modi at BRICS Business Forum
PM Modi said India is a staunch advocate of freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers …
PM Modi said India has entered into Free Trade Agreements with nearly 40 countries since 2014 …
ANI News
“Bold leap for two economic powerhouses”: EU Ambassador designate hails India FTA moving one step closer to finish line
September 12, 2026
EU Ambassador-designate Jean-Eric Paquet called the India-EU FTA a “bold leap for two economic …
The India-EU FTA would remove or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports entering India, …
India-EU trade in goods and services exceeds €180 billion annually, supporting nearly 800,000 …
News18
PM Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian Stress Safety Of Seafarers, Freedom Of Navigation In Bilateral Talks Amid War
September 12, 2026
PM Modi stressed the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and commerce and the safety and …
PM Modi reiterated India’s position that issues in West Asia should be resolved through …
PM Modi and President Pezeshkian discussed India-Iran bilateral ties and continued cooperation …
News18
Lotus In Many Hues With A ‘Namaste’ At The Centre: What India’s BRICS Logo Symbolises
September 12, 2026
The lotus in India’s BRICS 2026 logo represents resilience and harmony, according to the …
The multicoloured petals represent diversity and equality while symbolising the collective …
The ‘Namaste’ at the centre conveys warmth, inclusivity, respect, hospitality and harmonious …
NDTV
Carplomacy 4.0: PM Modi, Putin Share A Ride Again After Bilateral Talks
September 12, 2026
PM Modi and President Putin travelled together to INNOPROM after bilateral talks, marking their …
PM Modi and President Putin reviewed India-Russia cooperation in trade, energy, defence, space …
PM Modi gifted President Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, highlighting its role …
Swarajya
ISRO Successfully Tests CE20 Cryogenic Engine At Uprated 220 KN Thrust For C32 Stage Of Upcoming LVM3 Mission
September 11, 2026
ISRO successfully tested the CE20 cryogenic engine at an uprated 220 kN thrust level for an …
The CE20 engine powers the C32 cryogenic upper stage of ISRO’s LVM3, India’s heavy-lift launch …
ISRO also demonstrated the Liquid Oxygen Tank Pressurisation Module for C32 stages planned for …
Business Line
Mapping the subsurface: How ICAR’s ‘Soil Intelligence’ is reshaping India’s mega infrastructure boom
September 11, 2026
India is expanding its optical fibre cable network by an average of over 4.5 lakh route …
Scientists at ICAR have developed a ground-breaking approach: Soil Intelligence-Based …
India’s total digital footprint grew dramatically from roughly 19.35 lakh route km to over 42.…
The New Indian Express
WHO chief praises India's 'impressive' health gains over maternal and child health, NCDs
September 11, 2026
WHO chief Tedros praised India’s health gains in maternal and child health and the fight …
WHO highlighted 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs for bringing screening for hypertension, …
WHO chief highlighted ASHA workers and rising institutional deliveries from 78% to 93% in India’…
The Indian Express
Indian Railways records highest-ever daily bookings, 22.26 lakh tickets booked
September 11, 2026
Indian Railways’ PRS recorded 22.26 lakh ticket bookings on September 7, its highest-ever daily …
The September 7 booking figure was around 9% higher than the previous record of 20.45 lakh tickets
Indian Railways’ PRS replaced manual reservation registers and enables bookings through counters,…
The Economic Times
India's commercial vehicle sales surge, manufacturers double growth projections to 10-15% this fiscal
September 11, 2026
Commercial vehicle sales growth projections for FY27 have doubled to 10–15% from the earlier 4–6%…
Commercial vehicle sales grew 18% in Q1 FY27 and accelerated to as much as 40% across …
GST rationalisation, infrastructure spending, easier financing and fleet replacement are …
ANI News
French Space companies announce key agreements with Indian firms at Paris Space Summit
September 11, 2026
Several key India-related announcements have been made during the International Space Summit in …
RIDE! France announced the strengthening of space cooperation with India at the the …
Safran Space France signed several contracts with India's Dhruva Space to strengthen the Franco-…
The Economic Times
‘All set for BRICS 2026!': PM Modi shares video of preparations at venue ahead of mega Summit
September 11, 2026
PM Modi shared a video clip featuring a montage of visuals of the decorated Bharat Mandapam, …
With New Delhi putting the finishing touches on the BRICS summit, China has confirmed President …
BRICS emerged as an influential grouping as it brings together 11 major emerging economies of …
The Economic Times
IMF says India remains growth engine for world
September 11, 2026
India's economy stands out as a powerhouse of global growth, as noted by the IMF
Spokesperson Julie Kozack said that India's growth was ⁠driven by ‌stronger-than-expected …
India remains a growth engine for the global economy, the spokesperson for the International …
The Economic Times
Modi's grand BRICS welcome for Xi Jinping, Putin & other leaders: 160 artistes to perform 'BRICS Symphony' at Bharat Mandapam
September 11, 2026
An event, aptly named 'BRICS Symphony', will showcase an array of classical dancers and …
The BRICS cultural celebration aims to promote camaraderie and understanding among member countries
Artists from across the member countries have come together for BRICS in India to create a …
The Economic Times
Railways to upgrade older trains with 6,000-HP locomotives
September 11, 2026
The Indian Railways plans to scale up procurement of newer, more energy- and noise-efficient …
A pair of locomotives would provide a combined 12,000 HP, improve acceleration and enable …
The modern locomotives will eliminate the need for an attached power generator car in trains to …
The Economic Times
GST turbocharges truck demand as CV makers double sales growth targets
September 11, 2026
India's top commercial vehicle manufacturers have sharply revised upwards their sales growth …
Several senior industry executives now expect commercial vehicle sales to grow 10-15% this fiscal
The commercial vehicle sales grew 18% in the first quarter, before accelerating further to as …
The Times of India
2.5 lakh crore spent on disaster management in 11 years: Amit Shah
September 11, 2026
Around Rs 2.5 lakh crore has been spent in the disaster management sector over the last 11 years:…
Allocation towards SDRF has increased nearly fourfold, while the allocation under the NDRF has …
The process of creating digital disaster databases at national and state levels has begun: Home …