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Topic: BRICS

Economic slowdown, falling exports — why BRICS summit could be a ‘damp squib’ again

Agenda of BRICS Summit starting 13 November is extensive, but anything concrete on trade & investments is absent given slowdown in all 5 member nations.

BRICS is all about geopolitics, not economics

BRICS nations — as well as other populous & economically dynamic countries in Africa & Asia — are still outsiders in the global financial system.

To increase cooperation, BRICS countries need bottom-up approach, people-to-people connect

Despite the opportunities and great potential, intra-BRICS trade and investment flows are very low. Here are some ways in which this can be fixed.

BRICS nations urge other countries to prevent terror financing

Rio de Janeiro: India along with other BRICS nations on Friday called on all states to prevent the financing of terrorist networks and terrorist...

US to keep close watch on Modi’s meeting with Xi and Putin during G20 Summit

G20 leaders summit takes place Friday and Saturday in Osaka, Japan. All eyes on Trump-Xi meeting amid ongoing trade war.

China reacts guardedly to Japan-America-India partnership

Beijing hopes that such cooperation will promote mutual trust and cooperation in this region and play a constructive role, said China. Beijing: China on Monday reacted...

In face of Donald Trump’s protectionist push, BRICS bats for multilateral trade

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on member states to reject protectionism 'outright'.

Report about China extending road in Doklam is ‘incorrect’, say Army & MEA

After last year’s stand-off, India has drawn a ‘red line’ near Torsa Nullah that cuts through the Doklam Plateau in Bhutan.

India & Africa to strengthen cooperation to combat terror: PM Modi

He also says the partnership currently includes establishment of 180 Lines of Credit amounting to $11 billion in over 40 African countries.

South Africa rejects demand by Kashmir groups to arrest Narendra Modi for ‘war crimes’

PM scheduled to visit the country for BRICS summit; SA’s prosecuting agency says UN report ‘inadequate’ for legal action

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

‘Joint culture needed first’ — CDS Gen Chauhan outlines first steps on the road to theaterisation

ThePrint had reported earlier this month that while theaterisation is the ultimate goal, set to be rolled out one year from now, the focus is on structured jointness initiatives by 2024-end.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?