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Topic: BRICS

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend virtual BRICS meet amid rising border tensions

The online meeting of the five foreign ministers will focus on the international situation and BRICS cooperation, Beijing said.

India discusses misuse of darknet for drug trafficking at BRICS virtual meet

The anti-narcotics agencies of this multi-nation grouping also discussed steps to curb increased instances of drug trafficking through the maritime route.

Worst of the downturn is over, but here’s how India can ensure speedy economic recovery

While IMF and World Bank have forecast a mild recovery, there are issues that need to be addressed for India to post a long-term growth average of over 6.6%.

WADA’s 4-year doping ban should scare all Russians

President Putin and his underlings in the sports hierarchy essentially have decided to shrug off the damage to the athletic careers of some, who are Russia’s pride and glory, instead of admitting guilt.

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...

On Camera

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

Smartphones, gems, pharma: Which Indian exports will be worst hit by Trump tariffs, which will be spared

Electronics—specifically smartphones—& energy & pharma products make up 30% of Indian exports to US. 25% tariff on India came into effect Thursday, extra 25% to kick in by August-end.

A shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.