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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicIndia-BRICS

Topic: India-BRICS

India’s Russian arms purchases, BRICS membership get under America’s skin—Trump’s commerce secy Lutnick

Lutnick believes a US-India trade deal will be signed in the 'not-too-distant' future, defends President Donald Trump's call for bringing 'advanced manufacturing' factories to the US.

India open to new BRICS partners, but says decision should be ‘unanimous’ in hint at Pakistan’s bid

Russia and China are understood to support Pakistan's entry into BRICS, with Russian deputy PM having expressed public support for its bid last month.

How India is boosting its strategic & economic ties with distant Latin America, Caribbean

Trade interests in Latin America & Caribbean mainly concern edible oil, gold, critical minerals. Diaspora in Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago helped but India still behind China.

On Camera

How neo-casteists set up a symphony orchestra to make UGC equity guidelines fail

In the Indian education system, neo-casteism encompasses many forms of caste-based profiling, manipulation of nomenclature, political rigmaroles, and fearmongering.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.