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Topic: SWIFT

Payment systems, BRICS expansion & bilateral meets. What to expect as Modi heads to Russia

16th BRICS summit to begin in Kazan, Russia Tuesday. PM Modi expected to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Putin & Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

New Swift mileage shows Suzuki returning to ‘Kitna Deti Hai’. It can be so much more

The new Swift has been tested to deliver 25.75 kmpl. And after driving both the manual and AMT variants, the trip computer showed I was getting over 22 kmpl.

Unlocking the Perfect Ride: Swift, Tiago, Altroz, and Exter Compared

Choosing the right hatchback can be tricky, with many options available today that cater to different needs and budgets.

India using SWIFT global payment system to settle Russia dollar trade: trade official

The West blocked access to SWIFT for several Russian banks, including Sberbank and VTB, soon after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February last year to target Russian trade.

SubscriberWrites: Knocking off Russia from SWIFT impacts the world. India can bring digital diplomacy with UPI

UPI expansion can allow better cooperation and improve business with other nations hence India can leverage the opportunity to influence the global world, writes Criti Mahajan.

Cryptocurrency is the answer to sanctions imposed on Russia

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How restrictions on Russia using SWIFT system can affect economy of country, rest of Europe

SWIFT messaging system is backbone for financing global trade. US, European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, UK & Canada have excluded Russia’s central bank & some other banks from SWIFT.

Kicking Russia out of Swift payment system could backfire

While kicking it off would indeed cause severe pain to Russians and the Russian economy in the short term, it also could be too much of a shock to a Western-led payment system.

Nirav Modi seeks political asylum in UK, ED seeks extradition

ED has written to the external affairs ministry seeking approval to move an application in the UK to initiate extradition proceedings against Modi.

Punjab National Bank discussed fraud prevention in 2016, but didn’t introduce safeguards

A report to the central government says Punjab National Bank had debated putting in place safeguards to prevent fraud in 2016, but put no systems in place. 

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.