BRICS

Can BRICS’ expansion permanently resolve India’s critical minerals problem?

The expansion of the BRICS bloc, could have a major unforeseen consequence-- boosting critical mineral security. And India, a key…

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India’s credit growth, despite high interest rates, bodes well for the economy

India, with a credit growth of 19.7 per cent as of July 28, is among the highest in the world,…

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Will an expanded BRICS overshadow the US in the Middle East?

The BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) after expected expansion is curiously broadening its horizons where the clout of the US is waning…

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PM Modi and Iran’s Raisi give renewed push to new trade routes, Chabahar port and North-South corridor in arc lights

India and Iran on Thursday agreed upon fast-tracking infrastructure cooperation, focusing especially on Chabahar project and the International North-South Transport…

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Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran’s inclusion in BRICS can chalk out a new global energy order

In a major breakthrough, the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) bloc is now officially ready to expand. Six new countries -- Argentina,…

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Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Argentina and UAE are new members of BRICS

Reaching consensus on the expansion guidelines of admission to grouping, the BRICS leaders on Thursday announced Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia,…

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BRICS Summit: PM Modi, Ramaphosa vow to strengthen voice of Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have, during their bilateral meeting, pledged to keep working together…

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BRICS leaders want to unlock full potential of Global South by reorienting connectivity partnerships

Russia has endorsed India's longstanding stance on improving the transport and logistics architecture of the region that would eventually help…

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PM Modi to hold talks with SA Prez Ramaphosa as BRICS summit enters Day 2

On the second day of the 15th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday is scheduled to hold a…

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PM Modi arrives in Johannesburg for BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Johannesburg for the 15th BRICS Summit which began under the South African chairmanship…

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Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh heads for Johannesburg, sees BRICS as big opportunity to balance West

DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is prepared to participate at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa from August…

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Land to air, South African security agencies on lookout for drones as world leaders descend on Johannesburg for BRICS Summit

The South African security and supporting law enforcement agencies are confident of having left nothing to chance in safeguarding the…

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BRICS expansion raises many complex geopolitical, eligibility and procedural issues

The issue of BRICS expansion is important in many ways. The seed of BRICS lies in the Russia-India-China (RIC) dialogue…

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How BRICS hopes to set the agenda for change driven by the Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for South Africa to participate in the BRICS summit, with a clear-eyed goal of…

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Is BRICS set to change world energy order after top oil producers queue up to join grouping?

Among the several countries that have expressed keenness to join the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) bloc, the applications by Saudi Arabia,…

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Modi and Iran’s Raisi give big push to Chabahar project, discuss BRICS ahead of Johannesburg summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's phone call with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Friday comes at a crucial juncture as…

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Expansion of BRICS — time for pause and reflection

The 15th BRICS Summit is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg in South Africa from 22nd-24th August. This will be…

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Rejecting Zelensky’s peace formula, Russia looks at India-led Global South, BRICS for solution to Ukrainian crisis

Insisting that no meetings on the Ukraine crisis add any value without Russia's participation, Moscow is hoping that its BRICS…

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Explainer: The BRICS currency

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China South Africa) will likely focus on the expansion of the group at the summit…

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Iran’s new security chief meets NSA Doval in Johannesburg, discusses Chabahar and BRICS membership

Acknowledging India's growth as an emerging power, Tehran has urged New Delhi to accelerate the process of Iran's admission to…

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NSA Doval meets Russia’s Patrushev and China’s Wang Yi as BRICS security chiefs gather in Johannesburg

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval spotlighted the linkages between cyber criminals and terrorists - including the use of cyber…

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