5-day BRICS meeting begins in Indore, to discuss global issues in agriculture sectorA significant five-day BRICS meeting has commenced in Indore. Officials are deliberating on crucial topics including food security, smart a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
India to account for half of global oil demand growth over next decade: Rosneft CEORosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated India will drive nearly half of global oil demand growth over the next decade, projecting consumption to rea...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
BRICS member states agreed to work towards youth employability to bring down NEET ratesA consensus to this effect was arrived at the 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s presidency in Kerala with dele...
06 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India charts 2047 diplomacy, China focus at MEA meetIndian envoys met in New Delhi for a three-day conference. Discussions focused on India's neighbourhood, China, and West Asia. The aim was ...
01 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Shadow of Hormuz: Why is the Gulf crisis turning all eyes to Malacca StraitThe Strait of Malacca, a vital global trade artery, faces increased scrutiny following disruptions elsewhere. This busy waterway connects E...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says 'injustices' against Africa must be correctedUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged for a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council, addressing over 50 African leaders ...
05 Sep, 2024, 12.38 PM IST
UN's Guterres says China-Africa ties can drive 'renewable energy revolution'United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the potential of China-Africa ties to drive a renewable energy revolution. Sp...
05 Sep, 2024, 09.59 AM IST
China's Xi promises $50 billion for Africa over next three yearsChinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, aiming to deepen cooperation in i...
05 Sep, 2024, 09.22 AM IST
Dy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh to lead delegation of 9th BRICS Parliamentary Forum to be held in South AfricaThe BRICS Parliamentary Forum, an embodiment of collaboration between the National Congress of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Feder...
26 Sep, 2023, 11.39 AM IST
Maldives, Australia counter China’s claim of participation in Indian Ocean Region meet organised by BeijingMaldives and Australia were represented at the Chinese led meet by former leaders and not government representatives.
27 Nov, 2022, 11.25 PM IST
Chinese president Xi woos African leaders with debt waiver, Covid vaccines, jobs amid US push into AfricaThe meeting took place amid efforts by US President Joe Biden's initiative of Build Back Better World (B3W), which was seen as rival to Xi'...
29 Nov, 2021, 10.18 PM IST
Xi to showcase BRI at China-Africa summit in BeijingThis is the third-time China is hosting its Africa summit. The inaugural 2006 summit was held in Beijing and followed by another one in 201...
01 Sep, 2018, 04.30 PM IST
China cannot be blamed for its presence in Africa: Mauritius PM Anerood JugnauthHis comments come close on the heels of the completion of India-Africa Forum Summit where PM Modi pitched for deeper ties with African nati...
01 Nov, 2015, 02.15 PM IST
No Sino-India rivalry over influence in Africa: ChinaDismissing reports of Sino-India rivalry over attempts to gain influence in Africa, China today welcomed India's holding of the Africa summ...
30 Oct, 2015, 06.54 PM IST
35 of 54 heads of state to attend India-Africa summitThe summit will see the largest gathering of leaders at that level ever in the country, surpassing the 1983 summit which was attended by 33...
06 Sep, 2015, 10.24 AM IST
US firms plan to invest $ 14 billion in AfricaThe US while remains the largest source of investment for the continent but has been largely limited in the oil and gas sector.
05 Aug, 2014, 07.51 PM IST
- Pranab Mukherjee congratulated by South African president Jacob Zuma
South Africa looked forward to engaging India at the highest level and explore opportunities in bilateral and multilateral environments, Zu...
25 Jul, 2012, 01.21 PM IST