Pakistan wants a seat at the BRICS table. What stands in its way?Pakistan formally applied for BRICS membership in 2023 and sought Russia’s backing, but its bid has yet to succeed. While Islamabad could c...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
BRICS 2026: PM Modi sits down with Putin, talks $100 bn trade by 2030; Plan to deepen defence, energy, nuclear tiesIndia and Russia agreed to expand industrial collaboration across manufacturing and critical minerals. They aim to reach a $100 billion bil...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
More than 500,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, UK defense chief saysBritish officials report over half a million Russian troops killed and significant military equipment losses. Russian drones targeted civil...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
'Confident people-to-people ties will grow with Russian translation of Thirukkural': PM Modi as he gifts sacred Tamil scripture to PutinPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed confidence that people-to-people ties between India and Russia will grow further with the ...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS SummitThe meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putin’s meeting ...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Russian central bank holds key rate steady ahead of electionIn a recent decision, Russia's central bank opted to hold the benchmark interest rate at fourteen percent. Economic challenges have intensi...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
The BRICS trade boom has a $226 billion hole for IndiaThe dynamics of India's trade with BRICS nations have transformed, with imports outpacing exports and causing the trade deficit to reach $2...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Amitabh Kant lays down three-step formula for India to move forward during BRICS SummitIndia must ensure BRICS summit language is progressive and forward-looking. Resolving differences among Iran, UAE, and Saudi Arabia is high...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
‘People’s welfare first’: Russia’s Alipov praises India’s BRICS presidency ahead of Putin visitRussian Ambassador Denis Alipov praised India’s “people-centred” approach to its BRICS presidency, saying the grouping must ensure Global S...
10 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Piyush Goyal to meet Russian ministers to advance EAEU trade deal talksIndia's minister will meet Russian and EAEU counterparts to advance trade deal talks. Negotiations for a trade pact with the Eurasian Econo...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
0.05°C: India’s global warming share trails US & China, but the heat is onIndia's contribution to global warming is less than major emitters like the US and China. Research shows India's warming contribution has s...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
India's refineries operating at 105% to 108% of capacity, MRPL official saysOver the last six months, Indian refiners have been running at above 100% capacity, driven by soaring diesel demand that leads them to focu...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
State oil companies lose up to 35% bulk diesel salesState oil companies are grappling with substantial bulk diesel sales losses as numerous large customers pivot to retail pumps to evade soar...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falterIndia now supplies sixty percent of diesel transiting Bab-el-Mandeb to Europe. Russian diesel exports remain severely constrained due to on...
06 Sep, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Iran-US attacks restart: Refiners in the crosshairs again as some Gulf cargoes stand delayed, cancelledIndian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing sign...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Russia is one of the world's top oil producers, so why is it still importing petrol from IndiaRussia is rationing petrol domestically as Ukrainian drone strikes damage its oil refineries. The nation continues crude oil production whi...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
India becomes key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks biteIndia has become a key gasoline supplier to Russia recently. Russian fuel imports surged due to Ukrainian drone attacks on its refineries. ...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST