BRICS leaders recognise women as decision makers, growth driversAt the recent BRICS summit, leaders universally acknowledged the transformative power women wield in economics and social dynamics. They st...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
In 2009, Harry Potter star Rupert Grint bought the £5.4 million Kimpton Grange estate; 17 years later, he won approval for a 15-home eco-village described as carbon neutralActor Rupert Grint has received the green light for his ambitious eco-village initiative, turning his Hertfordshire estate into a home for ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Microphone summitInternational summits often highlight communication breakdowns and cultural differences. At a climate summit, technical issues overshadowed...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
EU-India FTA: European Commission sends landmark trade deal to council for signature, paving way for ratificationThe European Commission has asked EU member states for approval to sign and conclude its landmark Free Trade Agreement with India, a deal t...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
BRICS finance ministers discuss possibility of efficient cross-border payment mechanismsBRICS finance ministers and central bank governors are exploring faster and cheaper cross-border payment systems, including greater use of ...
11 Sep, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable futureIndia's BRICS presidency prioritizes climate action and energy transition for developing nations. Discussions will cover critical minerals ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farmingJanak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnes...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
No villages in India achieved SDGs as of 2021, study estimatesAs of 2021, Indian villages faced significant challenges in meeting multiple sustainable development goals, with gaps in access to essentia...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit, highlighting importance of cooperationChina supports India in hosting the BRICS summit, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning. While attendance details rem...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New DelhiIndia's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societi...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
BRICS at a crossroads: Why India's chairship must turn diversity into strengthBRICS, with its expanded membership, aims to strengthen multilateralism and global dialogue. The group seeks to convert economic complement...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Assam cabinet approves Green Cess policy, free bicycles for Class IX studentsAssam's cabinet approved a Green Cess Policy for sustainable development and resource regulation. The state will also conduct Khel Maharan ...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Tata Realty appoints Gaurav Jain as MD & CEOTata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd (TRIL) has appointed Gaurav Jain as its new MD and CEO, effective October 1, succeeding Sanjay Dutt, who h...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
India, Germany can work together on climate resilience, clean energy, circular economy: German ministerGermany and India are deepening their environmental cooperation and strategic partnership. Both nations are committed to climate adaptation...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
In 2022, Hawaii used 195,000 plastic bottles to rebuild a road. Engineers found an alternative use for recycling plastic waste, but there's a catchHawaii's officials have embarked on an innovative experiment to blend recycled plastic into road asphalt, effectively repurposing nearly 20...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Irdai opens NDB's Maharajah INR bonds to insurersIn a circular dated August 27, the regulator said that it had received representation from New Development Bank to permit Insurers to inves...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.38 AM IST