BRICS leaders push faster, cheaper cross-border payments, deeper use of local currenciesBRICS leaders are calling for faster and cheaper cross-border payments among member nations. They also support greater interoperability bet...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
De-dollarisation: BRICS takes a measured route, focuses on payments and not on common currencyThere is no mention of a common BRICS currency or a formal call for replacement of the US dollar. Instead, the document sticks to the more ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.06 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
India, Russia explore digital currency payments for trade in cross-border breakthroughIndia and Russia are exploring digital currency payments for bilateral trade, potentially opening a faster route for cross-border settlemen...
11 Sep, 2026, 05.27 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 can boost local-currency trade with deeper financial markets, stronger banking links: ExpertsBRICS nations can boost trade and investment by deepening financial markets. Experts suggest using local currencies more often for transact...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
In Minnesota, trees were expected to release 23% more CO2 as climate change warms the planet, but a new study found a surprising resultA recent study by the University of Minnesota reveals that trees may emit less carbon dioxide with rising temperatures as young trees, subj...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
UPI can do more tricks among BRICSIndia is championing the integration of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for cross-border digital transactions within BRICS countries. ...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Microsoft is funding a bet on mud: Inside the race to rewet 23 square miles of North Carolina peat before it dries out and burnsNorth Carolina's peatlands, vital carbon stores, are being restored by Pantheon Regeneration. These ancient ecosystems hold twice the carbo...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
UK recognises India's CCTS; carbon price to be accepted under CBAM regime: Comm SecyThe United Kingdom has recognized India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme. This recognition allows carbon price relief under Britain's CBAM re...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
India, China hold senior military commander-level talks on both sides of border; first such meet in ArunachalIndia and China held two senior military commander-level flag meetings on September 6 and 7, with one session at Vacha on the Indian side i...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
UK recognises India’s carbon credit trading scheme, relief for Indian exportersThe United Kingdom will recognize India's carbon credit trading scheme. This recognition will help Indian exporters avoid double taxation o...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Engineering goods exporters seek mandate on carbon emission certificate under EU normsEngineering exporters have urged the government to mandate accredited carbon-emission data from raw-material suppliers, warning that small ...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Carbon pricing, emissions tracking key to protect India's exports under EU CBAM: CII ReportIndia must enhance carbon pricing and emissions tracking systems for exporters. The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ent...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India-EU ties stronger than ever, FTA breakthrough driven by realism, pragmatism: EU AmbassadorIndia-EU relations are stronger than ever due to increased strategic understanding and comfort. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiati...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Avaada Group plans Rs 10,000 crore green industrial campus in Haryana’s HisarAvaada Group plans to invest around ₹10,000 crore to develop a 300-acre green industrial campus in Hisar, Haryana. The Zero-CBAM project, a...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Govt organises awareness session on EU CBAM for exportersIndian exporters received an awareness session on the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism regulations. This mechanism, effective Januar...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST