BRICS

G20 Summit: PM Narendra Modi calls for collective crackdown on terrorist safe havens

Speaking tough on terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said G20 members should collectively oppose those who fund the terrorists and offer them safe havens.

Jul 07, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

BRICS cooperation will usher new golden decade: Xi

Xi made the remarks while meeting the heads of delegations from Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa who are in Beijing to attend the BRICS Foreign Minister meet, reports Xinhua news agency.

Jun 19, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

No 'good' or 'bad' terrorists, as all are criminals: India to BRICS

Minister of State for External Affairs General (retd) VK Singh is representing India at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the five-nation bloc. 

Jun 19, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

India pitches for greater engagement with BRICS nations

India on Monday pitched for a greater engagement with BRICS nations which have steadily expanded its agenda from financial matters to security and counter terrorism issues facing the 

Jun 19, 2017, 10:30 AM IST

India wants close ties with China: Gen VK Singh in Beijing; both sides discuss CPEC, NSG among host of issues

Incidentally, this is the first time that the foreign ministers meeting has been called by a host country holding the BRICS Summit. 

Jun 18, 2017, 19:01 PM IST

MoS External Affairs VK Singh to attend BRICS Foreign Ministers meet

Minister of State for External Affairs Gen VK Singh will attend the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers Meet beginning here on June 18.

Jun 13, 2017, 18:36 PM IST

BRICS Media Forum to be held in Beijing next week

The BRICS Media Forum will be held in Beijing from June 7 to 8 and will be attended by the leaders of 25 media groups from Brazil, India, China and South Africa.

Jun 04, 2017, 10:05 AM IST

Chinese FM pledges more coordination for BRICS summit

China will increase coordination with BRICS members to prepare for the summit of the bloc`s leaders, a top official said.

Feb 20, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

BRICS nations to share data from remote sensing satellites

Though only four of them -- Brazil, Russia, India and China -- have remote-sensing satellites in the sun-synchronous orbit, they will give data to South Africa (SA) as it does not have a satellite of its own.

Feb 14, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

India spends less than BRICS, SAARC nations on health; should fix it in Budget': Health body

India spends just 1.3 per cent of its GDP on healthcare. This figure is much lower compared to BRICS countries.

Jan 29, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

BRICS countries' NDB to double lending every year; staff count to increase: Kamath

BRICS countries' National Development Bank expects its lending to double every year over the next 2-3 years and is looking at leveraging its USD 10 billion capital in first 6-7 years, NDB President K V Kamath has said.

 

Jan 23, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

India's consumption growth de-risks it from global uncertainty: KV Kamath

Confident about India continuing to grow on the back of its consumption-driven economy, veteran banker and BRICS nation's National Development Bank chief K V Kamath has said the world is going through very uncertain times but that may not have much impact on India.

Jan 22, 2017, 10:45 AM IST

China lauds PM Narendra Modi's for being optimistic about Sino-Indian ties

China on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being optimistic about Sino-Indian ties.

Jan 18, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

Uplift research to fight HIV, Malaria and TB: BRICS

They also realised that to boost information and technology in health services in order to promote cost-effective treatment.

Dec 16, 2016, 21:39 PM IST

Is China interested in Russian rockets for space explorations?

The joint satellite system will harbor "immense" advantages for the members for natural disaster observation and environmental purposes. However, some fear that it could be used for military systems as well.

Nov 02, 2016, 23:47 PM IST

America's relationship with India very strong and diverse: US

America's relationship with India is very strong and diverse, the US on Saturday said even as it welcomed the recently concluded BRICS summit.

Oct 22, 2016, 12:42 PM IST

'India-China differences and their discord over Pakistan could capsize BRICS'

India-China differences and their discord over Pakistan are among differences in the BRICS that could "capsize" the grouping, Chinese media said on Friday.

Oct 21, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

Former Chinese envoy reiterates Beijing's support to 'old ally' Pakistan, says 'don't see Pakistan as terrorist state'

Former Chinese ambassador to India Sun Yoxi downplays Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pakistan is mothership of terrorism' barb.

Oct 18, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

State sponsored, state protected terrorism is the biggest challenge: Sushma Swaraj

China strongly defended Islamabad, its "all-weather" friend, for making "great sacrifices in fighting terrorism".

Oct 18, 2016, 12:10 PM IST

US questions Russia, China's commitment to war against terrorism

In the just concluded BRICS Summit, China and Russia resisted against naming Lashkar-e-Toiba in the joint statement.

Oct 18, 2016, 03:41 AM IST