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India and China seek to reset ties at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, with PM Modi and Xi Jinping meeting amid ongoing border tensions. Meanwhile, India ramps up relief efforts for Nepal's floods and advances joint civil aviation projects with Russia.
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Modi and Xi seek India-China reset at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, with border peace identified as key to improving bilateral ties. Xi received a red-carpet reception amid signs of a thaw in India-China relations.
India-Russia joint civil aircraft production advances
India and Russia have stepped forward on joint production of civil passenger planes, marking a significant collaboration in aerospace manufacturing.
India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight
India has deployed its eighth aid flight to Nepal following devastating floods, including specialized tunnel rescue teams and forensic experts to assist with relief and recovery operations.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V arrives for maiden India visit
The 50th Imam of the Ismaili community, Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, has arrived in New Delhi on his first official visit to India.
RBI holds repo rate; projects 6.9% GDP growth
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged and projected India's real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.9%.
India secures 70% of crude oil imports outside Strait of Hormuz
India's Petroleum Ministry announced that the country has secured 70% of its crude oil imports from sources outside the Strait of Hormuz, reducing vulnerability to regional disruptions.
Women's T20 Asia Cup final: India vs Sri Lanka
India faces Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final, with both teams relying heavily on spin bowling in what promises to be a closely contested match.
BRICS summit agenda focuses on self-reliance
The BRICS summit in India is targeting self-reliance across energy, food security, and rare earth minerals, with leaders seeking to reduce dependence on Western-dominated supply chains.
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Modi makes seven appeals for economic self-reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made seven key appeals for India to achieve economic self-reliance, emphasizing domestic manufacturing and reduced import dependence.
BRICS leaders condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit
BRICS leaders voiced concerns over Middle East tensions and condemned unilateral sanctions during the summit held in India, calling for multilateral approaches to global challenges.
India joins 24 countries in 6G technology initiative
India has joined a global initiative with 24 other countries to develop 6G technology, positioning itself as a key player in next-generation telecommunications infrastructure.
Air India pilot found dead at Delhi hotel
A Mumbai-based Air India pilot was found dead at a five-star hotel in Delhi's Vasant Kunj hours before he was scheduled to fly, with investigations ongoing.
Techie dies after being hit by car while jogging in Pune
A technology professional died after being struck by a car while jogging in Pune, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the city.
Xi Jinping's India visit involves 15,000 security personnel
Chinese President Xi Jinping's 24-hour visit to India for the BRICS summit involves deployment of approximately 15,000 personnel for security and logistics coordination.
India's online gambling crisis claims families
India faces a growing crisis linked to online gambling, with families reporting devastating financial and personal consequences from addiction to digital betting platforms.