Brics
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BRICS expediting efforts to set up NDB at the earliest: India
World | Dec 16, 2014, 07:45 AM ISTBeijing: India has said it has begun the internal process to set up the USD-100 billion New Development Bank (NDB) aimed at funding projects in developing nation, and hoped other BRICS members would also finalise
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India, Russia looking to sign 15-20 pacts during Vladimir Putin's visit
India | Dec 05, 2014, 11:13 PM ISTNew Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive here for the annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 11 during which they will spell out their vision for cooperation in key areas including
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In Pics: Narendra Modi at G20 Summit (November 15, 2014)
National | Nov 17, 2014, 11:36 AM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for global cooperation on repatriation of black money stashed abroad as the summit of G20 countries opened here amidst intense pressure from within on tackling the menace.Meeting
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G20 Summit: Modi makes strong pitch for repatriation of black money
World | Nov 15, 2014, 09:50 PM ISTBrisbane: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for global cooperation on repatriation of black money stashed abroad as the summit of G20 countries opened here amidst intense pressure from within on tackling the menace.Meeting G20
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Modi makes strong pitch for operationalisation of BRICS bank
World | Nov 15, 2014, 04:52 PM ISTBrisbane: Making a strong pitch for speeding up the creation of a BRICS development bank, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India hopes to ratify the agreement over the financial institution by year-end and 2016
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BRICS bank welcome alternative to fund infrastructure: Suresh Prabhu
National | Nov 09, 2014, 03:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: The recently created BRICS bank is a welcome development in having multiple funding options for the much-needed investment for the infrastructure sector, Suresh Prabhu, Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's key interlocutor for G20 said
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American power needs to be projected thoughtfully: Kerry
World | Oct 31, 2014, 10:12 AM ISTWashington: The US is not sufficiently committing the resources it should contribute to the world, Secretary of State John Kerry said today as he cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country wherein it
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Will end malpractices in regional transport offices: Gadkari
India | Aug 03, 2014, 10:40 PM ISTMumbai: Indicating his resolve to improve road transport infrastructure in the country, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said here today that he would act against malpractices in the regional transport office (RTO). “You are aware of
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Narendra Modi government has done commendable work in two months'
National | Jul 27, 2014, 05:44 PM ISTHyderabad: Asserting that the Narendra Modi government has done commendable work since it assumed office two months ago, union Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu Sunday said it was trying to put the country's economy
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PM should show his face in parliament once a week: Mallikarjun Kharge
India | Jul 22, 2014, 08:55 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi “should show his face in parliament at least once a week”, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said today.“The Prime Minister should show his face, at least,
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Ruckus over Gaza: Rajya Sabha adjourned twice during Question Hour
National | Jul 17, 2014, 01:39 PM ISTNew Delhi: Congress-led Opposition today created ruckus in Rajya Sabha over a discussion on violence in Gaza not being listed in the day's agenda, leading to two adjournments during the Question Hour.As soon as the
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India wants to deepen ties with Russia: Modi
India | Jul 16, 2014, 12:20 PM ISTFortaleza/ New Delhi: India is keen to further deepen and broad-base its strategic partnership with Russia, including in defence, nuclear energy, trade and investment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Brazil.Modi,
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Narendra Modi pitches for rule-based, international trading regime
World | Jul 15, 2014, 11:35 PM ISTFortaleza: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today favoured an open, rule-based, international trading regime which is critical for global economic growth and said the BRICS nations should ensure that the new development bank and contingent reserve
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BRICS members likely to have equal shareholding in new bank
Jul 15, 2014, 09:17 PM ISTFortaleza (Brazil): The BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first multilateral engagement, commenced here today amid an understanding that the five member nations will have equal shareholding in the proposed USD 50 billion BRICS Development
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BRICS development bank to be Modi's priority
Jul 14, 2014, 05:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his first multilateral engagement with BRICS leaders, giving top priority for the establishment of the BRICS development bank with equal share holding for all the five members. India
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Narendra Modi not to attend FIFA final
National | Jun 25, 2014, 06:52 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the World Cup football final, the external affairs ministry said Wednesday."There are no plans for Modi to be present at the FIFA final ahead of
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Narendra Modi presented first BRICS university ranking
India | Jun 17, 2014, 02:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was Tuesday presented a copy of the first ranking of the top 100 universities of BRICS member nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.The "QS BRICS 2014" ranking
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China hopes to maintain peace along borders with India
World | Dec 07, 2013, 06:12 PM ISTBeijing: China has said it hopes to continue to strengthen cooperation and coordination with India in international affairs and work together to maintain peace in border areas.China's position was articulated by State Councilor Yang Jiechi
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BRICS to float $100-bn currency pool
Sep 06, 2013, 09:35 AM ISTNew Delhi: New Delhi: BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations on Thursday agreed to set up a $100-billion foreign currency reserve pool to counter the impact of a pull-out by foreign investors
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BRICS agrees on USD 100 billion fund, India to give USD 18 billion
World | Sep 05, 2013, 08:08 PM ISTSt Petersburg: Battling stunted growth and devaluing currencies, the five nation BRICS grouping, including India, today decided to launch a USD 100 billion currency reserve fund which is expected to help them navigate through an