Jitendra Singh at BRICS meet

Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the proposed National Research Foundation will ensure equitable funding for scientific research and greater private participation in the endeavour. Addressing the 11th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting at Goeberha in South Africa virtually, he said the National Research Foundation will also be given the task… Continue reading Jitendra Singh at BRICS meet

India dismisses ‘baseless’ reports that it opposes BRICS expansion

With the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa set to discuss admitting new members, India on Thursday dismissed as “baseless” reports that it is opposed to the expansion of the five-nation grouping.   In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he looked forward to… Continue reading India dismisses ‘baseless’ reports that it opposes BRICS expansion

PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg to discuss its expansion

With the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa set to discuss admitting new members, India on Thursday dismissed as “baseless” reports that it is opposed to the expansion of the five-nation grouping. In a telephonic conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he looked forward to visiting… Continue reading PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg to discuss its expansion

Brics will move forward on expansion at summit, says South Africa

By S’thembile Cele and Sudhi Ranjan Sen A planned announcement on the expansion of BRICS at a forthcoming summit in South Africa will mark a significant change in the global order, the nation’s ambassador to the five-nation bloc said, even as some of its members push back against new admissions.   … Continue reading Brics will move forward on expansion at summit, says South Africa

PM Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for Brics, to attend virtually

Representative Image (Photo: PTI) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be a virtual participant at a summit of BRICS nations in South Africa later this month rather than attend in person, sources in New Delhi told Reuters.   The foreign ministry declined to comment, while the prime minister’s office did not… Continue reading PM Modi unlikely to travel to South Africa for Brics, to attend virtually