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Quad pushes logistics network amid India-China thaw

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:29:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): Even as New Delhi works to consolidate a diplomatic thaw with Beijing, the Quad has advanced towards operationalising a logistics network designed to expedite humanitarian and disaster-relief operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

Australia, India, Japan and the United States recently concluded a tabletop exercise in Tokyo aimed at driving forward the Quad Indo-Pacif

World leaders depart New Delhi following conclusion of 18th BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:29:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The highly successful 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's extensive diplomatic engagement, encompassing active session addresses alongside 15 sit-down bilateral meetings with visiting Heads of State and government officials from Friday through late Sunday afternoon.

Following the culmination of these in

Trump rejects AI giants' warnings of existential threat

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:37:26 GMT

The US president has argued that Washington cannot afford to slow down as China rapidly closes the technological gap

US President Donald Trump has brushed aside mounting warnings from leading artificial intelligence executives that increasingly powerful AI could pose an existential threat to humanity, insisting that W

Trump rejects AI giants warnings of existential threat

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:37:26 GMT

The US president has argued that Washington cannot afford to slow down as China rapidly closes the technological gap

"World leaders chose India": IndoGenius co-founder hails BRICS summit, praises New Delhi's hospitality

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:33:35 GMT

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): India's growing weight in the global economic and geopolitical order was on full display at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the presence of heads of state and government underscoring the country's rising international influence, IndoGenius co-founder Nick Booker highlighted, while praising India's leadership and hospitality during the summit.

India captures 6th junior men's Asia Cup title, PM Modi congratulates team for triumph

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:33:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian men's team for securing the Junior Men's Asia Cup, beating South Korea 4-1 in the title clash in China on Sunday.

The Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team were crowned champions of the 2026 Men's Junior Asia Cup after defeating Korea 4-1 in the Gold Medal match in Moqi, China, on Sunday. The victory saw India successfully defen

India-Australia economic ties have huge potential despite China trade dominance: Strategic Alliance Chairman

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:32:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): India and Australia should continue working towards a stronger trade and economic partnership despite challenges arising from Australia's deep commercial engagement with China, Jagvinder Singh Virk, Chairman, India Australia Strategic Alliance, said, stressing that there was significant scope for the two countries to expand cooperation.

Virk, on the sidelines of BRICS Summit

Trump dismisses AI slowdown calls, says 'negative forces shouldn't be bringing it up'

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:31:54 GMT

Doonbeg [Ireland], September 13 (ANI): Dismissing recent calls from various leaders in the industry to slow down the pace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States is leading China in AI and that 'negative forces' should not be raising such concerns.

Speaking to reporters during his visit to Ireland, Trump said safeguards could be considered but questi

Amit Shah in Mumbai: UCC before 2029, Seva Sankalp campaign, push for Indian LGD value chain

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:31:37 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): Setting a legislative timeline for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the UCC will be implemented across all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, while asserting that India's national security posture has undergone a fundamental transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Speaking at an even

PM Modi hails Indian junior women's hockey team for Asia Cup title win

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:31:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Team India for winning the junior women's Asia Cup title, beating China in the final, saying that it reflects the 'immense talent' of the players.

The Indian Junior Women's Team have been crowned champions of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 after edging past hosts China 1-0 in a closely fought final on Sunday. Sanika Chandrakant Mane's

From shy to sensational, giant panda Qing Bao charms crowd as she turns 5 in Washington, D.C.

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:15:13 GMT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Keepers had warned the eager crowd to keep their voices down so as not to startle the sensitive birthday girl, but giant panda Qing Bao clearly had other plans.

The moment she made her appearance at her fifth birthday party held Saturday at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., she threw caution to the wind -- and into the crowd's delighted laughter.

Once shy a

Amit Shah sets 2029 deadline for implementation of UCC across 21 NDA-led states

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:03:44 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): Setting a definitive legislative timeline, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday asserted that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented across all 21 states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) before 2029.

Speaking at an event in Mumbai, the Home Minister also emphasised that India's national security postu

China represented by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at BRICS gala dinner hosted by India: Sources

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:03:32 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Amid reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the BRICS gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, sources on Sunday said China was represented by its Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the dinner.

The gala dinner was hosted by Prime Minister Modi at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, the venue of the 18th BRICS Summit.

Wang Yi,

"What happened between the 2 sides?": Congress' Salman Khurshid demands transparency on India-China bilateral talks after Jairam Ramesh poses 4 questions to PM Modi

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:33:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister and senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Sunday demanded transparency from the Union government regarding discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit, urging the Centre to brief the opposition on the outcome of the high-level engagement.

Reacting to party colleague and Congres

NTA aims to export Indian exam system as global "digital public good": DG Abhishek Singh

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:33:19 GMT

New Delhi [India] September 13 (ANI): The National Testing Agency (NTA) is looking beyond India's borders, envisioning a future where its indigenous examination framework serves as a scalable digital public good for other nations, including the BRICS bloc, according to NTA Director General Abhishek Singh.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Singh outlined the agency's dual

Tanvi Patri wins U17 title at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:33:07 GMT

Chengdu [China], September 13 (ANI): Fifteen-year-old Tanvi Patri secured the girls' singles U17 title at the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Junior Championships on Sunday, rallying back to defeat compatriot Shaina Manimuthu 11-15, 15-10, 15-12 in an all-Indian final, according to a Badminton Association of India (BAI) press release.

The victory marks another milestone in a standout 2026 season for the Odisha young

Congress slams government, poses questions after bilateral meeting between PM Modi and Chinese President

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:32:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Congress on Sunday slammed the Modi government over its decisions and policies concerning China, accusing it of allowing "dangerous levels of economic dependence" on the neighbouring country and a "calibrated capitulation".

In a post on X, party leader Jairam Ramesh posed questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi on Saturday held bilateral meeting with C

India crowned AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 champions after 1-0 win over China

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:32:36 GMT

Moqi [China], September 13 (ANI): The Indian Junior Women's Team have been crowned champions of the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 after edging past hosts China 1-0 in a closely fought final on Sunday, according to a press release.

Sanika Chandrakant Mane's 17th-minute strike proved enough for the defending champions to retain their continental crown and complete a hat-trick of Women's Junior Asia Cup titles. The

"Public concerned if PM Modi has surrendered to China": Congress's Nana Patole attacks Centre over BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:31:44 GMT

Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): Congress leader Nana Patole on Sunday alleged that the public is concerned about whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi has 'surrendered' to China, questioning the Centre's approach towards Beijing amid the BRICS Summit 2026.

Patole said India should use the platform of the summit to raise issues related to China, including alleged occupation of territories in Aruna

New Delhi BRICS Declaration a positive step, condemned Pahalgam terror attack and addressed events in West Asia: Mehbooba Mufti

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:29:34 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 13 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said that New Delhi BRICS Declaration is a very positive step and it condemned the Pahalgam attack and addressed the events in West Asia and made strong remarks about the Gaza situation.

However, she said India's foreign policy has seen a change in recent years and there have not been strong rem

#(SP)CHINA-GUIYANG-CLIMBING-WORLD SERIES-MEN'S SPEED RELAY (CN)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:15:31 GMT

(260913) -- GUIYANG, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Zhao Yicheng (3rd R)/Ling Yongzhi (3rd L) of China, silver medalists Shi Zechuan (2nd L)/Li Xu (1st L) of China and bronze medalists Kevin Amon (2nd R)/Lukas Windischer of Austria pose after the men's speed relay final at the World Climbing Series Guiyang 2026 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 13, 2026. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua)

"Nothing said about Galwan, Arunachal": Congress' Bhupesh Baghel on Delhi Declaration at BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:03:57 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 13 (ANI): Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday criticised the BRICS declaration, saying it was incomplete as it made no mention of the Galwan clash, Arunachal Pradesh, or China's claims over the region.

Speaking to ANI on the condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack in the 'New Delhi Declaration' adopted at the BRICS Summit, Baghel said the decl

India has emerged as net beneficiary of sovereign wealth fund capital: SWFI CEO

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:01:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): India has emerged as a net beneficiary of global sovereign wealth and capital flows, witnessing a significant influx of investment, said Michael Maduell, President and CEO of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.

"All sovereign wealth funds come from the emerging markets," he told ANI, highlighting India and China as "massive" economies.

"Well, through

"Pointless without naming terror perpetrators": Congress leader Rashid Alvi on New Delhi Declaration at BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:01:19 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Congress leader Rashid Alvi said on Sunday that the inclusion of the Pahalgam terror attack in the New Delhi Declaration of the BRICS Summit 2026 was 'not a diplomatic win at all', arguing that the joint statement lacks teeth because it fails to name the perpetrators of cross-border terrorism.

Speaking to ANI, Alvi questioned the efficacy of a condemnation that omits direct

BRICS chairship passes to China as PM Modi extends best wishes; calls for "concrete results" in grouping's third decade

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his best wishes to China, which will host the grouping's next summit in 2027, as he said that the world now expects 'concrete results' from BRICS as it enters its third decade.

Addressing the open session on Day 2 of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, PM Modi said, 'BRICS is poised to enter its third decade. The world now expects c

PDP leader Tajamul Islam questions BRICS condemnation of Pahalgam attack, cites Palestine

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:33 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 13 (ANI): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Syed Tajamul Islam on Sunday welcomed the BRICS Summit as a positive initiative but questioned the emphasis on the condemnation of the Pahalgam attack, saying India should also consider its response to the situation in Palestine.

Reacting to the New Delhi Declaration 2026 and BRICS countries' condemnation of the Pahalg

"Logic of might makes right does not hold": Chinese President Xi aims at West, urges Global South to jointly defend international law

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:59:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Aiming at the West, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said that the "logic of 'might makes right' does not hold" and urged the nations in the Global South to jointly defend the rule of law and sovereign equality.

In a statement at Session II of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, according to the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Xi asserted that international law is ap

Frontier AI slowdown debate intensifies as David Sacks urges voluntary action, Meta focuses on alignment

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:59:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The debate over slowing frontier artificial intelligence has intensified after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for "pacing the frontier" and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman backed the idea, prompting David Sacks to argue that AI leaders should voluntarily slow development if risks warrant it, while Meta steps up its focus on AI alignment.

Taking to his official X account, David Sack

"BRICS must rally Global South": Xi Jinping thanks PM Modi for hosting summit; pushes for stronger multilateral cooperation

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:58:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday backed a stronger role for BRICS in advancing the interests of the Global South, as he called on the grouping to "seize the historical initiative" and become an "active, stabilising and positive force in international affairs" while addressing the second session of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

As per the official statement presen

New Delhi Declaration will provide direction for shared vision, we must translate outcomes into time-bound actions: PM Modi at BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:57:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed hope that New Delhi Declaration adopted at BRICS Summit will provide a clear direction for shared vision and future cooperation and the discussions over the over the past two days have strengthened the conviction that the grouping is an ecosystem of solutions.

In his concluding remarks at the two-day Summit held at Bharat Mand

#(SP)CHINA-GUIYANG-CLIMBING-WORLD SERIES-WOMEN'S SPEED RELAY (CN)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:47:49 GMT

(260913) -- GUIYANG, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Shaoqin of China celebrates after the women's speed relay at the World Climbing Series Guiyang 2026 in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Sept. 13, 2026. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua)

Legacy sweep G2 to win FISSURE Playground #3

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:40:27 GMT

(Photo credit: EWC-Esports World Cup)

Legacy swept G2 Esports to win the title at FISSURE Playground #3 in Suzhou, China, on Sunday.

Legacy needed just three maps to win the best-of-five grand final at the $1 million Counter-Strike 2 event. Legacy triumphed 13-9 on Ancient, 13-10 on Mirage and 13-4 on Dust II.

Brazil's Bruno 'latto' Rebelatto led Legacy with a match-high 69 kills, following 60 in the

"Slap in the face for Pakistan": Former JK DGP hails China's backing of BRICS declaration against terrorism

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:36 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 13 (ANI): Jammu & Kashmir Former Director General of Police S.P. Vaid on Sunday termed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS Summit a major diplomatic victory for India, highlighting its strong, collective condemnation of the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.

Emphasising the significance of the 'Delhi Declaration ', which explicitly deno

Sanjay Raut praises Iran at BRICS Summit, calls its President "brave like a lion"

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:29:47 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday praised Iran's leadership while commenting on the BRICS Summit, describing the Iranian President as a "brave man like a lion" and highlighting Iran's resistance in the face of opposition from powerful countries.

"The President of Iran has come here to the Summit. He is a brave man like a lion," Raut said while speaking

Update: Xi returns to Beijing after BRICS summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:45:57 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Sunday evening after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Xi's entourage, including Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the

Poster | 2026 CIFTIS in Numbers

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:45:46 GMT

BEIJING, Sept. 13 (XINHUA) -- 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at a glance, through key figures on participation, engagement, cooperation and innovation.

-- The 2026 CIFTIS has drawn participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations.

-- Over 1,800 companies exhibited on-site during 2026 CIFTIS, including over 470 Fortune Global 500 companies and i

In US-China AI Race, Kazakhstan Faces Pressure To Pick A Side

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:43:56 GMT

The United States and China each have initiatives racing to shape the future of artificial intelligence, and Kazakhstan may have to choose a side. As the only country to have joined both the American-led Pax Silica initiative and China's World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), its longstanding multivector foreign policy is coming under new pressure as Washington and Beijing compete for technolog

Global interest in BRICS keeps growing Putin

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:23:13 GMT

The groups independent course and commitment to international law appeals to countries around the world, the Russian president has said

International interest in BRICS "continues to grow" as the group's values and independent approach attract countries around the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.

Speaking at a BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus session that concluded its 18th s

(SP)CHINA-MACAO-TABLE TENNIS-WTT-WOMEN'S SINGLES-FINAL (CN)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:15:14 GMT

(260913) -- MACAO, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Harimoto Miwa of Japan serves during the women's singles final match against Chen Yi of China at the 2026 World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao in Macao, south China, Sept. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

Xinhua Headlines: Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:15:08 GMT

* The international landscape is volatile and fraught with risks and challenges, Xi said, adding that to bring stability to the world and make it a better place, BRICS countries must seize the historical initiative, rally the Global South, and advance the well-being of all humanity.

* Xi proposed five initiatives on "greater BRICS" cooperation in areas of AI, trade and investment facilita

Russian President Putin departs from New Delhi after attending 18th BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:58:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday departed from New Delhi after attending the two-day BRICS Summit under India's chairship.
During the Summit, Putin attended the two BRICS Sessions and witnessed the Bharat Innovates exhibition at Bharat Mandapam.
He also addressed the Leaders' Session of the BRICS Business Forum in the national capital, where he lashed out at

"Diplomatic achievement": BSP chief Mayawati lauds adoption of New Delhi Declaration at BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:57:52 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday praised the outcome of the 18th BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi, describing the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 as a sign of good mutual understanding among member countries and a major diplomatic achievement.
The BRICS countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026. It also strongly condemned the April 2

China uses state violence, political coercion to suppress religious freedom and target human rights lawyers

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:57:03 GMT

Beijing [China] September 13 (ANI): The Chinese regime is continuing to use state violence and political coercion to suppress religious freedom and target human rights lawyers, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).
Human Rights Watch reported on September 9 that, during the first half of 2026, more than a dozen cities across China introduced measures offering rewards to citizens for reporting what autho

(SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-BREAKING-WDSF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:45:18 GMT

(260913) -- CHENGDU, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mashchenko lllia (R) of Team Ukraine 1 competes during the 3on3 Final at the 2026 WDSF World Championships Breaking Youth and 3vs3 Mix in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)

ZhejiangPictorial | All six main towers of Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway's cross-sea bridges topped out

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:45:13 GMT

ZHOUSHAN, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- The No. 20 main tower of Fuchimen road-rail bridge along Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway, constructed by the China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd., was successfully topped out on Sunday, marking the completion of the construction of all six main towers of the three cross-sea bridges of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway.
The main line of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway is 76.4 kilomet

WUC raises alarm over Uyghur repression, Beijing's governance model and rights violations in East Turkistan

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:05 GMT

Munich [Germany] September 13 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted a series of developments concerning Uyghur rights, China's governance policies in East Turkistan, and international efforts to seek accountability, according to its weekly brief covering developments from September 6 to 10.
On September 6, the WUC issued a condolence statement following the death of renowned Uyghur archaeologist

"India's foreign policy has been highly successful": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad hails BRICS summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:29:46 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], September 13 (ANI): BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday described the BRICS Summit as a "historic success" and said the grouping had emerged as an influential international platform under India's leadership.
Speaking to reporters, Prasad congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the participation of China, Russia, Iran, the UAE, South Africa and Brazil reflected the growing signi

Xi's Album | Xi proposes initiatives on "greater BRICS" cooperation

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:21:19 GMT

NEW DELHI, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday proposed five initiatives on "greater BRICS" cooperation in areas of AI, trade and investment facilitation, digital industry, smart manufacturing, and talent development.
Xi made the proposals when attending the second day of BRICS summit in New Delhi.

INDIA-NEW DELHI-CHINA-XI JINPING-BRICS SUMMIT-SECOND DAY

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:16:09 GMT

(260913) -- NEW DELHI, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech when attending the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Sept. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from New Delhi after attending two-day BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:58:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday departed from New Delhi after participating in the two-day BRICS Summit chaired by India.
Xi Jinping attended the BRICS Session spanned two days, at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chinese President also held a bilateral meeting, strengthening the bilateral ties between the two neighbourin

"No crisis remains confined to a single region": PM Modi stresses need for greater "resilience" at 2nd day BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:57:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed the need for greater resilience and preparedness among BRICS countries amid rising global tensions, saying that 'no crisis remains confined to a single region' in today's interconnected world.
Addressing the open session on "Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth"

U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-DANCE DRAMA-PREMIERE

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:47:32 GMT

(260913) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dancers perform "A Dream of Red Mansions" at Lincoln Center in New York, the United States, Sept. 11, 2026. "A Dream of Red Mansions," a dance drama based on "The Dream of the Red Chamber," one of China's Four Great Classical Novels, had its U.S. premiere at Lincoln Center in New York City, captivating more than 1,000 viewers with its blend of traditional Chinese aesthet

(ZhejiangPictorial) CHINA-ZHEJIANG-ZHOUSHAN-HIGHWAY-RAILWAY BRIDGES-MAIN TOWERS-TOPPING OUT (CN)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:46:15 GMT

(260913) -- ZHOUSHAN, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 12, 2026 shows the construction site of the No. 20 main tower of Fuchimen road-rail bridge along Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The main tower, constructed by the China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd., was successfully topped out on Sunday, marking the completion of the constructi

TANZANIA-NGORONGORO-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-OUTREACH

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:17:07 GMT

(260913) -- NGORONGORO, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The 28th Chinese medical team in mainland Tanzania donates medical supplies to frontline staff working in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Ngorongoro, northern Tanzania, Sept. 12, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team provides free healthcare for Ngorongoro conservation staff in Tanzania" (The 28th Chinese medical team in mainland Tanzania/Handout via Xinhua)

Poster | Xi says China will further advance voluntary, unilateral opening-up

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:15:35 GMT

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday says China will further advance voluntary, unilateral opening-up when attending the second day of BRICS summit in New Delhi.

Poster | Xi says "might makes right" logic should have been discarded long ago

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:15:30 GMT

Int'l rules should be jointly written by all, and the "might makes right" logic should have been discarded long ago, says Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi.
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One Reportedly Killed After Iranian Commercial Vessel Hit Near Qeshm

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:09:37 GMT

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An Iranian commercial vessel was hit in waters near the southern island of Qeshm early on September 13, killing one person and injuring three others, according to a senior local official.

"India-China ties most consequential for world": Chinese journalist Qingduo U lauds PM Modi, Xi's vision on bilateral relationship

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:03:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Qingduo U, a Chinese journalist with CGTN, on Sunday emphasised the importance of strong ties between India and China, given the size of the population and economy of both nations, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed the bilateral ties on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026.
Speaking to ANI, Qingduo U echoed BRICS nations' call f

"Fantastic diplomatic win": BJP's Pratul Shahdeo hails BRICS condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:03:21 GMT

Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], September 13 (ANI): Jharkhand BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo on Sunday termed the BRICS countries' condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack a 'fantastic diplomatic win' for India, saying the member nations had come together on a common platform to condemn terrorism and demonstrate a united stance against the menace.
Speaking to ANI, Shahdeo said the condemnation in the New Delhi Dec

PM Modi, BRICS leaders pose for family photo at Bharat Mandapam

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:03:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BRICS leaders posed for a family photo of the grouping at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the 18th BRICS Summit under the chairship of India.
PM Modi stood in the centre with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping beside him.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of t

"Sense of satisfaction to affected families": Shubham Dwivedi's father hails BRICS New Delhi Declaration's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:58:11 GMT

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 13 (ANI): Sanjay Dwivedi, whose son Shubham Dwivedi was among the 26 people killed in the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, on Saturday welcomed the BRICS New Delhi Declaration's strong condemnation of the incident and call for a global 'zero-tolerance' policy against terrorism, saying it brought a 'sense of satisfaction' to the affected families.
Speaking to ANI, S

(SP)SPAIN-VALENCIA-ESBK-ESBK TALENT-RACE 1

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:49:49 GMT

(260913) -- VALENCIA, Sept. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- CFMOTO Aspar's Sun Shengbo of China competes during the Race 1 of the ESBK Talent category at the 2026 Spanish Superbike Championship Valencia in Valencia, Spain, Sept. 12, 2026. (Photo by Pablo Morano/Xinhua)

"BRICS Declaration reflects India's concerns": JNU professor Srikanth Kondapalli amid ongoing Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:58:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, said the New Delhi Declaration addressed several key concerns of India and other Global South countries, including trade, currency, energy security, trade finance, climate finance and disaster relief.
Speaking to ANI on Saturday, he said, 'In order to maintain the 7.8 per cent GDP growth ra

"Never felt prouder as an Indian": Ravi Shastri praises PM Modi over BRICS Summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:30:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Former India cricketer and renowned commentator Ravi Shastri praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS Summit.
The 18th BRICS Summit is being held under India's chairship on September 12-13 with the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".
Shastri shared a post on X in which Prime Minister Modi was planting a sapling alongsid

Dryland Congress 2026 concludes with Delhi Declaration on drylands

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:30:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi with a call for greater South-South and triangular cooperation to accelerate solutions for dryland agriculture and the adoption of the Delhi Declaration on Drylands (3D), the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said on Sunday.
The declaration sets out a shared agenda for transforming dryland agriculture throu

China's textile industry faces further contraction as nearly 1,500 firms exit official data pool

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:58:41 GMT

Beijing [China], September 13 (ANI): China's textile and apparel industry is showing signs of further contraction, with around 1,500 companies estimated to have exited the regime's official industrial-enterprise statistics during the first half of this year, according to a report by The Epoch Times (TET).
Data cited by the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles showed that the number of textile companies classifie

Putin, Modi and Xi join BRICS+ on final day of New Delhi summit

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:50:38 GMT

The leaders are taking part in an expanded session bringing together BRICS members, partner countries and other invited nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are joining an expanded BRICS+ session as the bloc's 18th summit enters its second and final day in New Delhi.
The session brings together leaders of BRICS member

"Powerful example": Pahalgam victims' kin hails BRICS New Delhi Declaration's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:30:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, which explicitly condemned the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, has brought a sense of validation and emotional relief to the grieving families of the victims.
The joint declaration issued at the summit strongly denounced the tragic incident that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for a global 'zero-

"Direction is correct": Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis backs Anthropic boss Dario Amodei's calls for AI slowdown

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:58:11 GMT

San Francisco (California) [US], September 13 (ANI): Following public resignations of researchers fearing that AI labs are racing to build uncontrollable systems, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has advocated for an industry-wide slowdown and third-party evaluations. These safety announcements have immediately drawn high-profile responses from top tech executives and senior lawmakers.

BULGARIA-YAMBOL-DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:16:03 GMT

(260912) -- YAMBOL, Sept. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese martial arts enthusiast performs at the Dragon Boat Festival in Yambol, Bulgaria, Sept. 12, 2026. The Fourth Dragon Boat Festival kicked off Saturday in Yambol, the administrative center of the Yambol Province in southeast Bulgaria, featuring dragon boat demonstrations and diverse cultural showcases.
The two-day event also offers music and dance performance

SERBIA-MLADENOVAC-CHINA-EXPRESSWAY-VUCIC

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:15:37 GMT

(260912) -- MLADENOVAC, Sept. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic looks at a route map during his visit to the construction site of the Chinese-built Vozd Karadjordje expressway near Mladenovac, Serbia, Sept. 12, 2026. Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday inspected construction works of the Vozd Karadjordje expressway which is being constructed by a Chinese company, highlighting its strate

ITALY-VENICE-FILM FESTIVAL-VENICE IMMERSIVE GRAND PRIZE

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:15:24 GMT

(260912) -- VENICE, Sept. 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Main crew of the short film "The Pigeon Ring" pose with the trophy after the awarding ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Sept. 12, 2026. Chinese short film The Pigeon Ring won the Venice Immersive Grand Prize, the top award of the Venice Immersive section, at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan

Serbian president inspects expressway constructed by Chinese company

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:15:13 GMT

The project has a contract value of more than 1.3 billion euros (1.5 billion U.S. dollars) and is designed to improve connections between central and eastern Serbia.
BELGRADE, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Saturday inspected construction works of the Vozd Karadjordje expressway, which is being constructed by a Chinese company, highlighting its strategic importance for

"Consensus acceptance by everyone": Salman Khurshid welcomes comprehensive BRICS New Delhi Declaration

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:01:58 GMT

By Mohd Suaib Khan
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday commended BRICS member states for achieving consensus despite navigating complex global conflicts and contentious political issues, in the newly released New Delhi Declaration.
Speaking to ANI, he said, 'I think that we can all welcome it. It seems very comprehensi

India hands over first components of 70-metre "Bailey Bridge" to Nepal for flood-hit areas

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:59:42 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 12 (ANI): India on Saturday handed over the first consignment of components for a 70-metre Bailey bridge to Nepal's Road Division in Hetauda, marking a significant step in restoring vital connectivity disrupted by the devastating Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flash floods last month.
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava announced the delivery on X (formerly Twitter), noting that the mo

UN calls terrorism scourge with no borders, stresses "no double standards" in fight against terror

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:59:26 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Terrorism is a scourge that knows no borders and requires global solutions, UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Saturday, stressing the need to avoid double standards in the fight against terrorism.
Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Dujarric said the United Nations has several entities that assist co

RSS' Indresh Kumar urges China to follow Buddha's path, avoid expansionist policy

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:59:14 GMT

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 12 (ANI): RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday urged China to shun its "expansionist policy" and follow the path of Buddha, saying humanity and mutual respect among religions should guide relations between nations.
Speaking to ANI after meeting Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, Kumar said India respects all religions and does not believe in a

BRICS emerges as most influential platform for emerging markets: Xi Jinping; says Beijing ready to work with bloc for peace in West Asia

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:58:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said BRICS has become the world's most influential cooperation platform for emerging markets and developing countries, adding that Beijing is ready to work with fellow BRICS members to contribute to peace and stability in West Asia.
Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital, Xi said the grouping's 20 years of cooperatio

PM Modi hosts gala dinner for BRICS leaders, delegates at Bharat Mandapam

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:58:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting a gala dinner for BRICS leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital on Saturday evening, with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus among those arriving for the event.

"It's high time": UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:58:41 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric on Saturday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that reform of the UN Security Council 'can no longer be delayed', saying the current structure with five permanent members no longer reflects the realities of the 21st century and the UN must adapt to the world of 2026.
Responding to PM Modi

"UNSC reform can no longer be delayed": UN backs PM Modi's UNSC reform push, credits India's BRICS Presidency

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:58:35 GMT

By Ayushi Agarwal
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): UN Secretary-General's Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric on Saturday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that reform of the UN Security Council 'can no longer be delayed', saying the current structure with five permanent members no longer reflects the realities of the 21st century and the UN must adapt to the world of 2026.
Responding to PM

PM Modi, Xi Jinping commit to "fair, mutually acceptable" border settlement; stress "differences should not become disputes"

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:57:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the India-China boundary question, while reaffirming that bilateral ties should be viewed from a strategic and long-term perspective.
This comes as the two leaders held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Su

"Meetings ongoing, shortlist to be sent to AICC": Congress's Bhupesh Baghel on Assam by-poll candidate selection

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:32:54 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 12 (ANI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Assam In-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that candidate shortlisting for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election and local body polls in Assam is currently underway, adding that the state leadership will forward potential names to the party high command for final approval.
Speaking to reporters in Guwa

77 Kailash pilgrims, 3 volunteers missing in Nepal floods: Isha Foundation

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:32:22 GMT

Kathmandu (Nepal), September 12 (ANI): Seventy-seven participants of the Kailash Manasarovar Sojourn and three volunteers remain unaccounted for following the flash floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet border, with identification work at the site still ongoing, the Isha Foundation said in a release.
"77 participants of the Kailash Manasarovar Sojourn and 3 volunteers remain unaccounted for. This number is unchanged

Xinhua Headlines: Xi urges BRICS to stand on right side of history, play pioneering role

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:15:30 GMT

* The BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand, and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism.
* As to the future development of BRICS, Xi called on the grouping to pioneer in advancing innovation-driven development.
NEW DELHI, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday urged BRICS countries to firmly stand on the right side of

Chinese practices offer insights into sustainable fisheries development

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:15:23 GMT

Eduardo M. Leano, director general of the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific, said the Asia-Pacific region accounts for about 90 percent of global aquaculture production but faces growing constraints on land and water resources.
ROME, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- China's experience in aquaculture innovation, fisheries governance and ecological conservation drew attention from experts attendin

Combining acrobatics and ballet, Chinese drama Swan captivates Athens audience

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:15:18 GMT

Rather than retelling the story of the classical ballet Swan Lake, the original Chinese acrobatic drama Swan draws on the real-life experiences of Chinese acrobats and follows a young performer's pursuit of her dream of becoming a "swan."
by Liu Baiyun, Chen Gang, Maria Spiliopoulou
ATHENS, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- "Mom, I want to do that too." Eight-year-old Sofia had just watched a female ac

"50% of IAF consists of Sukhois": Retd Brig Mahajan highlights strategic edge of Russia's engine upgrade offer

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:33:30 GMT

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Russia's proposal to supply advanced engines to modernise the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Su-30MKI fleet will significantly boost the fighter jet's thrust, high-altitude endurance, and combat range, offering India a decisive operational advantage over regional adversaries, according to defence expert (Retd) Brigadier Hemant Mahajan.
Speaking to ANI on the sideline

"Tu jahan jahan chale ga, mera saaya saath hoga": Jairam Ramesh highlights how Jawaharlal Nehru's Bandung spirit continues to shape modern diplomacy

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:32:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Decades after Jawaharlal Nehru helped lay the groundwork for post-colonial international relations in Indonesia, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday invoked the iconic Bollywood melody to highlight how the former Prime Minister's diplomatic legacy continues to loom large over contemporary global forums, most recently reflected in Paragraph 16 of the newly adopted

BRICS leaders converge on stronger multilateralism, UN reforms, peaceful resolution of conflicts: MEA

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:31:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): BRICS leaders on Saturday broadly converged on the need to strengthen multilateralism and make global governance institutions more representative, inclusive, effective and responsive to contemporary realities, External Affairs Ministry Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela said, underlining the grouping's focus on development-oriented outcomes and a stronger voice for the

China-India ties must be viewed from strategic perspective with long-term development in mind: Xi Jinping during talks with PM Modi

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:31:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said China and India should view their bilateral ties from a strategic perspective, keeping in mind the long-term development of relations, as he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital.
"China-India relations have developed, with both sides keeping in mind the lon

BRICS Summit will open new avenues of progress for India, says UP Deputy CM Pathak

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:31:06 GMT

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 12 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday said the BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi is highly significant for India and will open new avenues for the country's progress.
Speaking about the summit, Brajesh Pathak said the participation of leaders from major countries and the discussions taking place at the event would create new opportunit

Dialogue essential with China to handle Himalayan emergencies: Vikramaditya Singh

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:30:18 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 12 (ANI): Highlighting the acute climate vulnerabilities confronting the Himalayan region, Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday advocated for a broader regional dialogue including engagement with China to address unchecked cross-border construction, hydroelectric projects, and disaster management.

"Express my gratitude for support, cooperation from China during India's BRICS chairship: PM Modi during talks with Xi Jinping

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:30:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed gratitude to China for its support and cooperation during India's BRICS chairship as he held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
"It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you. Thank you very much for your positive remarks at the BRICS Summit. I ex

PM Modi holds bilateral meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on sidelines of BRICS summit

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:29:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This is the first visit by the Chinese President in 7 years and follows a thaw in Sino-Indian relations after tensions escalated following the Galwan standoff.
Earlier, the BRICS nations unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026. The declarati