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NEW DELHI: On January 1, 2024, BRICS welcomed five new nations into its fold, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia. Despite receiving an invitation in August of the previous year, Argentina opted not to join BRICS. With these additions, BRICS has expanded to a 10-member bloc now. Further expansion is anticipated at […]

Thailand and China have declared a permanent visa waiver for each other's citizens, effective from March.

He also refuted predictions by some U.S. military leaders regarding a specific timeline for the reunification, asserting that no such timeframe has been established.

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), established in 1945, stands as one of the six principal bodies of the United Nations. Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, implementation of international sanctions, and authorization of military actions. Notably, the UNSC is the sole UN entity with the authority […]

NEW DELHI: The world’s economic stage stands at the brink of a significant transformation, as the BRICS nations consider introducing a groundbreaking currency in 2024. This potential move signifies a crucial milestone in the bloc’s efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar, sparking intense discussions among experts and analysts. The addition of five new […]

NEW DELHI: In a chilling incident amid heavy snowfall, two subway trains collided in Beijing, resulting in 515 people being rushed to the hospital, with 102 sustaining broken bones, according to authorities on Friday. The collision transpired on Thursday evening in the mountainous western region of Beijing, specifically on an elevated stretch of the expansive […]

BRICS and India The acronym BRIC was coined by James O’Neill of Goldman Sachs in 2001 for the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. It brought out the significance of these countries in the global economic order that also had certain degrees of similarities in their economic trajectory and faced similar challenges. In […]

NEW DELHI: Italy has exited China’s extensive Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, marking its withdrawal after four years of being the only G7 nation to join the initiative. Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that the Giorgia Meloni-led government had intimated their decision to the Chinese government on Monday. While no official statements have been […]

KOLKATA: On Thursday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dismissed claims of pneumonia cases being reported at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, stating that there have been no instances of the disease at the hospital. The Ministry said, “Media reports claiming detection of bacterial cases in AIIMS Delhi linked to […]

NEW DELHI: Several states, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare infrastructure on alert following the central government’s directive to assess readiness due to a rise in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children, observed in China. The Karnataka Health Department has additionally released guidance advising citizens to stay informed […]