
India Hosts BRICS Summit as Iran War Tests Bloc Unity
India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 as divisions between Iran and the UAE, the Iran war and China-India ties test the expanded bloc's unity.
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India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 as divisions between Iran and the UAE, the Iran war and China-India ties test the expanded bloc's unity.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years. His meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on border stability, trade, economic ties and efforts to further normalise relations between the two Asian powers.

Shikshagraha, backed by Infosys co-founder S.D. Shibulal, has joined hands with Teach For India to strengthen leadership and reform efforts across India’s public-school system

India produced a dominant batting display in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, powered by centuries from Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Rohit struck a fluent 100, while Gill remained unbeaten on a breathtaking 223 to help India secure a commanding victory.

Shubman Gill produced a breathtaking unbeaten 223-run innings against West Indies in the second ODI in Guwahati, powering India through a huge 406-run chase. The India captain's extraordinary knock included a double century and placed him among the standout performers in ODI cricket.

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) IPO is set to open for public subscription on September 17, with the issue priced at ₹1,700-₹1,785 per share. Ahead of the launch, NSE raised ₹6,746.18 crore from anchor investors, including LIC, global sovereign funds and major asset managers. Here are the key NSE IPO dates, GMP, issue size, lot size, allotment and listing details.

India captain Shubman Gill praised Sri Lanka’s resilient fightback after the second Test in Colombo ended in a draw, denying India a series clean sweep. Gill said the team made the best decisions possible considering the weather and hailed the contest as a brilliant advertisement for Test cricket.

Rishabh Pant surpassed MS Dhoni’s long-standing record during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, becoming India’s highest-scoring wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests.

President Donald Trump said he would be comfortable with Chinese automakers building cars in the United States if they employ American workers, despite opposition from U.S. lawmakers and major automakers.

Devdutt Padikkal’s back-to-back Test centuries have intensified the debate over India’s No. 3 position, with former captain K Srikkanth questioning Gautam Gambhir’s plans after the batter’s impressive run against Sri Lanka.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Washington to consider India’s refinery requirements and the wider impact on global oil markets before imposing further measures on buyers of Russian crude. His comments come as a new US law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil.

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit New Delhi next month to attend the BRICS Summit 2026, in what could be his first trip to India in seven years as New Delhi and Beijing work to improve bilateral relations.