Brics Countries

Dumping the Dollar: Will a new BRICS currency replace the US currency for trade?

The BRICS collective, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is working on a common currency in an attempt to ditch the US dollar and push back against America’s dominance. The move comes as Moscow and Beijing call for de-dollarisation in the face of Western sanctions

BRICS to adopt counter-terrorism plan, says PM Modi at 13th summit amid Afghan crisis; key points

Putin, who was speaking at the BRICS summit hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in virtual mode, was the only leader to have raised the issue of Afghanistan directly

The Aakar Patel column: Don't blame the Indian state for "black" economy, blame yourself

We will continue to have a large 'black' economy, as long as other Indians don't pay tax. Our behaviour has to change if we are to make our country great.

Syria seeks India's help to resolve crisis

Syria wants India to play an important role in finding a political solution in that strife-torn nation, according to Bouthaina Shaaban, media and political advisor to the Syrian presidency.