BRICS gives cities a bigger role in its New Delhi agenda
BRICS leaders backed urban transport, research and climate-resilience mechanisms in New Delhi, but left funding, timelines and city participation unresolved.
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BRICS Leaders Adopt Cautious Middle East Statement in New Delhi
BRICS leaders adopted a nonbinding statement urging restraint and diplomacy in the Middle East while opposing unilateral sanctions and trade measures.
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EU Moves India Trade Agreement Into Formal Approval Process
The European Commission has asked EU governments to authorize an India trade deal, but tariffs will not change until signature and entry into force.
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ReNew Energy deal would move India developer toward private ownership
A binding $7.02-per-share proposal would shift Nasdaq-listed ReNew toward private ownership, but shareholder, court and other conditions remain.
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Amaravati Moves Into Procurement With Cooling and Energy Tenders
A live district-cooling RFP and related energy, oversight and village tenders give Amaravati’s long-delayed capital plan a more concrete implementation test.
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Modi Begins Central Asia Trip With Uzbekistan Visit and SCO Summit Ahead
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed India on August 29 for talks in Uzbekistan and the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, with agreements and outcomes still ahead.
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India Clears Tata Steel’s 23% TMILL Stake Purchase
Tata Steel completed its ₹335 crore purchase of IQ Martrade’s 23% TMILL stake after India’s competition approval, taking control with a 74% holding.
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India and China Add Border Hotlines as Talks Continue
India and China agreed to add military hotlines and senior-command meeting points after August 25 talks, improving crisis communication without settling the boundary dispute.
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India Eases Defence-Export Rules to Reach More Global Markets
India has simplified defence-export procedures, expanded OGEL coverage and extended licence validity as manufacturers seek faster access to overseas markets.
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Amaravati revival advances with new infrastructure tenders
APCRDA has opened 14 village infrastructure tenders plus energy-station and quality-control bids for Amaravati as an India-UK pact adds planning support.
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Mumbai Opens Metro Link and Road Connector, but Traffic Bottlenecks Shift
Mumbai opened a Chembur metro interchange and BKC highway connector on August 13, but early reports found congestion at downstream junctions.
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ADB backs India’s reform-linked urban investment program with $1 billion loan
The ADB loan supports India’s Urban Challenge Fund, linking urban infrastructure money to municipal reforms, project preparation and market financing.
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India’s Supreme Court prepares special Lok Adalat for pending cases
India’s Supreme Court will hold a consent-based Special Lok Adalat Aug. 21–23 for selected pending cases, as its docket stood at 92,755 on March 9.
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Maldives repaid major debts but reserves remain under pressure
Maldives met major April obligations, but reserves fell to $717.9 million, leaving about $1 billion in external debt service still due in 2026.
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Flooding Kills at Least 82 Across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan as Assam Impact Widens
At least 82 people died during a week of heavy rain and flooding across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Assam authorities reported 36 deaths and more than 650,000 people affected across 11 districts.
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ADB Cuts South Asia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 6.0% as Energy Costs Weigh on Incomes
The Asian Development Bank lowered South Asia’s 2026 growth forecast, citing elevated energy prices, weaker real incomes and growing external-sector pressure across the region.
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India Announces Delhi Transit-Oriented Development Rules to Link Affordable Housing With Public Transport
India’s central government announced a 2026 policy and regulations for Delhi that connect affordable housing and compact mixed-use development with existing and planned public-transit infrastructure.
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India’s Narendra Modi Announces Examination Reforms After July 26 Paper-Leak Protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Nandan Nilekani-led task force and proposed legislation after sustained student protests over examination paper leaks in India.
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Tuensang Road, Drain Tender Reaches Key ADB Project Deadline
A Nagaland tender for Tuensang road and roadside-drain work closes August 5, while the wider $162 million ADB-backed program remains proposed.
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WTO Farm Talks Remain Divided After First Post-MC14 Session
WTO agriculture talks resumed in Geneva after MC14 without a deal, as members split over subsidies, food stocks, safeguards, market access and exports.
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India’s U.S. trade framework faces a new tariff test
A final U.S. 10% tariff action has changed India’s trade position while negotiators work toward a broader agreement that remains unfinished.
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India’s Active Monsoon Session Faces Legislative and Political Tests
India’s Parliament is considering tax, small-business and higher-education proposals while protests over exam integrity test the government’s call for debate.