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Indian police to query Google over 500,000 fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax

Indian police to query Google over 500,000 fake Gmail IDs linked to bomb hoax

By Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Indian police will question Google over a lack of safeguards after smashing a criminal network that set up and managed more than 500,000 fake Gmail accounts to send hoax bomb threats to government offices, a police official told Reuters on Tuesday.

India's August retail inflation at 4.82% on-year

India's August retail inflation at 4.82% on-year

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Reuters) - India's annual retail inflation jumped to 4.82% in August from 4.45% in July, driven by higher food and fuel prices and strengthening a case for an interest rate hike in October.

Chevron eyes Argentina, Mediterranean for global LNG growth, deal with India

Chevron eyes Argentina, Mediterranean for global LNG growth, deal with India

By Emily Chow and Florence Tan BANGKOK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Chevron is looking to expand its global gas portfolio from Argentina to the Mediterranean to meet growing demand from buyers concerned about energy security due to the crisis in the Middle East, President of Global Gas Freeman Shaheen said.

BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources say

BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources say

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc's global clout.

BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast

BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in Mideast

By Sarita Chaganti Singh NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The BRICS group of nations unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing "deep concern" over the war in the Middle East and urged maximum restraint, advocating for a "multilateral approach" that respects national viewpoints.

Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war

Iran and UAE back joint BRICS statement urging restraint in war

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Iran and the United Arab Emirates signed up to a joint statement from the BRICS group of nations that called for restraint in the Middle East war on Saturday, in what was seen as a sign of diplomatic

BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions

BRICS agrees to joint declaration in test of unity despite Mideast tensions

By Sarita Chaganti Singh, Shivangi Acharya and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Reuters) - The BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, a significant diplomatic breakthrough as its leaders began summit talks in New Delhi, aiming to

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

(Corrects spelling of headline tag) NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East, condemn unilateral sanctions at India summit

The BRICS group of emerging economies expresses concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemns sanctions not authorized by the U.N. The leaders met in New Delhi to strengthen their global position

India Tourism Development Corporation Celebrates Milestones, Emphasizes Tourism Growth

India Tourism Development Corporation Celebrates Milestones, Emphasizes Tourism Growth

The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, alongside 70 years of The Ashok hotel's service in New Delhi. Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat lauded ITDC for its distinguished contributions to the nation's travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, describing it as a 'multidimensional growth engine.' The event highlighted ITDC's role in expanding tourism beyond traditional hospitality into diverse verticals. Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram announced an initiative to train 1,500 tribal homestay operators in hospitality standards, financial literacy, and digital operations to strengthen community-based livelihood opportunities. This training aims to empower tribal communities through skill development and generate sustainable employment. Both ministers inaugurated new initiatives, and a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between ITDC and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, underscoring collaborative efforts to boost tourism and support local c...

Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East, courts Modi on India visit

Xi urges BRICS peace role in Middle East, courts Modi on India visit

BEIJING, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the BRICS bloc to be a peacemaker in the Middle East conflict, in an address to a summit of member countries in New Delhi on Saturday.

China Southern Airlines Resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi Flights After Six-Year Suspension

China Southern Airlines Resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi Flights After Six-Year Suspension

China Southern Airlines is set to resume regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route starting September 21, marking the end of a six-year suspension. This decision was announced ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS summit. The airline plans to operate over 100 weekly flights across eight round-trip routes in South Asia following this restart. The suspension of direct flights between India and China began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and continued due to geopolitical tensions, including military standoffs. Other airlines, such as Air India, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and IndiGo, have also gradually resumed or expanded their services between the two countries, indicating a broader trend of restoring air connectivity.