BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi Declaration Sets a New Course for Global Cooperation

The first day of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi ended with a significant message of unity as leaders of the member countries unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration at Bharat Mandapam Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the adoption of the declaration at the close of the first day s session saying it provides a clear direction for the shared resolve of BRICS nations But he stressed the real challenge now is to turn those commitments into tangible results The gap between decisions and outcomes must be bridged through partnership and collective action the Prime Minister said This year s summit carries added significance as BRICS marks its th anniversary making the gathering a moment to reflect on the grouping s journey and its future role in a rapidly changing world Giving the Global South a Bigger VoiceA major focus of India s BRICS Chairship has been strengthening the voice

12 Sep 2026

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A River of Hope: Bhadra Water Reaches Gonur Lake in Karnataka, Farmers Rejoice

For the farmers of Chitradurga in Karnataka watching water flow into Gonur Lake was more than a sight it was a moment of hope Water released from the Bhadra Reservoir as part of the Upper Bhadra Project reached the lake in Chitradurga taluk around pm on Wednesday sending farmers and residents into celebration Women performed Ganga pooja along the canal Some people were visibly emotional as they watched the water make its way down Gonur hill towards the lake For a region that has endured severe drought the water was welcomed as a lifeline A -Km JourneyThe trial flow travelled an impressive km from the Bhadra Reservoir to the designated point near Gonur Water first travelled around km from the reservoir to the Ajjampura Y junction in Tarikere taluk where the Chitradurga Branch Canal CBC branches off From there it travelled another km through the CBC passing through several drought-hit

10 Sep 2026

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India Launches Its First Indigenously Built Advanced Ocean Research Vessel, Sagar Manthan

India is looking deeper into its oceans and a new vessel is set to lead the way nbsp Sagar Manthan India s first indigenously built Advanced Ocean Research Vessel ORV was launched on September at Kolkata by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers GRSE Ltd Built for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research NCPOR under the Ministry of Earth Sciences the vessel will strengthen India s Deep Ocean Mission With a project cost of around crore the vessel is expected to be ready for operations by early The launch came just five months after its keel was laid highlighting the pace at which India is building advanced research infrastructure Built to Explore the DeepMeasuring metres in length and metres in width Sagar Manthan will have a gross tonnage of about tonnes and can reach speeds of up to knots But its real strength lies in what it can do

10 Sep 2026

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IIT Bombay Secures First Place in Overall Wildcard Challenge at RoboSub 2026 in California

What happens when young engineers are challenged to build machines that can explore the underwater world on their own At RoboSub students from IIT Bombay answered with an impressive display of technology teamwork and precision The Autonomous Underwater Vehicle AUV team of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay secured first place in the Overall Wildcard Challenge and first place in the Overall Website Evaluation at the international competition held in Irvine California The th edition of RoboSub brought together teams from nine countries making it a highly competitive arena for student-built autonomous underwater vehicles Where Robots Take on Real-World ChallengesHeld from July to at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine RoboSub challenges teams to develop autonomous underwater systems capable of tackling tasks inspired by real maritime operations The competition draws on challenges faced by the underwater industry including ocean exploration and mapping object detection and manipulation and pipeline identification and tracking

10 Sep 2026

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Himachal Pradesh Reaches 99.55% Literacy, Earns National Honour on International Literacy Day

A state where almost every person can read and write is no longer just a dream Himachal Pradesh has achieved a remarkable literacy rate taking another major step towards becoming completely literate The achievement earned the state a national award on International Literacy Day in Delhi Education Minister Rohit Thakur received the honour on behalf of the state and expressed his gratitude to teachers students volunteers and government officials who contributed to the achievement The state now ranks just behind Goa which has a literacy rate of ULLAS Makes a DifferenceThe achievement has been driven by the Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society ULLAS programme Launched nationally in the initiative focuses on providing basic education and functional literacy to non-literate adults aged years and above In Himachal Pradesh ULLAS was implemented during - and has reached all districts of the state The programme goes beyond teaching people to

9 Sep 2026

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Bengaluru Gives Discarded Fabric a Second Life With New Circular Textile Lab

What if yesterday s discarded fabric could become tomorrow s useful product Bengaluru is putting that idea into action with its first Circular Textile Lab launched at Kasa Rasa Kendra in Koramangala The new facility aims to keep textile waste out of landfills while giving unwanted fabric a second chance The lab will collect textile waste from garment manufacturing units and tailoring establishments and process it for reuse and upcycling Recovered fabric can be transformed into products such as garments and eco-friendly bags helping bring discarded textiles back into the production cycle Turning Waste Into LivelihoodsThe initiative is not only about recycling fabric It is also about creating opportunities for people The lab will provide employment opportunities for local tailors and women from economically disadvantaged communities connecting sustainable waste management with livelihood generation A thrift store at the facility will sell products created from recycled textiles The revenue will support

9 Sep 2026

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2,843 Km of Progress: How India’s Dedicated Freight Corridors Are Powering Growth

India s freight story has entered a new phase The country s -km Dedicated Freight Corridor DFC has been completed and commissioned marking a major milestone in India s infrastructure and logistics journey nbsp Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new sections of the completed Dedicated Freight Corridor The project was envisioned to take the pressure off some of India s busiest railway routes Today it has emerged as a key part of the country s modern freight network Kilometres Built for FreightIndia s DFC network consists of two major corridors The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor stretches km from Ludhiana to Sonnagar while the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor runs km from Dadri to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Together they span km According to the Ministry of Railways both corridors have now been completed and commissioned with more than freight trains operating on average every day But what makes these corridors so

9 Sep 2026

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DRDO’s SHIELD: India Explores a New Way to Take on Drones Without Bullets or Missiles

What if a drone could be stopped without firing a missile or bullet India is exploring that possibility through a new technology-development programme by the Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO Called SHIELD the proposed system will focus on high-power microwave HPM and directed-energy technology DRDO has recently issued a Request for Proposal RFP under its Technology Development Fund TDF inviting Indian private companies including start-ups and MSMEs to participate in its development How Could Microwave Energy Stop a Drone Unlike conventional weapons high-power microwave technology does not physically strike its target Instead intense electromagnetic energy can be directed towards electronic systems At sufficiently high energy levels such exposure can potentially trigger temporary malfunctions disrupt electronic operations or damage sensitive components For drones which depend heavily on onboard electronics communication systems sensors and processors this technology could become an important area of future counter-drone research SHIELD will be designed to

8 Sep 2026

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India Moves Closer to the 6G Future With Global Partnership

India has joined the United States and other countries in a major international initiative focused on shaping the development of next-generation G networks The move places India at an important table as countries begin working on the technologies that could define the future of wireless communication The initiative aims to ensure that emerging networks reflect shared security interests boost competitiveness and encourage innovation The announcement was made by the US Department of Commerce in a social media post India-US Partnership Gets BiggerThe development followed a meeting between Jitin Prasada Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the sidelines of the G Innovation Ministerial The two leaders discussed the future of G and the need for stronger international cooperation in developing advanced telecommunications networks Their discussions also extended beyond G Semiconductors artificial intelligence and data centres were among the key areas explored highlighting

8 Sep 2026

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