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Heads of revenue of BRICS nations have signed a pact to identify areas of cooperation in tax matters among members of the group. (Representational Image)

BRICS nations sign MoU on tax co-operation, hail India's GST regime

They also deliberated upon contemporary international tax issues and appreciated India's new GST regime.

28 Jul 2017 2:02 PM

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi (Photo: PTI)

NSA Ajit Doval, Yang Jiechi discuss 'major problems' amid Sikkim standoff

China's state-run news agency also reported that Yang met separately with Doval and his other counterparts from South Africa and Brazil.

28 Jul 2017 9:12 AM

Doval is expected to visit Beijing on July 26 to attend the meeting of the NSAs. (Photo: PTI/File)

NSA Ajit Doval to meet China's Prez along with BRICS NSAs amid Sikkim row

China currently holds the Presidency of the BRICS and is due to hold 2017 summit of the five-member group in September at Xiamen city.

26 Jul 2017 6:33 PM

Ajit Doval ‘main schemer’ of row: Chinese media

The solution to this problem is very simple: conscientiously withdraw,” he said in a brief quote in Chinese posted on foreign ministry’s website.

26 Jul 2017 1:47 AM

Doval is expected to visit Beijing on July 27 to attend the meeting of the NSAs. (Photo: PTI/File)

Chinese media divided over outcome of Doval's visit amid Sikkim standoff

Global Times editorial, Doval visit won’t sway China over border standoff, said Beijing would not talk until Indian troops were withdrawn.

25 Jul 2017 5:54 PM

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints at Doval-Yang bilateral at BRICS NSAs meet

The standoff between China and India in the Doklam area near the Bhutan tri-junction has dragged on for the past four weeks.

24 Jul 2017 8:22 PM

Sikkim row: India-China talks during NSA Doval's Beijing visit uncertain

Doval was expected to hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart to discuss the Sikkim standoff between the two nations.

24 Jul 2017 5:49 PM

International honour

This Hyderabadi scientist has made his presence feltat the recently concluded BRICS summit.

22 Jul 2017 7:01 AM

Union Cabinet approved the signing of a MoC with respect to tax matters between India and the revenue administrations of the BRICS countries.

Cabinet nods MoC between India and BRICS countries on tax matters

The MoC envisages regular interaction amongst Revenue administrations of BRICS countries to discuss on common tax concerns.

20 Jul 2017 9:57 AM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday, July 7, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Modi holds bilateral meetings with Abe, Trudeau on sidelines of G20 Summit

Interaction between Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place amidst bilateral tensions over the Sikkim standoff.

08 Jul 2017 4:24 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchange greetings at the BRICS leaders' informal gathering, in Hamburg. (Photo: AP)

Amid Sikkim row, Chinese Prez says seek ‘political, peaceful settlement’ of disputes'

IX Jinping pressed the BRICS members to unswervingly build an open world economy, champion multilateralism and promote common development.

08 Jul 2017 12:08 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi, Xi Jinping discuss ‘range of issues’ at G-20 sidelines

The meeting offers a glimmer of hope that all may not be lost in Sino-Indian ties as the two nations refuse to blink first near the Sikkim border.

08 Jul 2017 1:31 AM

Prime Minister makes lead statement at leaders' retreat ib Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: MEA)

PM calls terror greatest threat, presents action agenda to counter it

The G20 Summit began on Friday in the port city as world leaders assembled to discuss fight against terrorism.

07 Jul 2017 6:20 PM

The conversation took place on the sidelines of the G20 Summit that began here today. (Photo: Twitter/MEA India)

Modi, President Xi discussed 'range of issues' at BRICS meet: MEA spokesman

The meeting is significant as it comes after a Chinese official said the ‘atmosphere’ was ‘not right’ for talks between Modi and Xi Jinping.

07 Jul 2017 6:17 PM

Modi will participate in the leaders' retreat and the sessions on Global Growth and Trade and on Sustainable Development, Climate and Energy. (Photo: Twitter/MEA India)

Modi meets BRICS leaders in Germany’s G20 summit to discuss trade, terror

Narendra Modi has bilateral meetings lined up with various leaders, including from Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.

07 Jul 2017 3:08 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

PM Modi arrives in Germany for G20 Summit

Modi will attend the summit hosted by Germany on July 7-8.

07 Jul 2017 6:10 AM

Environment ministers and senior officials of BRICS countries who met in China's Tianjin city for discussions. (Photo: File/AP)

BRICS countries reaffirm commitment to implement Paris deal

Senior environment officials from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa discussed about major challenges and opportunities.

24 Jun 2017 11:19 AM

Lenders okay sale of Rs 86,000-crore Essar Oil to Rosneft

The sale involves the Ruias almost exiting its cash cow in favour of Russian giant Rosneft and a consortium led by Trafigura-UCP.

23 Jun 2017 2:01 PM

Minister of state for external affairs V.K. Singh with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. (Photo: AP)

No ‘good’ terrorists: India at Brics meet

V.K. Singh’s remarks seen as veiled message to China.

20 Jun 2017 2:35 AM

FDI inflows to India were flat last year with only 1 per cent up from 2015.

Cross border mergers make India favoured FDI route: UNCTAD

FDI flows to the five BRICS countries last year rose by 7 per cent to USD 277 billion.

08 Jun 2017 3:04 PM

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