Dalio's 2025 Warning Proves Prescient Amid Global Slowdown
Ray Dalio's 2025 warning about monetary breakdown gains relevance as US debt surges, tariffs bite, and BRICS nations accelerate de-dollarization efforts in early 2026.
Ray Dalio's 2025 warning about monetary breakdown gains relevance as US debt surges, tariffs bite, and BRICS nations accelerate de-dollarization efforts in early 2026.
The Reserve Bank of India has reportedly urged the government to include a proposal for linking BRICS nations' digital currencies on the agenda for the 2026 summit.
India's central bank proposes linking BRICS digital currencies and enhances e-rupee with offline payments and subsidy programmability for wider adoption.
The RBI has proposed connecting BRICS nations' digital currencies to ease cross-border payments for trade and tourism, aiming to reduce dollar reliance amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Goldman Sachs analysts predict AI could automate 25% of work hours, displacing 6-7% of jobs, but historical tech shifts show new roles emerge, preventing full employment crisis.
India's government defends its decision to skip the Brics naval exercise, stating it was a South African initiative not involving all members. The MEA highlights India's participation in IBSAMAR instead.
India clarifies it did not join South Africa's multilateral naval exercise involving several BRICS nations, stating the drill was not an institutional BRICS activity.
India clarifies its absence from the BRICS naval exercise led by South Africa, citing scheduling conflicts and strategic priorities.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal explains India's non-participation in recent BRICS naval drills, calling it a South African initiative, not regular BRICS activity. India focuses on IBSAMAR exercises with Brazil and South Africa.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarifies India did not participate in the recent BRICS naval exercise, stating it was not a regular activity for the country.
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana gains entry into the BRICS Network University under Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, positioning it as India's sole agricultural university in this global initiative.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan in New Delhi. They talked about improving bilateral relations through business and people-centric engagements.
Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana has been formally included in the BRICS Network University's Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security cluster, boosting India's role ahead of its 2026 chairmanship.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warns India faces direct military threat from China despite BRICS and Quad. He criticizes great powers for losing moral responsibility and UN's weakened legitimacy.
India launches BRICS 2026 logo featuring lotus, sets priorities of resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability under its presidency at 20-year milestone.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the BRICS 2026 logo and website, outlining India's priorities for its presidency while addressing global uncertainties and US tariff pressures.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched the official website and logo for BRICS 2026, featuring a lotus design and Namaste gesture, as India prepares to chair the 11-nation forum.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar frames BRICS as a key forum for dialogue and collective problem-solving among emerging economies during India's presidency.
India formally launched the logo and official website for its BRICS Presidency 2026 in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlined priorities focusing on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
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Warships from Russia, China, and Iran dock in South Africa for 'Will for Peace' naval exercises, escalating geopolitical tensions with the US. Analysis inside.
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French President Emmanuel Macron hails India as a reliable partner and key stabilising force in global politics. He criticises US power tactics and China's expansion ahead of his visit. Read more.
A new US bill backed by Trump could impose 500% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Learn about the sanctions threat and its impact on India-US relations.
JPMorgan Chase replaces Goldman Sachs as issuer of the Apple Card, ending Goldman's troubled consumer lending experiment. The deal involves over $20B in balances.
A new US bill, backed by Trump, could impose 500% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. This move aims to cut Putin's war funds but risks a major trade clash with New Delhi. Read the full analysis.
Apple Card's issuer changes from Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase. Key features like 3% cashback remain. The deal closes in 2 years. Learn what stays the same for users.