Indonesia’s economy grew by 5.12 per cent, marking one of the highest growth rates among G20 and ASEAN member countries, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto. The announcement followed a Plenary Cabinet Meeting led by country’s President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. “The President discussed economic development during the meeting, with a growth of 5.12 per cent, as the highest among G20 and ASEAN countries,” the Minister remarked. The Minister noted that the growth…

President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, has instructed the expansion of the international airport network across the country, according to Antara News. “The president ordered the opening of as many international airports as possible in various regions,” Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya. It was noted that Indonesia’s Ministry of Transport has reinstated international status for three airports: Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport (Palembang), H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport (Bangka Belitung), and General Ahmad Yani Airport (Semarang). Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi explained that the…

India’s automobile exports surged by 22 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year, with total shipments reaching 1,457,461 units between April and June, up from 1,192,566 units during the same period last year. This is reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS. Passenger vehicles recorded their highest-ever export volume for a first quarter, with 204,330 units shipped, a 13 per cent increase compared to 180,483 units in April–June 2024. Two-wheeler exports rose by 23…

Speaking ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit, Robinder Sachdev, Senior Geopolitical Expert and President of the Imagindia Institute, emphasised the need for stronger coordination mechanisms within the group. In an exclusive interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS, he called for BRICS to establish a permanent secretariat to strengthen its institutional framework and ensure effective implementation of decisions. “My expectations and what I look forward to is to see how BRICS formalises itself more as an institution. I think…

A team of Indian scientists has developed a scalable and highly efficient device for generating green hydrogen by splitting water molecules using only solar energy. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The research team created a next-generation photoelectrochemical device based on a silicon-based photoanode using a unique n-i-p heterojunction structure. This architecture integrates n-type titanium dioxide (TiO₂), intrinsic silicon, and p-type nickel oxide (NiO) layers, maximising charge separation and improving energy conversion efficiency. The fabrication process…

ASTANA, – Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of the five Central Asian countries on Tuesday signed here the treaty of permanent good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation. Xi was accompanied by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.  African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

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Indian railways is expected to cross a historic milestone of 1.6 billion tonnes in freight loading during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, cementing its position as the world’s third-largest freight rail network. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared this projection, noting that freight volumes have grown by 29 per cent: from 1,233 million tonnes in 2020-2021 to 1,591 million tonnes during 2023-2024. As reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS, in 2023-2024, the railways recorded earnings of US$32 billion, and revenue…

India has reached a historic milestone by exceeding 1 billion tonnes in coal production, with cutting-edge technologies and efficient methods, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Nearly 74 per cent of India’s power generation is dependent on thermal power plants, reinforcing the need for a robust and sustainable coal sector. Official data from the Indian Ministry of Coal underscores the sector’s critical role in India’s energy landscape. As the holder of the world’s fifth-largest geological coal reserves…

The total production of kharif cereals was 166.39 million tonnes and that of rabi cereals was 164.53 million tonnes. The production of kharif rice is estimated at 120.68 million tonnes, 7.42 million tonnes more than that of 2023-24 (113.26 million tonnes). Rabi foodgrains production was 15.76 million tonnes. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Wheat production is projected to reach 115.43 million tonnes. The production of kharif maize is estimated at 24.81 million tonnes and rabi…