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President Cyril Ramaphosa Orders Urgent Probe as Six Women Are Found Dead In Ekurhuleni

President Cyril Ramaphosa Orders Urgent Probe as Six Women Are Found Dead In Ekurhuleni

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed police to prioritise investigations into the deaths of women whose…

Guests visit Chinese wind turbine maker Mingyang Smart Energy Group in Zhongshan City, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 4, 2026.
Guests Visit Cities in Guangdong Ahead of Asia-Pacific Media Forum

Guests visit Chinese wind turbine maker Mingyang Smart Energy Group in Zhongshan City, south China’s…

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 31, 2026. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)
China Ready to Advance Hand in Hand Along Path of Modernisation With Mongolia, Says Xi

BISHKEK, Sep. 02 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is…

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Bishkek for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2026 and a state visit to Kyrgyzstan upon the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)
Xi, Japarov Chart New Course for China-Kyrgyzstan Ties

* China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to deliver more practical cooperation outcomes that…

India

India’s Exports to BRICS Economies to Reach US$200 Billion by 2030

Expanding trade ties across the Global South and rising demand for industrial and agricultural products position India for a larger share of intra-BRICS commerce India is on track to significantly expand its trade presence within the BRICS group, with exports to member countries projected to surpass US$200 billion by 2030, according to new industry estimates, as reported by News9, a TV BRICS partner. The forecast reflects growing economic integration among emerging economies and the increasing importance of South-South trade as…

India AI

India Leads Global Surge in AI-Driven Business Transformation

Indian organisations outpace global peers in artificial intelligence adoption, digital innovation and data-driven growth strategies India has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic markets for artificial intelligence-led business transformation, with organisations demonstrating stronger confidence in AI-driven growth and digital innovation than their global counterparts, as reported by IANS, a TV BRICS partner. According to the survey of 300 chief marketing officers (CMOs), Indian executives are demonstrating stronger confidence in AI-driven business growth than their counterparts in any other region.…

Friendship Tower in Pyongyang

World Insights: Wide-Ranging Cooperation Boosts China-DPRK Friendship

In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and the two countries, China-DPRK traditional friendly and cooperative relations have maintained sound and steady development. BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) from June 8 to 9, his first state visit to the country in seven years, at…

India Consolidates Its Position as World’s Largest Rice Producer with Record Harvest

India Consolidates Its Position as World’s Largest Rice Producer with Record Harvest

Production reaches 154 million tonnes, part of an agricultural boom that also includes record yields for wheat and maize In a historic achievement for Indian agriculture, the country has overtaken China to become the world’s largest rice producer with a record harvest, according to a statement by India’s Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. According to preliminary estimates from the ministry, reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS, rice production reached a record 154.02 million tonnes in the 2025-26…

Indian State to Build 20 Roads Using Green Technology

Indian State to Build 20 Roads Using Green Technology

The project aims to reuse old materials to reduce costs and promote sustainability The Indian state of Gujarat is moving towards sustainable development by modernising its road infrastructure. The state government has allocated around US$120 million in this year’s budget to build climate-resilient roads using modern technology, according to ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Work on 20 roads across various districts will begin using green technology, reusing old materials to reduce costs and promote sustainability. The projects involve reusing…

India’s Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Surges 57% in Early 2026 Amid Rapid Digital Adoption

India’s Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Surges 57% in Early 2026 Amid Rapid Digital Adoption

Strong growth in connected mobility, charging infrastructure expansion, and in-vehicle technologies is reshaping India’s automotive landscape India’s electric passenger vehicle (EV) market recorded a 57 per cent year-on-year increase in the first quarter of 2026, significantly outpacing the overall passenger vehicle market growth of 13 per cent. The expansion was supported by improved charging infrastructure, competitive pricing, and rising connectivity features, according to IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The study highlighted a sharp rise in connected EV adoption, which…

Over 30 Global Mayors Gather in Chengdu for Dialogue

From May 13 to 15, representatives from 32 cities and five international organizations across 26 countries will gather in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, China, for the “2026 Global Mayors Dialogue Chengdu” series of events. This high-profile gathering, held in a park city, further underscores the increasingly important role of this southwestern Chinese metropolis as a host of international conferences. During the event, focusing on areas such as technological innovation, industrial collaboration, cultural exchange, and ecological security, participants will…

India and Vietnam Set US$25 Billion Trade Target by 2030. Prime Minister Narendra Modi following talks in New Delhi with Vietnam’s President To Lam.

India and Vietnam Set US$25 Billion Trade Target by 2030

Leaders agree new roadmap covering pharmaceuticals, agriculture, energy and financial connectivity India and Vietnam have agreed on a strategic roadmap to increase bilateral trade to US$25 billion by 2030, marking a major step in expanding economic cooperation, as reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi following talks in New Delhi with Vietnam’s President To Lam. The two leaders oversaw the exchange of multiple agreements aimed at improving market access and…

India Unveils Digital Infrastructure Roadmap to drive US$30 Trillion Economy by 2047

India Unveils Digital Infrastructure Roadmap to drive US$30 Trillion Economy by 2047

Two-phase strategy aims to boost inclusion, innovation and productivity across key sectors India has set out a roadmap to transform its economy into a US$30 trillion powerhouse by 2047, centred on the next generation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), reports ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The strategy outlines a two-phase approach – DPI 2.0 and DPI 3.0 – designed to accelerate inclusive growth and expand economic opportunity across society. According to experts, the plan targets a per capita income…

India Expands AI Access in Rural Areas Through Digital Public Infrastructure

India Expands AI Access in Rural Areas Through Digital Public Infrastructure

Local-language systems and inclusive policies bring artificial intelligence directly to villages India is accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural communities by integrating it with digital public infrastructure (DPI), enabling direct access to advanced technologies for farmers, women and local institutions, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS, with reference to One World Outlook. India’s model shifts AI from being an urban-centric tool to a practical solution embedded in everyday rural life. By integrating AI into familiar platforms…

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