The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced the launch of India’s first analogue space mission in Leh, Ladakh. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The main objective of the project is to simulate the conditions of life on an interplanetary station and study the challenges of establishing such a base. It is noted that this mission contributes to the development of technologies to simulate the stay on Mars and the Moon. Moreover, the data collection…

At the UN Conference on Biodiversity (COP16) in Cali (Colombia), India will announce its intention to seek international funding for its updated national biodiversity protection plan. This was announced by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS, citing Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh. Singh emphasised the need to secure financial resources and other means to implement the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. He also introduced…

In a media briefing held at the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, Denis Alipov, the Russian Ambassador to the Republic of India, presented the outcomes of the XVI BRICS Summit, hosted in Kazan under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”. The ambassador highlighted that the event reinforced BRICS’s role as a unifying platform for the Global South, promoting collaborative solutions amidst global challenges. Denis Alipov noted that throughout 2024, Russia led nearly 200 BRICS-related events, covering everything from…

India’s DigiSetu telemedicine initiative is revolutionising healthcare access and management for chronic disease patients in underserved regions, as highlighted in a recent study conducted in Tamil Nadu. Designed to bridge healthcare gaps, the DigiSetu model combines telemedicine with trained health professionals, providing much-needed support for patients with conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Over 11,000 patients accessed quality healthcare. This initiative proved instrumental in the early diagnosis and management of…

Indian Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is set to announce the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focussing on healthcare, agriculture, and sustainable cities. This initiative is part of India’s vision for “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) and aims to foster a robust AI ecosystem in key sectors. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the Indian Ministry of Education, the CoEs will be spearheaded by leading academic institutions, working in consortium…

India has made significant strides in reducing poverty, expanding electrification and access to drinking water, and improving sanitation. This was stated by Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in an interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. She said that partnering with a republic that is achieving such results is a source of pride for the organisation. “The momentum and acceleration of progress in India are exciting. It’s inspiring to see India as a…

The Indian government has introduced several measures to improve the healthcare system, including providing US$5.9 thousands in health insurance to all citizens above 70 years of age, irrespective of their income. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The source reports that there are also plans to create 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years to make the healthcare system more efficient. Under the Healthy India programme, a Rashtriya Poshan mission has been launched to…

Scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in India have discovered the rare phenomenon of electron localisation in semiconductors. This discovery could lead to new materials with improved properties that will find applications in various fields, such as lasers, optical modulators, and photoconductors. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The researchers studied single-crystal scandium nitride and found that it is capable of a metal-dielectric transition caused by localised electrons. This phenomenon, known…

Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, Mekdes Daba, met with an Indian delegation led by Anil Kumar Rai, Ambassador of India and African Union representative in Ethiopia, to discuss opportunities to strengthen health cooperation between the two countries. This is reported by Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FBC), a partner of TV BRICS. Minister Daba emphasised the importance of the existing partnership between Ethiopia and India in the health sector and expressed her desire to develop it further. She encouraged Indian companies to invest in…

Russian Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov met with Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar. The topic of the talks was the development of bilateral relations and co-operation on international platforms. “Moscow and New Delhi co-operate on an equal footing in trade, energy, science, investment, tourism and environmental protection. Importantly, co-operation between the two countries within the framework of integration associations is also being strengthened. This is of particular importance for the formation of a sovereign multipolar world,” Anton Kobyakov emphasised. Vinay…