Russian President Putin praises India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative for boosting SMEs | India News – Times of India

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised India for establishing “stable conditions” for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting India’s economic programmes. The Russian president, speaking at the VTB Investment Forum in Moscow, also compared the “Make in India” initiative with Russia’s import substitution programme. He also expressed Russia’s willingness to set up manufacturing facilities…

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Brazil follows India’s lead, 2nd Brics nation to decline participation in China’s Belt & Road Initiative – Times of India

Brazil has decided to opt out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second country after India in Brics to not support the multi-billion-dollar project. Brazil, headed by President Lula da Silva, will not join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and instead seek alternative ways to collaborate with Chinese investors, Celso Amorim,…

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PM Modi leaves for Russia to attend Brics summit: Full schedule | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia for the Brics Summit in Kazan on Tuesday, focusing on economic cooperation and other key issues within the Brics framework. Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, highlighted India’s commitment to this cooperation, noting its foundational role. Kumar said that the summit’s agenda includes expanding…

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‘He is a great friend’: Putin invites PM Modi for talks on sidelines of BRICS summit | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a separate bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Russia next month.During a one-on-one meeting with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Putin conveyed his proposal and extended warm regards to PM Modi, referring to him as “a great friend…

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Will PM Modi meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Brics sidelines? No clarity yet | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping came together with other heads of state and government at the Brics leaders’ retreat late in the evening Tuesday but suspense remained over whether the two leaders will have a bilateral meeting on the margins of the summit.“PM, alongwith other Brics leaders will deliberate (at…

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As China watches, PM Modi calls for resilient supply chains | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for building a resilient and inclusive supply chain, amplifying a pitch that reflects the global wariness over dependence on China as the “factory of the world”.“The Covid pandemic has taught us the importance of resilient and inclusive supply chains. For this, trust and transparency are very…

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India to become growth engine for the world, says PM Modi in Johannesburg: Top quotes | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India will become the growth engine for the world in the coming years, and the ease of doing business has improved with “mission-mode” reforms being undertaken by his government. Speaking at the Brics Business Forum Leaders’ Dialogue, PM Modialso said India soon will become a $5…

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