October 4, 2026 4:44 PM

Good governance is invisible infrastructure sustaining investor confidence: V-P Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday said good governance is the “invisible infrastructure” that sustains investor confidence and strengthens public trust, calling on company secretaries to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in an increasingly technology-driven business environment. Addressing the 58th Foundation Day celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, V-P Radhakrishnan said company secretaries are the ...

October 1, 2026 3:56 PM

PM Modi hails UPSC’s century-long legacy as celebration of youth’s aspiration, trust of every Indian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, describing the completion of 100 years as a landmark milestone and calling for timely reforms that prepare the civil services for the needs of a rapidly changing India in the years ahead. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the centenary was not merely a celebration of the institution's 100-year journey but also a celebration of th...

September 30, 2026 3:11 PM

PM Modi to attend UPSC centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam on October 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on October 1. The Prime Minister is scheduled to attend the programme at 11 am and will address the gathering marking 100 years since the establishment of the UPSC in 1926. The event will mark the culmination of the year-long centenary celebrations, which began on October 1, 2025. Centenary coin, stamp and book to be released During the pro...

September 13, 2026 11:59 AM

India’s BRICS presidency transformed shared vision into win-win collaboration: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India's BRICS presidency has focused on the four pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, and with the support of member countries, the shared vision has been transformed into a “win-win collaboration”. Addressing the open session on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi said the BRICS Logistics Supply Chain Cooperation Framework would help make supply chains more reliable and re...

September 13, 2026 11:38 AM

PM Modi welcomes world leaders at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS open session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, ahead of the open session on ‘Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth’. PM Modi welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart...

September 12, 2026 11:19 PM

BRICS Turns 20: PM Modi Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled two commemorative postage stamps marking two decades of BRICS cooperation on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The commemorative stamps bear the inscription “BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026” / “ब्रिक्स: सहयोग के दो दशक, 2006–2026”, celebrating the evolution of BRICS as a valuable platform for dialogue and cooperation, according to a press release from the Prime Min...

September 12, 2026 5:21 PM

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration by Consensus

The BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration by consensus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day’s deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit. Prime Minister Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of the inaugural session at the summit. “Today’s discussion makes it evident that the changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions; reforms are essential in r...

September 10, 2026 4:52 PM

BRICS Summit 2026: Stage set at Bharat Mandapam as PM Modi hosts expanded global powerhouse

The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12–13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the high-profile Summit, which brings together heads of state, foreign delegates, heads of international organisations, and key dignitaries representing member states, partner countries, and outreach invitees. India holds the BRICS Chair for the 2026 edition, with proceedings guided by ...

September 8, 2026 4:46 PM

UGC NET Re-Exam: NTA advises candidates to travel early amid BRICS summit traffic curbs

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory to candidates appearing for the UGC-NET re-exam in the national capital on September 9 and 10, in view of the traffic curbs in place due to the BRICS summit. Delhi Police also issued an advisory today cautioning commuters about temporary traffic restrictions and diversions from September 11 to 13 in view of the movement of international dignitaries. India will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Septe...

April 5, 2026 2:11 PM

Meditation key to inner transformation and global peace: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday underscored the transformative power of meditation, describing it as a pathway to inner peace, clarity and holistic living, while addressing the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders in New Delhi. The conference, held at Bharat Mandapam, brought together meditation practitioners, spiritual leaders and policymakers from across the world. It was organised by the Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement and the Buddha-CEO Quantum Foundation. Congratulati...