India assumes the presidency of BRICS at a time when the grouping finds itself at a decisive point. The core challenge for India lies in utilising this leadership role to give guidance, building resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability

China has surpassed the US to become India’s largest trading partner. The two Asian neighbours have been quietly moving towards enhancing economic and trade cooperation, focusing on synergies rather than differences

IAS officer Hardik S. Shah has been appointed the Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. Kapil Meena has been made Managing Director, National Horticulture Board (NHB), Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare