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India test-fires maneuverable BrahMos missile

India test-fires maneuverable BrahMos missile

India successfully test-fires a supersonic cruise missile from a naval warship near the Bay of Bengal.

$25m investment in India 2020 Fund

$25m investment in India 2020 Fund

IFC proposes an equity investment of up to $25 million in a 'India 2020' fund.

Panned or praised, BRICS influence likely to grow

Panned or praised, BRICS influence likely to grow

Criticised and lauded, BRICS's impact on the world economy will likely be felt for years to come.

BRICS security advisors to discuss key issues

BRICS security advisors to discuss key issues

National security advisors of BRICS countries are to meet for the fourth time in New Delhi tomorrow.

Russia goes for mixed electoral system

Russia goes for mixed electoral system

The Central Elections Commission is to prepare a draft law on a mixed electoral system for State Duma elections.

Are things looking up for BRICS?

Are things looking up for BRICS?

Matt Quigley provides an economic round-up of the BRICS countries and looks ahead to 2013.

China Set for New March after the 18th CPC National Congress

China Set for New March after the 18th CPC National Congress

No single event, other than the US presidential election, was as keenly watched by the world as the once-in-a-decade power handover in China.

Oil giant Petrobras finds new reserves

Oil giant Petrobras finds new reserves

Brazilian energy company Petrobras announces the discovery of “excellent quality” crude oil in a deep-water field.

America’s gun violence is rooted in how its society is structured

America’s gun violence is rooted in how its society is structured

Mark LeVine uses social epidemiology to examine the disease of gun violence in the United States.

Russia oil output hits post-Soviet high

Russia oil output hits post-Soviet high

Russia experiences a growth in oil production reaching a record 10.4 million barrels a day.