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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the two-day 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum meeting which begins in Russia's St Petersburg on Thursday.

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.

"We are expecting a 7.5-per cent growth rate this year that will make us the fastest growing major economy," Mr Modi said

The BRICS Young Innovator Prize aims to recognise and reward the best results related to research, development and innovation projects that represent technological innovation and a potential contribution to the science and technology sector of the BRICS countries.

On push for digital economy and the recent demonetisation move and whether the pain would be limited to short-term given the world economy is going through uncertain times, he said.

World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting began in Davos on Monday evening with call for governments to be 'responsive and responsible' in the backdrop of falling trust in all kinds of institutions and various studies painting a dismal picture for India including on inclusive development, rich-poor gap and talent competitiveness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined his government's reform agenda while addressing BRICS business council at the 8th BRICS summit in Goa on Sunday.

The first trade fair of the BRICS countries, aimed at deepening their economic engagement, trade and investment ties, got underway in New Delhi on Wednesday, to be followed by meetings of the BRICS Business Forum and BRICS Business Council, ahead of the leaders' summit in Goa later this week.

Representatives of various social movements from BRICS countries will attend a two-day people's forum beginning in Goa on Thursday where they are likely to voice resistance against neo-liberalism.

On the back of improved monetary policy and recent reforms towards opening up the economy, India has jumped 16 places in the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) to 39th spot, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has said.

India has climbed 16 places to the 39th rank on the global competitiveness index prepared by the World Economic Forum, in a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's reform initiatives.

The Department of Science and Technology under the BRICS - grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - framework organized the first 'Young Scientists Conference' in Bengaluru today. The conference will see 50 young scientists meet over the next four days. The BRICS Young Scientist Forum (BRICS - YSF) was started last year.

42 delegates from BRICS countries will be attending a two-day meeting of BRICS Women Parliamentarian Forum to be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday.

Reflecting an acute shortage of skilled labour force and difficult business conditions, India has slipped 11 places to rank 89th on a global index of talent competitiveness, a list which has been topped by Switzerland.

Individuals from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are set to meet for their first forum in Russia's Ufa city in July - on the sidelines of the BRICS summit - to identify areas where they can collaborate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others, will attend the BRICS summi...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be leading an Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) to the two-day 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum meeting which begins in Russia's St Petersburg on Thursday.

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.

"We are expecting a 7.5-per cent growth rate this year that will make us the fastest growing major economy," Mr Modi said

The BRICS Young Innovator Prize aims to recognise and reward the best results related to research, development and innovation projects that represent technological innovation and a potential contribution to the science and technology sector of the BRICS countries.

On push for digital economy and the recent demonetisation move and whether the pain would be limited to short-term given the world economy is going through uncertain times, he said.

World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting began in Davos on Monday evening with call for governments to be 'responsive and responsible' in the backdrop of falling trust in all kinds of institutions and various studies painting a dismal picture for India including on inclusive development, rich-poor gap and talent competitiveness.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined his government's reform agenda while addressing BRICS business council at the 8th BRICS summit in Goa on Sunday.

The first trade fair of the BRICS countries, aimed at deepening their economic engagement, trade and investment ties, got underway in New Delhi on Wednesday, to be followed by meetings of the BRICS Business Forum and BRICS Business Council, ahead of the leaders' summit in Goa later this week.

Representatives of various social movements from BRICS countries will attend a two-day people's forum beginning in Goa on Thursday where they are likely to voice resistance against neo-liberalism.

On the back of improved monetary policy and recent reforms towards opening up the economy, India has jumped 16 places in the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) to 39th spot, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has said.

India has climbed 16 places to the 39th rank on the global competitiveness index prepared by the World Economic Forum, in a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's reform initiatives.

The Department of Science and Technology under the BRICS - grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - framework organized the first 'Young Scientists Conference' in Bengaluru today. The conference will see 50 young scientists meet over the next four days. The BRICS Young Scientist Forum (BRICS - YSF) was started last year.

42 delegates from BRICS countries will be attending a two-day meeting of BRICS Women Parliamentarian Forum to be inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday.

Reflecting an acute shortage of skilled labour force and difficult business conditions, India has slipped 11 places to rank 89th on a global index of talent competitiveness, a list which has been topped by Switzerland.

Individuals from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa and member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are set to meet for their first forum in Russia's Ufa city in July - on the sidelines of the BRICS summit - to identify areas where they can collaborate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others, will attend the BRICS summi...