BRICS & China Tech: Ahead of the Sept 12-13 BRICS summit in New Delhi, India is reportedly preparing to raise concerns with China over barriers to critical technologies and components, as industries flag supply-chain hurdles for EV magnets, renewable energy tech and HVDC equipment. India-Russia Defence & Ukraine: Russia says it welcomes India’s peaceful push on Ukraine and confirms Putin-Modi talks on Friday, with Su-57 jet sales and nuclear plant negotiations on the agenda. Border Security: India and China held senior commander-level flag meetings on Sept 6-7, including the first in Arunachal, under existing border mechanisms. Trade & Climate: The UK has recognised India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme for CBAM relief, potentially easing carbon-cost pressure on Indian exporters. Renewables Push: ADB signed its first transaction advisory deal in Madhya Pradesh to structure PPPs for solar and battery storage, aiming to crowd in up to $1bn private investment. Corporate Moves: Samsung India reportedly laid off executives in TVs and home appliances amid softer demand and higher costs. Consumer & Safety: eBay launched an internal review after gender-test kits were found shipping to India; listings were removed. Sports: India’s junior women’s hockey team thrashed Japan 7-0 to reach Asia Cup quarters; Sony secured TV rights for India-Afghanistan T20Is starting Sept 13. Business & Energy: Brent neared $100 as West Asia tensions raise oil-supply risk, threatening higher import costs and inflation pressure.