Union Minister Piyush Goyal visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja during Ganeshotsav, offered prayers, and said he felt very fortunate to have the darshan. He prayed for blessings on the nation and the world. The festival, marked with grandeur across Maharashtra, continues to attract top leaders, celebrities, and lakhs of devotees.

The MEA said there is no proposal for a BRICS currency “as of now”, while discussions on trade in local currencies have been underway. The ministry said local currency settlement could reduce transaction costs and complement the global payment system