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BRICS at 20 enters coming-of-age phase, PM Modi calls for ambitious agenda for next two decades

Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally opened the BRICS summit in New Delhi. He stated the grouping has reached a coming of age moment. Modi urged BRICS to chart an ambitious new agenda for the next twenty years. He proposed a secure digital repository to track BRICS initiatives and their implementation.…

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'Optimistic' about Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi BRICS meeting, expert says

An expert expressed optimism regarding the upcoming meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He suggested that governments should establish clear operational boundaries for businesses to foster collaboration. Gopalakrishnan believes that strengthening business ties offers a constructive path to improving bilateral relations. His new book explores historical…

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India, UAE discuss new possibilities in strategic energy infrastructure on sidelines of BRICS 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed advancing their strategic partnership across defense and critical minerals. New possibilities in energy infrastructure and IMEC connectivity were also explored. The leaders emphasized the growing strength of India-UAE ties. This partnership signifies…

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World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?

Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces internal contradictions and lacks strong institutional mechanisms. India seeks strategic autonomy, while Russia and China push alternatives to Western systems.

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Brics leaders gather in New Delhi as bloc seeks greater global influence

Leaders of the Brics nations are gathering in New Delhi on Saturday for talks aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties and giving emerging economies a greater voice on the world stage, as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East test the expanding bloc’s unity.

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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening cooperation in defence, trade, and digital technologies. Malaysian PM Ibrahim arrived for the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. He will also meet India's Grand Mufti and leaders from Russia and Iran. The…

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India-China trade: The numbers behind the relationship as Xi visits Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit highlights India-China trade's stark imbalance. India's imports from China vastly exceed its exports, creating a record deficit. Chinese industrial inputs are deeply embedded in India's critical manufacturing sectors. Bilateral goods trade reached $151 billion, with imports dominating the exchange. This economic relationship unfolds against the…

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BRICS leaders call for 'maximum restraint' as Middle East war threatens unity

BRICS leaders meeting in New Delhi on Saturday unanimously adopted a joint declaration expressing "deep concern" over the war in the Middle East and urging maximum restraint. The statement was seen as indirect criticism of US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

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PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on sidelines of 18th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The UAE's recent membership in BRICS was a key discussion point for both leaders. Discussions focused on strengthening the Comprehensive…

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PM Modi meets Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in New Delhi. Ethiopia joined BRICS in January 2024, gaining market access and export opportunities. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit focusing on cooperation and sustainability. BRICS members collectively represent a significant portion of the global population and…

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Satellite images show China advancing into contested India border territory as Xi travels to New Delhi

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: While China’s leader is due to meet with Narendra Modi in India this weekend, people living in remote frontier villages tell Shweta Sharma they fear being pushed out of their ancestral lands by an advancing Chinese Army that claims the region as its own

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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and US tensions test the bloc

Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi for a summit focused on trade, investment and global conflicts

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"Means war with Russia": Putin warns Europe against sending troops to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned European nations against sending troops to Ukraine. He clarified that Russia does not threaten European countries and has no conflict grounds. Sending troops to Ukraine would mean a direct war with Russia, Putin stated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Putin in New Delhi to discuss…

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Xi-Modi meeting: China says it will ‘properly handle differences’ with India

China and India are arranging a bilateral meeting between their leaders. This proposed meeting marks the third consecutive year of engagement. Beijing seeks to build on strategic guidance and enhance cooperation. The engagement follows a period of tensions after the Galwan Valley clash. Both nations aim to consolidate recent improvements…

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China-Southern Airlines announces resumption of Guangzhou-New Delhi flights ahead of President Xi's Delhi visit

This marks the relaunch of China Southern's India service after a six-year suspension. Following the restart, the airline will run over 100 weekly flights across its eight round-trip routes in South Asia, the carrier said.

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From frozen borders to a fragile thaw: The India-China story since Galwan

Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping will meet amid improved India-China relations. A deadly 2020 border clash led to increased scrutiny and bans on Chinese apps. Disengagement pacts were reached, pulling back troops from several confrontation points. Trade and business ties have since improved significantly between the two nations.…

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BRICS Summit: Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi after 7 years; PM Modi meeting to test India-China reset

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. He will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the summit's sidelines. This marks Xi's first visit to India in nearly seven years. China aims to enhance cooperation and manage differences with India. The summit addresses…

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Opportunity for India to reassert its global leadership: South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on BRICS 2026

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said on Saturday that the 18th BRICS Summit offers India, the chair, a pivotal platform to reassert its global leadership and strengthen ties with the Global South amid growing volatility in the international order.

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Pakistan wants a seat at the BRICS table. What stands in its way?

Pakistan formally applied for BRICS membership in 2023 and sought Russia’s backing, but its bid has yet to succeed. While Islamabad could count on China’s support and later bought a $580 mn stake in the BRICS-backed New Development Bank, India’s position has emerged as the key hurdle to Pakistan’s entry.

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BRICS 2026: UN chief Guterres meets PM Modi; discusses West Asia, Ukraine conflicts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit to discuss conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, their impact on food and fertiliser access, and freedom of navigation. The leaders also discussed lethal autonomous weapons, multilateral reform and India’s BRICS presidency.

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Malaysian PM arrive in India for 18th BRICS Summit

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, as India hosts the grouping's annual summit under its 2026 chairship.

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BRICS hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, other leaders walk side by side, showcasing bloc unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other BRICS leaders at the Business Forum in New Delhi, where the leaders projected unity and called for deeper economic cooperation. Modi highlighted BRICS’ growing global economic weight, while Putin and Pezeshkian stressed stronger business ties…

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BRICS' trade puzzle: Modi, Putin and Pezeshkian pitch three different fixes

The BRICS Business Forum saw leaders discuss expanding intra-bloc trade and economic resilience. Prime Minister Modi focused on removing trade barriers and India's stability. President Putin addressed countering Western economic pressure and sanctions. President Pezeshkian linked economic security to conflict and rebuilding Iran's economy. New trade data reveals a complex…

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PM Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian hold first New Delhi talks since West Asia war; vow to expand bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing the escalating West Asia conflict and India-Iran ties. The meeting, their second in less than two weeks, came amid fresh US measures against Iran, disruptions to oil supplies and concerns over navigation and…

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RT launches Hindi language channel as Putin and Modi forge closer ties

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) says RT's expansion in India risks more disinformation being spread in the country as a propaganda mouthpiece for Vladimir Putin

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