SHOCKING: 14 - What They Never Told You

'India's presidency was a success': Uruguay FM Lubetkin praises New Delhi's BRICS Summit

Uruguay's Foreign Minister praised India's successful BRICS chairship and the summit. He highlighted Prime Minister Modi's role in achieving consensus among members. The New Delhi Declaration was a substantive document addressing global issues. Uruguay participated in BRICS meetings, emphasizing Global South cooperation. The minister stressed the need for understanding developments…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Set aside all differences to promote Indian languages, says Shah; hails PM on Vande Mataram rule

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged setting aside political differences for promoting Indian languages. He stated that children understand India best through their mother tongue, emphasizing its importance. The National Education Policy makes primary education in mother tongue compulsory and learning another Indian language mandatory. Shah highlighted that Hindi should…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

PM Modi keeps saying 'sab changa si' but actually 'sab mehenga si': Congress on WPI inflation data

Wholesale price inflation reached 9.92 percent in August, showing a consistent rise. Food and manufactured items contributed significantly to this ongoing price increase. Real wages have also declined, with rural wages experiencing a substantial drop. This data contradicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims that everything is well. Rising global costs…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

'As India leads, world listens': Rajnath Singh hails conclusion of 18th BRICS Summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday called the successful conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit under India's chairship a landmark diplomatic achievement, saying "India has put the Global South at the centre". He also praised the unanimous New Delhi Declaration as a major milestone, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Xi-Modi thaw warms up ties at BRICS, but old India-China fault lines remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ties and a willingness to manage shared challenges, including US President Donald Trump. But deep differences remain over the border dispute, trade imbalance, Chinese support for…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

BRICS 2026: A declaration, no roadmap

India displayed diplomatic strength by forging consensus for the New Delhi Declaration. Member nations hold differing perspectives on BRICS's future direction and goals. China's influence is evident as it prepares for its upcoming chairmanship of the grouping. The declaration reiterates support for UNSC reform without setting a clear timeline. BRICS…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

A weekend in New Delhi: At BRICS, Modi and India provided an adroit demonstration of tactically gathering a motley crew

The recent BRICS summit hosted twenty nations, fostering debate and wide interpretation of its joint statement. This gathering served as a protest forum against global economic instability and institutional failures. India's diplomacy showcased its appeal as a stable pillar amidst geopolitical challenges. The summit highlighted crucial supply chains and commodity…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

PM Modi thanks BRICS leaders for making summit productive, outcome-oriented

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked BRICS leaders for a productive summit. The Delhi summit concluded with key outcomes and advancements in cooperation. Leaders from Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE attended the important meeting. Several other heads of state and government also participated in the discussions. Modi held fifteen bilateral…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Opposition CMs from Keralam, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu invited to BRICS gala dinner: Government sources

Prime Minister Modi hosted a splendid BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, which saw the participation of chief ministers from opposition-led states. The summit concluded with the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, emphasizing the need for reforms in global governance and the inclusion of developing countries. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

China represented by Foreign Minister Wang Yi at BRICS gala dinner hosted by India: Sources

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi represented China at the BRICS gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Modi. President Xi Jinping participated in summit proceedings and met with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective. Both leaders committed to resolving the boundary question fairly and…

The Economic Times · Sep 13