
‘Fake alert’: MEA denies reports of world leaders falling sick after BRICS Summit
In a post on X, MEA's fact-checking unit cautioned against what it called “malicious” posts on social media platforms. | India News
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In a post on X, MEA's fact-checking unit cautioned against what it called “malicious” posts on social media platforms. | India News

Plurilateral agreements are those that are negotiated and implemented by exclusive groups rather than by all World Trade Organisation members. Why has India opposed these, and what has changed with the BRICS declaration?

Saudi Arabia and BRICS share growing economic ties, but Riyadh has held back from formal membership while balancing its strategic relationship with the US. We explain

Police arrest men from Bihar and Jharkhand, claim to have found list of 5.13 lakh dummy email IDs; allege the accused received funds from Bangladesh

Shishir Gupta said the summit showed that India can maintain relationships across competing geopolitical camps without reducing its foreign policy to a choice. | India News
The visible warmth between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pezeshkian on all three days of the summit, as well as the Iranian President

India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit as the grouping marked its 20th year. The New Delhi Declaration achieved consensus on divisive issues while avoiding direct triggers. What did BRICS agree on? What were left out? Here’s all you need to know.
Indias hosting of the BRICS summit demonstrated its ability to forge consensus among countries with sharply different interests, Atlantic Council analyst Michael Kugelman said. He called the substantive New Delhi Declaration evidence of Indias growing convening power and BRICS appeal as an alternative to Western-led institutions.

PIB dismissed claims allegedly made by Pakistani propaganda accounts that an explosion took place minutes before the BRICS summit concluded in New Delhi. | India News

NTA also sees scope for BRICS countries to collaborate on exam security and question-paper technology. NTA DG pointed to China's Gaokao, the country's national college entrance test used for university admissions, as an example of a large-scale test system from which lessons can be drawn.

BRICS AI cooperation could expand after Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed an open-source AI community, shared large language models, training and digital cloud infrastructure.

Brics countries have committed to strengthening collaboration in “forecasting skills needs” by analysing labour market trends in digital, green, care and other priority sectors, as the 11-nation grouping of major emerging market economies welcomed “Brics CONNECT”, a new platform for technical cooperation, knowledge exchange and capacity building | India News

The Delhi declaration welcomed Brics CONNECT (Brics Cooperation Network for Capacity Building, Employability, and New Skills and Technologies). | India News

The Russian president said Brics should strengthen independent routes for capital, labour and technology while promoting a balanced global governance system. | World News
During their summit, BRICS leaders embraced the Delhi Declaration, addressing the critical situation in Gaza with urgent concern. The declaration opposed the forced displacement of Palestinian people, advocating for their sovereignty and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Additionally, BRICS acknowledged ongoing legal actions against Israel in the International Court of Justice, urging for adherence to UN resolutions and greater humanitarian access.
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 members aim to shape global rules rather than merely follow them.
Prime Minister Modi held discussions with key leaders, starting with Kazakhstan

At the BRICS Summit, delegates' families explored Delhi's eateries, malls, and heritage sites, necessitating extensive security and traffic management. | Latest News Delhi
The recent BRICS summit held in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for the ruling BJP party, enhancing its political leverage as it approaches next year

Putin proposed the initiatives as the Brics member states and partner countries came together for an outreach session | India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefly paused his BRICS Summit remarks after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared uncomfortable. The two leaders later discussed India-China ties, stressing strategic cooperation, border peace, resolving boundary issues and addressing trade imbalances. They also agreed to deepen cooperation on regional and global issues.
BRICS countries reaffirm commitment to combat corruption, welcome cooperation on fugitive offenders
AI presents opportunity to stimulate economic growth: BRICS countries
BRICS countries express concern over illicit drug production, abuse; welcome Guwahati Declaration
Leaders of BRICS countries call for stronger cooperation in health, endorse initiatives on tuberculosis
Chinese President calls on BRICS countries to play 'due role' in bringing peace in West Asia
'Optimistic' about Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi BRICS meeting, expert says
Putin takes potshots at "so-called G-7", says over 40% of world's GDP has been produced by the BRICS countries

Putin takes dig at ‘so called’ G7, hails BRICS countries for contributing to 40% world GDP
BRICS Business Forum 2026: Jaishankar calls for resilient supply chains, predictable business environment across BRICS countries

Since the Jantar Mantar protests in July that forced the first resignation of a Union Minister under public pressure in 12 years, the BJP has appeared the most tentative it has ever looked, with the decisiveness that it once projected as a hallmark of its gove
The Supreme Court declined interim orders on petitions seeking to defer a proposed march. The court noted law and order issues and administrative policy regarding protest permissions

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin that efforts must be made to move away from endless war towards an end to the war while noting that Indians are eagerly awaiting the Russian leader's visit for the BRICS s