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BRICS 2026: PM Modi calls for top 10 trade barriers to be removed; says India is building ‘economic bridges’ to shield Global South

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged BRICS members to identify and remove their top 10 trade barriers as the grouping enters its third decade, saying India is building economic bridges as trade barriers rise globally. At the BRICS Business Forum, Modi also positioned India as a source of growth, stability and…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Ahead of Modi-Xi meeting, Beijing says India and China should handle differences properly

President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS summit and bilateral talks. China urges handling differences and viewing ties from a strategic perspective. This meeting follows previous engagements between the two leaders. The BRICS summit is a key platform for emerging market cooperation. Xi's visit aims to stabilize bilateral…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Russian President Putin invites PM Modi for 24th India-Russia Summit, discuss bilateral ties, West Asia and Black Sea conflicts

Prime Minister Modi and President Putin discussed bilateral ties and future cooperation. President Putin invited Prime Minister Modi to Russia for the 24th Annual Summit. Both leaders shared perspectives on global conflicts and regional situations. They also reviewed progress in various sectors of bilateral cooperation. The Special and Privileged Strategic…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

What is Thirukkural? 2,500-year-old ancient Tamil text written by poet Thiruvalluvar that PM Modi gifted to Vladimir Putin before BRICS Summit

What is Thirukkural? PM Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of Thirukkural during their meeting in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit. Here is what to know about the ancient Tamil classic by Thiruvalluvar, its 1,330 couplets, three sections, debated age and themes covering virtue, politics,…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS Summit

The meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putin’s meeting is part of a series of bilateral engagements involving the participating leaders before the main summit.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

List of world leaders attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

India will host Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders in New Delhi on September 12-13 for the grouping’s 18th summit. The gathering brings together leaders representing economies that account for about 40% of global GDP, with several bilateral meetings with PM Narendra Modi also planned.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Populists claim to speak for ‘the people’ – but who are they actually talking about?

As support for populist movements surges around the world, the term has become something of a buzzword. It is used to describe very different movements and public figures in very different political contexts. These range from rightwing figures like Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil and Narendra Modi in India, to leftists…

The Conversation · Sep 11

From Sochi to a parked car: How Modi-Putin built a private channel

The Modi-Putin relationship has developed an unusual diplomatic rhythm over the past decade: private dinners, boat rides, estate tours and even an extended conversation inside Putin’s limousine. As geopolitical pressures complicate India-Russia ties, this informal channel has helped the two leaders discuss disagreements away from the formal negotiating table.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Putin arrives in Delhi for Brics summit overshadowed by Ukraine and Iran wars

This is Putin’s first in-person appearance at a Brics summit outside Russia since his full-scale war on Ukraine in 2022

The Independent UK · Sep 11

BRICS Summit 2026: China, India arranging Xi-Modi bilateral meeting

China and India are arranging a bilateral meeting between their leaders. President Xi Jinping will travel to India this weekend for a BRICS summit. China's foreign ministry stated they will approach bilateral ties strategically. They aim to enhance communication and cooperation while managing differences. Xi will attend the summit and…

The Economic Times · Sep 11