Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised concerns over the growing use of technology and critical minerals as strategic tools, warning that their “weaponisation” could slow collective development and create fresh challenges for countries across the Global South. Speaking at the concluding session of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Modi stressed the importance of cooperation,...
India has called on BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen economic cooperation by promoting trade in local currencies, linking payment systems and building more resilient supply chains amid growing global economic uncertainty. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, said the grouping needs greater economic resilience while remaining...
Delhi and the wider National Capital Region are witnessing extensive preparations ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with aviation authorities and security agencies putting in place detailed arrangements to accommodate a large number of special aircraft carrying foreign leaders, senior officials and international delegations. The summit is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from...
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to travel to India next month to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, a visit that could become a significant moment in the gradual efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to stabilise relations after years of heightened tensions. If confirmed, Xi’s visit would be his first trip...