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PM Modi highlights 'win-win' cooperation under India's BRICS presidency: 'Together we rise'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India's four key priorities for its BRICS presidency: resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, as the 18th BRICS Summit entered its second day in New Delhi. He said India had focused its efforts on these four pillars and expressed satisfaction that the grouping had been able to turn its shared vision into "win-win collaboration" with the support of member countries.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 13) said India's BRICS presidency was centred on four key pillars--- 'resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability'. He said that with the support of BRICS member countries, India had translated the grouping's shared vision into 'win-win collaboration'. BRICS leaders gathered at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for the second day of the summit, where they participated in a family photograph ahead of the main session on 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Modi: Global South must shape, not just follow, rules
Prime Minister Modi opened the Brics summit, demanding urgent United Nations Security Council reforms. He stressed transforming global governance from privilege to partnership for developing nations. Modi proposed Brics draft ten proposals for inclusive global governance and multilateralism. He also called for a Seafarers Emergency Support Network for maritime workers. The summit aims to empower the Global South as rule-shapers, not rule-takers.
Condemnation of Pahalgam hit reflects Delhi's stand on terror
In a significant statement, the BRICS Declaration addressed India’s serious concerns about terrorism, condemning both the Pahalgam attack and cross-border movements of terrorists. The declaration underscored the need for zero tolerance and criticized discrepancies in counter-terrorism responses. It affirmed that states have the primary duty to combat terrorism, asserting that terrorism must not be associated with any particular religion or nationality.
Traffic restrictions imposed in central Delhi till 9:30 pm for BRICS Summit, check list of routes to avoid
Delhi Police on Saturday imposed traffic restrictions and issued route diversions in Bharat Mandapam area for BRICS Summit 2026 with commuters likely to face diversions and restrictions in central Delhi and adjoining areas, police said. Delhi Police said the traffic restrictions will be in force from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, particularly around Bharat Mandapam and the Pragati Maidan area, as well as on major corridors connecting central Delhi with other parts of the city.
PM Modi to hold talks with Xi Jinping today: From border, security to trade, check what's on agenda
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday left Beijing and will arrive in New Delhi in sometime to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. The Chinese President is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit. This would be President Xi's first visit to India in nearly seven years.
India and Canada are well beyond reset now, says Canadian High Commissioner to India
Christopher Cooter says this period in which ties are being rebuilt is the one that works best for the two countries and in 80 years of diplomatic relations, there has never been an environment that has drawn them together in the same way; he adds the security dialogue on the Nijjar killing case has made progress and that steps such as declaring the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organisation have improved the atmosphere
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to hold bilaterals with Putin, Pezeshkian as trade, geopolitics in focus
The 18th BRICS Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, with India hosting the two-day meeting of leaders as part of its BRICS chairship. India has adopted "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability" as its theme for the year. The national capital is witnessing the arrival of several prominent leaders and senior officials ahead of the summit, with a packed schedule of bilateral meetings and other engagements. Russian President Vladimir Putin also arrived in New Delhi early Friday for a three-day visit. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Nare
PM Modi, Putin to hold bilateral talks today: From defence to energy, check what's on agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026. During his visit, he will also hold talks with PM Narendra Modi and have a series of bilateral meetings. President Putin was received by MEA MoS KV Singh and is accompanied by a high-level delegation. Notably, it is Putin's first in-person participation at a BRICS summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
Putin lands in New Delhi for BRICS Summit, key meeting with PM Modi and high-stakes India-Russia agenda ahead
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi in the wee hours of Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, which India is hosting this weekend. His arrival has set the stage for a series of high-level engagements, including a crucial bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his participation in the BRICS Business Forum. Putin was received at the airport by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. The Ministry of External Affairs described the visit as an important moment in the longstanding relationship between India and Russia. "Warmly wel
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