In one of the biggest highlights of BRICS 2026, Xi Jinping told PM Modi that China and India are "partners, not rivals, and opportunities, not threats" for each other, laying out a four-point framework for steadier ties. Modi thanked Xi for backing India's BRICS chairship and confirmed India will fully support China as it takes over the chairship in 2027 to host the 19th Summit. Border peace, trade imbalances and market access also featured prominently in the talks.


BRICS Summit 2026: China aims to start third 'golden decade' of BRICS cooperation 

BRICS leaders gathered for the main open session as PM Modi took the floor to open discussions on inclusive global growth. Modi flagged serious concerns over the "weaponisation of technology and critical minerals," warning it could hinder shared progress and prosperity for the bloc. He also pointed to rising geopolitical tensions hurting ordinary lives worldwide, stressing that BRICS must strengthen resilience, especially for the Global South, through better supply chains and tech access.


BRICS Summit 2026: China controls over 60% of global rare earth mining output 

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim brought some Bollywood magic to his BRICS Summit visit, breaking into an impromptu rendition of Kishore Kumar's classic "Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat" at a Delhi hotel. The song, from the 1965 film Teen Devian, is one of many Hindi classics Anwar has sung during his India trips, following past performances of "Dost Dost Na Raha" and "Bole Chudiyan." His visit also saw India-Malaysia ties elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.


BRICS 2026: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim sings Bollywood classic at BRICS dinner  

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi calls for unified BRICS growth model

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi calls for BRICS cooperation across sectors

BRICS Summit 2026: 'Nature is a mother,' PM Modi prepares bilaterals with 7 nations

PM Modi's BRICS vision: Growth, green development and a stronger global south

Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, visited the Brics Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum on Saturday along with her husband, Hassan Majidi, on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi.


BRICS Summit 2026: Iranian president's daughter explores crafts, culture at BRICS Bazaar

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi warns weaponising critical minerals, tech hampers progress 

Day 1 of the BRICS Summit ended on a high note for India, all 11 members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, overcoming sharp Iran-UAE differences over West Asia after days of tense negotiations. PM Modi packed the day with bilaterals, including a landmark meeting with Xi Jinping. With the main open session done and dusted, all eyes now turn to Day 2, where the agenda shifts to inclusive global growth and the BRICS+ outreach nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: Global leaders of BRICS nations attend main open session 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to hold bilateral with leaders of 7 nations 

BRICS Summit 2026: Global leaders arrive for final session Of BRICS summit 

When PM Modi welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam for the BRICS Summit, the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu formed the striking backdrop. Modi personally explained the temple's significance to Xi Jinping as they shook hands, before doing the same for Putin, El-Sisi, Ramaphosa and other leaders. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is deeply tied to the Ramayana and stands as a symbol of India's spiritual and cultural heritage.


BRICS Summit 2026: Bharat Mandapam features one of India's holiest shrines 

Trump wants to weaken BRICS, but his own tariff threats might be doing the opposite. After threatening a 10% tariff on nations aligned with the bloc's "anti-American policies," Washington's aggressive trade pressure on Brazil, India and China seems to be pushing them closer together, not further apart. The dollar still dominates 57.1% of global reserves, so BRICS isn't replacing it anytime soon, but analysts say continued coercion is exactly what's fueling the bloc's growing appeal.


BRICS Summit 2026: Trump wants to weaken BRICS, but maybe doing the opposite

BRICS Summit: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, big diplomatic win for India

BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, a diplomatic win for India

BRICS countries want to increase trade in their own currencies. But actually moving money across borders remains complicated.


BRICS Summit 2026: Can UPI power BRICS cross-border payments? 

Iran is stepping up its efforts to join the new development bank, the multilateral lender created by BRICS.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has received support from some countries and is now working to meet the requirements for membership.

BRICS Summit 2026: Iran’s push for BRICS finance

India’s trade with the expanded BRICS grouping remains heavily tilted towards imports. In the first quarter of financial year 2026-27, India imported goods worth about 99 billion dollars from its 10 BRICS partners, while exports stood at nearly 25 billion dollars.


India’s BRICS trade (April-June 2026)

BRICS Summit 2026: Can Tech Connect BRICS? 

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi handshake signals thaw as Chinese leader returns to India after 7 years

The BRICS New Delhi Summit has revived talk of an old idea: the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral, first conceived in the late 1990s and never formally launched. With Western tariffs pushing Moscow and Beijing to seek common ground with Delhi, and India-China ties cautiously thawing, the chorus for RIC is growing louder. But India has stayed non-committal, any revival depends on "mutual convenience", raising the real question: would formalizing RIC actually challenge India's careful balancing act?


BRICS Summit 2026: RIC acted as the precursor for BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi moment highlights India-China thaw at BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: Consensus on joint declaration, diplomatic win for India 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to hold bilateral with leaders of seven countries

Ramanathaswamy temple takes centre stage as PM Modi welcomes world leaders at  BRICS

BRICS Summit 2026: BRICS joint declaration adopted amid West Asia

BRICS Summit 2026: Zahra Pezeshkian discovers Indian heritage at BRICS Bazaar 

How Trump has empowered BRICS: Sanctions and tariffs may be his best recruitment tool 

BRICS Summit 2026: BRICS nations adopt joint declaration with consensus

BRICS Summit 2026: Leaders of BRICS nations to attend main open session

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