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: Russia-India-China grouping never formalised

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: PM Modi, Xi reach key consensus on ties, China to assume BRICS chairmanship in 2027

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 day 1: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, big diplomatic win for India

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the 2026 BRICS Summit aboard his heavily guarded Ilyushin Il-96-300PU, known as the "Flying Kremlin" or "Doomsday Plane." Operating as a fully mobile airborne command center, the high-security aircraft features advanced radar-jamming tech, encrypted satellite communications, and anti-missile defense systems alongside luxurious presidential suites. Watch for full details on the security architecture and high-stakes arrival of President Putin in India. 

Putin’s 'doomsday plane' in Delhi: Inside the secretive 'flying Kremlin' aircraft 

Marking two decades since its inception, the expanded 11-member BRICS bloc is pushing to transform the Global South from passive "rule-takers" into active "rule-shapers" of the international system. As world leaders gather in New Delhi, the key question remains whether a diverse group of nations can forge sustainable consensus, challenge Western-dominated institutions, and act as a stabilizing force in a fractured global order.

 The verdict-BRICS at 20: Can the expanded bloc rewrite the rules of global power? 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026, marking a landmark moment for the summit. In his concluding address, PM Modi emphasized that a rapidly changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions and called for urgent structural reforms in global governance. He highlighted the imperative of ensuring equal participation for the Global South in emerging technology standards and decision-making frameworks. Watch PM Modi’s complete address at the BRICS Summit closing session.


BRICS summit 2026 latest update: New Delhi declaration adopted! 

World leaders have gathered in New Delhi for the high-stakes 2026 BRICS Summit, hosted by India. The summit brings together heads of state and top diplomats to address key global issues, including economic integration, Global South priorities, trade mechanisms, and geopolitical challenges. With major bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the summit, the discussions are set to shape strategic partnerships across emerging economies. 

BRICS summit 2026 in New Delhi: World leaders gather for high stakes meeting 

The Global South took center stage in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders to Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit. Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia and threats to Strait of Hormuz commerce, Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for a "win-win strategy" grounded in long-term peace and safe navigation. With major powers in attendance, the summit highlights emerging economies driving a new, resilient global order amid geopolitical storms.


BRICS Summit 2026: 21 nations gather in New Delhi for crucial summit

BRICS 2026 begins: India takes center stage amid global turmoil 

Beyond high-level summit diplomacy, the official BRICS 2026 media kit is stealing the spotlight at Bharat Mandapam. Curated by the Ministry of External Affairs, the goodie bag offers visiting international journalists an authentic slice of the 'India Story'. Featuring Bihar's superfoods sattu and makhana, organic Koraput coffee from tribal Odisha, and handcrafted block-printed stoles from Gujarat, India's rich regional diversity is on full display.  


The 'India story' unboxed: Unique BRICS 2026 media kit steals the spotlight in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting India's startup revolution and growing role in the global economy. Modi stressed that international trade can only grow when seafarers and shipping routes remain safe and secure. Joined by fellow BRICS leaders, he pointed to the optimism surrounding the BRICS Summit and called for stronger economic cooperation, innovation and resilient supply chains among member nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: India engages Iran as West Asia war tests BRICS unity 

BRICS wants to look beyond the dollar, but its economic scale is racing ahead of its financial integration. With 11 member nations running 11 completely different monetary systems, a shared BRICS currency remains more concept than reality. India, this year's chair, has explicitly ruled it out, pushing instead for linking local payment systems like UPI, China's CIPS and Brazil's Pix. So for now, BRICS' dollar alternative isn't one currency, it's many currencies working together.


BRICS Summit 2026: The case for a common currency, 11 members, 11 different monetary systems

18th BRICS summit opens with world leaders in Delhi 

BRICS Summit 2026: India hosts 18th BRICS summit as top world leaders arrive in Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in New Delhi with a high-level delegation, marking his first visit to India in seven years. His meeting with PM Modi is being watched closely as the real test of the post-Galwan thaw. China remains India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting a record $151 billion, but border peace, market access and India's widening trade deficit are all set to dominate the conversation as Beijing pushes for deeper strategic dialogue.


BRICS Summit 2026: President Xi's first trip to India in nearly seven years 

BRICS Summit 2026: China urges strategic dialogue with India

BRICS Summit 2026: Top world leaders in New Delhi as BRICS Summit begins

BRICS Summit 2026: Global South takes centre stage as Modi welcomes world leaders

As BRICS diplomacy takes center stage, all eyes are on the Modi-Xi meeting, the real test of whether India and China's post-2020 thaw can hold. China remains India's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade hitting a record $151.1 billion, but India's trade deficit has also climbed to a record $112.16 billion. Border peace, market access and reducing that imbalance top the agenda, as India pushes for a more balanced, strategic relationship beyond Galwan.


BRICS Summit 2026: Record $151 billion trade between India & China

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This marks Xi’s first visit to India in seven years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to welcome the Chinese President as world leaders gather for the key summit. The BRICS meeting will focus on global politics, trade, security and economic cooperation. 


BRICS Summit 2026: Chinese President Xi accompanied by high-level delegation 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi hosts world leaders at BRICS amid geopolitical storms

BRICS Summit 2026: India hosts 18th BRICS summit amid global uncertainties

BRICS Summit 2026: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi

BRICS Summit 2026: Special BRICS session on 'inclusive global governance' 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi says India and Iran should pursue win-win strategy

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Xi meeting to test India-China reset after border tensions 

Day two of the 18th BRICS Summit brings the meeting everyone's watching: PM Modi and President Xi Jinping sit down today, Xi's first visit to India in seven years. It comes as both sides work to stabilize ties after the 2020 Ladakh standoff, with progress already made on border patrolling and direct flights. Alongside the bilateral, "Strengthening Multilateralism" tops the summit agenda as world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam for the closing day.


BRICS Summit 2026: Xi Jinping's first India visit in seven years, since the Galwan clash

BRICS Summit 2026: India, China seek to rebuild ties amid changing global order

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi hosts top leaders in New Delhi amid West Asia war 

The 18th BRICS Summit is meant to be about trade and cooperation, but the West Asia war is impossible to ignore. Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, all BRICS members, are on sharply different sides of the conflict, with the UAE even suspending trade with Iran after missile attacks. India is working overtime to bridge these gaps and secure a joint Delhi Declaration, but experts say this could be the toughest test yet of whether BRICS can actually stay united.


BRICS Summit 2026: West Asia war casts shadow on BRICS Summit

Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the severe political and economic uncertainty facing the world, describing the global order as being "under churn" due to geopolitical conflicts and disruptions. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin took direct aim at the G7, declaring that BRICS has become the new engine of global growth by accounting for over 40% of world GDP and driving more than half of recent economic expansion. Both leaders urged BRICS nations to deepen market integration and build shock-resistant supply networks.


BRICS Summit 2026: Putin claims BRICS now drives over 50% of global economic growth

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