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BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: PM Modi proposes 10-point proposal for global governance
India is hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where Prime Minister Modi has proposed a 10-point plan for global governance reform. The summit involves significant bilateral meetings on the sidelines, particularly with leaders from [Russia], [Iran], and potentially [China], amidst ongoing border tensions.
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Must ReadBorder tensions in Arunachal, economic issues set to dominate Modi-Xi bilateral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi, their first such encounter in India since 2014 and the first bilateral visit by either leader since the 2020 border clashes. The summit aims to address ongoing border tensions, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh, while seeking to stabilize economic and people-to-people relations, though experts caution against expecting an immediate 'reset' in ties.
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Must ReadBRICS treads carefully on de-dollarisation: Finance track talks payments, not a common currency
The BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting concluded with a joint statement that adopted a cautious approach towards 'de-dollarisation', focusing on pragmatic solutions like interoperable payment systems and local-currency settlements rather than calling for a common BRICS currency. Despite this formal stance, leaders from Iran and Russia at the BRICS Business Forum emphasized the need to reduce reliance on the U.S.
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Must ReadUN chief Guterres meets PM Modi; discusses West Asia, Ukraine conflicts
[UN Secretary-General] Antonio Guterres met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 18th [BRICS] summit in New Delhi. They discussed ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine, emphasizing their global economic impact, particularly on food and fertilizer security.
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Must ReadAs assured, Russia to further boost fertiliser supplies to India: Andrey Guryev at BRICS
Russia has committed to increasing fertiliser supplies to India following directives from President Vladimir Putin at the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan. Russian fertiliser exports to India surged by 40% year-on-year in 2023, now accounting for one-third of India's total fertiliser imports, highlighting a deepening bilateral economic relationship within the broader BRICS framework.
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Must ReadYemen’s Houthis take over strait vital to global shipping
The Iran-backed Houthi rebel group has seized control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, including the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait and key islands like Mayyun. This development, occurring amidst the broader conflict in West Asia and following a reported Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, severely disrupts global shipping lanes linking Europe and Asia, particularly impacting oil transport from Saudi Arabia and causing a spike in global energy prices.
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ImportantThe BRICS bank — an alternative that wasn’t
An editorial analyzes the gap between the rhetoric of the [BRICS] grouping and its actual achievements, specifically focusing on its failure to create a viable alternative to the western-dominated global financial architecture, such as the [World Bank] and the [International Monetary Fund] (IMF). The article suggests that despite intentions to challenge the status quo and reduce dependence on the U.S.
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Must ReadA bigger BRICS, shaped by India’s vision
The upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi (September 2026) marks a critical juncture for the recently expanded 11-member grouping. India's leadership focuses on recalibrating the BRICS agenda towards "resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability," shifting the emphasis from primarily geopolitical concerns to tangible economic and capacity-building initiatives.
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ImportantEyes on the road: On India and road traffic fatalities
The Supreme Court recently directed the [Ministry of Road Transport and Highways] to review a petition seeking stricter enforcement of seatbelt and helmet laws to reduce road traffic fatalities. India accounts for roughly 11% of global road deaths despite having only 1% of the world's vehicles, highlighting a critical governance and public safety failure.
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Must ReadIndia-China trade: The numbers behind the relationship as Xi visits Delhi
According to government data, China emerged as India's largest trading partner in 2025-26, with bilateral trade reaching $151.1 billion. However, this is characterized by a significant structural imbalance, with India’s trade deficit with China widening to a record $112.16 billion, driven by heavy reliance on Chinese industrial inputs critical to India's manufacturing ambitions.
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