Brics
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Uttarakhand's Disaster Management Model goes global, wins praise at BRICS meet
India | Jun 08, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTThe state's disaster management framework, developed over years of dealing with floods, landslides and extreme weather events, was presented as a model that could offer valuable lessons for other disaster-prone regions.
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Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian FM Araghchi on situation in West Asia and its implications
India | May 15, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister Jaishankar appreciated Araghchi's participation at the BRICS foreign ministerial meeting.
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BRICS can help countries facing challenges of energy supplies, food and health security: Jaishankar
India | May 14, 2026, 11:58 AM ISTBRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meet: EAM S Jaishankar said there's growing expectation, particularly from emerging markets, that BRICS will play a stabilising role in global landscape.
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India's BRICS 2026 Presidency: Can New Delhi Balance the Global South While Staying Close to the US?
Originals | Jan 01, 2026, 06:32 PM ISTIndia officially took over the BRICS chairmanship on January 1, 2026, marking a key milestone in its global diplomacy. Originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE.
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India's BRICS Presidency 2026: Can New Delhi balance the US while leading the Global South?
Explainers | Jan 01, 2026, 07:43 AM ISTIndia assumed the chairmanship of BRICS following the conclusion of the BRICS Sherpas’ meeting held in Brasilia on December 12. The transition was marked by the ceremonial handover of the traditional gavel from Brazil’s Sherpa to his Indian counterpart.
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BRICS: What are key highlights, vision and theme of India's 2026 Presidency
India | Jan 01, 2026, 07:22 AM ISTUnder India’s leadership, BRICS will focus on a “Humanity First” framework, aiming to place human welfare, equity, and inclusive growth at the center of global economic and political discussions.
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'India will not accept humiliation, US tariffs will fail': Putin takes down Trump's policies
World | Oct 02, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTPutin said Donald Trump's move to impose tariffs on India and China will backfire immensely and that it would only lead to global inflation and slow down America's economic growth.
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BRICS condemns Pahalgam attack, urge nations to reject 'double standards in countering terrorism'
World | Sep 27, 2025, 07:36 PM ISTIn what may be considered as a veiled dig at Pakistan, the BRICS - which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - also urged nations to avoid double standards in countering terrorism.
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Economic practices need to be 'fair, transparent': EAM Jaishankar at BRICS summit
India | Sep 08, 2025, 09:12 PM ISTDuring the BRICS Summit, Jaishankar also said that India believes that the foundational principles such as open, fair, transparent and non-discriminatory approach of the international trading system must be protected.
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PM Modi invites Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for 2026 BRICS Summit: MEA
World | Aug 31, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTIn a statement, the MEA said PM Modi also underlined the importance of peace and tranquility in border areas in the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It said the two leaders were satisfied with the successful disengagement of troops from eastern Ladakh last year.
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Russia, China 'united in strengthening' in BRICS, says Putin; calls Xi a 'great leader'
World | Aug 31, 2025, 06:34 AM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin called Xi Jinping a 'great leader', who has 'strong will' and someone who is 'endowed with strategic vision'. During his visit to China, Putin will join over 20 other global leaders to attend the Victory Day parade in Beijing to commemorate China's victory in WW2.
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PM Modi likely to visit China for SCO Summit after 7 years amid 'trade war' with Trump-led US
India | Aug 06, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTNotably, PM Modi's visit to China comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has targeted the BRICS countries for buying oil from Russia and for what the US President claims is a grouping that challenges the hegemony of the dollar.
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Trump warns BRICS, signs GENIUS act to secure US Dollar dominance in digital finance era
World | Jul 19, 2025, 07:29 AM ISTTrump Signs GENIUS Act to Cement US Dollar Dominance, Warns BRICS Against Challenging Its Global Supremacy. New law establishes clear stablecoin regulations as Trump vows to block CBDC and secure America's crypto leadership.
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NATO chief threatens 100% secondary sanctions on India and China for trade relations with Russia
World | Jul 16, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Wednesday, saying that countries like Brazil, China, and India could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue trade relations with Russia.
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NATO Chief Warns India, China and other BRICS Nations Of Sanctions On Trade With Russia
News | Jul 16, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned India, China and Brazil and other BRICS nations that they could be hit very hard by secondary sanctions if they continued to do business with Russia.
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Why BRICS is pushing back against the EU’s carbon border tax: Explained
World | Jul 10, 2025, 03:26 PM ISTBRICS nations have condemned the EU’s carbon border tax as a discriminatory trade barrier that undermines fair climate action and disproportionately burdens developing economies.
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Is Xi Jinping losing control? What it could mean for China and India: Explained
Explainers | Jul 03, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTBetween May 21 and June 5, 2025, Xi Jinping was nowhere to be seen. Not on state media. Not in official readouts. Not in diplomatic engagements. It was the longest unexplained absence of his presidency.
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PM Modi embarks on landmark 5-nation tour: What visit to each country means for India
India | Jul 02, 2025, 01:18 PM ISTPM Modi has embarked on an eight-day, five-nation tour, his longest foreign visit in a decade with stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip will centre on strengthening defence ties, boosting trade, and deepening India’s partnerships with key countries across
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From Ghana to Brazil: PM Modi’s 5-nation tour to focus on Op Sindoor, Global South ties
Explainers | Jul 01, 2025, 10:34 AM ISTThe leaders’ declaration at the BRICS Summit in Brazil is likely to strongly condemn the Pahalgam attack and emphasise the need for unified global action against terrorism.
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PM Modi to attend BRICS Summit in Brazil, visit four more countries to boost ties, check itinerary
India | Jun 27, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTPM Modi will undertake an official visit to Ghana from July 2. This will be his first ever bilateral visit to Ghana and the visit is taking place after three decades.