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  India's BRICS 2026 Presidency: Can New Delhi Balance the Global South While Staying Close to the US?

  Originals | January 01, 2026 18:32 IST

  India 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 Originally made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS now includes Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE.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 | January 01, 2026 7:43 IST

  India 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 | January 01, 2026 7:22 IST

  Under 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 | October 02, 2025 23:55 IST

  Putin 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 | September 27, 2025 19:36 IST

  In 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 | September 08, 2025 21:12 IST

  During 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 | August 31, 2025 14:21 IST

  In 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 | August 31, 2025 6:34 IST

  Russian 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 | August 06, 2025 23:43 IST

  Notably, 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 | July 19, 2025 7:29 IST

  Trump 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 | July 16, 2025 11:08 IST

  NATO 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 | July 16, 2025 10:45 IST

  NATO 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 | July 10, 2025 15:26 IST

  BRICS 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 | July 03, 2025 17:16 IST

  Between 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 | July 02, 2025 13:18 IST

  PM 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 | July 01, 2025 10:34 IST

  The 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 | June 27, 2025 23:47 IST

  PM 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.

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  Shivraj Singh Chouhan to attend 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil

  India | April 17, 2025 12:17 IST

  He also praised the widespread use of machinery in Brazilian agriculture, particularly in cotton and soybean harvesting, and expressed hope for cooperation in these areas, according to an official statement.

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  Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after he threatened with 150 per cent tariff: 'Not heard from them'

  World | February 21, 2025 20:44 IST

  Trump has remained in staunch opposition to BRICS states over their de-dollarisation attempts. He threatened to impose tariffs on BRICS countries even before assuming the Presidential Office in the US.

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  Trump declares BRICS 'dead' ahead of bilateral meeting with PM Modi at White House

  World | February 14, 2025 5:43 IST

  US President Donald Trump attacked BRICS nations ahead of his meeting with PM Modi at White House. Trump said, "BRICS was made for a bad purpose."