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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in bilateral discussions with leaders from Egypt, Indonesia, and South Africa during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. New video footage captures informal interactions between Modi and leaders Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Prabowo Subianto, showing shared tea and close conversations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned that escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks pose significant risks to global stability. He emphasized balancing economic development with environmental protection, citing India's traditions to assert that sustainability and progress are not mutually exclusive. BRICS reiterated support for a multipolar world order, UN Security Council reforms, and greater use of local currencies in trade.
The Indian Express profiles Siddharth Babu, an Indian Foreign Service officer who appeared in a viral photo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping, and President Putin at the BRICS summit. The piece outlines Babu’s educational background, his engineering degree, and his success in ranking 15th in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized growing trust in BRICS among Global South nations during the New Delhi summit. Leaders established an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases and a logistics framework, alongside new initiatives including a Startup Innovation Fund and Centres of Excellence for Smart Grids and Agro-Ecology.
Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped a gala dinner hosted by PM Modi for BRICS leaders on Saturday, reportedly returning to his hotel to rest. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi represented China at the event held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'calibrated capitulation' following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit. Ramesh raised concerns about territorial advances in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, referencing the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai argues that Prime Minister Narendra Modi maintains a deep, longstanding association with the state, dating back to his organizational leadership days. He contends that Modi’s welfare-oriented policies have significantly improved living standards for underprivileged families through inclusive development initiatives in tribal regions like Bastar.
Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah argues that the Narendra Modi government has ended corruption, casteism, and dynastic politics, ushering in an era of performance-based governance. He used this narrative to launch the Seva Sankalp Abhiyana campaign, directly criticizing the opposition Congress party.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a gala dinner for BRICS Summit leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim performed Kishore Kumar's song 'Khwab Ho Tum' at the event, which also featured Indian delicacies and attendees including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Indian Express columnist Tavleen Singh argues that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being misled by a 'fifth columnist' within his inner circle, citing the inappropriate selection of Queen's 'We Will Rock You' for a college event. She contends that this reflects broader criminal negligence regarding recent student deaths and suggests the administration is disconnected from public sentiment.