Brics Summit
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BRICS expansion is driven by China – what does that mean for Delhi?
Beijing’s greater influence over the expanded BRICS may come at Delhi’s cost, observers say.
Nachiket Deuskar
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An expanded Brics could shake up the world order – but adding new members could destabilise the bloc
The group is still focused on harmonising its vision and the potential new members do not readily make the cut.
Bhaso Ndzendze, The Conversation & Siphamandla Zondi, The Conversation
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Crisis in Afghanistan should be settled peacefully, say BRICS leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the virtual summit.
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Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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What explains reports of infighting within the BJP during the elections?
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BRICS summit: Countries aiding terrorists should be identified as guilty, says PM Narendra Modi
Modi said India can emerge as a force multiplier for post-Covid global economy.
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Terrorism led to $1 trillion loss to global economy, says PM Narendra Modi at BRICS Summit
The prime minister said that terror attacks had claimed around 2.25 lakh people and caused severe damage to societies.
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BRICS summit: Modi calls India ‘most open, investment-friendly’ economy as he woos business leaders
The prime minister held bilateral meetings with the presidents of Russia, China and Brazil on the sidelines of the summit.
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Video
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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India wants to work with BRICS nations on fourth Industrial Revolution, says Narendra Modi
The prime minister also said technological innovations will help enhance service delivery and productivity levels during the BRICS summit in Johannesburg.
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Brics Summit: Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping meet for first time since Doklam standoff
‘A healthy and stable China-India relationship serves the interests of people in both countries’, the Chinese president said.
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Narendra Modi pushes for early creation of a Brics rating agency to counter western institutions
The Indian prime minister said such an agency was important to cater to the needs of developing countries.
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The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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Brics statement lists Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed among threats to bloc
‘We deplore all terrorist attacks worldwide...and condemn terrorism in all its forms,’ the leaders said in a joint statement.
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At Brics Summit, Xi Jinping urges members to shelve differences and seek common ground
The Chinese president said the five countries that make up the bloc play an important role in international affairs now more than ever.
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BRICS wants to set up an alternative rating agency. Here's why it may not work
The BRICS bloc of states have resolved to establish an alternative credit rating agency to counter western dominance in the financial markets.
Sean Gossel, The Conversation & Misheck Mutize, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat
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Shooting, Baku World Cup: Shreyasi Singh placed eight at end of first day of women’s trap event
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Akash, Vishvanath, Nikhil and Preet reach men’s finals
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ISL 2024 final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs Mumbai City, as it happened: MCFC win second Cup title
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Hockey: Rohit to lead 20-member Indian junior team in five-match tour of Europe