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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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Yamini Aiyer interview: With jobless growth, welfare has become a ‘compensation’, not a public right
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel