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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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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This new book contains 40 simple lunches that will keep children energetic at school
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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View from the Margins: A Miya poet on how Hindutva's rise has scarred his community
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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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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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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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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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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals