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Xi suffered stroke & fainted at Brics Summit, claims China Democracy Party chief; post gets community note

Bangladesh PM was invited for Brics meet and bilateral visit: Govt

The Indian government confirmed that it has extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman – one for a bilateral visit and another for the upcoming BRICS summit where he will attend as BIMSTEC chair. The invitations were conveyed in a letter dated July 14 from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Ministry of External Affairs clarified the dual invitation amid Dhaka’s hesitation over extradition talks concerning former PM Sheikh Hasina.

India Invited Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Twice: MEA On Bilateral Visit, BRICS Summit

India Invited Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Twice: MEA On Bilateral Visit, BRICS Summit

BJP should bring UCC through Parliament, not backdoor: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code legislation in Parliament rather than through individual states, citing dissent among its NDA allies. He also commented on the BRICS summit’s joint statement on the Pahalgam attack and cautioned against over‑reliance on foreign praise.

Ties with China guided by 3 mutuals — respect, interest, sensitivity: India

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China’s President Xi Jinping reiterated a commitment to mutual respect, interest and sensitivity during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS summit. Both sides also affirmed positions on Taiwan, Tibet and pledged to curb anti‑China activities on Indian soil.

Xi, Modi reached ‘most important consensus’ that India, China should be partners: Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached their "most important consensus" that China and India should be partners during Xi's two‑day visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit. The statement followed Modi's pledge of an independent foreign policy and the resumption of regular Guangzhou‑New Delhi flights after a six‑year pause.

‘It Happened Under PM Modi’s Leadership’: EAM Jaishankar Hails BRICS Summit Success

‘It Happened Under PM Modi’s Leadership’: EAM Jaishankar Hails BRICS Summit Success

Tea, hugs, handshakes: Unseen clips of PM Modi interacting with world leaders at BRICS Summit

Apart from PM Modi, the world leaders were also seen interacting amongst themselves, sharing smiles, handshakes, hugs, and candid moments at BRICS summit.

Knowledge Nugget | BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi Declaration, key takeaways and what was left unsaid

Knowledge Nugget | BRICS Summit 2026: New Delhi Declaration, key takeaways and what was left unsaid indianexpress.com The View From India newsletter: brics a strategic balancer The Hindu Diplomacy breaks BRICS walls; praise for India amid concern over China's 'double standard' Telegraph India EAM Dr S Jaishankar hails successful conclusion of...

BRICS Summit 2026: Putin, Xi, Pezeshkian came to Delhi, so what did India gain?

The summit gave India a platform to push issues ranging from terrorism and tariffs to the Gaza war, while talks with Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian added diplomatic value.

China benefited most from BRICS summit: Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal said China emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi and described the grouping as a “motley” collection of nations. He highlighted that the summit produced a joint declaration without controversy but warned that its impact remains to be seen.

Delhi cop suspended over Instagram reel with firearm during BRICS Summit

A Delhi Police constable was suspended after a video showing him making an Instagram reel with a firearm strapped to his body went viral during the BRICS Summit 2026. The department has opened a departmental inquiry to determine the circumstances of the recording and any breach of protocol.

India News Live, 14 September 2026: CJP to join Maharashtra jobs stir, protesters visit Abhijit Dipke

The Cockroach Janta Party announced that its founder Abhijeet Dipke will join Maharashtra Public Service Commission aspirants protesting alleged exam paper leaks, while police detained around 65 people in a raid on an illegal party in Kalyan. The week also saw Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commend the conclusion of the 18th BRICS Summit and Gujarat police bust a counterfeit liquor unit.

Why the BRICS summit was a major diplomatic win for India

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is being seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India. From pushing reforms in global governance to strengthening trade cooperation and facilitating dialogue among rival nations, the summit highlighted India’s growing role as a bridge between competing global powers. Here’s a look at the key outcomes and why the New Delhi Declaration matters.

What led to Iran-UAE consensus: Ceasefire window, 100-hour talks, back-and-forth at top level, nudge from China and Russia

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Agreed to put the past behind, look to future: Masoud Pezeshkian on Iran-UAE meet

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BRICS 2026: Trade, defence in focus as PM Narendra Modi meets leaders of Egypt, Indonesia, South Africa

10876810 BRICS Summit: Abdel Fattah el-Sisi departs

Defence to space, trade to tech: India, Philippines to deepen ties

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80% Indians non-vegetarian, Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi asserted that 80% of Indians consume non‑vegetarian food and described it as delicious, commenting a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an all‑vegetarian gala dinner for the BRICS summit at Bharat Mandapam. The statement was posted on social media on September 13, 2026, following the September 12 dinner.

Chinese President Xi announces open-source AI ecosystem in 5-point BRICS plan

Xi's announcement at the concluding session of the BRICS summit is widely seen as an effort to position Beijing as a central technology partner for the BRICS amid the communist State's growing AI competition with the US.