Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks came after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance a bill that would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on India and other countries for buying oil and gas from Russia and extend existing sanctions on Iran
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10876711 India hosts BRICS Summit in New Delhi
India is using BRICS to push for a multipolar world while maintaining strong ties with both the West and Russia. New Delhi wants reforms in international institutions and greater representation for developing nations without turning BRICS into an anti-Western bloc or allowing China to dominate the grouping.
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Russian nationals and tourists in Thiruvananthapuram voted at the Honorary Consulate for the upcoming State Duma elections. Around ten voters cast their ballots on Saturday, with additional voting planned for Kudankulam plant workers on Sunday.
The summit highlights India’s effort to maintain strategic ties with Russia and Iran while deepening relations with the U.S. and Europe.
Sizov spoke in Hindi about the growing strength of the grouping that has India, China and Russia among its prominent members.
His remarks came as maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers featured in his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day.
Pezeshkian was addressing the BRICS Business Forum ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, where he shared the stage with leaders including Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia’s Rosatom has offered India modern nuclear solutions, including large-capacity power units and small modular reactors, amid India’s 100 GW nuclear target.
Modi also raised the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the bilateral talks.
The two leaders shared a warm hug before beginning their talks, their second meeting this year. They had earlier met on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek on August 31. During the meeting, PM Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, the celebrated work of Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.
India is preparing for the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, aiming to advance trade, payments, energy security and supply‑chain cooperation while balancing relations with China, Russia and the Global South. The meeting will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam on Mathura Road, where officials hope to translate diplomatic engagement into economic gains.
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The Indian Embassy in Moscow has sought consular access and Chandan Gupta’s release after his detention over alleged damage to an ambulance. India has also been working to bring back citizens recruited into the Russian military.
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