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

China benefited most from BRICS summit: Sibal
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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.

Day after ‘all-vegetarian’ BRICS dinner, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘80%’ remark
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Day after ‘all-vegetarian’ BRICS dinner, Rahul Gandhi’s ‘80%’ remark

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi clarified that about 80% of Indians consume non‑vegetarian food, following an all‑vegetarian dinner served at the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The dinner featured a vegetarian menu and cultural performances, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted resilience and the risks of weaponising critical minerals.

Delhi rolls out red carpet for Pezeshkian, daughter: Rashtrapati Bhavan to shopping at BRICS Bazaar
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Delhi rolls out red carpet for Pezeshkian, daughter: Rashtrapati Bhavan to shopping at BRICS Bazaar

President Droupadi Murmu hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his daughter Zahra at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the BRICS summit, followed by bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit included a tour of the Iranian Hall and a stop at the BRICS Bazaar in the National Crafts Museum, underscoring deepening India‑Iran cultural and diplomatic ties.

Restore India’s diplomatic space & stature, rebuild confidence among Global South partners: Congress
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Restore India’s diplomatic space & stature, rebuild confidence among Global South partners: Congress

The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.

PM Modi met Putin, will meet Xi as India walks BRICS tightrope
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PM Modi met Putin, will meet Xi as India walks BRICS tightrope

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 45‑minute bilateral with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam during the opening day of the BRICS summit, and is slated to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later that evening. The meetings come as India seeks to balance its ties with both powers while addressing a widening trade deficit with China and broader BRICS cooperation goals.

Three Kashmir religious leaders, including Mirwaiz, attend Iran embassy exhibition in Delhi
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Three Kashmir religious leaders, including Mirwaiz, attend Iran embassy exhibition in Delhi

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, accompanied by Shia clerics Aga Syed Hassan Mosavi Al Safavi and Imran Reza Ansari, attended an exhibition organized by the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on September 11, 2026. The gathering, held at the invitation of Iran’s ambassador, also included a scheduled interaction with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, who was in the city for the BRICS summit.

The Hindu National
11 Sept 2026
End Ukraine war, says Modi as he meets Putin during bilateral ahead of BRICS summit
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End Ukraine war, says Modi as he meets Putin during bilateral ahead of BRICS summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS 2026 summit in New Delhi, reiterating India’s call for an end to the Ukraine war and outlining plans to deepen bilateral ties. The two leaders also set a target of $100 billion in trade by 2030 and confirmed invitations to future India‑Russia summits.

The Hindu National
11 Sept 2026
Modi meets Pezeshkian amid US-Iran War: Seafarers’ safety in West Asia, BRICS cooperation discussed
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Modi meets Pezeshkian amid US-Iran War: Seafarers’ safety in West Asia, BRICS cooperation discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, focusing on deeper India‑Iran cooperation and maritime safety. The dialogue also covered broader BRICS collaboration and measures to protect Indian seafarers operating in West Asia.

Putin, Modi to meet Friday ahead of BRICS summit: Kremlin
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Putin, Modi to meet Friday ahead of BRICS summit: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on Friday, a day before the BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. The discussion will focus on bilateral trade, sanctions pressures and regional security issues, including the UAE‑Iran dispute and the Ukraine conflict.

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