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Russia hits passenger train on Ukraine's border with Poland, just misses 'diplomatic train'

A Russian strike hit a Ukrainian passenger train near the border with Poland, narrowly missing a diplomatic train traveling the same route. The incident adds to a series of attacks on Ukraine's rail network amid the ongoing conflict.

BRICS Billionaire Club: Who’s richest in India, China, Russia, Brazil? Net worth of Ambani, Zhang Yiming, others

Worlds's top billioniares come from BRICS nations. Gautam Adani, India second richest billionaire, met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to strengthen trade and investment ties this weekend on BRICS Summit sidelines.

‘Passport seized, forced to join Russian Army’: 3 UP men missing in Russia

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Russians cast votes for Duma polls in Keralam capital

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.

In BRICS declaration, a push for greater India role at UN Security Council

BRICS leaders at the New Delhi summit issued a declaration urging comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including expanding the Security Council to give India and Brazil a larger role. China and Russia, both permanent members, reiterated their backing for the aspirations of the Global South, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a shift from a “rule‑taker” to a “rule‑shaper” stance.

BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and U.S. tensions test the bloc

The summit highlights India’s effort to maintain strategic ties with Russia and Iran while deepening relations with the U.S. and Europe.

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.

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.

‘Umeed karta hun…’: Russian diplomat speaks fluent Hindi, expresses optimism ahead of BRICS summit

Sizov spoke in Hindi about the growing strength of the grouping that has India, China and Russia among its prominent members.

PM Modi stresses freedom of navigation, seafarers’ safety as critical to global trade at BRICS forum

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.

In New Delhi, Putin pitches BRICS investment platform, says bloc’s growth outpaces G7

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in New Delhi a new digital investment platform under the New Development Bank to attract private‑sector capital for BRICS projects, asserting that the bloc’s growth is outpacing the G7. The proposal aims to enhance the competitiveness of BRICS economies through coordinated financing.

Iran`s Pezeshkian meets PM Modi, thanks India for ‘valuable efforts’ to strengthen BRICS

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.

India overtakes Russia in 4th spot after FX reserves post record weekly gain

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Russia’s Rosatom offers advanced reactors to support India’s 100 GW nuclear goal

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.

‘Secure sea lanes, seafarers’: PM Modi’s navigation safety message to BRICS leaders

Modi also raised the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the bilateral talks.

PM Modi reiterates dialogue, diplomacy in talks with Putin; accepts Russia visit invite

PM Modi gifts Russian translation of `Thirukkural` to President Putin during Delhi meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Russian-language translation of the Tamil classic Thirukkural to President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi. The exchange took place as Putin arrived for the two‑day summit scheduled for September 12‑13.

PM Modi meets Putin: Can $100 billion trade target give India-Russia ties a fresh push?

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.

PM Modi, Vladimir Putin hold bilateral meet day before BRICS summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 45‑minute bilateral meeting in Delhi on Friday, a day before the opening of the two‑day BRICS summit. The talks are expected to focus on expanding trade, energy cooperation and defence ties, including a possible Su‑57 fighter deal.