NIMHANS Bengaluru to serve as BRICS mental health training hub
The 18th BRICS Summit adopted the New Delhi Declaration, agreeing to create a mental health training hub and a network of Centers of Excellence coordinated by NIMHANS in Bengaluru.
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11 Key Takeaways From the New Delhi Declaration
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit, covering West Asia tensions, UN reform, de-dollarisation and AI governance.
Iran, Oman Agree on New Strait of Hormuz Routes; BRICS Summit Addresses West Asia
Iran and Oman agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, while BRICS leaders discussed West Asia, sanctions, and alternative cooperation at the 18th BRICS Summit.
From Pahalgam to the Iran War: How India Struck a Diplomatic Balance Within BRICS
The article examines how the BRICS New Delhi Declaration addressed terrorism and West Asia tensions while reflecting India’s diplomatic balancing act among member states with differing interests.
BRICS Gala Dinner: Why Did Chinese President Xi Jinping Skip PM Modi’s Gala Dinner?
During the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India, Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the gala dinner in Delhi, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders were present.
Indonesia calls on BRICS for change
At the BRICS summit in India, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the grouping needs collective power to help Global South countries shape their own future.
BRICS Summit Raises Pahalgam Attack Issue; Victims’ Families Demand Real Action
The New Delhi Declaration 2026 adopted at the BRICS summit condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and reaffirmed zero tolerance against terrorism, while victims’ families said they need concrete action, not only resolutions.
BRICS Backs Easier Finance For MSMEs, Invoice Discounting Mechanism Under Study
BRICS reaffirmed support for MSME financing, credit assessment frameworks, digital trade finance and a proposed invoice discounting mechanism at the New Delhi Summit.
BRICS Meeting in Delhi Agrees to Secure Energy Supply Amid Rising Oil Prices
BRICS members agreed to work together to maintain smooth global energy supply, trade, and supply chain flows amid Middle East tensions and crude oil prices briefly crossing $108 per barrel.