Xi pitches AI vision at BRICS summit as China competes with U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping used the BRICS summit in New Delhi to promote a BRICS open-source AI community amid competition with the United States over AI governance.
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PM Narendra Modi Warns at BRICS Summit Against Weaponisation of Critical Minerals
At the BRICS Summit, PM Modi called for resilient and equitable critical minerals supply chains, stronger Global South representation, and BRICS cooperation that reaches ordinary citizens.
Modi Calls for BRICS Cooperation to Reach Entrepreneurs, Farmers, Youth and Citizens
At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed startup, AI agriculture and clean energy initiatives, and paused his speech to check on Chinese President Xi Jinping’s well-being.
BRICS Needs a Traditional Knowledge Alliance, Not Just De-Dollarisation: Why It Matters
A policy proposal argues that BRICS should expand its sovereignty agenda beyond de-dollarisation to include knowledge sovereignty, especially as AI and digital platforms shape global narratives.
BRICS Digital Agriculture Network with AI Announced at 18th Summit
BRICS announced a Digital Agriculture Network initiative aimed at connecting artificial intelligence, geospatial technology and public digital infrastructure to support rural producers across member countries.
UN Secretary-General Guterres says massive global support needed for developing nations’ SDGs at BRICS Summit
Guterres urged reform of the international financial architecture, stronger climate action, and support for developing countries while addressing the final day of the BRICS Summit.
BRICS Women’s Business Alliance urges supply chain access and scale for women-led entrepreneurship
A BRICS women’s business alliance has called on member states to widen supply-chain participation, financing, digital tools, and investor networks for women-led enterprises.
Bigger BRICS Test Now: Turning Global South Weight into Influence
India’s BRICS presidency secured consensus in the New Delhi Declaration, but the grouping’s credibility now depends on delivering practical outcomes at speed and scale.
CPI backs BRICS push for global governance reforms, de-dollarisation
The Communist Party of India welcomed the BRICS declaration and said the grouping should lead the push for a more representative, democratic and equitable international order.