PM Modi’s Tea Talks with Xi and Putin: Unseen BRICS Summit Visuals
A viral video shows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding informal discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin after the BRICS summit.
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India explores CBDC links with Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam for cross-border payments
India is discussing central bank digital currency links with several BRICS partner countries to improve cross-border payment interoperability.
Pakistan Seeks BRICS Membership: One Obstacle Remains on Islamabad’s Path
Pakistan’s ambassador in Russia said BRICS accession could strengthen cooperation with India and advance Pakistan’s international integration.
South African President Ramaphosa Praises India’s Payment System at BRICS Summit
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted a local-currency payment experience and called for advancing BRICS payment cooperation.
BRICS Summit Focused on Global South and Inclusivity; India Delivered Over 50 Outcomes: MEA
India’s BRICS chairmanship emphasized inclusivity, Global South priorities, and concrete outcomes, including outreach to non-member countries and cooperation on critical minerals.
BRICS Breaks Ice As Iran Agrees To Put Past Behind With UAE
Iran and the UAE signaled a possible thaw at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with both sides backing efforts to move beyond recent tensions and strengthen regional stability.
Pakistan Remains Outside BRICS Despite China-Russia Support After India’s Veto
Pakistan’s BRICS membership bid has stalled under the grouping’s consensus rule, with India’s opposition blocking entry despite reported support from China and Russia.
China wants to create a BRICS open-source AI ecosystem. Where does India fit?
A Chinese proposal for a BRICS open-source AI ecosystem could expand multilateral AI cooperation, but details remain undefined and India’s role is uncertain.
Putin Proposes BRICS Grain Insurance System and Independent Trade Paths at New Delhi Summit
At a BRICS summit in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged member states to support a joint insurance system for grain markets and pursue independent pathways for trade, capital, labor, and technology amid Western sanctions.