Honestly, it’s a smart move to keep options open while getting tech from the US and trade from Brics. Matters for anyone tracking India’s foreign policy.
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Delhi gears up heavy security for Putin, Xi at BRICS 2026
Delhi has turned into a security fortress with about 30,000 personnel and counter‑drone systems in place for the Putin‑Xi visit. While it shows the importance of the BRICS 2026 summit, the lockdown also inconveniences ordinary folks trying to go about their day.
What changed at India’s BRICS summits in 2012, 2016, 2021
Each summit had a different theme – 2012 was about global financial reform and setting up the New Development Bank, 2016 pushed counter‑terrorism and healthcare talks, and 2021 brought Afghanistan into the discussion. It tells us how India shifts its agenda within BRICS to match current issues. For anyone following India’s world role, it’s a quick snapshot of our diplomatic priorities.
India to host BRICS summit in Delhi, focus on trade, tech and energy
Hosting the summit gives India a chance to shape the agenda for emerging economies on trade and tech. It also pushes our push for cleaner energy ties within BRICS. Honestly, it’s a moment to watch how we balance global ties with domestic priorities.
Satya Niketan hostel collapse - old building, unauthorised work
Six lives lost and many injured when a five-storey PG building near DU's South Campus gave way. The collapse points to risky basement repairs and illegal extensions that keep popping up in crowded areas. It's a stark reminder that safety checks often lag behind rapid construction.
Indian engineer Chandan Gupta detained in Moscow, embassy reaches out
It shows how an Indian engineer can get detained overseas over something as vague as an army enlistment attempt. The embassy's outreach after the wife's social media post reminds us that consular help often follows public pressure.
Who's coming to PM Modi's BRICS 2026 summit in Delhi?
The BRICS 2026 meet in Delhi will see member countries, partners and invitees talk trade, supply chains, tech, energy and global rules. It matters because India's stance on these issues could shape its foreign policy for the next few years. Honestly, curious to see which new faces show up beside Modi.
India's petrol exports to Russia reach record levels
It shows how India is stepping up as a fuel supplier amid the war, even as Western sanctions loom. For those tracking India's energy diplomacy, it's a sign of shifting trade patterns. Honestly, it's worth watching how this plays out with global politics.