PM Modi Thanks BRICS Leaders for New Delhi Declaration, Says Grouping Is ‘Wider in Reach, Stronger in Purpose’

September 12, 2026 11:49 PM

PM Modi Thanks BRICS Leaders for New Delhi Declaration, Says Grouping Is ‘Wider in Reach, Stronger in Purpose’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked BRICS member countries and their leaders for the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, saying it reflects the confidence of a grouping that is “wider in reach and stronger in purpose”. In a post on X, PM Modi said the declaration focuses on innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties, with the aim of making BRICS cooperation more practical, development-oriented and responsive to the aspirations of its member nations. “T...

BRICS Turns 20: PM Modi Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamps

September 12, 2026 11:19 PM

BRICS Turns 20: PM Modi Unveils Commemorative Postage Stamps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled two commemorative postage stamps marking two decades of BRICS cooperation on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The commemorative stamps bear the inscription “BRICS: Two Decades of Cooperation, 2006–2026” / “ब्रिक्स: सहयोग के दो दशक, 2006–2026”, celebrating the evolution of BRICS as a valuable platform for dialogue and cooperation, according to a press release from the Prime Min...

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin

September 12, 2026 7:30 PM

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a photograph on Saturday holding hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit, signalling warm relations among the three leaders. The photograph showed PM Modi standing between Putin and Xi, with all three leaders smiling. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2098724059156791734?s=20 This photo is seen as a reflection of dynamism among India, China, and Russia - often refer...

PM Modi Calls for ‘New and Ambitious Agenda’ for BRICS, Urges Global South to Become ‘Rule-Shapers’

September 12, 2026 7:05 PM

PM Modi Calls for ‘New and Ambitious Agenda’ for BRICS, Urges Global South to Become ‘Rule-Shapers’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a “new and ambitious agenda” for BRICS for the next 20 years, urging the grouping to translate its unity and consensus into concrete outcomes while giving the Global South a greater role in shaping global governance. Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit Session: “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening” at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, PM Modi said India’s BRICS Chairship had placed people and the Global South at the centre of its ...

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration by Consensus

September 12, 2026 5:21 PM

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration by Consensus

The BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration by consensus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day’s deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit. Prime Minister Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of the inaugural session at the summit. “Today’s discussion makes it evident that the changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions; reforms are essential in r...