BRICS an intercontinental organisation focussing on Global South: Foreign Affairs expert Kondapalli

September 10, 2026 1:39 PM

BRICS an intercontinental organisation focussing on Global South: Foreign Affairs expert Kondapalli

As New Delhi gears up for the BRICS Summit later this week, Jawaharlal Nehru University Professor Srikanth Kondapalli highlighted how the expansion of the original five-member composition into an “intercontinental organisation” representing the Global South has “significantly broadened its geographical and political footprint”. Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging econom...

Illegal immigration disrupting Delhi’s economy, causing “notable increase of Muslim population”: JNU report

February 3, 2025 4:42 PM

Illegal immigration disrupting Delhi’s economy, causing “notable increase of Muslim population”: JNU report

A report from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has highlighted the significant socio-economic and political disruptions caused by illegal immigration in Delhi, particularly from Bangladesh and Myanmar. The report, titled Illegal Immigrants to Delhi: Analysing Socio-economic and Political Consequences, outlines how the influx of undocumented settlers has reshaped the city's demographics, strained resources, and strengthened criminal networks. The 114-page document presents a comprehensive analy...