Putin, Xi and a bigger Brics: India becomes the stage for high-stakes global diplomacy test

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What happened

New Delhi hosts the significant BRICS Summit, bringing together powerful global leaders.

The expanded bloc now represents nearly half the world's population.

India prioritizes practical cooperation in areas like food and energy security.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:35:39 UTC.

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  1. Putin arrives in India for BRICS summit set to be dominated by Middle East, Ukraine wars

  2. BRICS red carpet sparks anger in India’s capital

  3. Russian President Vladimir Putin begins 3-day India visit

  4. New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summit

  5. Before 9/11, US knew Bin Laden was a threat. India-Pak tensions were bigger worry

  6. Putin, Xi and a bigger Brics: India becomes the stage for high-stakes global diplomacy test

  7. India did not invite Bangladesh PM Rahman for BRICS; invite was for BIMSTEC Chair: Dhaka

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