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Topic: BRICS

Iranian, Emirati FMs & Saudis likely to come face-to-face at BRICS foreign ministers’ meet in Delhi

India is the current chair of BRICS, the eleven-member organisation which includes Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, the UAE, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Why India is staying quiet on Iran in BRICS, even as others speak up

As BRICS+ chair in 2026, India faces the daunting task of building consensus in an expanded and more diverse grouping.

Crematoriums to universities, South Asia reels amid a war fought far away. And a BRICS reality check

Global media also reports on what lies ahead for IndiGo after Pieter Elbers’ exit, how Sunrisers' signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed sparked a row & AI's impact on the IT industry.

Business & govt will find a way out to work together, Western sanctions temporary: India-Russia forum chief

Sanctions, limitations are imposed to create 'unfair competitive advantage' for the West, says Alexander Stuglev. But, he adds, they have also created huge potential for new players.

What’s steering BRICS in a new direction, and Jemimah’s historic ton marks new dawn for women’s cricket

Global media also writes on failure of cloud-seeding in Delhi and the increasing demand for weight-loss drugs. FT interviews Sumant Sinha, founder of ReNew Energy. 

Policymakers dismiss common currency idea, say BRICS to become ‘talk shop’ if expanded without focus

India will take over chairmanship of BRICS+ grouping in 2026, against the backdrop of the United States’ ‘protectionism’ threatening to upend decades of multilateral consensus.

SubscriberWrites: Africa calling– Why India must go beyond diaspora diplomacy in the continent

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Hours after slapping tariffs on India, Trump declares deal with Pakistan to develop oil reserves

American president did not name oil company which will lead exploration & development of Pakistan’s oil reserves. The bilateral tie has seen an uptick especially after Op Sindoor.

India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US

India has been pleading for long to bring reforms in institutions like the United Nations, IMF, and World Bank, which it believes are West-dominated and don’t reflect current global realities.

Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

On Camera

Why ‘problematic’ Bridget Jones’s Diary still hasn’t faded, 25 years on

There is no denying that Bridget Jones exists in a culture of toxic masculinity or that she is inherently problematic. But that is precisely her appeal.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.