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Visuals from the exhibition showed PM Modi standing alongside Xi Jinping, Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as the BRICS leaders toured the showcase of Indian innovation and technology.
Tone: Cynical Intent: Social Fragility

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with BRICS leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Saturday witnessed the Bharat Innovates exhibition at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit. Visuals from the …

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BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- For a wind farm facing an approaching typhoon, a forecast is no longer just a...
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- For a wind farm facing an approaching typhoon, a forecast is no longer just a warning. It can help operators decide when to stop turbines and when to safely restart them, cutting unnecessary shutdowns and power-generation losses. China's meteorological services …

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Reacting to Chidambaram's remarks, Rathore said the Congress was unable to understand the significance of the work being done by the BJP-led government.
Tone: Cynical Intent: Social Fragility

Jaipur (Rajasthan)[India], September 12 (ANI): BJP Rajasthan president and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore on Saturday hit back at Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks on BRICS, saying the opposition party was unable to understand the seriousness of India's growing global standing. Reacting to …

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President Putin's presence at the New Delhi summit signals a renewed momentum in India-Russia strategic and economic ties.
Tone: Factual Intent: Social Fragility

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Highlighting the significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's presence in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, Ekaterina Nadolskaya, Editor-in-Chief of Russia News, expressed optimism about a major boost in bilateral cooperation across financial, economic, and cultural spheres. Speaking …

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President Putin's presence at the New Delhi summit signals a renewed momentum in India-Russia strategic and economic ties.
Tone: Factual Intent: Social Fragility

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Highlighting the significance of Russian President Vladimir Putin's presence in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, Ekaterina Nadolskaya, Editor-in-Chief of Russia News, expressed optimism about a major boost in bilateral cooperation across financial, economic, and cultural spheres. Speaking …

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ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The BRICS is playing an increasingly important role in safeguarding genuine multilateralism and international rules by fostering a more balanced, inclusive and representative international order, an expert has said.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Social Fragility

"Rather than replacing existing global institutions, BRICS seeks to strengthen the principles of dialogue, sovereign equality, mutual respect and cooperation among nations," said Balew Demissie, a senior consultant at the Policy Studies Institute of Ethiopia, adding that the group is more representative of and responsive …

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Ahmad Adil
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Social Fragility

Ahmad Adil 12 September 2026•Update: 12 September 2026 Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years. He is accompanied by Cai Qi, one of China's …

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* The BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand, and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Economic

* The BRICS cooperation mechanism has continued to grow and expand, and has demonstrated remarkable vitality and dynamism. * As to the future development of BRICS, Xi called on the grouping to pioneer in advancing innovation-driven development. NEW DELHI, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President …

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He said India sought to build on the work of earlier chairships while focusing on the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".
Tone: Factual Intent: Social Fragility

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): BRICS leaders on Saturday broadly converged on the need to strengthen multilateralism and make global governance institutions more representative, inclusive, effective and responsive to contemporary realities, External Affairs Ministry Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela said, underlining the grouping's focus …

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BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies
Tone: Cynical Intent: Social Fragility

BRICS has emerged as an important platform for coordination among major emerging economies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi The launch came as India hosted the summit …

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