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The BRICS 2026 sidelines have highlighted a new phase in India–Russia defence cooperation, with manufacturing, modernisation and technology transfer gaining greater importance. India and Russia have been defence partners for generations. From fighter aircraft and helicopters to submarines, missiles and air-defence equipment, Russian and Soviet-origin systems have played an important role in the development of…
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Trade, WTO reform, local-currency payments, Palestine, global governance and India’s strategic partnerships dominate the 18th BRICS Summit The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, marked an important moment in the evolution of the BRICS grouping. Held under India’s chairship with the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the summit sought to strengthen…
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India’s BRICS 2026 chairmanship places trade, technology, financial connectivity and sustainable development at the centre of a changing global order. India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, bringing together leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping at a time of major geopolitical and economic change. Under India’s chairship, the grouping focused…
