BRICS Day 1: Modi-Xi Reset, Putin Bonding & India's Big Diplomatic Win

Day one of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi delivers a series of major diplomatic moments — from the first Modi-Xi bilateral in seven years and the powerful Modi-Putin-Xi reunion to the unanimous adoption of the 45-page New Delhi Declaration. The declaration condemns terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack, calls for peace in West Asia and pushes for a stronger voice for the Global South. India's civilisational diplomacy also takes centre stage, with PM Modi showcasing Tamil heritage and gifting Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the Tirukkural. As BRICS Plus takes centre stage on the final day, India's diplomatic balancing act remains firmly in focus.