As Xi Jinping arrives in India for the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a defining diplomatic moment with the leaders of China and Russia together in New Delhi. After years of India-China tensions, the Modi-Xi meeting could test whether the recent thaw can lead to lasting stability, while Modi-Putin ties continue to deepen across trade, energy, aviation and strategic cooperation. With Iran also seeking closer ties through BRICS, India's message is clear: engage widely, maintain strategic autonomy and put national interests first.