India Diplomacy

Delhi CM Welcomes BRICS Leaders, Calling Summit a ‘Moment of Honour and Pride’

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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday extended a warm welcome to global leaders arriving in Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, calling it a “moment of honour and pride” for the capital. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and several other leaders will … Read more

Tharoor Backs BRICS Summit as ‘Diplomatic Convening Power’ Amid Chidambaram Row

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has backed India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit, describing the event as a demonstration of the country’s “diplomatic convening power” amid a political controversy sparked by fellow Congress leader P Chidambaram’s criticism of the grouping. Tharoor, speaking to PTI on Thursday, said the summit provides India with an important platform to … Read more