Modi and Putin hold talks in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit
Most outlets reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi, focusing on trade, defence, and energy. Several mentions highlighted the timing of the meeting on the eve of the BRICS summit, while a few also noted the broader context of India's balancing of international ties. The Express Tribune added that the meeting occurred amid disruptions from the Ukraine and Iran wars, and Pakistan Today specifically named other expected BRICS attendees, including Chinese and Iranian presidents. Some outlets, like Minute Mirror and 24 News HD, described the physical gestures of the meeting, such as an embrace or handshake, in passing.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 9 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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Modi and Putin agree to deepen ties as Russia pushes for stronger BRICS role
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Modi and Putin agree to deepen ties as Russia pushes for stronger BRICS role
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Modi and Putin agree to deepen ties as Russia pushes for stronger BRICS role
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Friday to deepen their countries’ longstanding ties, with Putin calling for stronger BRICS cooperation and a new platform for global growth free from Western rules. Modi and Putin held talks in the Indian capital on the eve of a BRICS summit, which Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iran’s President Maso...
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Modi and Putin hold talks in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit
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Modi and Putin hold talks in New Delhi ahead of BRICS summit
Most outlets reported that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi on trade, defence, and energy, with several noting the discussions took place ahead of the BRICS summit. A few also mentioned the expected participation of Chinese and Iranian leaders at the summit. While some outlets framed the meeting as a move to strengthen India-Russia ties, others focused more on the context of the BRICS event and the broader geopolitical setting.
Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 8 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.
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Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi; discussion expected to be focused on trade, defence
The talks are being held on the eve of the annual summit of Brics leaders that will see the participation of Chinese President Xi and Iran’s President Pezeshkian
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Modi, Putin deepen India-Russia ties in New Delhi talks
The meeting came on the eve of the annual BRICS summit in the Indian capital, which is also expected to be attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Modi, Putin embrace before talking trade, energy and defence
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin embraced on Friday before talks on trade, energy and defence, a day ahead of the 11-member BRICS summit.
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Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, September 11, 2026.— ReutersModi, Putin meets on eve of Brics summit in New Delhi.Chinese, Iranian Presidents also...
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Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi as trade and defence top agenda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi on Friday, with
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Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks in New Delhi on Friday, their second meeting in two weeks, that is expected to focus on trade, energy and defence ties between the two countries, which have long been friends. The talks are being held on the eve of the annual summit of BRICS leaders in the Indian capital, that will see the participat...
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Modi, Putin agree to strengthen India-Russia partnership on eve of BRICS summit
India balances ties with the US, Gulf states, Russia, Iran and Israel amid Ukraine and Iran war disruptions
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