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A New Chapter for BRICS

Under India’s Leadership

Warm greetings, New Delhi Declaration reiterated the commitment to
India’s fourth presidency, coinciding with the 20th zero tolerance against terrorism, UNSC reform, and
anniversary of BRICS, marked a historic occasion. strengthening the voice of the Global South. India’s
BRICS has emerged as a vital platform for coordi- presidency is not merely a diplomatic mandate but
nating economic policies among major emerging a concrete step towards a multipolar world, and this
economies. Here, eleven of the world’s emerging forms the cover story of our current issue.
economies formulate shared perspectives on issues It is a remarkable coincidence that India’s BRICS
related to global governance. It has also become an presidency—through which it has carried a message
effective medium for advancing the interests of the of humanity to the world—coincides with the comple-
Global South. tion of 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
Centered on the theme ‘Building for Resilience, journey in governance. Tracing this 25-year journey
Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,’ the across the evolving landscape of Indian governance
summit saw India tirelessly highlight the priorities and public service, this issue presents a special report
of developing nations on the global stage. Despite reflecting on a defining chapter of his public life.
complex geopolitical circumstances, India succeeded The ‘Personality’ section features Tiruppur
in building consensus among members on critical Kumaran—who was martyred while keeping the
issues by adopting a balanced, inclusive, develop- dignity of the national flag. It also includes highlights
ment-oriented, and people-centric approach. of Union Cabinet decisions and Prime Minister
India has expanded the reach of this platform Narendra Modi’s public events over the past fortnight.
beyond the state apparatus to include ordinary citi- Special content on the inside page on Air Force
zens, farmers, entrepreneurs, women, and the youth. Day (observed on October 8) and a tribute from a
The more than 400 meetings held across over 30 grateful nation to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth
cities in the country bear witness to the fact that India anniversary (October 15) on the back cover are the
transformed the ‘people-centric’ and ‘humanity-first’ other highlights.
approach from mere slogans into a tangible way of
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The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on
September 12–13, 2026, marked the pinnacle of
this journey. Emphasizing the need for global gover-
nance reform, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called
for transforming the ‘pyramid of privilege’ into a (Dhirendra Ojha)
‘platform of partnership.’ The unanimously adopted

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