BRICS Summit 2026: India Hosts Expanded Group, Establishes Direct Tehran-New Delhi Channel

India hosted the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi presiding over the event. The summit focused on four key pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. The summit included a direct communication channel between Tehran and New Delhi, as reported by WION. Asian News International highlighted the significance of the summit as a platform for the expanded global powerhouse.