Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping while discussions covered Nepal's opportunities and India-China strategic competition within the BRICS framework.

The entities involved

• Nepal →

  country in South Asia

  • Political shifts occur in Nepal as the Nepali Congress suffers losses while the Rastriya Swatantra Party gains prominence.09:01
  • The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) is addressing a major disaster impacting communities in both Tibet and Nepal.07:51
• mainland China →

  geopolitical area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Special Administrative Regions

  • Citi supports companies expanding into mainland China, utilizing Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for multinationals.Fri 12:10
  • China is advancing its chip manufacturing capabilities, producing deep UV lithography machines while challenging global dominance.Fri 08:05
• Narendra Modi →

  Prime Minister of India since 2014

  • Rahul Gandhi is facing leadership challenges as the BJP attacks his viability and he is questioned over remarks made about PM Modi.08:45
  • Russia remains a major defense supplier to India, with discussions underway regarding the BrahMos missile upgrade during the BRICS summit.07:38
• BRICS →

  association of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates

  • India is recognized as a key partner in the BRICS bloc, with Vladimir Putin strongly backing India's strategic autonomy against Western threats.07:52
  • India prepares specialists for Russian industry needs during the BRICS summit, while Kumar shared information in an interview with TASS.07:38

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