{
  "id": 16548973,
  "title": "India Hosts 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Today; PM Modi To Meet Global Leaders To Discuss Parliamentary Cooperation & People-Centric Development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/india-hosts-12th-brics-parliamentary-forum-today-pm-modi-to-meet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T02:20:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/india-hosts-12th-brics-parliamentary-forum-today-pm-modi-to-meet-global-leaders-to-discuss-parliamentary-cooperation-people-centric-development"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi witnessed the commencement of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Monday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament House complex. Parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries convened to deliberate on enhancing parliamentary cooperation and promoting people-centric development over the ensuing two days, October 26 and 27. Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the event and engaged in discussions with visiting delegation leaders.\n\nThe Forum kicked off under the theme 'Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development'. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the proceedings, presiding over the inaugural session alongside the visiting Russian parliamentary delegation. Earlier, Birla held a bilateral meeting with Russian Deputy Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, emphasizing the importance of strengthening global cooperation and combating terrorism.\n\nBirla welcomed the Russian delegation, expressing gratitude for the strong and time-honored friendship between India and Russia. He stressed the need for unity and resolve among the international community to tackle terrorism and promote global peace. Both countries would celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, a partnership that has been further strengthened under Modi's leadership.\n\nThe Forum serves as a new chapter in India's parliamentary diplomacy, bringing together BRICS parliamentary leaders, Union Ministers, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, and other dignitaries. The key focus will be on strengthening parliaments to advance development centered on people's needs and aspirations.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: The Parliament of India is all set to host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Monday at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in the Parliament House complex, bringing together parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries for deliberations on strengthening parliamentary cooperation and people-centric development. The two-day Forum will be held on October 26 and 27.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}