{
  "id": 6749985,
  "title": "BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi Gifts Russian Translation Of Thirukkural To President Vladimir | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/brics-summit-2026-pm-modi-gifts-russian-translation-of-thirukkural-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T11:08:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/brics-summit-2026-pm-modi-gifts-russian-translation-of-thirukkural-to-president-vladimir-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi, September 11, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of Thirukkural, a revered Tamil literary work, during bilateral talks at the 18th BRICS Summit. The gift was presented as Putin arrived in India for the summit, which took place on September 12 and 13. Thirukkural, an ancient collection of 1,330 couplets on ethics, virtue, governance, and personal conduct, was chosen as an accessible format for Putin. The exchange of gifts showcases India and Russia's intent to deepen their strategic partnership beyond conventional domains, with both nations aiming to boost trade, industrial collaboration, and nuclear cooperation. The talks are expected to delve into expanding bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, fostering industrial partnerships such as INNOPROM India, strengthening civil nuclear energy, and exploring mutually beneficial critical minerals and fertiliser projects. Additionally, the bilateral talks may also address the mobility of skilled workers between the two countries.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, September 11, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of Thirukkural, the celebrated Tamil classic by poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. The gift was presented as Modi and Putin met in New Delhi for bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Putin arrived in India on Friday for the summit, which is…",
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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."
}