{
  "id": 6755345,
  "title": "'BRICS should be non-West, but not anti-West'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/brics-should-be-non-west-but-not-anti-west",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-11T12:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/brics-should-be-a-forum-that-is-non-west-but-not-anti-west-shashi-tharoor/articleshow/134064676.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has clarified that while BRICS should be perceived as non-Western, it should not be anti-West, asserting this stance is in India's best interest. He emphasized that as chair, India bears the responsibility of presenting the concerns of the Global South while keeping India's national interests in mind. Tharoor highlighted the prestige of hosting BRICS with numerous heads of state and government attending, and the potential for significant bilateral conversations during Prime Minister Modi's meetings with visiting leaders. Regarding India-China relations, Tharoor criticized Chinese actions, asserting that India will stand up against hostile behavior. He also noted the growing BRICS trade but highlighted the disadvantage India faces with increasing imports and decreasing exports. Tharoor expressed concerns about the group's inability to converge on views and agreements, suggesting that the challenges of balancing relationships with various nations must be addressed.",
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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."
}