{
  "id": 7219592,
  "title": "PM Modi flags ‘weaponisation’ of technology, critical minerals at Brics Summit 2026: 'Hinders shared progress'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/pm-modi-flags-weaponisation-of-technology-critical-minerals-at-brics",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:22:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-flags-weaponisation-of-technology-critical-minerals-at-brics-summit-2026-hinders-shared-progress-101789346918228.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted concerns over the \"weaponization\" of technology and critical minerals during the Brics Summit 2026. He urged greater cooperation within the Brics grouping to develop solutions that could benefit countries in the Global South, fostering inclusive global growth. India's Prime Minister did not name any specific countries while making these remarks, but his comments seemed to target China, which has imposed restrictions on exports of rare earths and critical high-tech equipment in recent years. The final day of the two-day Brics Summit focused on the theme of \"Resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability: Shaping the future for inclusive global growth.\" Modi emphasized that the strength of Brics lies in its diversity and cooperation, noting that the bloc's members come from different realities but can rise together through collaboration. He highlighted that the Brics members are rooted in various challenges but can overcome them by working together. Modi also stressed the importance of strengthening resilience in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions, pandemics, climate disasters, and supply chain disruptions. Under the pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability, Brics has established several initiatives, including the Brics Integrated Early Warning System, the Brics Incubator Network, the Brics Startup Innovation Fund, the Brics Network on Digital Agriculture, and the Brics Digital Centre of Excellence. These efforts aim to address the unique needs of the Global South and promote inclusive global growth.",
  "summary": "India’s Brics presidency focused on, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, with new initiatives for health, logistics, startups and digital agriculture.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}