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The event was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday. Ibrahim posted a video of his performance on his X account, showing him singing the song while a pianist accompanied him."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"This was not the first time Ibrahim has sung this song in India. He had previously sung it during an interview in 2024. Malaysia attended the BRICS Leaders’ Summit as a Brics Partner Country. The gala dinner included a cultural performance titled 'Navarasa, The Universe of Shared Emotions' and a Brics Symphony, 'One Rhythm, Many Cultures'."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on menu details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Times of India reported that the dinner menu featured Indian regional dishes including Khandvi Mille-Feuille, Khumb Galouti, Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, millet pulao, beetroot raita, Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni. Other reports described the dinner as a 'vegan gala dinner' highlighting 'sustainable cuisine' and featuring a 'plant-based menu' with dishes such as Khandvi Mille Foy, Mushroom Galouti Kebab, Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, Carrot Bean Poriyal, and Millet Pulao."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the reports printed below mention the specific date of the BRICS gala dinner, only that it occurred on Saturday. 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