--- title: "Modi walks with Putin, Pezeshkian at BRICS Forum" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/modi-walks-with-putin-pezeshkian-at-brics-forum" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/modi-walks-with-putin-pezeshkian-at-brics-forum" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/modi-walks-with-putin-pezeshkian-at-brics-forum.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/modi-walks-with-putin-pezeshkian-at-brics-forum" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-11T17:45:57.347Z" source_reported: "2026-09-11T17:10:09.000Z" updated: "2026-09-11T17:45:57.347Z" trust_score: 50 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 40 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-11T17:45:19.512142+00:00" --- # Modi walks with Putin, Pezeshkian at BRICS Forum *Leaders of the bloc displayed solidarity on the red carpet at the New Delhi business forum.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. Central claims are corroborated by 6 digests and 2 full reports, with specific leaders named. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, with some background on BRICS expansion and economic data. - Hype 40 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use phrases like 'striking visual statement' and 'power parade' but the body is factual. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked side-by-side with leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi. - Modi was observed holding hands with Pezeshkian during the procession along the red carpet. - Iranian President Pezeshkian stated BRICS' strength lies in transforming economic capacities into practical cooperation. - Modi noted that BRICS nations represent 50 per cent of the world's population and 40 per cent of its GDP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked alongside leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi. The leaders processed along a red carpet inside the summit venue, with official BRICS branding visible. Modi was seen holding hands with Pezeshkian during the walk, a visual display of solidarity among the leaders of the expanded grouping. Iranian President Pezeshkian addressed the forum, stating that the strength of BRICS is not solely in the size of its members' economies but in converting these capacities into practical cooperation. He described the current global economic environment as complex, marked by geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions, and the use of economic tools for political pressure. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the significance of BRICS nations, stating they represent 50 per cent of the global population, 40 per cent of its GDP, and over 25 per cent of global trade. He added that the combined GDP of BRICS nations has grown nearly four-and-a-half-fold, at nearly twice the pace of the rest of the world. ## Disagreement on details of the walk The Times of India and Latestly reported that Prime Minister Modi led heads of state, including Putin, Pezeshkian, and Ramaphosa, walking side-by-side. The Times of India also stated Modi was seen leading the way for the other group leaders. Hindustan Times reported Modi walked alongside the leaders, and that he was seen holding hands with the leaders as they walked together. India TV News reported Putin was on one side and Pezeshkian on another, with Modi holding the Iranian president's hand. Amar Ujala reported Modi held the Iranian president's hand, and Putin and Ramaphosa appeared together. Tribune India and aninews.in reported Modi was seen holding hands and walking with Pezeshkian, underscoring solidarity. ## What the coverage left out None of the right-rated reports or digests mention the specific details of Prime Minister Modi's proposals for BRICS startups and business partnerships, nor his remarks on freedom of navigation and seafarer safety, which were included in the centre-rated Hindustan Times report. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 17% (1) - Right: 83% (5) 1 of 7 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-11T17:45:19.512142+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-11T18:30:32.975Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Hindustan Times led with a headline describing a "stunning frame" of Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, and Ramaphosa. The report stated Modi was seen holding hands with the leaders as they walked together, a display of ties among the grouping. It noted that BRICS countries together represent around 49.5 per cent of the world's population, 40 per cent of global GDP, and 26 per cent of global trade. The report also included Modi's call for BRICS countries to turn their economic strength into more investment and stronger business links, and his remarks on the necessity of safe sea routes for global trade. ### Right - The right-rated reports generally focused on the visual of leaders walking together and holding hands. Headlines from Times of India, Latestly, Tribune India, and aninews.in highlighted "BRICS hand-in-hand" and leaders walking "side by side, showcasing bloc unity." India TV News' headline noted "Putin on one side, Iran's Pezeshkian on another: PM Modi's striking BRICS pic carries Global South pitch." Amar Ujala's headline stated "BRICS: PM Modi Holds Iranian President's Hand, Putin and Ramaphosa Appear Together; Warmth Visible in Photo." The Times of India's full report included statements from Pezeshkian on converting economic capacities into practical cooperation and from Modi on BRICS nations representing 50 per cent of the world's population, 40 per cent of its GDP, and over 25 per cent of global trade. It also included remarks from Putin on business-to-business ties and structural shifts in the global economy. The digests from India TV News, Latestly, Tribune India, and aninews.in focused on the visual of leaders walking together and Modi holding Pezeshkian's hand. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 5 - high: 1 - unknown: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/india/putin-on-one-side-iran-s-pezeshkian-on-another-pm-modi-s-striking-brics-pic-carries-global-south-pitch-2026-09-11-1054000) — Putin on one side, Iran's Pezeshkian on another: PM Modi's striking BRICS pic carries Global South pitch - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/brics-hand-in-hand-pm-modi-putin-pezeshkian-other-leaders-walk-side-by-side-showcasing-bloc-unity/articleshow/134073788.cms) — BRICS hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, other leaders walk side by side, showcasing bloc unity - [Amar Ujala](https://amarujala.com/india-news/pm-modi-pezeshkian-hand-holding-photo-brics-business-summit-india-diplomacy-putin-ramaphosa-india-russia-iran-2026-09-11) — BRICS: PM Modi Holds Iranian President's Hand, Putin and Ramaphosa Appear Together; Warmth Visible in Photo - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/brics-power-parade-narendra-modi-vladimir-putin-masoud-pezeshkian-cyril-ramaphosa-strike-a-stunning-frame-101789135696687.html) — BRICS power parade: Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, Ramaphosa strike a stunning frame - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/india/news/brics-hand-in-hand-pm-modi-vladimir-putin-masoud-pezeshkian-other-leaders-walk-side-by-side-showcasing-bloc-unity-7600283.html) — BRICS Hand-in-Hand: PM Modi, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Other Leaders Walk Side by Side, Showcasing Bloc Unity | 📰 LatestLY - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/brics-hand-in-hand-pm-modi-putin-pezeshkian-other-leaders-walk-side-by-side-showcasing-bloc-unity) — BRICS hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, other leaders walk side by side, showcasing bloc unity - The Tribune - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/brics-hand-in-hand-pm-modi-putin-pezeshkian-other-leaders-walk-side-by-side-showcasing-bloc-unity20260911190952) — BRICS hand-in-hand: PM Modi, Putin, Pezeshkian, other leaders walk side by side, showcasing bloc unity ## Questions **Who walked together at the BRICS Business Forum?** Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked side-by-side with leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi. Modi was observed holding hands with Pezeshkian during the procession. **What did the leaders say at the forum?** Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that BRICS' strength lies in converting economic capacities into practical cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that BRICS nations represent 50 per cent of the world's population and 40 per cent of its GDP, highlighting their growing economic strength. **What is BRICS?** BRICS was formed in 2009 as a grouping of major emerging economies. It expanded in 2024 and 2025 with new members, and currently comprises 11 countries including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/modi-walks-with-putin-pezeshkian-at-brics-forum. 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