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New Delhi
MediaBias News has published 12 stories involving New Delhi, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · IndiaIndia detains thousands over voter list protest
Indian authorities detained thousands of protesters from the 'Cockroach' movement in New Delhi. The demonstrations were against a contentious revision of voter lists, which the movement denounces as illegal. Mobile internet was suspended in parts of the city.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · IndiaIndian officials eat snacks during BRICS Summit, sparking online debate
Videos of Indian officials Randhir Jaiswal and Ajit Doval eating snacks during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi went viral. While some mocked the officials, others defended them, stating that refreshments were provided.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 68
Politics · IndiaMalaysian PM Sings at BRICS Gala Dinner in New Delhi
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang a Kishore Kumar song at a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi. The performance was shared on his social media. The dinner was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 20
Politics · IndiaModi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. They discussed border issues, trade, and bilateral cooperation, agreeing that differences between their countries should not escalate into disputes.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastBRICS Leaders Urge Restraint in Middle East, Condemn Unilateral Sanctions
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · IndiaModi meets Malaysian and Ethiopian PMs at BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Discussions covered bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, defence, and the digital economy.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean war with Russia
Vladimir Putin has stated that deploying European troops in Ukraine would be considered a war against Russia. He made these remarks while attending the BRICS summit in New Delhi, adding that Moscow does not threaten European nations.
Ukraine2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastModi urges regional peace in talks with Iran's Pezeshkian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid ongoing West Asia tensions. Modi reiterated India's stance on resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the need for regional stability and freedom of navigation.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · IndiaSheikh Khaled, Anwar Ibrahim arrive for 18th BRICS Summit
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. India is hosting the event under its 2026 chairship.
India2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 50 · Hype 20
Politics · IndiaModi and Putin Discuss Trade and Ties at INNOPROM Exhibition
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing ways to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. They reviewed progress in defence, energy, and space, and Modi gifted Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural.
India3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Business & Economy · RussiaRussia says BRICS trade is 90% in national currencies
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that approximately 90% of Russia's trade with BRICS countries is settled in national currencies. He also stated that Russia is open to any acceptable payment method and does not seek de-dollarisation, ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
Russia3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Politics · IndiaIran’s Pezeshkian to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on 12 to 13 September 2026. The visit follows India’s assumption of the BRICS chairmanship in 2026 and comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia. Outlets diverged on whether the summit’s agenda or regional security was the lead.
India5 min readTrust 33 · Craft 77 · Hype 15