Rahul Gandhi gave the stage to stand-up 'comedian' Pulkit Mani, who performed a short comic act full of derogatory gestures and insults directed at Prime Minister Modi and an elderly woman whom he provided a seat during his rally.
BRICS leaders agreed on the New Delhi Declaration following overnight negotiations lasting until 4 AM. Led by India, the consensus addresses the Gaza crisis, strongly condemns the 2025 Jammu and Kashmir terror attack, and prioritises local-currency trade, global institutional reforms, and AI governance.