The Economic Times

'Is it okay?' PM Modi pauses BRICS speech after Xi Jinping appears uncomfortable; Chinese President later skips gala dinner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefly paused his BRICS Summit remarks after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared uncomfortable. The two leaders later discussed India-China ties, stressing strategic cooperation, border peace, resolving boundary issues and addressing trade imbalances. They also agreed to deepen cooperation on regional and global issues.