Building Brics: PM Modi-Putin talks, a Thirukkural gift and Xi's big return - key points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin during the summit.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived for discussions with PM Modi.Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected for bilateral talks and the summit.The expanded Brics grouping focuses on development and cooperation among emerging economies.India hosts the summit under its theme of resilience and innovation.