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The talks covered a possible $100 billion annual trade target by 2030, defence supplies including S-400 and BrahMos, energy cooperation and the safety of Indian sailors in the Black Sea. Putin also invited Modi to Russia for the 24th annual summit, which the prime minister accepted.

When BRICS was established in 2006, India's GDP growth rate was above 9 per cent. However, by 2012-13, growth had fallen to around 5 per cent, leading to growing concerns over India's economic prospects. Western media, economists and rating agencies began describing India as the weakest link in BRICS, with some even questioning whether the country should remain part of the group...

His remarks came as maritime security and the safety of Indian seafarers featured in his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day.

Police in Hyderabad have arrested a retired army havaldar for the theft of guns and bullets from the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad.

Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin contrasted the bloc's economic performance with that of the G7, saying the seven-member grouping accounted for 29 per cent of global GDP and just 18 per cent of growth over the same period.