What made the BRICS Summit in New Delhi different this year?

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi marked several firsts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping's return to India after seven years, following the 2020 border crisis. It also celebrated BRICS' 20th anniversary as wars, tariffs and the West Asia conflict shaped discussions. India used its chairmanship to push new initiatives, highlighting the grouping's growing focus beyond economic cooperation.