RIO DE JANEIRO -- With the leaders of China and Russia absent from this year's BRICS summit, India sees an opportunity to take the initiative and expand its influence within the group of emerging markets.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi take the center positions during the July 6 photo event at the BRICS summit in Brazil. © Reuters
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