BRICS Slams Pahalgam Attack; Modi Pitches Game-Changing Science Fund
When Terror Hits Home
Let’s be real—when news broke about the Pahalgam attack, it wasn’t just another headline. You could feel the collective gasp across India. Innocent lives lost, families shattered. But here’s the thing about terrorism—it doesn’t care about borders. And that’s exactly why BRICS nations came down hard on it during their recent meet in Brazil. While the world was still processing the shock, PM Modi dropped something unexpected on the table—a bold plan for a joint science fund. Kind of makes you think, doesn’t it? Security and progress, two sides of the same coin.
BRICS Draws a Line in the Sand
Remember that joint statement from BRICS? It wasn’t your usual diplomatic mumbo-jumbo. The language was sharp—like when your mom catches you lying about finishing homework. Russia’s Putin put it bluntly: “We need to hit these terror networks where it hurts.” Modi went further, calling it “a wake-up call for the world.” What’s interesting is how quickly everyone got on the same page. Shows you how seriously they’re taking this threat.
Modi’s Big Science Bet
Okay, so about this science fund idea—it’s actually pretty clever. Modi’s basically saying, “Hey BRICS buddies, why keep reinventing wheels separately?” The plan’s got three killer points:
- Throw our best brains at AI and clean energy—stuff that actually matters
- Team up on research before the next pandemic catches us with our pants down
- Stop begging the West for tech crumbs all the time
Modi’s line about “shared knowledge” sounds like something your college professor would say, but he’s not wrong. The fund could be huge—if they don’t mess it up.
Why This Could Change Everything
Picture this: BRICS countries make up nearly half the planet’s population. Yet when it comes to calling shots in science and tech? We’re mostly spectators. This fund could flip the script. But—and this is a big but—Brazil’s labs aren’t China’s, and India’s budget isn’t Russia’s. Some experts are saying start small, maybe with solar projects or digital stuff that won’t break the bank. Smart move.
World Reacts: Cheers and Eye-Rolls
Brazil’s Lula loved it—called the plan “a new world order in the making.” China? Typical poker face, but Xi promised support. The West? Well, let’s just say the Financial Times piece read like your rich uncle doubting your startup idea. They compared it to Europe’s Horizon program—which is like saying “Nice bicycle, here’s a Ferrari to compete with.”
The Counter-Terror Tech Angle
Here’s where Modi got real interesting. He connected the dots between science and security—like how India’s been using satellites to watch its borders. “Science as our shield” sounds like a Marvel movie tagline, but he’s onto something. Imagine BRICS countries sharing anti-terror tech instead of hoarding it. Could be a game-changer. Seriously.
What’s Cooking for 2024?
Next big BRICS meet’s in Russia. That’s when we’ll see if this science fund stays a PowerPoint dream or becomes reality. They’re talking 2026 launch—which in government time means maybe 2028. But if it works? BRICS could go from being that club people kinda respect to actually running the science show.
The Bottom Line
Look, BRICS is trying something different—condemning terror while pushing science like their future depends on it (because it does). Modi’s fund idea might sound crazy today, but remember—so did smartphones in 1995. One thing’s clear: the world’s not waiting around, and neither should we.
Source: NDTV Khabar – Latest
