An Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, Sidharth Babu, is identified by multiple outlets as the young man pictured and described in a viral BRICS-related photograph featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Reports say Babu is shown in connection with duties carried out during the BRICS Summit.
India Today and Times of India both link the image to Babu’s role while accompanying and supporting Modi during interactions involving Xi. Times of India adds biographical details, describing him as about 36 years old and citing work experience that includes assignments aimed at language and diplomatic exposure, including time in Beijing, and a posting as a consul in California. The outlet also notes that the BRICS moment follows similar prior assistance during other high-profile events, such as Republic Day.
Across the coverage, the main points of agreement are Babu’s identity as an IFS officer and his involvement in assisting Modi during a segment associated with Xi’s presence at the BRICS Summit. The outlets differ primarily in the amount of personal and career detail provided, rather than the basic characterization of his role.
