New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for stronger global institutions, a greater voice for the Global South and international cooperation that remains effective during crises, saying international institutions such as the United Nations are struggling to keep pace with the changing world order and emerging challenges.

Addressing the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi, PM Modi said trade, technology and sea routes were increasingly being "weaponised", underscoring the need for a global system that prevents the strong from exploiting the vulnerable.

Citing the ancient Indian statesman Chanakya, the Prime Minister referred to the Sanskrit aphorism 'apranitah tu matsyanyayam udbhavayati', which he explained...