China has officially confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Xi Jinping’s visit marks his first trip to India in seven years and comes as New Delhi and Beijing work to stabilise ties after years of tensions. His presence at the BRICS summit is expected to put India-China relations, global geopolitics and the future of the expanded BRICS bloc firmly in focus.

A possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi could become one of the key diplomatic moments of the summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation and broader regional and global issues.

Watch this report for the latest updates on Xi Jinping’s India visit, the BRICS Summit 2026 and the growing India-China diplomatic engagement.

 China Confirms Xi Jinping Will Attend Brics in New Delhi

Can BRICS emerge as a genuine counterweight to the West?

As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the expanded grouping is attracting fresh attention as the global balance of power undergoes major changes. China, Russia, India and other BRICS members are pushing for greater cooperation across trade, finance, technology and the wider Global South.

The bloc has also discussed local-currency trade and alternative payment mechanisms, raising questions about the long-term dominance of Western-led financial systems. But BRICS is far from a unified anti-Western alliance. India continues to maintain strategic partnerships with the United States and other Western powers, while differences between BRICS members could make deeper coordination difficult.

With Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and other leaders expected in New Delhi, the 2026 summit could reveal how far BRICS can actually go in reshaping the global power equation.

Can BRICS become a true counterweight to the West — or will its internal divisions limit its ambitions?

 Can Brics Emerge as a Counterweight to the West? 

India is positioning itself as a leading voice of the Global South as New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12–13, 2026.

With India holding the BRICS chairship, the summit provides New Delhi with a major platform to push issues affecting developing and emerging economies, including trade, investment, technology, digital payments, development and reforms to global institutions.

The expanded BRICS grouping brings together major emerging economies at a time of intense geopolitical tensions. India is seeking to use its diplomatic relationships across different power blocs while presenting BRICS as a platform for cooperation and a stronger voice for the Global South.

Watch this report for the latest from BRICS 2026, India’s diplomatic push and New Delhi’s growing role on the global stage.

 India Positioning Itself As Leading Voice of the Global South

Can India become the bridge that a deeply divided world desperately needs?

As New Delhi prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic balancing act comes under the global spotlight. With leaders from Russia, China and Iran expected in New Delhi, key bilateral meetings could offer opportunities for dialogue amid some of the world’s most dangerous conflicts.

The Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel remain major challenges. India maintains working relationships with countries on opposing sides of these conflicts, giving New Delhi a unique diplomatic position.

But can BRICS become a meaningful space for peace? And can India use its role as BRICS chair to build common ground among members with competing interests?

WION speaks to former Indian ambassador and diplomat Gurjit Singh about India’s diplomatic role, the expansion of BRICS, China’s vision for the bloc and New Delhi’s challenge of keeping BRICS focused on the Global South.

Watch the full report and interview for an in-depth look at India’s biggest diplomatic test at BRICS 2026.

BRICS 2026: Modi, Putin & Xi Meet in New Delhi | Is a New Global Power Shift Coming

In this edition of WION World Is One, here are the latest major stories from India. The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish an independent Civil Aviation Authority of India, citing the rapid expansion of the aviation sector and concerns raised by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The proposed statutory body would oversee aviation safety, airworthiness, licensing and consumer protection with administrative and financial autonomy.

Meanwhile, the BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting has concluded in Bhopal with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration. Representatives from 14 countries, including BRICS members and partner countries, participated in discussions aimed at strengthening cultural cooperation.

In Manipur, protests were reported as the convoy of Chief Minister YK Khemchand Singh passed through Makan village. Hundreds of Naga and Meitei villagers reportedly waved black flags and protested along National Highway 2, demanding justice for six Naga civilians who were allegedly abducted and later found dead. Protesters have also raised concerns over delays in the investigation.

The Amarnath Yatra will be suspended from August 9 on both the Pahalgam and Baltal routes as authorities move to conclude the pilgrimage ahead of schedule. The decision has been taken amid forecasts of bad weather and to facilitate track restoration and maintenance work by the Border Roads Organisation. More than 4.8 lakh pilgrims have performed darshan at the shrine so far this year.

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China Confirms Xi Jinping Will Attend Brics in New Delhi

Can Brics Emerge as a Counterweight to the West?

India Positioning Itself As Leading Voice of the Global South

BRICS 2026: Modi, Putin & Xi Meet in New Delhi | Is a New Global Power Shift Coming

BRICS Culture Meet | Manipur Protest | Amarnath Yatra Halt | UPI Payment Update | Indian News