BRICS 2026 comes at a time of heightened global tensions, with the Russia-Ukraine war and the wider Middle East conflict putting diplomacy and peace efforts in focus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly stressed that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward, including in his recent engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 



BRICS 2026: India to lead key BRICS deliberations 

BRICS countries are pushing currency diversification and local-currency settlements rather than an abrupt end to the US dollar’s role in global trade. Member nations are increasingly using currencies such as the rupee, ruble, yuan and dirham for bilateral trade to reduce transaction costs and strengthen financial cooperation.

BRICS focuses on diversification over de-dollarisation

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, bringing together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries. With India holding the 2026 BRICS chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability as the expanded bloc seeks a bigger role in the global order.


BRICS Summit 2026: India to host 18th BRICS Summit on Sept 12 & 13 in New Delhi

India’s growing economic and military weight, China’s vast industrial scale and Russia’s formidable arsenal make the BRICS bloc a major emerging force in global power politics. From defence capabilities and nuclear strength to economic and technological influence, the BRICS hard-power map reveals how its key powers stack up.

BRICS military map: The world's new centres of hard power

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that the National Film Awards will now be held in different parts of India instead of being confined to Delhi. The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented in Gujarat on September 22, breaking from the decades-old tradition of the President presenting the honours in the national capital.

All states of India to avail opportunity to host national event

India’s the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi puts India-China ties under the spotlight. With strategic competition and tensions still shaping the relationship, the summit could offer Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping a crucial opportunity to reset ties and reshape the balance within BRICS.

BRICS Summit 2026: China confirms Xi Jinping will attend BRICS in New Delhi

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s personal assistant, Sumit Roy, has been arrested by the West Bengal CID in connection with the alleged Salboni land-grab case. The arrest came after the Supreme Court rejected Roy’s anticipatory bail plea, allowing investigators to take him into custody. 

CID arrests Abhishek Banerjee's personal assistant Sumit Roy 

The 18th BRICS Summit will be held on September 12–13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, under India's chairship, with energy security and world oil dynamics forming a core part of the discussions.

BRICS summit 2026: Tehran New Delhi direct

At the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India is pushing a pragmatic plan to reduce reliance on the US dollar through local-currency trade settlements and greater CBDC connectivity. Rather than pursuing a common BRICS currency, the focus is on building alternative payment mechanisms while strengthening financial cooperation among member nations.

BRICS summit 2026: India's approach to reducing dollar dependence

India champions dialogue and diplomacy as the foundational pillars of its chairship for the 18th BRICS Summit taking place in New Delhi.


BRICS summit 2026: 'Dialogue and Diplomacy' at the heart of India's approach

India’s hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi puts India-China ties under the spotlight. With strategic competition and tensions still shaping the relationship, the summit could offer Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping a crucial opportunity to reset ties and reshape the balance within BRICS.

BRICS summit 2026: India-China ties remain a focal point 

India’s Serious Fraud Investigation Office has recommended a detailed probe into Xiaomi’s India operations over alleged compliance issues involving foreign investment rules and its business model.

Xiaomi's foreign investment rules face review 

The 18th BRICS Summit is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12–13, with India placing sustainability and a people-centric approach at the heart of its BRICS 2026 agenda.

BRICS summit 2026: India puts sustainability at centre of 2026 BRICS agenda 

Hanuman Ansh has pulled off a stunning box-office upset. Made on a ₹2-crore budget, the Neem Karoli Baba-inspired spiritual saga collected ₹49.25 crore net in its fifth weekend, nearly four times Dhurandhar 2’s ₹12.55 crore fifth-weekend haul. The film has crossed the ₹100-crore net mark in India, fuelled by powerful word of mouth and sustained audience interest.

Hanuman Ansh beats Dhurandhar 2, shocks Bollywood: ₹2-crore film pulls off a ₹170 cr miracle 

A slab at an under-construction commercial building collapsed in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Wednesday night. The incident took place in the Kudasan area while slab casting work was underway. Rescue teams rushed to the site, with several workers initially feared trapped under the debris. Multiple workers have since been rescued and taken to hospital, while rescue operations continued.


Gujarat construction site slab collapses in Gandhinagar, 15 workers rescued 

Optimus Viper is a compact, agile space security vehicle designed to inspect, monitor and protect critical satellites and other assets in orbit. Developed by Space Machines Company, it represents a new approach to rapid-response space operations.

Australia's space guardian satellite 'Optimus Viper'

India and Australia are strengthening their space partnership as Australia's heaviest satellite prepares for launch aboard India's smallest rocket. The mission highlights growing cooperation between the two nations in advanced technology and space exploration. It also showcases the capabilities of India's cost-effective launch ecosystem, which continues to attract international customers seeking reliable access to space.


Australia's heaviest satellite set for launch on India's smallest rocket

India is making final preparations for the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026. Described by MEA officials as a massive logistical operation, the summit concludes a year-long chairship comprising over 350 meetings under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". With around 1,300 domestic and foreign journalists expected at the International Media Centre, the government has declared a holiday on Friday, 11 September, to ensure smooth coordination and city operations.  


BRICS summit is a ‘large logistical exercise’, 1300 journalists expected, MEA official says

As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are emerging as key priorities for its presidency. India is expected to push cooperation in advanced technologies, strengthen innovation partnerships and promote practical outcomes for BRICS nations.


BRICS summit 2026: Economic cooperation at the heart of BRICS summit

As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are emerging as key priorities for its presidency. India is expected to push cooperation in advanced technologies, strengthen innovation partnerships and promote practical outcomes for BRICS nations.

BRICS summit 2026: AI & quantum computing: Two important sectors for India 

BRICS, G20 and SCO are giving the Global South a stronger voice in shaping the world order, pushing for greater representation, cooperation and influence in global affairs.

BRICS, G20 & SCO: The voice of the global south 

India has launched one of its biggest food safety drives, targeting unsafe and substandard products across the country. Authorities say one in five food samples tested failed safety or quality standards, prompting raids, restaurant shutdowns and stricter enforcement measures. With more than 100,000 samples tested annually since 2020, regulators are also pushing for stronger warning labels, a move that could have major implications for India's $100 billion food industry.


India's massive food safety crackdown shakes $100 billion food industry 

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?

Delhi Building Collapse: PG operator arrested after building collapse kills 7 

BRICS is pushing for a greater role in reshaping the global order, challenging Western dominance while expanding cooperation among emerging powers. As the bloc grows, can BRICS turn its growing economic and geopolitical weight into a stronger alternative to the existing international system?


Role of BRICS in re-balancing global order, can it expand scope of cooperation? 

Russia is adapting its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter to function as an airborne mothership capable of launching, recovering, and coordinating swarms of multi-role mini-drones. This configuration allows the crewed aircraft to remain at a safe stand-off distance while dispatching low-observable unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and precision strikes. 


Su-57 drone integration could reshape Russia's air combat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set for a crucial bilateral meeting ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Trade, economic cooperation and Gulf tensions are expected to dominate the talks, while Russia is also opening the door to India playing a role in the Russia-Ukraine peace process. As BRICS expands its global footprint, Moscow sees Delhi as a key strategic partner in shaping a changing world order.


PM Modi & Putin to hold bilateral meet ahead of BRICS summit

BRICS summit 2026: Moscow New Delhi direct

At the 9th Bengaluru Space Expo — billed as Asia's largest — Italy's ambassador to India spoke to WION about how the country carries "the legacy of Galileo and Marconi" into its growing space ties with New Delhi. ISRO and Italy's ASI, partners since a 2005 framework agreement, are now deepening work on Earth observation, space weather, and lunar exploration, alongside gravitational wave research and academic collaboration. The push comes as Italy looks to convert two decades of scientific cooperation into concrete business and industrial partnerships.


India-Italy space ties: Italy's envoy outlines roadmap for deeper space ties with India

Italy's Ambassador to India outlines roadmap for deeper space ties at Bengaluru Expo

India’s air-defence architecture is rapidly evolving beyond conventional missiles. From high-powered sound frequencies and microwave-based systems to laser weapons, emerging technologies could transform how India detects, disrupts and destroys hostile drones. As drone warfare becomes more sophisticated, could directed-energy weapons take on threats before missiles are even required? This video explores India’s emerging multi-layered drone defence strategy, the technologies involved, and why missiles may increasingly become the last line of defence.


Semicon 2.0: India’s new chip blueprint explained

Nepal's flood catastrophe keeps deepening. The death toll from the devastating flash floods near the China border has climbed to 1,341-1,344, while nearly 5,000 people, including 589 foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after the disaster struck. Nepal's Foreign Ministry has set up an emergency control room to trace missing citizens and foreigners as DNA sampling continues for unidentified bodies.


Nepal national day of mourning: Relatives of missing victims stage protests

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