Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has landed in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, joining a growing list of world leaders converging on the capital. He was received at the airport by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. His arrival comes alongside Russian President Putin, Iranian President Pezeshkian and UN chief Antonio Guterres, as India gears up to host the two-day summit on September 12 and 13 under its 2026 chairship.

BRICS Summit 2026: Egypt's president El Sisi arrives for BRICS summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin touched down in New Delhi and went straight into bilateral talks with PM Modi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Trade, energy, and defence topped the agenda, with BrahMos missile upgrades, S-400 deliveries and Su-57 jets all reportedly on the table. Putin arrived with a high-level delegation, and the two leaders are expected to review decades of strategic partnership before world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam this weekend.


BRICS 2026: Modi-Putin bilateral concludes, leaders visit INNOPROM exhibition at Bharat Mandapam

BRICS Summit 2026: President Putin-PM Modi leaves Bharat Mandapam after bilateral talks

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Putin hold crucial bilateral talks in Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

BRICS Summit 2026: Leaders meet for bilateral talks ahead of 18th BRICS summit 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi gives a Russian translation of the Thirukkural to Putin

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Putin talks - Su-57 jet sale, BrahMos upgrade and trade on agenda

BRICS Summit 2026: Putin's first BRICS summit outside Russia since Ukraine war began

BRICS Summit 2026: Will PM Modi and president Putin discuss BrahMos missile upgrade?

BBRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Putin hold bilateral talks in Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS summit 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in India to attend the BRICS Summit as tensions between Iran, the US and Israel remain high. His visit comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with global leaders gathering in New Delhi for key discussions. Pezeshkian is expected to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. Stay tuned to WION for the latest updates from the BRICS Summit.

BRICS Summit 2026: Iranian president Pezeshkian lands in New Delhi

India holds a unique diplomatic position as it hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, balancing its role as chair of the Expanded Brics bloc while maintaining vital strategic partnerships with Western allies through frameworks like the Quad.

 BRICS: India in a potentially unique diplomatic position

India’s BRICS presidency is putting resilience and innovation at the heart of the 2026 summit agenda. The focus is on strengthening economic cooperation, driving innovation and building a more resilient Global South amid growing global challenges.

BRICS summit 2026: India's BRICS presidency focuses on resilience, innovation

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

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