A new Federation of American Scientists report estimates India’s nuclear arsenal at 190 warheads. Over 160 are operational. New missiles like Agni-Prime and MIRV capable Agni-5 enhance reach. Nuclear submarines patrol with K-4 and K-15 systems. Rafale jets carry nuclear payloads. This video takes a close look at India's modernisation: land, sea, and air.  We explain New Delhi's nuclear strategy: minimal, credible & no first use. Watch to understand how India’s deterrent grows to ensure peace through strength.


US think tank estimates India's nuclear warhead count at 190

India's nuclear arsenal grows to 190 warheads, surpasses Pakistan 

As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, over 30 countries—including NATO member Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Algeria, and Vietnam—are actively seeking full membership or formal partner status within the expanding 11-member bloc. India faces a delicate diplomatic balancing act: managing internal consensus among existing members while resisting aggressive pushback from China and Russia to rapidly anti-Westernize the group, ensuring BRICS remains an effective multilateral driver for the Global South rather than a diluted geopolitical bloc.  

BRICS Summit 2026: India’s strategic test as Pakistan, Turkey, and global south push to join BRICS

Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to India for BRICS summit on Saturday that could mark the biggest step in a cautious thaw after years of hostility between the two countries. Xi's visit for the September 12-13 BRICS summit would be his first trip to India since October 2019, and follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August 2025 visit to China. The nuclear-armed Asian giants have been been slowly improving ties since a deadly 2020 border clash. Flights, some visas and high-level contacts have gradually resumed. Can the Modi-Xi meeting help improve ties?


PM Modi's meeting with Xi Jinping to test India-China reset after border tensions

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 Summit 2026: PM Modi, President Putin hold bilateral talks ahead of BRICS summit

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi reiterates dialogue key to resolving conflicts

BRICS may look united on stage, but its 11 members are pulling in different strategic directions, Russia, China and Iran lean toward sovereignty and anti-intervention, while others balance ties with the West differently. Still, terrorism, cyber threats and emerging tech risks are pushing them toward common ground. India's June 2026 National Security Advisers' meeting showed security is no longer a side issue for BRICS, it's becoming central to how the bloc defines itself.


BRICS Summit 2026: The search for a common security agenda

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's Delhi visit is a big deal, it's the first time an Iranian head of state has come to India in over 8 years, since Hassan Rouhani in 2018. With West Asia's war testing BRICS unity, Modi and Pezeshkian's bilateral talks are set to cover Chabahar Port, energy cooperation and regional connectivity, all while India tries to keep dialogue open between Iran, the US and its Gulf neighbours.


BRICS Summit 2026: First Iranian President visit to India in 8 years amid West Asia war

BRICS Summit 2026 | Modi-Pezeshkian meet: What is on the agenda

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi, Putin discuss conflicts in West Asia & Black Sea region 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BRICS Business Forum at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, highlighting India's startup revolution and growing role in the global economy. Modi stressed that international trade can only grow when seafarers and shipping routes remain safe and secure. Joined by fellow BRICS leaders, he pointed to the optimism surrounding the BRICS Summit and called for stronger economic cooperation, innovation and resilient supply chains among member nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: Modi-Putin talks put maritime trade, Hormuz and Indian seafarers' safety

India and Nigeria are strengthening their economic partnership, with bilateral trade reaching an impressive $9 billion. While energy remains a key pillar of the relationship, trade ties are increasingly diversifying into pharmaceuticals, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and investment. As both countries seek stronger South-South cooperation, the growing partnership highlights expanding opportunities beyond oil and reflects the broader push for deeper economic engagement between Asia and Africa.


BRICS Summit 2026: India-Nigeria trade surges to $9 billion as ties expand beyond oil 

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, where global trade, investment, energy security and economic cooperation are expected to dominate discussions. Ramaphosa is also set to participate in the BRICS Business Forum and will join the India-South Africa Business Leadership Roundtable.


BRICS Summit 2026: Ramaphosa arrives in Delhi as South Africa eyes stronger BRICS partnerships

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi highlights startup boom, seafarer safety at BRICS business forum 

BRICS Summit 2026: India-Russia ties get a boost as PM Modi meets president Putin in Delhi

BRICS Summit 2026: India, Russia eyes expansion of trade, defence & economic partnership 

BRICS Summit 2026: Putin-Modi talks put Su-57 fighter jet deal back in spotlight

As world leaders gather in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, India finds itself in a rare diplomatic spot, close to both Russia and the West. During bilateral talks, PM Modi told Putin that India stands ready to "assist in peace efforts," reiterating his call for a peaceful end to the Ukraine conflict. With Iran's leadership also in town and Middle East tensions simmering in the background, this year's summit carries far more weight than trade talks alone.


India positions for peace at BRICS as PM Modi offers Putin help ending Ukraine war 

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

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

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