During the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met and agreed to deepen political and humanitarian ties.


BRICS summit 2026: Iran, India agree to deepen humanitarian and political ties

BRICS leaders gathered for the main open session as PM Modi took the floor to open discussions on inclusive global growth. Modi flagged serious concerns over the "weaponisation of technology and critical minerals," warning it could hinder shared progress and prosperity for the bloc. He also pointed to rising geopolitical tensions hurting ordinary lives worldwide, stressing that BRICS must strengthen resilience, especially for the Global South, through better supply chains and tech access.


BRICS Summit 2026: 'Nature is a mother,' PM Modi prepares bilaterals with 7 nations

Day 1 of the BRICS Summit ended on a high note for India, all 11 members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, overcoming sharp Iran-UAE differences over West Asia after days of tense negotiations. PM Modi packed the day with bilaterals, including a landmark meeting with Xi Jinping. With the main open session done and dusted, all eyes now turn to Day 2, where the agenda shifts to inclusive global growth and the BRICS+ outreach nations.


BRICS Summit 2026: Global leaders of BRICS nations attend main open session 

BRICS Summit 2026: Global leaders arrive for final session Of BRICS summit 

BRICS countries want to increase trade in their own currencies. But actually moving money across borders remains complicated.


BRICS Summit 2026: Can UPI power BRICS cross-border payments? 

Iran is stepping up its efforts to join the new development bank, the multilateral lender created by BRICS.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has received support from some countries and is now working to meet the requirements for membership.

BRICS Summit 2026: Iran’s push for BRICS finance

When PM Modi welcomed world leaders at Bharat Mandapam for the BRICS Summit, the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu formed the striking backdrop. Modi personally explained the temple's significance to Xi Jinping as they shook hands, before doing the same for Putin, El-Sisi, Ramaphosa and other leaders. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is deeply tied to the Ramayana and stands as a symbol of India's spiritual and cultural heritage.


Ramanathaswamy temple takes centre stage as PM Modi welcomes world leaders at  BRICS

Zahra Pezeshkian, daughter of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, visited the Brics Bazaar at the National Crafts Museum on Saturday along with her husband, Hassan Majidi, on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi.


BRICS Summit 2026: Zahra Pezeshkian discovers Indian heritage at BRICS Bazaar 

Pezeshkian's daughter explores craft, culture at BRICS bazaar

World leaders have gathered in New Delhi for the high-stakes 2026 BRICS Summit, hosted by India. The summit brings together heads of state and top diplomats to address key global issues, including economic integration, Global South priorities, trade mechanisms, and geopolitical challenges. With major bilateral meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the summit, the discussions are set to shape strategic partnerships across emerging economies. 

BRICS summit 2026 in New Delhi: World leaders gather for high stakes meeting 

The Global South took center stage in New Delhi as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders to Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit. Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in West Asia and threats to Strait of Hormuz commerce, Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, calling for a "win-win strategy" grounded in long-term peace and safe navigation. With major powers in attendance, the summit highlights emerging economies driving a new, resilient global order amid geopolitical storms.


BRICS Summit 2026: 21 nations gather in New Delhi for crucial summit

18th BRICS summit opens with world leaders in Delhi 

BRICS Summit 2026: India hosts 18th BRICS summit as top world leaders arrive in Delhi

BRICS Summit 2026: India hosts 18th BRICS summit amid global uncertainties

BRICS Summit 2026: Special BRICS session on 'inclusive global governance' 

BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi says India and Iran should pursue win-win strategy

Day two of the 18th BRICS Summit brings the meeting everyone's watching: PM Modi and President Xi Jinping sit down today, Xi's first visit to India in seven years. It comes as both sides work to stabilize ties after the 2020 Ladakh standoff, with progress already made on border patrolling and direct flights. Alongside the bilateral, "Strengthening Multilateralism" tops the summit agenda as world leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam for the closing day.


BRICS Summit 2026: India, China seek to rebuild ties amid changing global order

BRICS is growing, but for India, the numbers tell a more complicated story. India's trade deficit with the bloc has tripled in five years, from $74.5 billion to $226.1 billion, the largest deficit of any BRICS member. Imports surged 132% while exports grew just 49%, with China alone supplying over $131 billion in goods. So as BRICS pushes deeper integration, the real question is whether India can actually balance the scales, or just keep importing more.


BRICS Summit 2026: India faces $226 billion deficit problem 

Donald Trump isn't in Delhi for the BRICS Summit, but his tariff threats are impossible to ignore. From trade pressure to wars in Ukraine and the Gulf, BRICS members are navigating a world where economics and geopolitics keep colliding. Local currency trade has quietly crossed 67% among member nations, even as India stays cautious, rejecting a common BRICS currency while still backing local-currency settlements as tools for resilience, not an anti-dollar crusade.


BRICS Summit 2026: Local currencies gain focus in BRICS

India kicks off the 18th BRICS Summit today at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together leaders from all 11 member nations at a genuinely tense moment. Putin, Xi Jinping, El-Sisi, and Iran's Pezeshkian, on his first India visit in 8 years, are all in Delhi, with wars in West Asia and Ukraine looming large over the agenda. Trade, energy security, and global governance are on the table, but experts say the real test is whether BRICS can hold together at all.


BRICS Summit 2026: Top world leaders in New Delhi; West Asia war casts shadow on BRICS Summit

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: South Africa says it will use the summit to advance its economic priorities

As host of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India is navigating a major geopolitical test due to a bitter deadlock between member states Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Following the rapid escalation of the US-Iran war and strikes in the Gulf, Tehran is pushing for explicit BRICS condemnation of US-Israeli military operations. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi demands accountability for Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and Gulf infrastructure. After previous ministerial meetings failed to yield a unified communique, Indian diplomats are holding marathon negotiations at Bharat Mandapam to forge a consensus text for the final New Delhi Declaration.


BRICS summit: India faces delicate Iran-UAE diplomatic test

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

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 

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

Delhi has issued a public health advisory following a sharp rise in reported H1N1 swine flu infections as seasonal influenza spreads across the capital.

According to the figures cited in the report, confirmed H1N1 cases in Delhi have crossed 1,700 this year, with more than 110 infections reportedly recorded in a single day. The city has also reported more than 2,300 cases of influenza A, with H1N1 emerging as the dominant flu strain this season.

Health authorities have advised residents to take precautions, particularly in crowded and poorly ventilated areas. People have been urged to wear masks, maintain respiratory hygiene, wash their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, and avoid close contact with people showing flu-like symptoms.


Swine flu: H1N1 soars in Delhi, 138 new cases in just 24 hours 

India is sharpening its focus on information superiority as a key advantage in future warfare. The Indian Air Force is prioritising network-centric operations, surveillance and faster information sharing to build a more connected battlefield. A defence seminar in New Delhi brought together experts to discuss C4I2 systems, intelligence and how real-time data could transform India’s military decision-making and operational readiness.


IAF pushes information superiority & network-centric warfare 

An uneasy calm gripped relations between Bangladesh and India following ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's virtual public address from New Delhi on August 5, 2026, marking the anniversary of the uprising that toppled her regime. Her vow to return to Bangladesh despite a death sentence sparked sharp diplomatic protests from Dhaka.


Dhaka: No dates finalised for PM Rahman's visit

Uneasy calm prevails after Sheik Hasina's August 5 address

Violence broke out in central Delhi as the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march intensified on the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session. Police used tear gas and lathis to disperse protesters near Jantar Mantar after demonstrators attempted to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders. Security was tightened across the national capital amid fears of further unrest.


Chaos at CJP protests in New Delhi

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has confirmed that the National Conference (NC) will proceed with a planned protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20 to demand full statehood, despite not yet receiving official police permission.


J&K CM: Protest in New Delhi on despite police denial

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