Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS nations to link payment systems, pitch UPI as a basis for cross-border cooperation and boost trade in local currencies. He also called for easier market access, resilient supply chains and greater services cooperation.
Delhi has launched an extensive beautification drive ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled for September 12‑13, with the New Delhi Municipal Council overseeing lighting, landscaping and signage upgrades. The effort includes thousands of ornamental plants, illuminated roundabouts and intensified sanitation along key routes to the summit venue.
Over 100 K9 dogs from Delhi Police and partner forces will secure the BRICS Summit venues in Delhi, conducting anti‑sabotage checks at Bharat Mandapam and the hotels where delegates are staying. The canine deployment forms part of a 30,000‑person security arrangement for the two‑day summit.
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The Delhi Police issued a set of cybersecurity guidelines for officials and staff ahead of the three‑day BRICS Summit in the capital. The advisory outlines password, data protection and system‑level safeguards to mitigate cyber threats and misinformation during the event.
Putin, who arrived in New Delhi early today, is likely to hold bilateral meeting with PM Modi
India will host the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The report highlights that India’s trade with fellow BRICS members shows a $226 billion deficit despite growing intra‑bloc commerce.
Delhi hosted the 18th BRICS Summit with Russia presenting a range of cultural exhibits, from traditional toys to music, at the Bharat Mandapam. The event also featured a trade fair with over 130 Russian‑Indian companies and a large Run & Ride program involving more than 5,000 participants.
Delhi authorities have warned that central Delhi is likely to experience traffic snarls as the city prepares for the upcoming BRICS summit and associated VVIP movements. The Delhi Police and traffic officials have outlined precautionary measures to manage the expected congestion.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit and is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday afternoon to discuss trade, payments, energy and regional security.
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi to take part in the BRICS summit, meeting Indian leaders amid heightened global economic tensions. The visit occurs as the bloc convenes against a backdrop of the Russia‑Ukraine war, Middle‑East disruptions and lingering trade policy debates.
The 18th BRICS summit will focus on wars and global crises, with leaders such as Iran's President Pezeshkian and UN Secretary‑General Guterres expected to attend. A bilateral meeting between Russian President Putin and Indian Prime Minister Modi is slated to cover defence and related issues.
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A BRICS summit is set to convene in New Delhi, drawing heads of state such as China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Iran’s Hossein Pezeshkian. The meeting, scheduled for mid‑November, will host leaders from all eleven member nations.
Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic management advisory for the upcoming BRICS summit, outlining routes to avoid, diversion corridors and airport access guidance. The plan aims to streamline vehicular movement and reduce congestion across the capital during the high‑profile event.
The upcoming BRICS summit in India is being held against the backdrop of heightened US‑Iran tensions, prompting New Delhi to position itself as a mediator in Middle‑East disputes. Analysts warn that any prolonged disruption in West Asia could raise India’s import costs, fuel inflation and strain its economic outlook.
The BRICS bloc, now comprising 11 nations and representing about 40% of global GDP, will hold its 2026 summit in India. The meeting is seen as a pivotal moment for emerging economies to influence worldwide economic dynamics.
India is preparing for the 2026 BRICS summit in New Delhi, aiming to advance trade, payments, energy security and supply‑chain cooperation while balancing relations with China, Russia and the Global South. The meeting will be hosted at Bharat Mandapam on Mathura Road, where officials hope to translate diplomatic engagement into economic gains.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS to create a common trade platform and operationalise a Women’s Advancement Fund to help small and women‑led exporters access credit, buyers and predictable rules. He highlighted India’s progress in women’s financial inclusion and called for sector‑specific delegations, electronic documentation and expanded services trade within the bloc.
