Delegates and their families attending the BRICS summit toured Delhi’s cultural and commercial sites, including Akshardham temple, Khan Market and Connaught Place, on Saturday. Security arrangements limited interaction with locals, but the visits highlighted diplomatic goodwill and showcased Indian heritage.
The New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit named Bengaluru’s NIMHANS as the coordinating centre for a new network of mental health training hubs and Centres of Excellence across BRICS nations. The agreement also outlines joint governance, primary‑care integration and support for vulnerable groups, alongside broader health‑lifestyle initiatives.
UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, prompting surprise and relief among media delegations from both countries. The encounter, held at Bharat Mandapam, marks a diplomatic overture amid recent tensions over Iranian strikes on the UAE.
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The New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit highlighted progress on amending the BRICS Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation agreement to welcome new space agencies and stressed space‑debris mitigation. It also outlined plans for a BRICS science repository, a working group on outer‑space arms control, and celebrated the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his daughter Zahra at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the BRICS summit, followed by bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit included a tour of the Iranian Hall and a stop at the BRICS Bazaar in the National Crafts Museum, underscoring deepening India‑Iran cultural and diplomatic ties.
India hosted a gala dinner for BRICS leaders on September 12, 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, showcasing a menu of regional Indian dishes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the event attended by President Xi Jinping, President Vladimir Putin and other heads of state.
PM chairs BRICS summit, says grouping not “against anyone”; holds hour-long meet with Mr. Xi declaration calls for “maximum restraint” in war with no specific mention of strikes; rebukes Israel
At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, member states adopted a declaration stating that fossil fuels will remain a key part of the world’s energy mix, particularly for developing economies, and denounced the European Union’s carbon‑border adjustment mechanism. The text also urged richer nations to provide predictable finance and technology to help the Global South adapt to climate impacts and manage disaster risks.
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Residents express exasperation with the government’s action in covering up slum settlements rather than investing in welfare programmes that uplift communities from poverty
The Odisha govt. says the presence of the coffee at the BRICS Summit highlighted the potential of products originating in rural and tribal areas to access wider markets; Koraput coffee is cultivated mainly in Nandapur and Machhkund areas of Koraput district at elevations of around 920-950 metres
The Indian National Congress urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a press conference on the BRICS summit outcomes and called for measures to restore India’s diplomatic stature and confidence among Global South partners. The party’s foreign affairs chairman, Salman Khurshid, criticised the BJP government’s limited role in recent West Asian conflicts and its handling of BRICS member concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026, urging member leaders to craft ten proposals for reforming global governance. He also announced a continuity mechanism to track implementation of summit outcomes.
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Indian negotiators secured consensus among BRICS members, resolving disputes between Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and a joint statement will be issued shortly. The breakthrough follows high‑level talks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders from Iran and the UAE during the 2026 BRICS summit in Delhi.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi on September 12, 2026 to attend the opening of the BRICS Summit, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting leaders from the bloc and other key partners. Security for the event involves 15,000 police officers and 200 paramilitary units as the city prepares for high‑profile bilateral meetings.
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