
Handshake, Then A Hug: Modi-Putin Meeting Begins At BRICS Summit
Handshake, Then A Hug: Modi-Putin Meeting Begins At BRICS Summit

Handshake, Then A Hug: Modi-Putin Meeting Begins At BRICS Summit

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi on Friday as moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms swept the city on the opening day of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The downpour, expected to deliver 10‑40 mm of rain across Delhi‑NCR, follows a week of dry, unusually warm weather.

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.
Putin, who arrived in New Delhi early today, is likely to hold bilateral meeting with PM Modi

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.

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.
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.
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Just days before the BRICS summit, Mr. Baghaei said that Chabahar Port is one of the issues of bilateral talks between India and Iran. He said, “Various issues are usually discussed during consultations between Iran and India, including the Chabahar Port, which is important to both countries.”
Talks take place a few days before the BRICS Summit, which Xi Jinping is expected to attend, and amid reports of tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh; the meeting indicates an expansion of the military dialogue mechanism
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for the September 6 BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal, with traffic diversions and regulated movement on key routes from 9 AM to 10 PM.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
India will host Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi. Discover how key discussions on crude oil, trade, and the US dollar could impact fuel prices and everyday costs.

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As the chair this year, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries as well as outreach invitees
PM Modi’s visit will focus on strengthening ties with Iran, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian countries; the agenda will include engagements aimed at the upcoming BRICS Summit in September, the two-year UN Security Council term of 2028-2029, and planning for the long-pending India-Central Asia Summit, which has not met since 2022