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Brics Summit 2026: Xi Jinping lands in Delhi, PM Modi to host him for talks

The Chinese president's India visit comes nearly seven years after his last trip, with the two leaders expected to discuss bilateral ties, cooperation and differences on the sidelines of the summit

China Southern Airlines to resume Guangzhou-Delhi flights after 6 years

The airline will restart regular services on September 21, adding to more than 100 weekly flights it operates across eight round-trip routes in South Asia as India-China ties improve

Brics Summit 2026: What to expect from Day 1 as leaders meet in Delhi today

From PM Modi's meeting with Xi Jinping and other key bilateral talks to the closed-door Brics session, here is the agenda for Day 1 of the summit in New Delhi

Brics 2026: Identify 10 trade obstacles to be removed, PM tells industry

Brics leaders call for deeper financial integration, greater intra-group trade and a new investment platform to mobilise private capital for infrastructure projects

Goyal urges Brics to trade in local currencies, link payment systems

The commerce minister also called for easier market access, simpler regulatory procedures and deeper cooperation in digital trade, critical minerals and resilient supply chains

BJP and Congress at loggerheads over hosting of Brics 2026 summit

India is hosting the 18th Brics Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi

Brics through the years: India is hosting the summit for the fourth time

The earlier occasions were in 2012 (New Delhi), 2016 (Goa) and 2021 (held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic)

PM Modi urges safeguarding navigation freedom in talks with Iranian Prez

PM Modi pressed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to resolve the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy while highlighting the vital need for safe navigation and safety of seafarers.

Iran for expanding use of national currencies, diversification in trade

Speaking at the Brics Business Forum, Pezeshkian said Brics must move beyond its economic potential and build a more integrated network of trade, investment and joint financing

Brics 2026: Modi, Putin discuss $100 bn trade target by 2030, defence ties

Modi and Putin reviewed bilateral trade and defence cooperation, with both sides seeking to expand economic ties and achieve $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030

Putin's China pivot complicates PM Modi's strategic balancing act

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's isolation on the global stage in recent years has made him more reliant on China, India's main geopolitical rival, for everything from defense to energy.

Brics 2026: Chinese President Xi's visit signals positive turn in relations

Xi last visited New Delhi in 2014, and India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019

Navigation freedom, seafarers' safety crucial for trade: PM Modi at Brics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for freedom of navigation and safety of seafarers to promote global trade.

BRICS Bazaar brings cultures, crafts from 18 countries under one roof

The exhibition brings together over 40 artisans, designers and creative enterprises from Brics member and partner countries, showcasing diverse cultural traditions

India stands with efforts to combat terrorism: PM Modi on 9/11 anniversary

In a post on X, Modi also said that while the terror threat keeps evolving, India's resolve and opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remain unwavering

Brics must work towards addressing economic hurdles: EAM Jaishankar

Jaishankar called for transparent trade and investment, dependable logistics and resilient supply chains to address economic challenges

Confident Brics Summit will see positive talks on various issues: PM Modi

India is hosting the Brics Summit from September 12 to 13 in New Delhi

Russian Prez Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to attend Brics summit

It will be his first in-person participation at a Brics summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022

Brics Summit: Xi Jinping-Narendra Modi bilateral talks on the sidelines

Bangladesh rules out possibility of PM Rahman's visit for Brics Summit

Brics moves to forecast future skills as tech reshapes labour market

BRICS CONNECT will enable member countries to share best practices on skills forecasting, labour-market intelligence, employability and digital employment services