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Brics Summit 2026: Delhi police issues traffic advisory; check details here

Delhi Traffic Police has advised commuters to plan journeys in advance and use the Metro as traffic movement is regulated on key routes during the Brics Summit on September 12 and 13

What China, Russia want & India wishes

The three strongmen in this breathless buildup share more contradictions than congruence. Each has a different worldview, as also a different adversary

Brics flags 'unilateral' tariffs, trade barriers as global risks

The reference to unilateral trade and finance-related actions is significant as the US has pursued sweeping tariff measures against trading partners

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

India relies on China for core electronic components in 71 product lines

China supplied at least 80 per cent of India's imports across 71 electronics product lines in 2025-26, with dependence concentrated in key upstream components

Datanomics: Threat to $ from Brics distant shot; euro a bigger challenger

Euro gives a challenge to dollar in export invoicing, while the US remains a far bigger player in forex transactions

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday 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. In their talks, the two leaders also discussed various aspects of the India-Iran relationship. It was the second meeting between the two leaders in less than two weeks. The talks took place hours after the Iranian leader arrived in the national capital to attend the BRICS summit. It is Pezeshkian's first visit to India as the president. His visit assumes significance as it comes amid sudden spike in overall tensions in West Asia following the US slapping new punitive economic measures against Iran. "The two leaders exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia. The Prime Minister reiterated India's consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. The prime minister also .

Brics Summit 2026: Govt pitches 37 deep-tech startups to investors

The two-day exposition seeks to facilitate investment discussions, technology partnerships, business linkages and international market access for Indian startups

Brics 2026: India proposes DPI repository, centres for capacity building

India has proposed a digital public infrastructure repository, capacity-building centres and voluntary pilot projects to support digital transformation across Brics countries

Iran for expanding use of national currencies, diversification in trade

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday called for a stronger shift toward local currencies in BRICS trade, while pitching Iran's geography, energy resources and transport links as a strategic bridge for the bloc's economic connectivity. 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. He argued that greater use of national currencies, backed by mechanisms to manage currency risks and reciprocal settlements, would make intra-BRICS trade less vulnerable to political shocks. Pezeshkian also positioned Iran as a potential link in BRICS energy, food and transport supply chains, citing its geographical location and energy reserves. He called for deeper integration of trade infrastructure, including digitalised customs procedures, reduced regulatory barriers and stronger cross-border markets. The Iranian president urged the New Development Bank to become

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 says Brics not against anyone, vows to scale up ties with India

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday stressed the BRICS grouping was not against anyone and Moscow was open to working with the whole world as he agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties with India and slammed the economic restrictions imposed by the West on his country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea during bilateral talks with Putin and reiterated India's readiness to support any peace initiative to end the Ukraine conflict. The meeting took place hours after Putin landed in New Delhi on a three-day visit to participate in the high-stakes BRICS summit. After the talks, Modi and Putin travelled in the same car. Addressing a gathering of BRICS business leaders ahead of the summit, Putin said Russia was ready to work with partners on infrastructure and logistics projects, including the Arctic Transport Corridor and North-South Transport Corridor, as well as cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence, unmanned ...

Modi meets UN chief ahead of BRICS; discusses conflicts, navigation freedom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of the BRICS Summit, as both leaders held discussions on various issues, including ongoing conflicts and freedom of navigation, sustainable development, human-centric AI and global food security. Both leaders also underscored the significance of "multipolarity" and the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the UNSC, to "reflect contemporary realities," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. Prime Minister Modi met with the UN Secretary-General on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit here, it said. "UNSG Guterres congratulated PM Modi for India's chairship of the BRICS for the fourth time. Both leaders underscored the significance of multipolarity and the need to reform multilateral institutions, including the UN Security Council, to reflect contemporary realities," it said in a statement. "They also hel

Brics: Delhi Metro services to start early this Sunday for exam candidates

Delhi Metro train services will begin at 6 am on all corridors on Sunday to facilitate the movement of students appearing for competitive examinations, the DMRC said on Friday. Normally, services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey lines begin at 7 am on Sundays. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said in a post on X, "To facilitate the smooth and timely movement of students appearing for examinations and the general public, Metro train services will commence at 6 am on all lines on Sunday." The early commencement of services will facilitate the movement of candidates appearing for the NDA/CDS examinations, as well as the general public, the DMRC said. The Delhi Traffic Police said in a post on X that it had received a request from a CDS aspirant regarding the availability of early morning Metro services to reach the examination centre before the reporting time. Taking note of the concern, the traffic police coordinated with the DMRC to facilitate candidates appearing for the NDA/C

Brics nations propose deeper information sharing on farm genetic resources

BRICS nations propose new networks for agro-inputs, digital farming and genetic resources to strengthen agricultural cooperation and promote climate-resilient farming

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. "Global trade can move forward only when sea lanes are secure, supply routes remain open, and seafarers are safe. That is why India is a steadfast advocate of freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers," he said here at the BRICS Business Forum. With over 2 lakh registered startups and 120 unicorns, India is becoming a global solutions hub, the Prime Minister noted. Amid global uncertainties, India is a source of confidence for growth and stability, Modi said, adding that at a time when trade barriers are rising across the world, India is building economic bridges. He urged the BRICS Business Council to prepare a report on removing 10 trade barriers and support 100 BRICS Startups to scale up every year. He also requested the Council to develop 1,000 new partnerships. On these parameters, we have to review progress every year, he said. Speaking at the fo

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