September 10, 2026: India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from Saturday, while the Centre has amended e-commerce rules to strengthen price transparency and curb practices such as dark patterns and search-result manipulation. India also advanced cooperation with Russia on civil aircraft production and reiterated its growing role in space and technology.
Top India Headlines
- India Set to Host 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
September 10, 2026: Preparations are underway for the two-day 18th BRICS Summit beginning Saturday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Eleven emerging and developing economies, including India, China, Russia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, are participating. - Centre Tightens E-Commerce Rules to Protect Consumers
September 10, 2026: The government amended the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, introducing tighter norms on price transparency, sponsored listings, search-result manipulation and dark patterns. E-commerce entities will have to disclose reduced and prior prices.
- PM Modi Addresses International Space Community from ISS
September 10, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India supports a safe, secure, peaceful and sustainable space domain based on international law, dialogue and multilateral cooperation. He said the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam should extend beyond Earth. - India, Russia Discuss Joint Production of Civil Passenger Aircraft
September 10, 2026: India and Russia held discussions on joint production of civil passenger planes and potential deliveries of 105 regional turboprop aircraft to Indian operators. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu held talks with Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov. - Amit Shah Calls for Disaster-Resilient Villages and Cities
September 10, 2026: Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has transformed India’s disaster management system and set a goal of zero casualties. He was speaking at the third meeting of the Governing Body of the National Institute of Disaster Management. - PM Modi, German Chancellor Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
September 10, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The two countries are marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. - UN Chief to Push for Reform of Multilateral Institutions at BRICS
September 10, 2026: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is expected to highlight multipolarity and reforms to multilateral institutions, including the UN Security Council, during his address at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. - 50% of Indian Startups Emerge from Small Towns: Jitendra Singh
September 10, 2026: Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said around half of India’s startups are coming from small towns, reflecting wider entrepreneurship. He said India has more than 2.3 lakh startups and is the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem. - Small Hydropower Projects Highlighted as Resilient Energy Option
September 10, 2026: Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik highlighted the role of small hydropower projects in providing resilient electricity to remote and ecologically vulnerable areas. - TRAI Repeals 12-Minute TV Advertisement Ceiling
September 10, 2026: TRAI released the Standards of Quality of Service (Duration of Advertisements in Television Channels) (Repealing) Regulations, 2026, repealing the 2012 regulations that prescribed limits on television advertising duration.
