September 12, 2026: The 18th BRICS Summit begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together eleven major emerging and developing economies. Ahead of the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, while calling for secure sea lanes and open supply routes to sustain global trade.
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- 18th BRICS Summit Begins in New Delhi
September 12, 2026: The two-day 18th BRICS Summit begins today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit brings together Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE. - PM Modi Calls for Secure Sea Lanes and Open Supply Routes
September 12, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for secure sea lanes, open supply routes and the safety of seafarers to sustain global trade. He also urged BRICS countries to remove trade barriers and expand opportunities for businesses. - PM Modi Holds Bilateral Meetings With Putin, Pezeshkian and Guterres
September 12, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit. - World Leaders and Senior Officials Arrive in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
September 12, 2026: Several world leaders and senior officials have arrived in New Delhi for the summit hosted by India. Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in his capacity as current Chair of ASEAN. - Putin Says BRICS Countries Account for More Than 40% of Global GDP
September 11, 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin said BRICS countries have produced more than 40% of the world’s GDP over the last five years. He made the remarks at the BRICS Business Forum Leaders’ Session in New Delhi. - PM Modi Reiterates Freedom of Navigation in Meeting With Iranian President
September 11, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s position that issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy during his meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. - India’s Coastline Has Potential for Blue Economy: Jitendra Singh
September 11, 2026: Earth Sciences Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India’s coastline should be viewed as an interconnected space covering ecology, security, economy, technology and human development. He highlighted its potential for marine resources and the Blue Economy. - IMD Issues Orange Warning for Heavy Rainfall in Coastal Andhra Pradesh
September 12, 2026: The India Meteorological Department issued an orange warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by thundersqualls over Coastal Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rainfall is also expected over Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.
