September 13, 2026: The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressing time-bound action on outcomes and warning against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals. The External Affairs Ministry said the summit under India’s chairship delivered more than 50 concrete and development-oriented outcomes.
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- PM Modi Calls BRICS an Ecosystem of Solutions as Summit Concludes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said BRICS is not merely a grouping of nations but an ecosystem of solutions. In his concluding remarks, he stressed that the grouping’s diversity should remain its identity, cooperation its inspiration and its progress should contribute to humanity. - BRICS Summit Delivers Over 50 Concrete Outcomes Under India’s Chairship
The External Affairs Ministry said the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi produced more than 50 concrete and development-oriented outcomes under India’s chairship. - PM Modi Holds 15 Bilateral Meetings with World Leaders During BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 meetings with heads of state and government over the past three days on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. He also held several pull-aside meetings with world leaders and heads of international institutions. - PM Modi Warns Against Weaponisation of Technology and Critical Minerals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said trust among Global South nations in BRICS has grown. He also warned against the weaponisation of technology and critical minerals while addressing the BRICS summit sessions. - PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Kazakhstan, Egypt and Philippines Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the President of the Philippines on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. - Shivraj Singh Chouhan Interacts with Farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan interacted with farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendras and the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. He said the government is working to transform Krishi Vigyan Kendras into reliable institutions for farmers. - Government Warns Against Fake PM Mudra Loan Approval Letter
The government has debunked a fake loan approval letter circulating on social media that falsely claims sanction of a ₹20 lakh loan under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana in exchange for more than ₹3,000 as agreement charges. The PIB Fact Check Unit said the letter is fraudulent. - INS Sudarshini Departs Italy After Successful Port Call
Indian Navy sailing training ship INS Sudarshini departed from Livorno, Italy, after completing a successful port call. The visit included professional interactions and cross-training activities aimed at strengthening maritime ties. - Integrated Defence Staff to Organise Five-Day CORE Programme
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff will organise the five-day Combined Operational Review and Evaluation programme in New Delhi from September 14 to 18. The programme will provide senior leaders exposure to contemporary national and regional security issues. - Chennai Airport Gets New Cab Pick-up Plaza at Terminal 1
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu virtually inaugurated the Cab Pick-up Plaza at Terminal 1 of Chennai Airport. The Airports Authority of India said the facility is aimed at improving passenger convenience.
