BRICS Summit 2026 highlights: PM Modi, China's Xi welcome ‘steady progress’ in ties during key bilateral meet
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BRICS Summit 2026 highlights: New Delhi is hosting the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, with leaders and senior delegations from member countries arriving in the national capital since Thursday evening.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a three-day visit to participate in the summit and hold talks with Modi. Putin on Friday took potshots at the G-7 and said the BRICS countries account for more than half of the world's population and have “dynamic, vibrant, domestic markets".
Putin is accompanied by a high-level delegation. His visit marks his first in-person participation at a BRICS summit outside Russia since the war in Ukraine began in February 2022.
Brazilian foreign minister Mauro Vieira also arrived in New Delhi to represent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who remains in Brazil for his election campaign.
Xi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung are among the other top leaders attending the summit.
Chinese President in New Delhi today
While announcing the Chinese premiere's visit, the country's ambassador to India Xu Feihong said: "China will work with India to act on the strategic guidance of the two leaders, handle the bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, step up communication, enhance cooperation, properly handle differences, and be friends enjoying good-neighborliness and partners helping each other succeed," the envoy wrote on X.
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The leaders will later visit the Bharat Innovates exhibition, pose for a photograph, and participate in a joint tree plantation. Modi will host a gala dinner for the visiting leaders at 7.30pm.
The summit will continue on Sunday with the arrival of leaders of BRICS partner countries and outreach invitees. An open session titled “Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth” is scheduled for 10.50am.
India is hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS presidency, its fourth chairship of the grouping. The presidency is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
BRICS currently comprises 11 countries — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE. Together, the grouping represents 49.5% of the global population, 40% of global GDP and 26% of global trade.
Tight security, traffic curbs in Delhi
The summit has also triggered extensive security arrangements across the national capital.
Around 30,000 police and security personnel, along with sniffer dog squads and anti-drone systems, have been deployed in and around Bharat Mandapam, where the summit is being held.
Delhi Police has put in place a multi-layered security arrangement, with around 15,000 personnel and 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed across the city. More than 500 CCTV cameras, including high-resolution and specialised surveillance cameras, have also been installed to maintain round-the-clock surveillance of key areas.
The Airports Authority of India has notified airspace restrictions around New Delhi, barring non-scheduled flight operations between 7am and 11pm from September 11 to 13.
Traffic restrictions are also in place on Saturday from 9.30am to 9.30pm. Movement will be regulated around Bharat Mandapam and Pragati Maidan, as well as several key corridors connecting central Delhi with the northern, southern, eastern and western parts of the city.
The Delhi Police has advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance and use the Metro wherever possible.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 10:55:53 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Takeaways from Day 1 of BRICS Summit
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Here are the key points:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to work towards resolving the long-running border dispute between India and China, the ministry of external affairs said on Saturday after the two leaders held talks.
- The BRICS nations unanimously approved the 45-page New Delhi Declaration on Saturday at the summit led by India. Read the highlights here.
- The BRICS Summit opened with an address by Prime Minister Modi, who sought to address concerns that BRICS was being positioned as a counter to Western-led alliances.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on Saturday.
- President Droupadi Murmu met her Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday and reaffirmed India's commitment to lasting peace in the region. She also said conflicts should be settled through dialogue and diplomacy.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the war in West Asia, which began after US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, is not in the interests of the world, according to Chinese state media.
- 12 Sept 2026, 09:29:27 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Mushroom kebabs, pulao and more in BRICS leaders’ dinner menu
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: The menu for the BRICS Leaders’ Dinner begins with Khandvi Mille-Feuille, a steamed gram-flour roll tempered with mustard, coconut and curry leaves, and Khumb Galouti, tender pan-grilled mushroom kebabs served with mint pearls and sheermal.
The main course features Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik made with Himalayan morel mushrooms and asparagus, Carrot Bean Poriyal with South Indian spices and coconut, Thakkali Belle Saaru, millet pulao, beetroot raita and assorted Indian breads.
The dinner concludes with desserts including Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni, a slow-cooked milk-and-rice pudding topped with mulberries and gold leaf.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 08:21:24 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS opposes carbon border measures, seeks climate finance for developing nations
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS countries have opposed unilateral and protectionist measures on climate, including carbon border adjustment mechanisms, according to the BRICS New Delhi Declaration. The grouping also called for more financial and technological support for developing countries to help them deal with climate change.
“We oppose unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist measures that are not in line with international law, such as carbon border adjustment mechanisms,” the BRICS declaration said.
The grouping said it was concerned that such measures “undermine efforts by countries, specifically the developing countries, aimed at addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, increasing adaptive capacity and resilience.”
- 12 Sept 2026, 07:50:12 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Modi, Xi ‘expressed commitment’ to resolving border issue, says MEA
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to work towards resolving the long-running border dispute between India and China, the ministry of external affairs said on Saturday after the two leaders held talks.
"The two leaders expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question", the statement said.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 07:27:06 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: ‘Differences should not become disputes’, PM, Xi welcome ‘steady progress in ties’
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: During a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two leaders “welcomed the steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025.”
The leaders agreed that India and China should take a strategic and long-term view of their relationship. “Differences should not become disputes”, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.
PM Modi said the relationship between the two countries should be guided by three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest, as per the statement.
- 12 Sept 2026, 07:20:03 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: ‘Peace and tranquillity in border areas remain essential’, PM tells Xi
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: During a bilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping, PM Modi stressed that peace and tranquillity in border areas remain essential to the ties between the two countries.
“He underlined the need for both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border-related issues,” the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.
The two leaders expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question proceeding from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples, it added.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 07:12:19 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS nations to deepen cooperation for sustainable transport infrastructure
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS countries on Saturday agreed to step up cooperation on policy, investment, technology and capacity building to support the development of sustainable transport infrastructure. The countries also backed greater use of sustainable aviation fuel to help cut carbon emissions.
At the BRICS meeting chaired by India, leaders also highlighted the need to incorporate circular-economy principles into the development and maintenance of transport infrastructure.
- 12 Sept 2026, 07:03:02 PM IST
Xi Jinping BRICS Summit LIVE: Modi-Xi meeting concludes
Xi Jinping BRICS Summit LIVE: The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded, reported news agency ANI.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 06:50:15 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS' declaration calls for zero tolerance on cross-border terrorism
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: The BRICS grouping condemned the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in its 'New Delhi Declaration' adopted on Saturday. It called for zero tolerance towards cross-border terrorism and said those responsible for such attacks, along with their sponsors, must be brought to justice.
As part of the declaration's security-related outcomes, BRICS member countries condemned the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed.
"We express strong condemnation of any acts of terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed," the BRICS declaration said, while specifically referring to the deadly attack at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, Kashmir, last year.
- 12 Sept 2026, 06:36:31 PM IST
Xi Jinping BRICS Summit LIVE: China views ties with India from long-term perspective, says Xi
Xi Jinping BRICS Summit LIVE: Chinese President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a bilateral meeting that China views ties with India from a strategic, long-term perspective, Reuters reported.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 06:27:08 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Xi urges China, India to join hands for greater BRICS cooperation
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and India to work together to strengthen cooperation among BRICS member countries, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
- 12 Sept 2026, 06:18:42 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: China, India can learn from each other's strengths, says Xi
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a bilateral meeting with PM Modi that both Beijing and New Delhi can learn from each other's strengths and achieve shared development, Chinese state media reported.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 06:11:34 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi welcomes China's Xi to India during bilateral
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: During the bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi said, "I express my gratitude for the support and cooperation received from China during India's BRICS chairmanship. We now have the opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation. Once again, a warm welcome to India."
- 12 Sept 2026, 06:04:30 PM IST
Modi-Xi Jinping meet LIVE: Modi-Xi meeting begins in New Delhi
Modi-Xi Jinping meet LIVE: A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi has begun.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 05:57:18 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: PM Modi says BRICS is not a counter to West
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: The BRICS Summit opened with an address by Prime Minister Modi, who sought to address concerns that BRICS was being positioned as a counter to Western-led alliances.
He presented the grouping as a platform for emerging and developing economies to strengthen their voice in global affairs.
“BRICS is not against anyone,” he said, adding that the bloc had reached a “coming of age” moment in which the Global South must evolve into a “rule-shaper” in global governance.
“It is time for us to translate our unity and consensus in BRICS into concrete outcomes,” he said.
- 12 Sept 2026, 05:44:34 PM IST
Modi-Xi Jinping meet LIVE: High-stakes meet between PM, Chinese President expected to begin shortly
Modi-Xi Jinping meet LIVE: A bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to begin shortly on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 05:35:23 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS' joint declaration urges 'maximum restraint' in West Asia
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: BRICS countries unanimously adopted a joint declaration on Saturday, expressing "deep concern" over the ongoing war in West Asia. The grouping called for maximum restraint and backed a "multilateral approach" that takes into account the positions of individual nations.
"We express deep concern over the continued escalation of tensions in Middle East...call for exercising maximum restraint...avoiding actions that could further aggravate the situation," the 'New Delhi Declaration' said.
The declaration also reaffirmed the member countries' commitment to settling international disputes peacefully "through dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy".
- 12 Sept 2026, 05:32:40 PM IST
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: New Delhi Declaration calls for stronger institutional support to Palestine
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE: The New Delhi Declaration, adopted by consensus in the national capital, reiterated BRICS' support for a lasting two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also called for stronger support for Palestine from international institutions and reaffirmed Israel's legal duty to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza.
“We reaffirm that a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be achieved by peaceful means and depends on the fulfilment of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the rights to self-determination and return,” the declaration said.
The declaration further called for Palestine to have adequate representation in all relevant international organisations, including multilateral financial institutions, and to have access to their resources.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 05:25:54 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Iran, UAE presidents hold meeting in Delhi
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on Saturday,
- 12 Sept 2026, 05:03:21 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: President Murmu meets Iranian President Pezeshkian
BRICS Summit India LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu met her Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday and reaffirmed India's commitment to lasting peace in the region. She also said conflicts should be settled through dialogue and diplomacy.
During the meeting, the two leaders spoke about the longstanding ties between India and Iran, including their close cultural links and strong people-to-people connections, according to a statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Murmu reiterated India's commitment to working towards lasting peace in the region and stressed that conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, the statement said.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 04:54:29 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: BRICS declaration condemns Pahalgam terror attack
BRICS Summit India LIVE: The BRICS joint declaration condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, in which terrorists killed 26 people in in Jammu and Kashmir.
“We reaffirm our commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens," the declaration read.
- 12 Sept 2026, 04:43:05 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: BRICS declaration highlights need for countries to work together
BRICS Summit India LIVE: The BRICS joint declaration stressed the need for countries to work together to ensure the smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energy.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 04:35:33 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: BRICS declaration flags unilateral tariffs, growing risks of nuclear danger
BRICS Summit India LIVE: The BRICS joint statement expressed serious concern over the rise in unilateral tariffs and non-tariff measures, saying they distort trade and are inconsistent with WTO rules.
It also expressed concern over the growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict.
(Inputs from Reuters)
- 12 Sept 2026, 04:26:10 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Joint declaration bats for engaging in conflict prevention efforts, says report
BRICS Summit India LIVE: The New Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted on Saturday, calls for engaging in conflict prevention efforts, including addressing their root causes, reported news agency Reuters.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 04:19:55 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: New Delhi Declaration adopted unanimously, says PM Modi
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the New Delhi Declaration 2026 has been adopted unanimously.
“No member has raised any objection. The New Delhi Declaration 2026 is adopted unanimously,” PM Modi said.
- 12 Sept 2026, 04:06:49 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: What Xi Jinping said on West Asia war
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the war in West Asia, which began after US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, is not in the interests of the world, according to Chinese state media.
"As the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region continues to evolve, the war there has caused serious losses to people across the region," state news agency Xinhua quoted Xi as saying in New Delhi.
Xi said the conflict "does not serve the common interests of the international community", according to Xinhua.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 03:48:34 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: War in West Asia does not serve 'common interests', says Xi
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Chinese President Xi Jinping said at BRICS Summit that the war in West Asia does not serve ‘common interests’.
- 12 Sept 2026, 03:25:06 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: PM Modi calls for immediate reform of UN Security Council
BRICS Summit India LIVE: “I would like to state that reform of the UN Security Council can no longer be postponed. Negotiations on this matter must be linked to a definite timeframe and clear outcomes,” PM Modi said at the BRICS Summit.
“Similarly, voting power, leadership positions, and policy priorities within financial institutions must align with today's economic realities. Countries that drive global economic growth should also play an appropriate role in shaping global economic governance,” he added.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 03:22:08 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: China will host BRICS summit in 2027, says Xi
BRICS Summit India LIVE: China will take over the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and host the 19th BRICS summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
- 12 Sept 2026, 03:17:52 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Iran President says West Asia has no need for US 'policeman'
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that West Asia has no need for the United States to act as a "regional policeman", as the two countries remain at war and are competing for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
"We do not need a regional policeman: the territorial integrity and security of the region can only be guaranteed by its main players and the countries that comprise it," he said during a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of a BRICS summit in India.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 03:09:33 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: PM suggests 10-point roadmap for global governance
BRICS Summit India LIVE: At the inaugural session of the BRICS Summit, PM Modi proposed a 10-point roadmap for global governance.
“I propose that we jointly formulate 10 proposals for global governance reform, aiming to shape them into a BRICS reform roadmap by the time of the next Summit,” he said.
- 12 Sept 2026, 03:06:41 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Global South must become a rule-shaper, says PM
BRICS Summit India LIVE: “And the third point I would like to make concerns rule-making. Ensuring equal participation in determining the global rules of the future is extremely important. AI, cyberspace, outer space, biotechnology and critical technologies are shaping not only future opportunities but also the rules of the future,” PM Modi said at the BRICS Summit.
He added, “We must work to transform the Global South from rule-takers into rule-shapers. Through BRICS, we can provide young diplomats from Global South countries with negotiation skills, practical training and legal expertise.”
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- 12 Sept 2026, 03:05:38 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: PM Modi bats for seafarers' safety at BRICS Summit
BRICS Summit India LIVE: “Seafarers make an enormous contribution to global commerce, but they often feel a lack of support during difficult times. I propose that we consider creating a Seafarers Emergency Support Network,” PM Modi said at the inaugural session of the BRICS Summit.
“This would connect the maritime authorities and missions of the countries concerned. Through this network, assistance could be provided for distress alerts, medical assistance, informing families and evacuation,” he added.
- 12 Sept 2026, 03:01:21 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Need to work on new and ambitious agenda, says PM
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Prime Minister Modi said, “We need to work on a new and ambitious agenda for the next 20 years. We must begin this process with our own internal working systems.”
He added, “While the BRICS presidency rotates annually, this should not disrupt our institutional momentum. I propose the establishment of a BRICS continuity and implementation mechanism. This would enable the follow-up of all initiatives and outcomes through the 'Troika' arrangement.”
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- 12 Sept 2026, 02:59:50 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE: BRICS reached moment of ‘coming of age’, says Modi
BRICS Summit India LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today, BRICS, too, has reached a moment of 'coming of age'. Over the past two decades, BRICS has established a distinct identity on the global stage. We respect each other's perspectives and move forward through consensus. We strive to advance not by opposing anyone, but by taking everyone along. Now is the time for us to translate our unity and consensus within BRICS into tangible results on the global stage.”
- 12 Sept 2026, 02:55:26 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: BRICS summit begins, Modi addresses meet
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Speaking at the BRICS summit, PM Modi said: “I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your active contribution and support in making India’s BRICS chairmanship a success. This year’s BRICS summit marks a historic milestone. We are celebrating the 20th anniversary of BRICS. In human life, the age of 20 marks the beginning of a new phase of maturity and responsibility.”
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- 12 Sept 2026, 02:50:27 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: PM Modi welcomes Russia's Putin
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- 12 Sept 2026, 02:43:04 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: PM welcomes China's Xi at Bharat Mandapam
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 02:40:22 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: PM Modi welcomes South African President
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the venue.
- 12 Sept 2026, 02:37:51 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Iran President reaches venue, PM welcomes him
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at Bharat Mandapam.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 02:35:43 PM IST
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Xi Jinping arrives at summit venue
BRICS Summit India LIVE updates: Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to attend the summit.
- 12 Sept 2026, 02:27:42 PM IST
BRICS summit LIVE updates: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, other world leaders arrive at Bharat Mandapam
BRICS summit LIVE updates: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Brazilian foreign affairs minister Mauro Vieira and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 02:23:02 PM IST
BRICS summit LIVE updates: PM Modi, Jaishankar arrive at Bharat Mandapam
BRICS summit LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
Several other world leaders have also started arriving at the venue as the official session is set to begin shortly.
- 12 Sept 2026, 02:00:21 PM IST
BRICS summit LIVE updates: Iran key to consensus on leaders’ declaration
BRICS summit LIVE updates: Suspense mounted on Saturday over whether leaders at the two-day BRICS Summit in New Delhi will reach a consensus on a joint declaration, amid sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict, even as India works to shield the Global South from growing geopolitical turmoil.
Multiple diplomatic sources cited by PTI news agency said that hectic consultations are underway to arrive at a consensus on the thorny issue, but added that negotiations could go down to the wire as both Iran and the UAE harden their positions. HT could not independently verify the reporting.
BRICS is a consensus-based grouping, meaning any single member can block a final joint declaration.
Differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are on opposite sides of the West Asia conflict, have held up consensus at several ministerial meetings ahead of the BRICS Summit.
(Via PTI)
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- 12 Sept 2026, 01:43:03 PM IST
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Ridge combing, horse patrols and 15,000 cops deployed in Delhi
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, the New Delhi district police conducted an extensive combing operation across the Ridge as part of heightened surveillance and area domination.
“An extensive combing operation across the Ridge, backed by coordinated efforts with the outer force, strengthens surveillance and area domination,” DCP New Delhi said in a post on X.
Horse patrols were also deployed across the Ridge as part of the security arrangements.
Meanwhile, tight security has been put in place at Bharat Mandapam, including the deployment of dog squads. Delhi Police has mobilised around 15,000 personnel and nearly 200 companies of paramilitary forces for the summit.
- 12 Sept 2026, 01:29:53 PM IST
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Picture shows PM meeting Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
PTI BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 01:26:37 PM IST
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: MEA calls for ‘constructive discussions’ after Xi arrives in Delhi
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to New Delhi on Saturday.
“We look forward to constructive discussions as BRICS continues to advance cooperation and contribute to a more balanced, representative and multipolar world,” Jaiswal said in a post on X.
- 12 Sept 2026, 01:19:26 PM IST
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Joint declaration remains key challenge, says expert
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: A joint declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit would be a major achievement, but it is difficult to predict whether member countries will reach a consensus, JNU Professor (School of International Studies) Rajan Kumar said.
“The issue of joint declaration is stuck at just one point. This is because the UAE is a member and the UAE is being targeted by Iran in the ongoing conflict. As a consequence, they have different views on how to… this is about wording, how to put the words in the joint declaration,” Kumar told news agency ANI.
He said the Indian Sherpa and other member-country Sherpas were working to tweak the wording and enable the declaration to be finalised.
Kumar said the declaration was important as its absence could allow some Western countries to build a narrative that BRICS members were divided and unable to reach consensus.
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- 12 Sept 2026, 12:59:14 PM IST
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Black cloth-covered cars seen in Xi Jinping’s convoy
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: After Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi ahead of his visit for the 18th BRICS Summit, a purported video showing cars in his convoy covered in black clothes is going viral on social media.
The black covering appears to be part of the arrangements to transport and protect the vehicles before they are put into use. There is no indication that the wrapping itself points to any extraordinary security threat.
HT could not independently verify the claim.
- 12 Sept 2026, 12:52:47 PM IST
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Union MoS Jitin Prasada receives Xi Jinping at airport | Watch
BRICS summit 2026 LIVE updates: Union minister of state Jitin Prasada received Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport in New Delhi on Saturday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
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