BRICS Summit 2026: Putin Arrives in India as Delhi Tightens Security for 18th Summit
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Source: Gujarati Jagran | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 02:16:00 UTC
Key Points
- The 18th BRICS Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India ahead of the summit and is set to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with defense partnership mentioned in the report's headline.
- New Delhi district will remain fully sealed from September 11 to September 13, with entry allowed only for residents or people with authorized work.
- More than 17,000 security personnel, including 15,000 police and over 2,000 paramilitary personnel, have been deployed for summit security.
- Security arrangements cover Bharat Mandapam, hotels, airports, and the movement of foreign guests, supported by multi-layered surveillance and emergency response teams.
- Drone flights and unauthorized flying objects are banned in designated areas, while traffic diversions, metro exit controls, and additional border checkpoints may be in place during VVIP movement.