The Indian government has barred VIP convoys for state chief ministers attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and asked them to travel together in a single bus to Bharat Mandapam.
An explainer on BRICS, its origins, expansion, the 2026 India summit theme, and the role of the New Development Bank.
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman declined an invitation to India’s BRICS summit after being invited in his capacity as BIMSTEC chairman, prompting differing explanations from Dhaka and New Delhi.
Foreign dignitaries and heads of international institutions are arriving in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit, with Russian President Vladimir Putin already in India and other leaders expected through Friday and Saturday.
BRICS education ministers have advanced discussions on a Mutual Recognition of Qualifications framework that could ease academic mobility for STEM students, while professional licensing rules would still apply.
Intelligence Bureau alerts have prompted heightened security around the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, including airspace restrictions and monitoring of China- and Russia-linked protest risks.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi highlights diverging visions from China and India over the bloc’s expansion, strategic role, and relationship with major powers.
As Xi Jinping attends the BRICS summit in India this weekend, it marks a new step toward reconciliation between the two Asian giants.
Delhi traffic police announced diversions and route guidance for 11-13 September 2026 ahead of the BRICS summit, affecting 22 routes and more than 35 roads.
