As the BRICS Summit 2026 is set to be held in Delhi, delegations have begun arriving. This explainer outlines what BRICS, G20 and SAARC are and how their purposes and membership differ.
Delhi Police and allied agencies carried out multi-agency security drills at metro stations as part of preparations for the BRICS Summit 2026.
A China Daily editorial cited by ANI argues that expanding BRICS cooperation can strengthen development-chain resilience for Global South economies through trade diversification, connectivity, local-currency settlement, and institutional support.
India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit with an emphasis on multilateral cooperation, development-oriented engagement, and people-centric diplomacy.
An opinion piece examines India’s BRICS presidency priorities, including Women-Led Development, cross-border payments, MSME resilience, renewable energy, supply chains, and a reformist multilateral approach.
Indian authorities have introduced traffic restrictions and logistical measures for the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, including single-bus travel for Union ministers and state chief ministers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said global leaders will meet for a BRICS summit and expressed confidence in positive discussions prioritizing global welfare, with the Iran conflict and its economic impact expected on the agenda.
Experts say the Iran war could challenge BRICS consensus as India seeks to balance bloc unity with relations with the United States.
As BRICS expands and advances local-currency and financial cooperation initiatives, attention is turning to whether the New Development Bank can align its capacity with the bloc’s economic agenda.
