Three Russian military aircraft, including an IL-76, landed at Noida airport ahead of the 18th BRICS summit in Delhi as officials reviewed security and VIP movement arrangements.
India’s agenda for the BRICS summit in New Delhi emphasizes trade facilitation, payment systems, local-currency transactions and supply-chain cooperation, alongside bilateral engagements with member countries.
Amitabh Kant urged India to maintain a balanced, consensus-based approach during its BRICS presidency and avoid an anti-Western posture.
Ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, JNU Professor Srikanth Kondapalli discussed BRICS expansion, its growing membership interest, and the challenge of building consensus within the grouping.
An analysis of BRICS and G7 strengths in 2026, covering economic scale, energy, trade, institutions and political cohesion.
About 1,000 delegates are expected at BRICS business meetings in Delhi on resilience and innovation ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s chairship.
Delhi authorities have issued traffic restrictions and diversion guidance for the BRICS Summit period, affecting routes to railway stations and the airport.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi highlights how member states balance US pressure, Iran-related sanctions, and intra-BRICS economic cooperation.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is expected to focus on reducing dependence on the US dollar, promoting local-currency trade, strengthening energy security, and enhancing digital payment cooperation.
