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NEW DELHI: India will host the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the bloc's global profile even as the US-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides

Leaders including Putin and Guterres gather for the BRICS summit this weekend to address global crises and collaborate on solutions.

Leaders including Putin and Guterres gather for the BRICS summit this weekend to address global crises and collaborate on solutions.

New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, being hosted by India this weekend. Upon his arrival,

PM Modi-Putin talks come at a critical juncture, with India and Russia seeking to deepen their strategic partnership while navigating the Ukraine war, global energy disruptions and shifting geopolitical alignments.

As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones.

PM Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the BRICS Summit will see positive, meaningful discussions on global issues and welfare as world leaders gather in New Delhi.

18th BRICS Summit 2026 Live Updates: In a significant thaw following the LAC military standoff, Chinese President Xi Jinping confirms his attendance at the New Delhi BRICS Summit, paving the way for high-stakes bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi to reset economic and border ties.

18th BRICS Summit 2026 Live Updates: In a significant thaw following the LAC military standoff, Chinese President Xi Jinping confirms his attendance at the New Delhi BRICS Summit, paving the way for high-stakes bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi to reset economic and border ties.

Delhi has tightened security for the BRICS summit, with heavy cover at the Maurya and Taj hotels for Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The plan includes layered policing, foreign security teams, route surveillance and staff verification ahead of their movements to Bharat Mandapam.

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under its BRICS chairmanship.

Know the complete 2-day schedule, traffic diversions, school holidays, and roundtable details for the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.