India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, bringing the expanded grouping into focus at a time of major geopolitical and economic uncertainty. What is happeningIndia assumed the BRICS chairship on 1 January 2026 for the fourth time. The summit is being held at Bharat Mandapam and is built around the theme ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.’ BRICS now includes 11 full members: Brazil, Russia, India,

The Bharat Innovates Exposition being held alongside the 18th BRICS Summit is showcasing Indian deep-tech innovations and linking universities, startups, investors and global partners. What is being showcasedThe exposition features 37 Indian deep-tech innovators working across areas such as AI-enabled health screening, floating solar systems, marine robotics, advanced mobility and other emerging technologies. The programme is designed to connect India’s higher-education innov

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 2026 BRICS Summit, putting India-China relations back at the centre of current diplomacy. Why the meeting mattersThe meeting is significant because it comes after years of military tension along the Himalayan border. The two sides have gradually moved from confrontation toward cautious stabilisation, but the core boundary dispute remains unresolved. Both leaders discussed im