Russian President Vladimir Putin visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit being hosted by India sets the stage for crucial bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. ... read..
With the BRICS business forum underway as part of the BRICS Summit 2026 in the national capital, Delhi Police have put in place a detailed traffic management plan, including 22 diversion points, to regulate vehicular movement during the movement of delega ... read..
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said the global political and economic order was undergoing significant changes, with volatility, uncertainty and complexity emerging as defining features of the world. ... read..
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called on BRICS member and partner countries to link their payment systems, promote trade in local currencies and simplify regulatory procedures to deepen intra-BRICS trade and build more resilie ... read..
Delhi Police on Friday took the three accused arrested in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse case for a medical examination before producing them before Patiala House Court later in the day. ... read..
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted India's large and growing market, expanding manufacturing capabilities and strong talent pool, saying the country can contribute significantly to the next phase of BRICS economic cooperation. ... read..
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Thursday described the grouping as an important international platform and said BRICS should be strengthened as an alternative to unilateral approaches being pursued by the ... read..
India is emerging as a key investment destination for businesses from BRICS countries, with business leaders attending the BRICS Summit highlighting the country's economic growth, manufacturing and engineering capabilities, and opportunities for trade, te ... read..
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. ... read..
The BRICS business forum is underway as part of the BRICS Summit 2026 being held in the national capital. Business and government leaders from various member countries are present here. ... read..
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant wrestler Vinesh Phogat interim permission to participate in the Wrestling Federation of Indias (WFI) selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships, holding that allowing her to compete despit ... read..
Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will participate in the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting to be held in Houston, United States of America, from September 14-16. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled Swami Vivekanandas historic address at the World Parliament in Chicago on September 11, 1983, highlighting the enduring relevance of his message of tolerance, universal acceptance and harmony as the world m ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the hosting of the BRICS Summit saying that this would feature positive discussions on various issues. ... read..
By Vaishnavi RastogiNew Delhi | September 11, 2026 9:00:18 AM IST
As New Delhi is set to host the heads of state for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend, the multinational bloc stands at a historic crossroads amid the escalating crisis in West Asia and the protracted war in Ukraine. ... read..
Security has been tightened at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with Delhi Police stepping up deployment, surveillance and preparedness measures to ensure the smooth conduct of the high-level event. ... read..
Union Ministers and Chief Ministers attending the BRICS Summit 2026 are expected to travel together in a single bus from Parliament to the summit venue at Bharat Mandapam, sources said. ... read..
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa P Lazaro arrived at the airport in New Delhi on Thursday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, 2026. ... read..
India's economy has shown resilience despite the energy price shock, with the country's 7.8 per cent real GDP growth in the first quarter of FY27 coming in above expectations, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said, while also welcoming changes in Ind ... read..
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu launched the upgraded website of the Delhi Traffic Police on Thursday, providing citizens with a simpler, more interactive, informative, accessible and secure way to access traffic-related information and se ... read..
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday hailed the "multifaceted and longstanding" bilateral ties between India and Russia as President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit, being hosted by India this weekend. ... read..
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Thursday expressed sadness over the killing of Manipuri musician C. Vikram Singh in Delhi, calling the incident really surprising and sad, painful. ... read..
Ahead of the BRICS Summit, former Union Minister Salman Khurshid described the gathering as a significant event that allows India to demonstrate leadership on the global stage. ... read..
By By Siddharth SharmaNew Delhi | September 11, 2026 2:59:25 AM IST
Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister of India Salman Khurshid backed Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram's caution over the outcomes of previous BRICS summits, saying his remarks should be taken in the right spirit, while calling ... read..
The Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh died of massive internal bleeding, which was caused by blunt trauma to the chest and abdomen, with extensive rib fractures and abdominal injuries. ... read..
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) convened the first Regional Review Conference on the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (FRA) at Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Thursday, ac ... read..
The Patiala House Court on Thursday denied anticipatory Bail to Advocate Shubham Tyagi, a PG Operator of the Satya Niketan Building that collapsed on September 6, claiming the lives of 7 people and injuring several. ... read..
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said there is a need of new legislation concerning seeds and pesticides and wide consultations are being held for the purpose. ... read..
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS summit, scheduled to be held this weekend in Bharat Mandapam under India's chairship. ... read..
Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi is illuminated ahead of the high-profile BRICS Summit, as the capital gears up to host the two-day event from September 12 to 13. ... read..
By Snehal SatghareNew Delhi | September 11, 2026 1:29:19 AM IST
Special security measures will come into force around Delhi from 1:30 am UTC on September 11 to 5:30 pm UTC on September 13 in view of the BRICS Summit, sources said. ... read..
Actor-turned-producer Shweta Tripathi has been selected for the WIF India x Gold House Scholarship at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026. ... read..
By Ayushi AgarwalNew Delhi | September 10, 2026 11:29:32 PM IST
Delhi is gearing up to host the BRICS Summit on September 12 and September 13, with several world leaders and senior delegations set to arrive in the national capital from late Thursday evening to early Friday morning. ... read..
President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday met Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Rashtrapati Bhavan and appreciated the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), highlighting the role of non-profit organisations in improving people's quality of life ... read..
Rs 2,000 per month will now be provided to eligible Under-14, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 athletes training regularly at Delhi Government sports centres and stadiums, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. ... read..
To curb unauthorised commercial activities in the national capital and to enforce building regulations, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday sealed 54 illegal shops operating from basements at properties in Kucha Mahajani, Chandni Chowk. ... read..
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is pushing Indian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand into aerospace manufacturing and become part of global supply chains, as the country's aviation market is expected to see strong growth over the next de ... read..
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal to appoint eight judicial officers as judges of the Delhi High Court, in a significant move to strengthen the High Court. ... read..
Keralas Ancy Sojan clinched the womens long jump title with a best effort of 6.76m at the Indian Athletics Series Final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, underlining her dominance in the event despite falling short of her own nat ... read..
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal attended the India Ship Leasing and Financing Summit as the Chief Guest on Thursday at GIFT City Club in Gandhinagar. ... read..
Uttarakhands Lili Das clinched the womens 800m title at the Indian Athletics Final Series with a strong performance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, clocking 2:03.41 to finish ahead of Haryanas Pooja and Tamil Nadus Gowthami Jayaraman. ... read..
Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday called for an inclusive and trusted digital financial ecosystem, stating that finance must become inclusive before it becomes intelligent. ... read..
Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday urged young students not to worry excessively about their future and encouraged them to focus on giving their best while contributing meaningfully to nation-building. ... read..
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, organised the Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase and Chef Challenge in New Delhi, under the theme Accelerating Indias Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adopt ... read..
The Northern Railway on Thursday announced significant temporary changes to train operations scheduled between September 11 and September 13, 2026, citing operational requirements. ... read..
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday flagged off 176 new electric sanitation vehicles to strengthen door-to-door garbage collection and waste transportation in five South Delhi wards. ... read..
Special Judge (MP-MLA cases) on Thursday framed charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and others in the LARA Projects Money laundering case; at the same time, he quoted Guru Rabindranath Tagore for stressing the moral bra ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the phone and reaffirmed the commitment of India and Germany to further deepen their Strategic Partnership across key areas, including trade and investment, defence, ... read..
Sprinter Harita Bhadra became the second-fastest Indian woman ever after storming to victory in the 100m final at the Indian Athletics Series Final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. ... read..
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its enforcement drive against unauthorised construction, dangerous buildings and violations of building norms, carrying out 41 demolition actions and sealing 61 properties across the city's 12 zones ... read..
Indian hammer thrower Tanya Chaudhary rewrote the national record in womens hammer throw with a sensational 68.35m effort at the Indian Athletics Series Final. ... read..
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has suspended three engineers from its Building Department over alleged dereliction of duty and negligence in dealing with unauthorised construction. ... read..
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh on Thursday hit back at Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks at the BRICS Summit, invoking Indias traditional principle of Atithi Devo Bhava and stressing that the countrys culture teaches it to trea ... read..
Women leaders from BRICS+ countries have called for binding language in the groupings declarations and institutional mechanisms to give continuity to commitments on womens leadership in innovation, funding and entrepreneurship ahead of the 18th BRICS Su ... read..
Three standout performers, Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha, England's Ollie Robinson and Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud, have been nominated for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for August 2026, following a month of impressive individual displays across inter ... read..
The producer of Kala Hiran: Battle for Legacy informed the Delhi High Court on Thursday that the film is not yet ready for release, as it has not received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ... read..
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday hit back at senior Congress leader P Chidambaram over his remarks questioning the significance of BRICS, asking why global leaders, including the heads ... read..
By Ayushi AgarwalNew Delhi | September 10, 2026 8:00:14 PM IST
From Bihar's earthy and traditional sattu to the coffee grown in the hills of Koraput in Odisha and the intricate handicrafts of Gujarat, few elements of India's diverse cultural and culinary landscape are finding a place alongside high diplomacy at the 1 ... read..
Union Minister Manohar Lal on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with State Urban Development Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Urban Development and State Mission Directors to review the preparedness of States and Union Territories for Swachhata Hi Se ... read..
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) held its second and third stakeholder consultations on the implementation of the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD 2047) with government departments, agencies and heritage conservation bodies. ... read..
Telecom networks and financial technology must increasingly work together to build a trusted and intelligent digital finance ecosystem, Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said, underlining the need to connect digital infrastructure, fi ... read..
The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) must consider framing guidelines to facilitate the participation of women athletes returning to competitive sport after maternity leave. The Court also said a balance has to be ... read..
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said that a workshop was held to strengthen measures for the protection of forests and tree cover, with officials, scientists and academicians from institutions including ISRO, IIFM ... read..
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Thursday called on former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi. The two leaders exchanged views on matters of national importance, with particular emphasis on constitutional values, strengthening democratic in ... read..
The Aam Aadmi Party has raised questions over the legality of a 200-bed PG in Satya Niketan-Moti Bagh and linked the alleged ownership to the extended family of BJP MLA Anil Sharma. On Thursday, AAP councillors led by Delhi Unit President Saurabh Bharadwa ... read..
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday emphasised the need to promote dryland farming practices to improve agricultural productivity, increase farmers' income and address water scarcity challenges globally. ... read..
A bail application has been filed on behalf of Swatantra Bhardwaj, seeking regular bail in a case of alleged assault on a person belonging to the SC-ST community. ... read..
