Latest news in India? September 11th, 2026
11-09-2026
The top developments across India on September 11th, 2026:
- 18th BRICS Summit Preparations in New Delhi: World leaders have begun arriving in the capital ahead of the official summit opening at Bharat Mandapam. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi early Friday morning, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled for bilateral talks later today. Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to arrive tomorrow, marking his first official visit to India in seven years. The Hindu+ 1
- Capital Lockdown and Curbs: The Delhi government and Central offices declared Friday a closure to accommodate high-level diplomatic convoys. Schools across the capital remain shut, and major traffic diversions are active around central and south Delhi. The Economic Times+ 1
- BRICS Business Forum: At the business summit in New Delhi, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal advocated for linking payment systems among member states and boosting cross-border trade in local currencies. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s role as a resilient, fast-growing market and digital manufacturing hub. The Hindu
- Space Vision Announcement: Ahead of the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s roadmap for indigenous space exploration, reaffirming plans to operationalize the country’s own space station by 2035. The Economic Times
- Economy and Energy: Surging global Brent crude prices, trading above $100 per barrel amid West Asian geopolitical friction, continue to place margin pressure on domestic fuel retailers. The Economic Times