Latest news in India? September 13th, 2026

The 18th BRICS Summit concluded today in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, dominating national and international headlines. The HinduKey developments across India for September 13, 2026:

• 18th BRICS Summit Concludes in New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the final sessions of the India-hosted summit, emphasizing four core pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability. During his speech, he cautioned against the “weaponisation of technology and critical minerals” and called for collective action to cushion the Global South from supply chain shocks. The Hindu+ 1
• Adoption of the New Delhi Declaration: The summit saw member nations adopt the New Delhi Declaration, establishing frameworks for a BRICS Integrated Early Warning System for pandemic response, a logistic supply chain network, and an incubator network for startups. The Hindu
• High-Level Bilateral Engagements: Following sideline discussions between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on border peace and trade imbalances, bilateral meetings also continued with other attending heads of state, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The Hindu
• UN Secretary-General on Global Institutions: Meeting leaders on the sidelines of the summit, outgoing UN Secretary-General António Guterres spoke in New Delhi regarding UN Security Council paralysis, global conflicts, and the need for comprehensive multilateral reforms.
• National Security & Transit Measures: Heightened security protocols and traffic restrictions remained active across Central Delhi around Pragati Maidan and diplomatic enclaves as international delegations prepared for departure.