THE HEADLINES :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses hope for positive discussions with aspiration for global welfare as world leaders gather in New Delhi for BRICS Summit commencing tomorrow.
- Prime Minister Modi to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian today.
- BRICS Business Forum begins in National Capital; External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar calls for greater resilience, sustainability and cooperation amid rising global uncertainty as BRICS marks 20 years.
- India reiterates unwavering resolve to combat terrorism on 25th anniversary of horrific 9/11 attacks in US.
- In Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey, India to take on Malaysia in semifinal at Moqi in China this afternoon.
- In US Open Tennis, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and second seed Elena Rybakina set up Women’s Singles title clash.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said leaders from around the world are gathering in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit beginning tomorrow. In a social media post today, Mr Modi expressed confidence that the conference will witness positive and meaningful discussions on various issues, with the welfare of the world as the guiding objective. Our correspondent reports that the two day Summit which will be held at Bharat Mandapam will bring together eleven major emerging and developing economies, including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE.
The theme of India’s Chairship 2026 is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan will participate in the Summit. Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali will also participate. Brazil will be represented by Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will also participate in the Summit. The Summit will get underway tomorrow with a Closed Session for BRICS Member Countries on “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism”. With Suparna Saikia’s report Ankit Kumar for Akashvani News.
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Ahead of the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi this afternoon. The two leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. The Russia-Ukraine conflict, the situation in West Asia, trade relations and energy cooperation are expected to come up for discussions between the two leaders. President Vladimir Putin arrived in the national capital in the early hours today.
Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian this evening. President Pezeshkian is arriving in New Delhi this afternoon. The meeting assumes significance in view of the prevailing situation in West Asia. Regional developments are expected to be among the key issues discussed by the two leaders.
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his engagements in the National Capital.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo have arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
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The BRICS Business Forum 2026 began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. The day-long event brings together over 1,000 corporate executives, trade ministers, financial leaders, global investors, and industry innovators from member nations.
Addressing the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi this morning, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar called for greater resilience, sustainability and cooperation amid rising global uncertainty as BRICS marks 20 years. He said that resilience has become central to every nation’s economic strategy, along with the need to foster and promote sustainability through deeper cooperation and stronger partnerships.
Addressing the opening session of the Forum, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called upon BRICS nations to work together to translate their economic strengths into jobs, wealth and prosperity for their people.
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With BRICS emerging as a major force in the global economy, our correspondent takes a closer look at the grouping’s growing economic and trade significance.
BRICS brings together eleven major emerging and developing economies. It represents around 49.5 per cent of the global population, around 40 per cent of the global GDP and around 26 per cent of global trade. BRICS countries export goods worth around 1.1 trillion dollars to one another, equal to 18.8 per cent of their combined global exports. They imported goods worth 1.4 trillion dollars from fellow BRICS members, representing 29.5 per cent of their global imports. The grouping recorded an overall merchandise trade surplus of about 1.09 trillion dollars. ANUPAM MISHRA, AKASHVANI NEWS, DELHI.
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Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the BRICS countries have expressed serious concern over the unilateral imposition of trade and finance-related measures, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers. They said that such actions distort trade and are inconsistent with World Trade Organization rules. The member countries of the grouping stated this in a joint statement issued following the conclusion of the final meeting of BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Mumbai yesterday.
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today welcomed his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar said, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, including ways to enhance cooperation in trade and investment, defence, energy, agriculture and space. The two Ministers also exchanged views on the current geopolitical situation.
Dr Jaishankar also met his Uruguay counterpart Mario Lubetkin. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said, they had a good conversation on advancing ties including in trade, connectivity and culture. Dr Jaishankar also received Uruguay’s Instrument of Ratification to the International Solar Alliance.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today met First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit.
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Delhi Metro today informed that Metro services will commence at 6 AM on all lines on Sunday amid traffic restrictions due to the BRICS Summit. Delhi Metro had earlier informed that all Metro stations will remain open until further notice.
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Northern Railway has announced temporary changes in train operations from today until Sunday, citing operational requirements. The changes will affect several services across major suburban corridors and long-distance routes.
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India has reiterated its unwavering resolve to combat terrorism on the 25th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks in the US. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that while the threat of terrorism continues to evolve, India’s resolve and opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remain unwavering. On the 25th anniversary of the horrific attacks, Mr. Modi, in a social media post today, said terrorism has claimed countless lives around the world. He said that as a victim of cross-border terrorism, India has been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism for several decades.
Twenty-five years after the deadliest attack on U.S. soil, Americans are pausing to remember the nearly 3,000 victims. A Report:
Ceremonies and events are taking place across United States to mark the sombre anniversary of the 2001 al-Qaeda hijackings that forever changed the nation. On 11th of September, 2001, four hijacked passenger planes were used as weapons. Two crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York, a third hit the Pentagon just outside Washington D.C., and a fourth went down in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after passengers fought back. The attacks killed 2,977 people, not including the 19 hijackers. The victims included citizens from 77 countries and 441 first responders in New York City. The US response to the attacks included a military invasion of Afghanistan to dismantle al-Qaeda and hunt down its leader, Osama Bin Laden, who was killed in a 2011 raid in Pakistan. WITH NANDINI’s REPORT, KAUMUDEE PAREEK.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recalled Swami Vivekananda’s captivating address delivered at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago US on this day in the year 1893. Sharing Swami Vivekananda’s speech in a social media post, Mr. Modi said that the address offered a glimpse of India’s civilisational ethos.
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India has crossed the significant milestone of 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, marking another major step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and protecting against HPV infection and HPV-associated cancers. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that every vaccination brings India closer to a healthier and cancer-free future for its daughters.
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Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today launched the ‘One Tag’ facility for FASTag portability in Mumbai. It allows vehicle owners to link their existing FASTag to a new bank account through the Rajmarg Yatra app. With this facility, motorists will no longer need to remove or replace their existing FASTag sticker when changing their bank account.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Gadkari said, the government aims to bring down the waiting time at toll plazas to less than 10 seconds by the end of the current financial year.
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The BJP today announced Debasish Sharma as its candidate for the by-election to the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam. His candidature was approved by the party’s Central Election Committee. The notification for the Lok Sabha by-election was issued last week. Candidates can file their nominations until the 16th of this month. Polling will be held on 6th October, while counting of votes will take place on 9th October.
Besides the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, five Assembly seats will also go to polls on 6th October.
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In Bihar, the flood situation remains critical. According to the State Disaster Management Department, more than 44 lakh people remain affected across 85 blocks in 14 districts. More from our correspondent:
“Relief operations are underway in the affected districts, with one thousand and forty-six community kitchens serving food. More than two lakh fifty thousand polythene sheets and over forty-one thousand dry ration packets have been distributed. One thousand nine hundred and forty-two boats are in operation, while eight hundred and twelve medical camps have been set up. According to the Water Resources Department, water levels in major rivers have receded over the past twenty-four hours. However, eight rivers are still above the danger mark. The Ganga remains above the danger mark at several locations in Patna, Munger, Bhagalpur and Kahalgaon, while the Kosi is above the mark at Baltara in Khagaria and Kursela. The Punpun river at Sripalpur in Patna is receding by around two centimetres every hour, bringing relief to people in low-lying areas. NIDHI SHREE FOR AKASHVANI NEWS, PATNA.”
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In the Junior Asia Cup Hockey, the Indian men’s team will take on Malaysia in the semifinal at Moqi in China this afternoon. The match will begin at 2:15 PM Indian Standard Time.
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In US Open Tennis, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and second seed Elena Rybakina has set up Women’s Singles title clash. Second seed Elena Rybakina defeated fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second semifinal in New York to stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses hope for positive discussions with aspiration for global welfare as world leaders gather in New Delhi for BRICS Summit commencing tomorrow.
- Prime Minister Modi to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian today.
- BRICS Business Forum begins in National Capital; External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar calls for greater resilience, sustainability and cooperation amid rising global uncertainty as BRICS marks 20 years.
- India reiterates unwavering resolve to combat terrorism on 25th anniversary of horrific 9/11 attacks in US.
- In Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey, India to take on Malaysia in semifinal at Moqi in China this afternoon.
- In US Open Tennis, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and second seed Elena Rybakina set up Women’s Singles title clash.
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