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BRICS Summit 2026: Everything You Need to Know About India's Hosting of the 18th Leaders' Summit in New Delhi
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BRICS Summit 2026: Everything You Need to Know About India's Hosting of the 18th Leaders' Summit in New Delhi

India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026, with Xi Jinping making his first visit in seven years, Putin confirmed to attend, and 25,000 security personnel deployed for the two-day Bharat Mandapam gathering.

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India to Host Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at 18th BRICS Summit Executive
India to Host Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at 18th BRICS Summit

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with PM Modi set for key bilateral talks amid evolving India-China and India-Russia relations.

India Flags "Anomalies" in New UN World Map Over Depiction of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin Executive
India Flags "Anomalies" in New UN World Map Over Depiction of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin

India has flagged anomalies in a new UN world map that shows Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin between separate Indian and Chinese claim lines, clarifying its recent vote for a UN map-projection resolution does not endorse this depiction.

Mizoram Government Appoints Anando Mukherjee As Additional Advocate General Executive
Mizoram Government Appoints Anando Mukherjee As Additional Advocate General

The Mizoram Government has designated Standing Counsel Anando Mukherjee as Additional Advocate General for the State before the Supreme Court, courts, tribunals and quasi-judicial fora.

Delhi Government Declares Holiday on September 11 Ahead of 18th BRICS Summit Executive
Delhi Government Declares Holiday on September 11 Ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

The Delhi government has declared September 11, 2026, a public holiday for government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, being held in New Delhi on September 12–13 under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Addresses 5,000 at Madison Square Garden on "Universal Oneness"

RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat addressed the Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square Garden on August 29, telling 5,000 attendees that "unity in diversity is in Bharat's DNA." Earlier, he told int...

NCLT Approves Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 Crore Settlement Against Rs 22,006 Crore Debt

The NCLT on August 26 approved Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra's repayment plan of Rs 6.5 crore against admitted claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore, a 99.97% creditor haircut. NCLT Member Nilesh Sharma ...

Centre Establishes Mediation Council of India Under Mediation Act, 2023

The Central Government has established the Mediation Council of India under Section 31 of the Mediation Act, 2023, with its head office in Delhi.

Maharashtra Drafts Law to Regulate Coaching Centres

Maharashtra's School Education and Sports Department published the draft Maharashtra Private Coaching Centers (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2026 on August 20, barring coaching for children below ...

Four Officials, Five Countries, Three Weeks: India's Diplomatic Blitz Ahead of BRICS

India is executing a concentrated three-week diplomatic outreach ahead of hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. Jaishankar concluded a Russia visit, Doval held China boundary talks...

Law Ministry Overhauls Empanelment Norms For Advocates Representing Centre Before Courts, Tribunals

Law Ministry issues fresh empanelment guidelines for advocates representing the Union of India, covering eligibility, experience, tenure, fees, conduct and de-empanelment.

India Gets 29 FDI Proposals Worth Rs 4,896 Crore in Three Months After Easing the 10% Chinese Shareholding Rule

India received 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 4,895.65 crore from investors in the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other countries after the May 2026 FEMA amendment allowed companies with up to 10% C...

Union Cabinet Approves Separate J&K High Court Bench In Ladakh

Union Cabinet approves a separate bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh to improve access to justice and legal services for residents of the Union Territory.

Tamil Nadu Extends Full 365-Day Maternity Leave to Third Child as State TFR Falls Below 1.4

Tamil Nadu Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar announced in the state Assembly on August 18 that women government employees will now receive 365 days of maternity leave for their third c...

As 60+ Nations Tighten Anti-LGBTQ Laws, India Remains Caught Between Decriminalisation and Equal Rights

Niger, Senegal, Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Indonesia tightened anti-LGBTQ laws in 2026, while over 60 nations still criminalise same-sex conduct. India, where homosexuality was decriminalised in 2018 bu...


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