For India, West Asia is particularly important because of its energy supplies, trade links and large diaspora presence in the region. A prolonged disruption could push up India's import bill, increase inflationary pressures and complicate the country's economic outlook, they said.
6 min read10:48 AM ISTDelhi authorities have imposed traffic restrictions and street vendor bans for the upcoming BRICS Summit, affecting over 35 roads. Check Delhi Traffic Police advisory to reach Railway Stations and Airport amid restrictions and diversions.
1 min read08:48 AM ISTThe 11-country bloc of Brics is yet to live up to its promise, but it is still too early to write it off. A link-up of digital currencies may be on the group’s agenda and its growing economic stature could grant it a significant role in global geopolitics someday.
2 min read07:30 AM ISTNew Delhi seeks progress on trade, payments, energy security and supply chains, while managing ties with China, Russia and the wider Global South
6 min read06:15 AM ISTBrics engagement is part of New Delhi’s multi-alignment gameplan, which is appropriate in today’s turbulent world. But some rebalancing and a ‘neighbours first’ approach to foreign affairs would serve the country well.
4 min read9 Sep 2026The expanded Brics+ bloc boasts growing global GDP share and strong intra-trade, but internal political divisions and India’s import reliance remain big challenges.
5 min read9 Sep 2026Delhi schools will be closed on September 11 for the BRICS Summit preparations. The closure affects all government and recognised private schools, with offices under the Directorate of Education also closed.
2 min read6 Sep 2026According to the Ministry of External Affairs statement, the 18th BRICS Summit will take place from September 12 to 13 at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan.
3 min read3 Sep 2026India hosts the Brics summit as the bloc gains global weight; inflation diverges across major economies, Tim Cook exits Apple, youth unemployment rises in South Asia and AI’s impact on jobs remains uneven.
4 min read1 Sep 2026Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to plan their journeys in advance — “Allow extra travel time, use public transport—especially the Metro—and follow diversion routes and instructions of traffic personnel.”
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