Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks focusing on normalising bilateral ties through expansion of trade and investment ties.The meeting took place hours after Xi arrived in the national capital on a two-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit, marking his first trip to India in seven years.People familiar with the matter said Xi’s visit presents a key opportunity to further normalise relations that came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh military standoff.“I welcome you to India,” Modi said in his opening remarks at the meeting.Earlier, in a significant diplomatic breakthrough for India, the BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration with consensus, overcoming sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict following a series of back-channel negotiations.Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day’s deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit. The negotiations on the text of the declaration went down to the wire as both Iran and the UAE had hardened their positions initially. BRICS is a consensus-based grouping, meaning any single member can block a final joint declaration.Prime Minister Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of the inaugural session at the summit. “Today’s discussion makes it evident that the changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions; reforms are essential in representation, responsiveness and rule-making,” Modi said in his concluding remarks.”We also emphasised that the Global South must have equal participation in the development of future technologies and the rules governing them.” The Prime Minister said the gap between decisions and their outcomes must be bridged through partnership and collective action.”The New Delhi Declaration adopted today provides a clear direction for our shared resolve. It is now our responsibility to translate these resolutions into tangible results,” he said.Earlier while kick-starting the two-day annual BRICS summit, PM Modi said the Global South must become a “rule shaper” to deal with various challenges.Modi said BRICS has established a distinct identity on the global stage and the grouping is not against anyone, remarks seen as a message to the US and other Western powers.The Prime Minister also called for immediate reform of the UN Security Council. The UNSC reforms can no longer wait, he said. “The current structure of global governance resembles a pyramid: power and decision-making are concentrated at the top, while the lower tiers consist of nations that are affected by these decisions and are unable to shape them,” he said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will later host Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks on Saturday evening with a focus on boosting trade and investment ties. — with Agencies’Mera saaya saath hoga’: Congress quips after BRICS declaration cites Nehru-era Bandung ConferenceSeptember 12, 2026 9:37 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/mera-saaya-saath-hoga-congress-quips-after-brics-declaration-cites-nehru-era-bandung-conferenceBRICS countries express concern over illicit drug production, abuse; welcome Guwahati DeclarationSeptember 12, 2026 9:24 pmBRICS countries on Saturday expressed concern over illicit drug production, trafficking and abuse worldwide and welcomed the Guwahati Declaration issued by the chiefs of anti-narcotics agencies of the grouping countries in July which had underscored the need for timely intelligence sharing on the operations of narco-gangs. https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/brics-countries-express-concern-over-illicit-drug-production-abuse-welcome-guwahati-declarationModi-Xi meeting: Border peace remains key to India-China tiesSeptember 12, 2026 9:12 pmPrime Minister Narendra Modi, at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday, reiterated that “peace and tranquillity” in the border areas remains an “essential basis” for continued development of bilateral relations with China. https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/defence/modi-xi-meeting-border-peace-remains-key-to-india-china-tiesPM Modi, Chinese President Xi back ‘fair, reasonable’ settlement of boundary disputeSeptember 12, 2026 8:33 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/pm-modi-chinese-president-xi-back-fair-reasonable-settlement-of-boundary-dispute/BRICS leaders call obesity major global health challenge; seek stronger traditional medicine tiesSeptember 12, 2026 8:23 pmBRICS leaders on Saturday recognised obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as major global public health challenges and endorsed a joint mission on healthy lifestyles, while calling for greater cooperation in traditional medicine and a stronger focus on mental well-being. In the Delhi Declaration, adopted after their meeting, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening preventive and promotive healthcare through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches. “We recognise that obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as major global public health challenges and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening preventive and promotive healthcare through whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches,” the declaration said. In this regard, the leaders endorsed the launch of the BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle and the BRICS Roadmap for the Joint Initiative on Healthy Lifestyle Promotion (2026-2029). They also welcomed the “Compendium of Replicable Best Practices on Healthy Lifestyle”, which seeks to provide a platform for sharing approaches that can be adopted across BRICS countries.BRICS nations resolve to remain committed to aims of Paris AgreementSeptember 12, 2026 7:44 pmLeaders of BRICS countries on Saturday resolved to remain united in pursuing the purpose, principles and objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement. These leaders called on all countries to uphold their existing commitment as parties to treaties like the Paris Agreement and maintain and scale up their efforts to combat climate change. “We further reaffirm our steadfast commitment, in pursuit of the objective of the UNFCCC, to tackle climate change by strengthening the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement,” the declaration said. It added that provisions related to mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, and the provision of means of implementation to developing countries should be implemented properly. There was also a call for coordinated international action to enhance debt sustainability, expand fiscal space and support sustainable development and climate financing. “We recognise that high debt burdens further constrain climate and development investment in many developing countries,” the leaders said in the declaration. Moreover, they opposed “unilateral, punitive, discriminatory and protectionist measures” that are not in line with international law, such as carbon-border-adjustment mechanisms.BRICS encourages sharing of best practices on AI use in educationSeptember 12, 2026 7:06 pmLeaders of BRICS countries on Saturday endorsed sharing of best practices in education in the human-centred use of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and discussed further exploration for the development of the BRICS University Global Ranking and Evaluation System. The leaders extended their support to continuing cooperation through existing BRICS education mechanisms, including the BRICS Network University. In a declaration, the leaders noted with appreciation India’s initiative in circulating the BRICS Guiding Principles on strengthening academic collaboration on traditional and indigenous knowledge systems, and encouraged the BRICS Network University to consider the possible inclusion of traditional, indigenous and local knowledge systems as an additional International Thematic Group (ITG).China’s Xi tells Modi: China views ties with India from strategic, long-term perspectiveSeptember 12, 2026 6:35 pmXi urges China, India to join hands for greater BRICS cooperationSeptember 12, 2026 6:24 pmChina’s President Xi Jinping has urged China and India to join hands to help develop greater cooperation of BRICS countries, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.New Delhi Declaration: BRICS criticises unilateral tariffs, sanctionsSeptember 12, 2026 6:00 pmBRICS countries have strongly criticised unilateral tariffs and economic sanctions, warning that such measures threaten global trade, disrupt supply chains and deepen economic disparities. https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/new-delhi-declaration-brics-criticises-unilateral-tariffs-sanctions-warns-of-trade-disruption/BRICS condemns Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 livesSeptember 12, 2026 5:48 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/j-k/brics-condemns-pahalgam-terror-attack-which-claimed-26-livesBRICS backs diversified energy mix, says fossil fuels remain important for EMDEsSeptember 12, 2026 5:40 pmBRICS countries on Saturday called for stronger energy security through diversified supply sources, resilient infrastructure and stable energy markets, while acknowledging that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role. “We acknowledge fossil fuels will still play an important role in the world’s energy mix, particularly for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs),” the New Delhi Declaration said.BRICS New Delhi Declaration backs greater Global South role, flags lack of women as UN chiefSeptember 12, 2026 5:38 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/delhi/brics-new-delhi-declaration-backs-greater-global-south-role-flags-lack-of-women-as-un-chief/BRICS calls for zero tolerance for terrorismSeptember 12, 2026 5:36 pmIn its declaration, BRICS has also rejected double standards in countering terrorism. It has also reaffirmed commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border movement.BRICS voices deep concern on continued violence in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement of October 2025September 12, 2026 5:36 pmBRICS stresses maintenance of smooth flow of global trade, supply chains and energySeptember 12, 2026 5:36 pmBRICS Delhi Declaration: We express deep concern over continued escalation of tensions in West AsiaSeptember 12, 2026 5:26 pmThe declaration has also called for exercising maximum restraint, as well as avoiding actions that could further aggravate situation in West Asia.India proposes capacity-building hubs, DPI repository for digital transformationSeptember 12, 2026 5:09 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/brics-2026-india-proposes-capacity-building-hubs-dpi-repository-for-digital-transformation/BRICS local currency trade: India pushes faster cross-border paymentsSeptember 12, 2026 4:40 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/business/brics-local-currency-trade-india-pushes-faster-cross-border-payments-and-rupee-internationalisation/Global South must become a rule-shaper: PM Modi at BRICS summitSeptember 12, 2026 3:06 pmSays BRICS has reached a moment of “coming of age”.At BRICS summit, PM Modi proposes seafarers’ network among BRICS member nations to ensure their safetySeptember 12, 2026 3:05 pmhttps://www.Jattvibe.com/news/india/brics-not-against-anyone-time-to-turn-consensus-into-results-pm-modi/PM Modi proposes 10-point roadmap for global governance at BRICS summitSeptember 12, 2026 3:04 pmSays reform of UN Security Council can no longer wait.BRICS not against anyone: PM ModiSeptember 12, 2026 3:04 pmThis BRICS summit is a historical milestone, says the PM. He says BRICS made its identity at world stage in last 20 years.BRICS Summit begins: PM Modi welcomes world leadersSeptember 12, 2026 3:02 pmPrime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to India on Saturday to kick off a two-day BRICS summit aimed at protecting developing economies from the global impact of wars in Ukraine and West Asia. The other leaders attending the summit in New Delhi are Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.Friendship mural: At Summit venue, artists from BRICS member countries create ‘Sangam’ of culturesSeptember 12, 2026 2:44 pmInspired by the Indian concept of ‘Sangam’ — meeting of rivers — artists from various member countries of BRICS have come together to create a large-scale thematic mural at the Summit venue, symbolising friendship and a confluence of cultures. The vibrant canvas, born out of the “BRICS Friendship Mural project”, is displayed on a wall inside the main Bharat Mandapam building, which houses the Summit Room, a senior official of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), the cultural arm of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), told PTI. It was created under the theme “Sangam: Confluence of Cultures” and brings together the diverse artistic traditions of the BRICS member countries in a single collaborative public artwork.PM Modi, Russian President Putin arrive at Bharat Mandapam as BRICS Summit 2026 kickstartsSeptember 12, 2026 2:41 pmPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Bharat Mandapam as the 18th BRICS Summit begins under India’s chairship. PM Modi was accompanied by EAM S Jaishankar. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan also arrived at the venue. Leaders representing the BRICS nations at the summit will hold a closed session on “Inclusive Global Governance and Strengthening Multilateralism” at the Summit Hall. The leaders will also witness the Bharat Innovates Exhibition.BRICS agrees on joint declaration before New Delhi summit, sources saySeptember 12, 2026 2:38 pmThe BRICS group of emerging economies has agreed on a joint declaration, sources told Reuters on Saturday, hours before its leaders began a summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost the bloc’s global clout. Negotiators had agreed on a joint declaration unlikely to name any country but which will condemn unilateral war by any country, sources said, adding that the bloc’s leaders were expected to approve the document later on Saturday.Imperative to settle border dispute: Manish Tewari on India-China ties amid Xi Jinping visit for BRICS SummitSeptember 12, 2026 1:48 pmCongress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said India and China need to make a concerted and pragmatic efforts to resolve their territorial dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), stressing that settling the border issue is imperative for the two countries to move forward in their relationship. Tewari said China has land boundaries with 12 countries and has settled boundary questions with 10 of them, while the process of resolving the boundary issue with Bhutan is under way.Delhi Police conducts combing operation across Ridge areaSeptember 12, 2026 1:48 pmAhead of BRICS 2026, New Delhi District Police conducted an extensive combing operation across the Ridge as part of heightened surveillance and area domination, the DCP New Delhi said in a post on X on Saturday.India, Vietnam reaffirm commitment to further strengthen partnership as PM Modi meets counterpartSeptember 12, 2026 1:47 pmThe two leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral ties, which were elevated to an ‘Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ during the State Visit of Vietnamese General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam to India in May, the MEA said.Leaders to navigate global trade disputes; suspense continues over joint declarationSeptember 12, 2026 1:19 pmSuspense mounted on Saturday over whether leaders at the two-day BRICS Summit in New Delhi will reach a consensus on a joint declaration, amid sharp divisions between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict, even as India works to shield the Global South from growing geopolitical turmoil.PM Modi discusses trade, defence, semiconductors with Malaysian counterpart; security partnership with Ethiopian PMSeptember 12, 2026 1:10 pmPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian and Ethiopian counterparts Anwar Ibrahim and Abiy Ahmed Ali, respectively, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, discussing bilateral ties across defence, trade and economic sectors.Restore India’s diplomatic space, stature: Congress to PM Modi govt as BRICS summit beginsSeptember 12, 2026 1:08 pmThe Congress on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to help restore diplomatic space and stature the country once commanded by rebuilding confidence among partners in the Global South. As the BRICS Summit began here, the Congress said India must demonstrate that it remains a credible and constructive partner, even in times of crisis, by taking special measures to address concerns of perceived endorsement of attacks on BRICS member Iran. The Congress also urged Modi to hold a press conference to apprise the nation of the BRICS Summit outcomes.Bihu beats to Kathak spins: Xi Jinping receives vibrant cultural welcome at Delhi’s Palam AirportSeptember 12, 2026 1:05 pmChinese President Xi Jinping received a vibrant cultural welcome in New Delhi on Saturday as performers showcased Assam’s Bihu, Manipuri dance, Gujarat’s Garba and Kathak, a classical dance from northern India, for the arriving delegation at Palam Air Force Station, putting India’s diverse dance traditions at the heart of his reception. Xi Jinping landed in Delhi on September 12 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to India in nearly seven years.PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Vietnamese counterpartSeptember 12, 2026 12:10 pmPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Le Minh Hung, Vietnamese Prime Minister, in New Delhi on Saturday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Vietnam is among the BRICS 10 partner countries.China Southern Airlines announces resumption of flights to India ahead of Xi-Modi meetSeptember 12, 2026 11:59 amChina Southern Airlines on Saturday announced that it will resume regular passenger services on the Guangzhou-New Delhi route from September 21, restarting the service after a six-year suspension. Read more: https://www.Jattvibe.com/news/china/china-southern-airlines-announces-resumption-of-flights-to-india-ahead-of-xi-modi-meet/PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown PrinceSeptember 12, 2026 11:33 amPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, with India and the UAE seeking to further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The UAE became a full member of BRICS in January 2024, along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and Saudi Arabia, while Indonesia joined the grouping as a full member in January 2025.PM Modi holds talks with Malaysian counterpartSeptember 12, 2026 11:14 amPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, focusing on boosting bilateral cooperation in sectors such as energy, defence, trade and investment. Anwar is in New Delhi to attend the BRICS summit.Vietnamese PM Le Minh Hung arrives in Delhi to attend BRICS SummitSeptember 12, 2026 10:42 amVietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit 2026 as India hosts the grouping’s annual summit under its 2026 Chairship. Vietnam is among the BRICS 10 partner countries.South African President meets Gautam Adani on sidelines of BRICS SummitSeptember 12, 2026 10:41 amChairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, on Friday met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. Ramaphosa and Adani discussed efforts to deepen commercial and investment ties as part of business engagements during the South African President’s visit to India.PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed AliSeptember 12, 2026 10:39 amPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed Ali at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE became full member of BRICS from January 2024 and Indonesia in January 2025. By joining BRICS, Ethiopia has gained access to the markets of the member countries, which should increase its export opportunities. The African state is ready to supply coffee, flowers and other agricultural products. Some companies in India and China have also expressed interest in investing in Ethiopia’s telecoms technology and infrastructure. This, according to some experts, could help it diversify its economy.Tight security arrangements, dog squads deployed at Bharat MandapamSeptember 12, 2026 9:55 amTight security arrangements, including the deployment of dog squads, have been put in place at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital as India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13. To ensure safety at the event, Delhi Police has mobilised around 15,000 personnel and nearly 200 companies of paramilitary forces for security arrangements.Traffic restrictions, diversions in central Delhi till 9.30 pmSeptember 12, 2026 9:35 amThe restrictions will be in force from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, particularly around Bharat Mandapam and the Pragati Maidan area, as well as on major corridors connecting central Delhi with other parts of the city, according to the Delhi Police. Several important roads, including Ring Road, Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, Tilak Marg, the India Gate and C-Hexagon area, Sardar Patel Marg, Patel Road, NH-48 and Parade Road, will see regulated movement at different points during the day.Xi Jinping leaves for New Delhi for BRICS Summit, to hold talks with PM ModiSeptember 12, 2026 9:22 amChinese President Xi Jinping left for New Delhi on Saturday morning to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit. Xi left Beijing to attend the BRICS Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.President Xi’s 1st visit to India in 7 yearsSeptember 12, 2026 7:57 amThis is President Xi’s first visit to India in nearly seven years. Asked how China viewed the Modi-Xi meeting, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here that this will be the third year in a row the two leaders meet, after their meetings in Kazan and Tianjin. “China will work with India to act on the strategic guidance of the two leaders, handle bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, step up communication, enhance cooperation, properly handle differences, and be friends enjoying good-neighbourliness and partners helping each other succeed,” she said.