India news: Putin, Modi to hold talks ahead of BRICS Summit

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What you need to know

• Putin and Modi are expected to discuss a wide range of issues including the Ukraine-Russia conflict, energy cooperation and trade across several sectors
• In the evening, Modi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Here is a roundup of some of the top headlines that are getting India talking on Friday, September 11: 

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Skip next section Modi, Putin to meet on the sidelines of BRICS

September 11, 2026

Modi, Putin to meet on the sidelines of BRICS

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS Summit being held at the Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.

He will be meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the afternoon. Talks are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, energy, technology, pharmaceuticals and people-to-people exchanges. 

"Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received by MoS K V Singh at the airport. India and Russia share multifaceted and longstanding ties anchored in Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.

This is Putin's first in-person participation at a BRICS Summit held outside Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Later in the evening, Modi will also be holding a bilateral talk with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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September 11, 2026

Welcome to our coverage

Hello! This is Midhat from the New Delhi bureau, bringing you the biggest headlines emerging from across India.

With just one day to go before the BRICS Summit kicks off, Delhi is all geared up and welcoming the dignitaries — several of whom have already arrived in the capital, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

From Friday onwards, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding bilateral talks with several leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 

Security in the capital has been intensified with thousands of personnel deployed. All schools in Delhi, including government, and private schools will remain closed on September 11 due to the BRICS Summit.

Commuters in Delhi will see traffic restrictions and diversions over the bext three days. Authorities have advised travelers to plan journeys and use the Metro where possible.

Stay tuned as we bring you more on the BRICS Summit and everything else making a buzz in the country.