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Current Affairs 11 September 2026

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  • Russian President Putin arrives in New Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit 2026
  • Central and Delhi government offices closed on 11 September for BRICS Summit 2026

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Russian President Putin arrives in New Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS Summit 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi to attend the **18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit**, scheduled from 11–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. His visit includes participation in BRICS plenary sessions and a **bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi** on 11 September. The summit will be attended by leaders from BRICS member and partner countries, along with heads of international organisations, making it a major multilateral event for India. Extensive logistical and security arrangements have been made in the national capital in view of the high-profile delegations. Putin’s presence is significant amid ongoing global geopolitical tensions and discussions on trade, energy, and strategic security among BRICS countries. The visit is also expected to focus on strengthening India–Russia cooperation in defence, energy and trade. Delhi has seen movement restrictions and special traffic advisories around the summit venue due to VVIP movements.

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Which country’s head of state arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit 2026?

Polity & Governance

Central and Delhi government offices closed on 11 September for BRICS Summit 2026

The Government of India and the Delhi government have ordered the closure of **central government offices in Delhi/New Delhi** and **Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies and PSUs** on Friday, 11 September 2026, due to the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The closure has been justified on grounds of the magnitude of the event, substantial logistical arrangements, and the need to minimise inconvenience to the public. The Delhi government’s General Administration Department issued a notification declaring the day a holiday for its offices and undertakings under the NCT of Delhi. A separate office memorandum from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions extended the closure to central government offices located in Delhi/New Delhi. The order explicitly applies to government offices and does **not** extend to banks in Delhi, which will remain open as per the RBI’s holiday calendar. Similar closure orders have been issued for some localities elsewhere (e.g., Jaipur banks for municipal elections), but Delhi’s closure is specific to the BRICS Summit. The summit itself runs from 11–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan.

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On which date were central government offices in Delhi/New Delhi ordered closed in view of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026?

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