- Bilkul Online | Sunday Special
- The Week It Was | Sept 12 – 19 Sept 2026
1. India hosts BRICS Summit in New Delhi
The 18th BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, covering issues including global governance, climate, AI, terrorism and multilateral cooperation.
2. C. P. Radhakrishnan sworn in as Vice President
C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar.
3. India and China signal efforts to improve ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks during the BRICS Summit, with both sides discussing improved relations, connectivity and efforts to maintain peace along the border.
4. India and Pakistan naval ships collide
An Indian Navy ship and a Pakistani naval vessel collided in the North Arabian Sea. India summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires and lodged a diplomatic protest.
5. New rules under Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act notified
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified rules allowing police and central agencies to collect and analyse physical and biological identification data under the 2022 legislation.
6. Southwest monsoon begins retreat
The IMD announced the beginning of the southwest monsoon’s withdrawal from west Rajasthan. At the same time, several parts of India remained rain-deficient, while a weather system over the Bay of Bengal threatened heavy rain in eastern states.
7. India women’s team advances at Asian Games
India’s women’s cricket team defeated Japan by eight wickets in the Asian Games quarter-final, advancing to the semifinals as the team began its defence of the Asian Games gold medal.
8. Smriti Mandhana sets Women’s T20I record
Smriti Mandhana became the highest run-scorer in Women’s T20I cricket during India’s Asian Games semifinal against Bangladesh.
9. India defeats Afghanistan in T20I series
Sanju Samson scored 57 as India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I, securing the series with one match still to play.
10. Government distributes over 51,000 appointment letters
At the 20th Rozgar Mela, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited government employees across various departments.
1. World leaders gather for UN General Assembly
Nearly 130 heads of state are expected in New York for the UN General Assembly, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and the future of AI among major issues on the agenda.
2. Saudi Arabia faces fresh security tensions
Explosions and black smoke were reported near Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport amid warnings of possible aerial attacks, as tensions involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis intensified.
3. Iran sets conditions for talks with the US
Iran outlined seven conditions for negotiations with the United States through Qatar, while warning of further escalation if its demands are rejected.
4. Sweden holds national election
Sweden went to the polls in a closely watched national election, with early results showing a narrow lead and the outcome drawing attention across Europe.
5. US and China prepare for high-level talks
US and Chinese officials are meeting in New York ahead of a planned Trump-Xi meeting, with trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals among the issues under discussion.
Quote of the Week:
“India will become an important player on the global map.”
— Derek Shields, Business Development Director, Pfeifer Vacuum India, speaking at SEMICON India 2026 about the expansion of India’s semiconductor ecosystem
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