From BRICS debates and India’s cultural heritage to political alliances, Bihar floods and a planned Trump-Shehbaz meeting, here’s your quick roundup of today’s biggest stories.

Good morning! Here’s your quick news check for September 14, 2026.
From PM Modi’s BRICS message and a fresh debate over India’s history to political alliances, Bihar floods and major international developments, these are the stories making headlines today.
NATION
- BRICS Summit: PM Modi warns against weaponisation of technology, critical minerals
New Delhi: As rising geopolitical tensions adversely impact ordinary people globally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that BRICS must rise through cooperation and inclusive growth to meet these challenges and blossom for the sake of humanity. - Decolonisation means presenting full authentic history with Indian perspective: Amit Shah
Mumbai: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said decolonisation of the country's history and knowledge does not mean erasing the past, but presenting the "historical truth to the world in an authentic manner from an Indian perspective". - BJP now imposing its 'deeply problematic' dietary preferences on foreign dignitaries, says Cong on BRICS dinner
New Delhi: A day after an all-vegetarian spread was served at a BRICS Summit gala dinner, the Congress on Sunday said the BJP is now imposing its "deeply problematic" dietary preferences on dignitaries from across the world, with Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi pointing out that 80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian. - I am a 'Dimagi Naxal': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal
Kochi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said that he was a 'Dimagi Naxal', a term coined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and used by the BJP to attack those they accuse of being ideological sympathisers of Naxalism. - Modi's gesture of showcasing India's civilisational, spiritual heritage to BRICS leaders will remain 'unforgettable': VHP
New Delhi: The VHP on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture of showcasing India's cultural and spiritual heritage to world leaders during the BRICS summit will remain "unforgettable" in the promotion of global fraternity and welfare. - Tribal children's deaths in Balaghat: CJP's Dipke mocks Yadav govt with 'resignation letter'
Bhopal: Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday resorted to satire to target the Mohan Yadav government over the deaths of tribal children in Balaghat district and posted a tongue-in-cheek letter on X about his "resignation" as "chief minister of Madhya Pradesh". - AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 Goa assembly polls
Panaji: The AAP and Goa Forward Party (GFP) on Sunday announced their pre-poll alliance, "Goa First", for the 2027 assembly elections in the coastal state, offering what they described as a non-BJP, non-Congress alternative to voters. - Over 48 lakh people affected in Bihar flood; water levels of rivers start to recede
Patna: Over 48 lakh people remained affected in flood-hit Bihar on Sunday, even as waters started to recede in most rivers, which were flowing above the danger mark, officials said. - Noida DM moves SC against Allahabad HC order reprimanding her for student's detention under NSA
New Delhi: Gautam Buddh Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam has moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad High Court order which directed that a compensation amount of Rs 5 lakh be deducted from her salary over the detention of a student under the National Security Act during the Noida workers' protest in April.
FOREIGN
- Pak PM Sharif to meet Trump on sidelines of UNGA on September 23: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump on September 23 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, according to a media report.
That’s your news drop for today. Stay curious, stay informed and have a great day ahead!
Published: 13 Sept 2026, 09:29 pm IST
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