Daily Current Affairs 11th September 2026

1. PM Modi-Putin Hold Talks on India-Russia Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks in New Delhi on strengthening the India-Russia strategic partnership. Discussions covered defence, energy, trade and global conflicts. PM Modi also presented Putin with a Russian translation of the ancient Tamil text Thirukkural.

2. 18th BRICS Summit Begins in New Delhi

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The summit brings together leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping, with discussions focused on cooperation, economic development and global issues.

3. India-China to Hold Modi-Xi Bilateral Meeting

India and China are arranging a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit. Beijing said it wants to strengthen communication and cooperation while managing differences.

4. India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record High

India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by around $45 billion in the week ending September 4, reaching a record $785.7 billion. The rise was driven largely by strong capital inflows.

5. RBI Announces ₹1 Lakh Crore Bond Sale

The Reserve Bank of India announced an open-market sale of government bonds worth ₹1 lakh crore to absorb excess liquidity from the banking system. The operation will begin on September 16 in three tranches.

6. Sheetal Devi Wins Individual Gold

Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi clinched the individual gold medal at the World Para Archery Championships, according to current-affairs compilations released on September 11.

7. Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Dedicated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation, marking another major development in India’s railway freight infrastructure.

8. Omar Abdullah Calls for J&K Film Hub

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for transforming J&K from merely a filming destination into a major centre for filmmaking, storytelling and talent development while addressing the concluding ceremony of the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir.

9. Chenab River Water Level Rises in Reasi

The Chenab River water level rose in J&K’s Reasi district after four gates of the Salal Dam were opened, according to reports on September 11.

10. Two Earthquakes Hit Ladakh

Two earthquakes measuring 5.5 and 4.3 magnitude struck Ladakh within about four hours, according to reports published on September 11.

11. Yudh Abhyas: India-US Military Exercise

Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise conducted between India and the United States, aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational cooperation between the two armed forces.

12. 9/11 Attacks Anniversary

September 11 marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, one of the most significant events in modern global history.

Quick Revision:

BRICS Summit — 18th Summit, New Delhi

PM Modi’s gift to Putin — Russian translation of Thirukkural

Forex reserves — $785.7 billion

RBI bond sale — ₹1 lakh crore

Yudh Abhyas — India & USA

J&K CM — Omar Abdullah

Major J&K river — Chenab

9/11 — 25th anniversary