India, Sept. 11 -- Delhi is waking up to an unusual Friday as the capital prepares for the arrival of world leaders and high-level delegations for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit. While government offices and schools are observing a holiday, the city itself is not shutting down. Instead, residents and visitors face a different kind of disruption: tighter security, controlled traffic and temporary restrictions along important routes.
The Delhi government has declared Friday, September 11, 2026, a holiday for government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings, while central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi will also remain closed. Schools under the Directorate of Education have also been ordered to observe the holid...