BRICS Summit Watch: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will become the first Philippine leader to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept 12-13, joining as ASEAN chair, as BRICS expands beyond its original five members. Women in Trade: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged BRICS partners to back women-led enterprises with easier credit, market access and predictable rules, citing India’s push that opened nearly 300 million women’s bank accounts. Digital Fraud Shield: India’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator has helped prevent suspected digital fraud losses worth ₹5,043 crore since May 2025 by stopping suspicious transactions before money leaves accounts. Mumbai & Civic: BMC chief Ashwini Bhide said congestion pricing can be considered after public transport upgrades, while Mumbai hospitals will add 790 staff at Cooper and Trauma after 13 years. Elections & Rights: Millions of voters in Muslim-heavy areas of western India face exclusion from draft voter lists in Maharashtra, with some constituencies seeing nearly half flagged. Tech & Health: Apple Watch Series 12 starts at ₹56,900 in India; separately, Hannah Joseph Hospital won a CII WR Health digital initiative award in Mumbai. Sports: India face Bangladesh in the Women’s Asia Cup semi-final, seeking batting stability in the middle order.