BRICS Summit: India to Propose AI-Based Data Sharing to Track Fugitives and Terrorists

Source: Patrika News | Original Published At: 2026-09-08 19:23:35 UTC

Key Points

• India is expected to propose a framework at the 18th BRICS Summit for faster and time-bound exchange of financial and investigative information among member countries to track economic fugitives.
• The proposal includes AI-assisted real-time data sharing and standardized formats for information exchange among investigating agencies.
• The same system may also be used to address terrorism and other crimes.
• India's Ministry of External Affairs said the country is promoting cooperation under its BRICS presidency through information sharing, mentorship, digital infrastructure, and AI.
• BRICS Summit discussions are also expected to cover agriculture, seed and energy partnerships, as well as customs and digital capacity to facilitate trade.
• Consultations are underway with Iran and the United Arab Emirates on a joint statement, with observers expecting consensus while noting that the final wording remains to be seen.
• The Ministry of External Affairs also referred to recent India-China military commander-level meetings and said about two dozen Indian nationals remain in the Russian army, a matter raised with Russia.