Gear up for BRICS Summit: NDMC chief tells team on Independence Day
New Delhi Municipal Council Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi asked staff to prepare for the upcoming BRICS Summit while addressing Independence Day events.
Govt to host BRICS ICT Track to advance digital cooperation
India will host a five-day BRICS ICT Track in Pune to advance secure, inclusive and resilient digital cooperation among BRICS member countries.
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Likely to Visit India for BRICS Summit
Diplomatic sources say Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is likely to attend the BRICS summit in India, where consensus on West Asia remains a challenge.
Russia Proposes Strengthening BRICS Cooperation in AI and Digital Transformation
Russia suggested enhancing BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and independent financial infrastructure during a meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bankers in India.
Iran Expects to Join BRICS New Development Bank Soon, Hemmati Says
Iran’s central bank governor announced expected accession while calling for closer BRICS financial cooperation; the article notes that NDB membership remains unconfirmed.
India’s Finance Minister and RBI Governor Co-Chair BRICS Financial Meeting in Jaipur
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted central bank cooperation on financial stability and reviewed BRICS financial workstreams at the August 12–13 meeting.
A Chinese Buy-in for BRICS
An opinion article examines BRICS’ role in AI governance and China’s efforts to build support for international digital rules among Global South countries.
President of Iran to Participate in BRICS Leaders Summit in India in September
The report indicates that Iran’s president will attend a BRICS leaders summit in India in September, amid the bloc’s recent expansion.
Narayana Health and NDB sign MoU on knowledge sharing, focus on digital health services
The New Development Bank and Narayana Health signed an MoU during a BRICS meeting in Jaipur to share expertise in digital health, data systems and technology innovation.