Calcutta University to Participate in BRICS Conference for the First Time
The university will send three representatives to the 11 September event in Delhi aimed at linking education with industry needs.
The university will send three representatives to the 11 September event in Delhi aimed at linking education with industry needs.
India’s proposed BRICS agenda emphasizes digital public infrastructure, local-currency trade, MSME support, youth exchanges and sustainable energy cooperation.
India’s BRICS presidency prioritizes startups, digital infrastructure, AI and research networks to expand cooperation among member countries.
South African High Commissioner Anil Sooklal highlighted summit priorities and cooperation on trade, finance and sectoral development ahead of the September 12–13 meeting in New Delhi.
Delhi’s Directorate of Education declared September 11, 2026, as a holiday for all offices and schools under its purview due to arrangements for the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit.
An analysis of the forthcoming Delhi summit examines challenges to BRICS consensus and priorities for practical cooperation under India’s chairmanship.
The Ministry of External Affairs said India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 will promote knowledge sharing, mentorship, digital infrastructure and AI to strengthen collaboration and resilience among member countries.
India’s BRICS chairship prioritises practical cooperation in trade, technology, agriculture, health and sustainability, alongside efforts to secure a common leaders’ declaration.
The 18th BRICS Academic Forum, held under India’s BRICS Presidency, examined resilience, innovation, sustainability and global governance reform.