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.
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.
Chinese and Russian representatives in India reaffirmed support for India’s BRICS chairship at an ambassadors’ roundtable discussion in New Delhi.
An analysis by Nilanjan Ghosh examines how BRICS could translate greater Global South representation into development financing, connected infrastructure and innovation cooperation.
The 11th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting and BRICS Culture Working Group meetings concluded in Bhopal with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration, covering UNESCO joint nominations, a shared digital platform, cultural property protection, and people-to-people exchange.
The 3rd BRICS Meeting showcased India’s cultural heritage through an AI-powered demonstration by ImmverseAI’s BharatiyaGPT, bringing ancient manuscripts into interactive digital exploration for BRICS leaders and ministers.
Mumbai will host the BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026 on August 11-12, focusing on climate resilience, urban heat, transport, air pollution, housing, and AI-enabled governance.
At the BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, Indonesia advocated wider MSME financing access, resilient global value chains and stronger multilateral trade cooperation.
BRICS competition authorities met in Udaipur to strengthen cooperation on law enforcement, digital markets, and renewable energy competition.
