New Development Bank approves up to $1 billion loan for South Africa urban infrastructure
The BRICS-backed lender will fund upgrades to water, sanitation, electricity, and waste management in eight metropolitan municipalities.
Infrastructure
BRICS Urbanisation Forum adopts declaration on inclusive, resilient cities
The two-day forum hosted by India concluded with a joint declaration and a proposal for a new knowledge network to support urban development across member nations.
BRICS nations laud Odisha for disaster management achievements: Minister
Three-day BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Group meeting concludes in Puri with participation from eight member countries, showcasing Odisha’s disaster resilience capabilities.
Delegates from 11 Nations Attend BRICS DRR Meet in Puri
The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group commenced in Odisha’s Puri under India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency.
Puri BRICS Summit: BRICS Meeting to be Held in Puri, Representatives from 11 Countries to Participate
Odisha’s Puri will host the second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group from June 3 to June 5, with representatives from all 11 member nations attending.
BRICS Urbanisation Forum to Focus on Inclusive Development, Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
India will host the BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12 under its 2026 Chairship, prioritizing urban resilience and cooperation among member nations.
Government Discusses TV 3.0 and Correios with BRICS Bank in China
Brazilian Communications Minister met with NDB President Dilma Rousseff in Shanghai to seek BRICS Bank financing for digital infrastructure and postal service modernization projects.
India Pushes for BRICS Digital Cooperation with Focus on Future Networks and Digital Infrastructure
At the second BRICS ICT Working Group meeting under India’s 2026 presidency, members discussed resilient digital infrastructure, digital public infrastructure, child online safety, and capacity-building mechanisms for the Global South.
India’s BRICS Presidency Seen as Chance to Shape a Stable, Inclusive and Pragmatic Global Order
At a New Delhi roundtable, experts said India can use its 2026 BRICS presidency to push BRICS+ toward practical outcomes in trade, investment, institutional reform, and Global South representation.