Iran pushes for AI, green economy, trade harmonisation at BRICS summit
Iranian Vice President Farzaneh Ansari presented three key initiatives for standardization cooperation during the BRICS Heads of National Standards Bodies Meeting in Bengaluru.
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BRICS MoU on standardisation would create framework for collaboration: Pralhad Joshi
India hosts the fifth BRICS National Standardisation Bodies meeting in Bengaluru, resulting in a signed MoU to formalize cooperation on standards, AI, and trade facilitation among all 11 member nations.
India Chairs BRICS Labour Meet, Trade Unions Say AI Must Not Replace Workers
Trade union representatives from BRICS nations adopted a declaration in Hyderabad calling for human-centric AI policies and safeguards against job displacement.
India’s social protection covers over 1 billion people: Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister inaugurates 15th BRICS Trade Union Forum Summit in Hyderabad, emphasizing worker-centric global order and enhanced cooperation among member nations.
BRICS Academic Conference held in Moscow under India’s 2026 Presidency
The Observer Research Foundation collaborated with BRICS Expert Council-Russia to organize a thematic conference on strengthening BRICS connectivity and cooperation under India’s upcoming BRICS Presidency.
World’s First BRICS Nations Hackathon Sets 17,000 Young Innovators on India and Russia’s Energy Challenges
The GO-BRICS India-Russia Energy-o-thon 2026 launches as a BRICS-branded competition focusing on AI solutions for energy grid management, with plans to expand to other BRICS nations.
Ahead of BRICS forum, BMS outlines AI agenda centred on labour protections
The proposed work programme focuses on workplace surveillance, automation-led job losses, platform workers’ rights and ethical AI ahead of the BRICS Trade Union Forum in Hyderabad.
BRICS Countries’ Media Join Efforts to Form a Fairer Global Media Environment
Media representatives from India, China, Brazil, Ethiopia, and partner nations discussed the role of communication in strengthening intercultural dialogue during BRICS Jubilee Week in Moscow.
BRICS Science Forum 2026: Harnessing AI for Global Equity
The Indian National Science Academy hosted a virtual BRICS Science Academies Forum under India’s presidency, focusing on AI for sustainable development and Global South cooperation.