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August 21, 2026 4:02 PM

Emerging technologies demand stronger global collaboration, says Jitendra Singh at BRICS STI Ministerial Meet

In his inaugural address at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting in Chennai today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, said that emerging technologies demand stronger global collaboration to ensure that the benefits of innovation reach all, remain cost-effective, inspire public confidence and are sustainable. “The world is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by emerging techno...

August 20, 2026 12:47 AM

India hosts 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit, focuses on youth-led energy innovation

India hosted the eighth BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 virtually on August 17 under its BRICS Chairship, bringing together more than 100 young energy professionals, policymakers, academics and representatives of international organisations to discuss ways to strengthen energy cooperation among BRICS countries. The summit was held under India's overarching BRICS Chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, while the Energy Track was guided by the th...

August 19, 2026 11:50 PM

BRICS Tourism Working Group meets in Jaipur to advance cooperation on sustainability, skilling and seamless travel

The 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) Meeting was held in Jaipur on Wednesday under India's BRICS Chairship, with delegates from member countries discussing ways to strengthen cooperation in sustainable tourism, skilling, technology and seamless travel. Hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, the meeting was chaired by Tourism Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar and followed the first BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting, which was held virtually on May 25. The discussions were held under India's...

August 18, 2026 2:53 PM

BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four compendiums on sustainable environmental practices

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, along with heads of delegations from BRICS member countries, on Tuesday unveiled four knowledge compendiums prepared by the BRICS Environment Working Group at the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi under India’s BRICS 2026 Chairship. “Reflecting the spirit of collaboration and mutual learning, under the #IndiaBRICSChairship, launched the Compendiums of the Environment Working Group during t...

August 18, 2026 12:00 PM

India to Host 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in National Capital today

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday under its 2026 BRICS Chairship, with environmental cooperation, climate resilience and sustainable development on the agenda. The meeting will be chaired by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Bhupender Yadav. The discussions will be held under the overarching theme of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Th...

August 17, 2026 6:52 PM

BRICS senior officials discuss environment, climate change and sustainable development priorities in New Delhi

Senior officials from BRICS member countries met in New Delhi on Monday to discuss key priorities related to environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The Senior Officers’ Meeting of the BRICS Environment Working Group and the Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was held at Bharat Mandapam and chaired by Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Officials ...

August 17, 2026 1:21 PM

BRICS senior officials discuss key environmental priorities in New Delhi

Senior officials from BRICS member countries on Monday held discussions on key environmental priorities, climate change and sustainable development at a meeting in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Senior Officers' Meeting of the BRICS Environment Working Group and the Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development was held under India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting was chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Tanmay Kumar. Officials from Brazil...

August 16, 2026 10:46 AM

India to host BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Delhi on Tuesday

India is set to host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on August 18, with the BRICS Senior Officers’ Meeting of the Environment Working Group and Contact Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development scheduled a day earlier on August 17. The meetings will be held under the overarching theme of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 — “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” “New Delhi to host BRICS Senior Officers’ Meeting &...

August 15, 2026 5:56 PM

India to host BRICS ICT Track in Pune from August 17-21

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will host the BRICS ICT Track in Pune from August 17 to 21 as part of India’s BRICS Chairship for 2026, bringing together Communications Ministers, senior government officials and technology experts from member countries to strengthen cooperation in information and communication technologies. The five-day programme will be held under the theme “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future” and will focus on building secure, incl...

August 12, 2026 9:39 AM

FM Sitharaman in Jaipur for BRICS finance ministers, central bank governors meet

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is in Jaipur to attend the two-day meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, being held under India’s BRICS presidency. The meeting will begin at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday at Hotel Rambagh in the state capital with members from the 11 BRICS member countries deliberating on key economic and financial issues. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra also arrived in Jaipur late Tuesday night. FM Sitharaman and Malhotra are scheduled to address th...