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February 20, 2026 4:28 PM

India, Brazil discuss deeper cooperation in agriculture, bio-inputs and technology

India and Brazil on Friday discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors, with a focus on bio-inputs and technology collaboration, during a meeting between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his Brazilian counterparts. Chouhan met Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Fávaro and Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture Luiz Paulo Teixeira Ferreira at Krishi Bhawan, where both sides reviewed ongoing engagements and explored ...

February 13, 2026 4:39 PM

India showcases cultural heritage at BRICS Sherpas event in New Delhi

BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas attended a cultural evening at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy (NCM & HKA) in New Delhi on Tuesday. Organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, the event showcased India’s traditional crafts, folk art, music, and cuisine. Delegates from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, and Indonesia parti...

February 11, 2026 3:18 PM

First meeting of BRICS Sherpas under India’s chairship held in New Delhi

The first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas under India’s 2026 chairship was held in New Delhi from February 9-10. The meeting was chaired by Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela, India’s BRICS Sherpa, and supported by Joint Secretary (Multilateral Economic Relations) Shambhu L. Hakki, India’s BRICS Sous Sherpa. BRICS Sherpas and senior officials from Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE participated in the delib...

February 10, 2026 6:13 PM

Lavrov outlines BRICS’ global role, priorities under India’s 2026 chairmanship

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined the growing importance of the BRICS forum in global affairs as well as the bloc's future direction and the priorities expected from the grouping under India's Chairmanship for 2026. In an interview with TV BRICS, the Russian Foreign Minister noted that assessing the outcomes of Russia's foreign policy is ultimately the responsibility of the country's leadership, particularly the Russian President, who determines strategic priorities under the C...

January 13, 2026 12:01 PM

India launches logo, website for BRICS Presidency 2026: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the launch of the official website and logo of India’s BRICS Presidency 2026. Jaishankar said India’s BRICS chairship would work towards promoting greater global welfare as the grouping has expanded its scope over the years. He said, “India’s BRICS chairship will seek to bring together the potential of BRICS countries for greater global welfare. As India prepares to assume the BRICS chairship in 2026, we do so at an important ...

September 9, 2025 9:59 AM

EAM Jaishankar urges BRICS to stabilise global economy, push reforms

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday voiced concerns over rising global instability stemming from conflicts, economic volatility, climate crises, and the slowing progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the virtual BRICS Leaders' Summit. Representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the meeting, Jaishankar emphasised that BRICS should work towards stabilising the international economy, mitigating the impact of ongoing conflicts on the Global South, and proactively s...

July 29, 2025 1:47 AM

India’s global image redefined under PM Modi, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy has redefined India’s global image, shifting from a reactive approach to an assertive, strategic one. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar outlined how India’s diplomatic posture under PM Modi has strengthened national security and global influence. The EAM said earlier governments prioritized dialogue even amid terror threats, but the current admini...

July 29, 2025 1:47 AM

TRF ban a diplomatic win; BRICS, China supported Sindoor: Jaishankar in LS

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday credited Indian diplomacy for the U.S. decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed terror outfit, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said Pakistan continued to shield the TRF even after its involvement in deadly attacks on Indian soil had been widely exposed. “TRF has twice claim...

July 8, 2025 1:26 PM

BRICS must amplify voice of Global South: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while attending the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, underscored the importance of the BRICS grouping in representing the interests of the Global South. Highlighting India’s economic resilience, Sitharaman credited strong domestic demand, sound macroeconomic management, and targeted fiscal measures for the country’s robust performance. She also noted that India’s policy ...

July 8, 2025 4:16 AM

PM Modi meets Uruguayan President Orsi on sidelines of BRICS Summit in Rio

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met with the President of Uruguay, Yamandu Orsi, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During their meeting, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions covering the full spectrum of bilateral relations. They reviewed cooperation in areas such as digital collaboration, information and communication technology (ICT), Digital Public Infrastructure and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), defence, railways, health and pharmaceuticals,...