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BRICS focuses on open markets, cash-flow lending and MSME expansion at Jaipur summit
The Jaipur Consensus introduces cash-flow credit assessment for MSMEs to help narrow a $2.5-trillion global trade finance gap, alongside a 2026–2030 action plan for supply chain resilience in critical sectors.
2 min read7 Aug 2026Majority of Brics standards agencies sign cooperation pact
The remaining Brics standards bodies reaffirmed their commitment to sign the agreement after completing their respective domestic approval processes.
2 min read16 Jul 2026‘Drug cartels don't respect borders’: India proposes BRICS virtual task force on narcotics
The two-day meeting will focus on three priority areas - combating synthetic drugs and precursor diversion, strengthening intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and capacity building and institutional cooperation.
3 min read7 Jul 2026BRICS reaffirms energy security as cornerstone of cooperation
Brics ministers underscored the importance of balanced and diversified energy mixes, promotion of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies, and cooperation in areas such as new technologies in fossil fuels, renewable energy, biofuels, hydrogen
1 min read25 Jun 2026India, Iran discuss boosting energy ties, trade after 7-year oil import halt
India and Iran discussed expanding energy cooperation and bilateral trade during a meeting between their oil ministers on the sidelines of the BRICS energy gathering in New Delhi. The talks come after a temporary easing of US restrictions on Iranian energy exports
2 min read25 Jun 2026'Respect issues of core concern': What NSA Ajit Doval told Chinese FM Wang Yi during Delhi talks
NSA Doval underlined that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations will contribute to enhanced trust and deeper understanding between the two sides, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
2 min read24 Jun 2026Brics Bridge is an idea whose time has come—its building blocks are already in place
The world needs a cross-border payment system that’s competitive, free of geopolitical risks and not based on a single currency. There’s a compelling case for Brics Bridge, an alternative the wider world would welcome.
4 min read14 Jun 2026BRICS nations okay India-proposed knowledge-sharing network on urbanization
BRICS Urban Research and Knowledge Network will be a chair-led institutionally connected knowledge mechanism for research and collaboration between member nations.
1 min read12 Jun 2026Uttarakhand showcases disaster resilience model at BRICS meet; Silkyara rescue highlighted as best practice
Uttarakhand showcased its innovative disaster management strategies at the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction meeting, highlighting the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue as a best practice. This gathering emphasized community resilience, technological interventions, and collaborative strategies.
2 min read9 Jun 2026India, Iran to discuss Hormuz safe passage at BRICS meet in New Delhi: Report
India and Iran are likely to hold talks on safe navigation of Indian-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz at this week's BRICS meetings in New Delhi. With 13 ships still stranded and oil above 100 dollars a barrel, here is what is at stake for India's energy security.
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