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03 August 2026

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Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS Countries

The article details the first day of a two-day meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) of BRICS countries, chaired by India in Lucknow. Guided by India's theme "Quality Statistics as Driver of Change," the meeting focused on modernizing national statistical systems, utilizing administrative data and digital public infrastructure, and enhancing data governance and privacy standards. Representatives from BRICS member nations, including newly mentioned members like Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and UAE, reaffirmed their commitment to international cooperation for evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development. A draft BRICS Joint Statistical Publication (JSP), 2026 was released, and technical sessions covered data dissemination, transformational reforms, and unlocking the potential of administrative data.

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India to Host the Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting in Hyderabad under Its BRICS Presidency

India, under its 2026 BRICS Presidency, will host the Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) and the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad, Telangana, on 4–5 August 2026. Organized by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the meeting aims to strengthen international cooperation for asset recovery, combat cross-border corruption, and enhance transparency and accountability in governance, with a special focus on technology-enabled systems.

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Shri Piyush Goyal Invites Indian and Uzbek Businesses to Co-invest and Co-manufacture; Calls for Doubling Bilateral Trade at India-Uzbekistan Business Forum

Union Minister Piyush Goyal invited Indian and Uzbek businesses to co-invest, co-manufacture, and co-innovate, aiming to double bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan to USD 1.5 billion in the next three years. Addressing the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum, the Minister highlighted the strategic partnership and identified key sectors for collaboration, including mining, textiles, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, food processing, information technology, digital economy, engineering, and automotive. The recently concluded Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) was also mentioned as a boost to investor confidence, and the importance of eliminating trade barriers and strengthening regulatory cooperation was emphasized.

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27 June 2026

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Prime Minister shares an article on India seeking to place the Global South at the centre of global energy future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's commitment, under its upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026, to position the Global South at the core of a secure, resilient, equitable, and sustainable global energy future. This vision, articulated by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, emphasizes the crucial role of both strong domestic policies and robust international partnerships in building resilient energy systems.

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INDIAN NAVY’S TALL SHIP INS SUDARSHINI ARRIVES IN BALTIMORE, USA

Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived in Baltimore, USA, as part of the transoceanic expedition 'Lokayan 26'. The visit, following participation in 'Sail250 Virginia' celebrations, aims to highlight India's maritime heritage and strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the Indian and United States Navies, embodying the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

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17 June 2026

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Prime Minister meets President of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. They reviewed the strong India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on cooperation in technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence. The leaders also discussed regional and global developments, emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law in West Asia, and called for unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi invited the UAE President to the BRICS Summit to be hosted by India later in 2026.

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Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of UK on the sidelines of the G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. They reviewed progress in India-UK relations across various pillars of Vision 2035, including trade, defence, climate action, technology, and education. Discussions also covered the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the establishment of UK university campuses in India, the AI Impact Summit, the Technology Security Initiative, and the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments.

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26 April 2026

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Raksha Mantri to lead Indian delegation at SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

India's Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh, will lead a delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The meeting will address regional defence and security, international peace, counter-terrorism, and defence cooperation, against the backdrop of geopolitical turmoil in West Asia. India will reiterate its commitment to global peace and zero tolerance for terrorism. The SCO, established in 2001, includes India (full member since 2017), Russia, China, and several Central Asian nations, with India having held the rotating chairmanship in 2023.

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