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India puts innovation at BRICS summit centre

3 sourcesUpdated 2 Sept 2026, 10:30 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

Artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, startups and scientific research are central themes.

The report says India has highlighted tools such as Aadhaar and the Unified Payments Interface.

Proposed BRICS initiatives include a Startup Innovation Fund and a Science and Research Repository.

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The summit theme is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.

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The reporting broadly agrees that India’s chairship has put innovation and digital cooperation at the centre of the BRICS agenda.

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The coverage says India is using its BRICS chairship to centre innovation and digital cooperation at the summit. It describes artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, startups and scientific research as key priorities. It also notes proposed initiatives such as a BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and a BRICS Science and Research Repository. One report says the summit theme is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.

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cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Neutral framing Reported

BRICS Summit to focus on AI, digital infrastructure and emerging technologies

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India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, placing innovation, digital cooperation, and emerging technologies at the center of its agenda. The article reports that India has utilized its BRICS Chairship to promote artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure such as Aadhaar and the Unified Payments Interface, cloud technologies, startups, and scientific research. Furthermore, the report notes that initiatives like the proposed BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and BRICS Science and Research Repository aim to strengthen cooperation and research sharing among member nations.

ET Government Neutral framing Reported

India’s BRICS chairship puts innovation, digital cooperation at centre of agenda

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As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, the country has positioned artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, startups, and scientific research at the core of its BRICS Chairship. The report details that the summit's theme is Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Humanity First approach. Additionally, the article outlines various initiatives introduced by India, including the BRICS Women Working Group, the Women in Innovation, Science and Entrepreneurship initiative, and plans for a digital infrastructure and startup network.

EdexLive Neutral framing Reported

Innovation, digital cooperation to take centre stage at BRICS Summit under India's Chairship

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India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, focusing its agenda on innovation, digital cooperation, and inclusive technology. The report notes that India has used its Chairship to push cooperation in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, startups, scientific research, and women's participation in technology. Moreover, the article mentions that the summit operates under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, incorporating proposals like the BRICS Startup Innovation Fund and the BRICS Science and Research Repository.