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23 Aug 2026

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting to be held on 21 August 2026

In August 2026, News On AIR reported that India would host the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune on 21 August 2026. The meeting will be chaired by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and will bring together communications ministers and senior officials from BRICS member countries. Discussions will address information and communication technologies, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and innovation. The event is part of BRICS activities under India’s chairmanship for 2026 and follows the BRICS ICT Track held earlier in the month. The outcome is expected to advance practical cooperation and capacity-building across member nations.
  • Date and place: 21 August 2026, Pune
  • Chair: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
  • Topics: ICT policy, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, innovation
  • Context: BRICS Chairship 2026
  • Expected outcome: strengthened cooperation and capacity-building

Mauritius signs oil import agreements with India as part of long-term energy supply

Mauritius signed agreements with the Government of India to import oil products as part of a long-term supply arrangement on 20 August 2026. The deal was reported during a visit by India’s Oil Minister Hardeep Puri. The agreements do not disclose volumes or financial terms. The arrangement signals closer energy ties between the two countries and complements ongoing bilateral energy cooperation, including supply arrangements for petrol, diesel, marine gas oil, and jet fuel. The move is intended to diversify Mauritius’ energy sources, enhance supply security, and support continued growth of Mauritius’ logistics and shipping sectors.
  • Date: 20 August 2026
  • Parties: Mauritius and India
  • Purpose: long-term oil product supply
  • Term: not disclosed publicly
  • Impact: energy security and diversified imports

India-Mauritius sign MoU on oil and gas cooperation

India and Mauritius signed a Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in the oil and gas sector during August 2026 at Port Louis. The agreement was signed by Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and John Michaël Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen, Mauritius’s Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection. Alongside the MoU, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius (STC) signed a five-year sales and purchase agreement for the supply of petrol, diesel, marine gas oil, and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The partnership aims to strengthen energy cooperation, improve security of supply, and encourage joint projects, technical exchanges, and knowledge sharing in exploration, refining, logistics, and infrastructure development.
  • MoU formalises India-Mauritius energy tie-ups in oil and gas
  • Signatories: Hardeep S. Puri (India) and J. M. Tzoun Sao Yeung Sik Yuen (Mauritius)
  • IOC and STC Mauritius agree to a five-year supply deal (petrol, diesel, MGO, ATF)
  • Aims: energy security, bilateral trade, and technical collaboration
  • Potential for joint projects and capacity-building in related sectors
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

BRICS ICT Track 2026 held in Pune

BRICS ICT Track 2026, conducted in Pune, Maharashtra, in August 2026, was part of India's BRICS Chairship for 2026. It was the seventh BRICS ICT Working Group Meeting and ran over five days under the theme Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future. Delegations included communications ministers, senior officials, and ICT experts from BRICS nations. Discussions covered digital transformation, cybersecurity, and inclusive technology development, along with cross-border payments and digital ecosystems. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) led the event with support from state agencies and industry partners. The track aimed to strengthen ICT policy, research, and implementation cooperation among BRICS members and beyond.
  • Event aligned with India's BRICS Chairship for 2026
  • Theme: Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future
  • Participants: BRICS ministers, officials, ICT experts
  • Focus areas: digital transformation, cybersecurity, inclusive tech
  • Outcomes: enhanced policy dialogue and potential cooperation
  • Significance for India: bolsters national digital ambitions and regional cooperation

IIT Hyderabad and Jindal Steel establish Centre of Excellence

IIT Hyderabad and Jindal Steel Limited announced a collaboration to establish a Centre of Excellence for Advanced Steel Solutions at the IIT Hyderabad campus in Telangana. The MoU was signed in August 2026 with the aim of promoting advanced steel research, industry collaboration, skill development, internships, and placements. The Centre will support innovation in high‑strength steel technologies and strengthen academia–industry linkages. It is expected to drive national capabilities in steel design, manufacturing, and application, contributing to infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing projects across India. The initiative will connect with other institutes and industry partners to build a broader steel ecosystem.
  • Parties: IIT Hyderabad and Jindal Steel Limited
  • Objective: Centre of Excellence for Advanced Steel Solutions
  • Location: IIT Hyderabad campus, Telangana
  • Focus: high-strength steel, research, industry collaboration
  • Outcomes: internships, placements, and knowledge transfer
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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting to begin in Jaipur on August 21–22, 2026

As part of India's BRICS Chairship, Jaipur, Rajasthan will host the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting on 21–22 August 2026, following meetings in other BRICS tracks. The meeting, chaired by the Ministry of Tourism, will bring together BRICS member states to discuss tourism cooperation, sustainable travel, and joint initiatives. The agenda includes shared platforms for tourism investment, people-to-people exchanges, and digital tourism infrastructure. Officials expect the session to lay groundwork for a BRICS Tourism Working Group and a roadmap aligning with the broader BRICS agenda for 2030, with potential partnerships in marketing, capacity building, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
  • Dates: 21–22 August 2026
  • Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
  • Theme: BRICS tourism cooperation and sustainability
  • Participants: BRICS tourism ministers and officials
  • Outcomes: roadmap for tourism collaboration and capacity-building
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AWARDS AND HONOURS

Ashutosh Parida named 47th Sarala Puraskar recipient

Odia poet and former CSIR-IMMT scientist Dr. Ashutosh Parida was selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar in August 2026 for his poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi, published by Prabha Publication in 2024. The Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) awards include a citation, copper plaque, and ₹7 lakh cash prize. A ceremony is scheduled in Bhubaneswar on 25 October 2026. The Sarala Puraskar recognises Odia literature and is one of India’s prestigious literary honours. Parida’s work engages with themes of belief, nature, and human experience in a contemplative voice, contributing to contemporary Odia literary culture.
  • Recipient: Ashutosh Parida
  • Work: Bishwas De Pruthwi (2024)
  • Award: 47th Sarala Puraskar, ₹7 lakh prize
  • Ceremony: 25 October 2026, Bhubaneswar
  • Organiser: IMPaCT (IMFA)
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Himachal Pradesh signs MoU with ISB-BIPP for forest economy development

In August 2026, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (ISB-BIPP) to unlock the state’s untapped forest and pastoral economy. The partnership focuses on science- and technology-based governance, research, policy support, and sustainable economic development. Officials estimate potential value around ₹22,600 crore from forest resources such as minor forest produce. The MoU aims to strengthen forest governance, support rural livelihoods, and promote data‑driven decision making, with an emphasis on CAMPA funds and local community engagement. The collaboration seeks to translate academic insights into practical policy and market opportunities.
  • MoU duration: five years with ISB-BIPP
  • Aim: develop forest and pastoral economy in HP
  • Estimated potential value: ₹22,600 crore
  • Focus areas: science/tech governance, research, policy support
  • Expected impact: improved livelihoods and governance
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