Andhra Pradesh signed four Memoranda of Understanding with Australia in Amaravati in August 2026. The agreements aim to strengthen cooperation in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, education, and skill development. Institutions including the University of New South Wales, IIT Tirupati, and state education bodies participated in the collaboration. The MoUs seek knowledge exchange, joint research projects, and talent development to boost trade and investment links between the Indian state and Australia. Officials described the agreements as part of a broader push to attract technology transfer and sustainable industry growth, while fostering people-to-people ties. The agreements reflect India’s focus on regional partnerships and clean energy transition.
Four MoUs signed between Andhra Pradesh and Australia in Amaravati.
Sectors include clean energy, advanced manufacturing, education, and skill development.
Involvement of University of New South Wales and IIT Tirupati.
Aims for knowledge exchange, joint research, and talent development.
Part of broader regional partnerships and clean energy transition.
BRICS Anti-Corruption Meetings Held in Hyderabad During India’s Presidency
Hyderabad hosted the second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in August 2026. The meetings, organized by the Department of Personnel and Training during India's BRICS Presidency, drew officials from member countries to discuss governance, anti-corruption measures, and asset recovery. Delegates focused on technology-driven governance, digital public procurement, and citizen engagement to enhance transparency and accountability. The discussions aimed to share best practices, harmonize procedures, and strengthen cooperation against corruption and illicit finance. The Hyderabad talks also highlighted collaboration on capacity building and digital forensics.
Event held in August 2026 in Hyderabad under India's BRICS Presidency.
Involved BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and Expert Network on Asset Recovery.
Organised by the Department of Personnel and Training.
Focus areas included technology-driven governance, digital procurement, and citizen engagement.
Emphasised capacity building and digital forensics as collaboration pillars.