India‑Japan Cooperation on Critical Minerals: India and Japan discuss cooperation on critical minerals and e‑waste recycling+ Event – Meeting between Union Minister and Japan’s State Minister in New Delhi+ Focus – Strengthening critical mineral supply chains through resource circulation+ Agenda – Advancing e‑waste recycling, deepening India‑Japan cooperation.

BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting 2026 – Jaipur Declaration: BRICS Tourism Ministers adopt Jaipur Declaration in Jaipur under India’s Chairship+ Theme – “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”+ Declaration – Framework for cooperation in AI in tourism, sustainable practices, skilling, seamless travel facilitation+ Participants – Ministers from Brazil, Iran, South Africa, UAE; delegations from China, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Russia.

12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting: Union Minister chairs 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune+ Theme – “Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future”+ Focus – Strengthening cooperation in ICTs, digital transformation, innovation, resilient digital infrastructure+ India’s Vision – Guided by Digital India, aims for resilient, trusted, inclusive, innovative digital future+ Deliberations – Emerging technologies, digital public infrastructure, future networks, cybersecurity, capacity building, inclusive connectivity.