Lula and Modi to build resilient supply chains and expand cooperation in energy, technology and health Brazil and India have signed a pioneering agreement on critical minerals and rare earths, marking what Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as “a major step” towards building resilient global supply chains. According to Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS, the deal was concluded during high-level talks in New Delhi, where Modi stressed that cooperation in critical minerals would strengthen economic security and reduce…

A humanoid robot has appeared at the Visakhapatnam railway station, designed to improve passenger safety and comfort. This is the first robot of its kind to be used by Indian Railways. This was reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS. The robot will perform a variety of functions, including ensuring passenger safety, crowd control, and providing information about trains and their routes. It will also be able to warn passengers about crowded platforms, make announcements in Hindi, English and…

The Government of Gujarat is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public administration as part of its smart governance strategy. A new pilot project is being prepared in Ahmedabad to tackle the long-standing problem of stray cattle in urban areas. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative follows the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar and is aimed at improving the identification of stray cows and their owners while reducing…

An artificial intelligence-powered human body replica designed to support early disease detection was presented at the Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, held in Bhopal. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Developed by a leading public technical institute, the human-like replica functions as a digital twin of the human body. It is capable of simulating basic physiological processes such as breathing and eye movement, while using artificial intelligence to model how diseases may develop and…

Ethiopia will take an active part in the main BRICS events in 2026, which will be chaired by India. This was stated by India’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, in an exclusive comment to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.   According to the ambassador, Ethiopia is making a significant contribution to the work of the association and is ready to further share its experience. The country plans to present its achievements in sustainable development, urban renewal and green technologies.…

India and the United Arab Emirates have advanced their bilateral scientific cooperation by launching a joint research initiative in Antarctica. Researchers from the UAE have joined India’s 45th Antarctic Expedition at the Maitri research station, marking a new stage in collaboration in polar and Earth system sciences. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. The joint team is conducting studies in Antarctica’s extreme natural environment, including landscapes comparable to conditions on Mars. The research is intended to…

Researchers in India have identified a naturally occurring protein capable of behaving like a semiconductor, a breakthrough that could significantly influence the future of electronic materials and sustainable technology. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The discovery was made by scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology in Mohali, working under India’s Department of Science and Technology. The research shows that a well-known self-assembling bacterial shell protein can generate an electrical current when exposed…

Venezuela is actively seeking Indian investment to develop its extensive critical minerals sector, aiming to reduce economic dependence on oil. The announcement followed a bilateral meeting between India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, and Venezuela’s Minister of Ecological Mining Development, Hector Silva, on the sidelines of the 30th Confederation of Indian Industry CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam. According to ANI, a partner of TV BRICS, Venezuela outlined its significant mineral reserves, including 340 million tonnes of nickel, 1.6 billion…

Researchers in India have developed a compact automated device capable of detecting trace levels of harmful pesticides in water, food and soil. This is reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. The technology is designed to offer real-time analysis outside traditional laboratories. Existing detection methods for residues such as the commonly used organophosphate malathion often require costly equipment, lengthy procedures and specialised staff. The newly developed device uses a colour-based chemical process built around gold nanoparticles and a customised…

India has developed its first indigenous Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM) – an instrument capable of visualising magnetic fields with exceptional precision. The news was reported by IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. Unlike conventional microscopes, it not only reveals the structure of objects but also their invisible magnetic properties in 3D. The device allows researchers to examine objects without opening them. The technology is based on the use of a synthetic diamond containing special defects known as nitrogen-vacancy centres. These…