India-China Relations: Ajit Doval, Wang Yi Hold Key Talks

Beijing, China — India-China relations moved into focus again on Tuesday as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with both sides discussing bilateral ties, the long-running boundary issue and ways to preserve peace and tranquillity in border areas. Wang said Beijing was prepared to work with New Delhi to improve relations and deepen mutual understanding.

Pezeshkian to Visit Delhi for BRICS Summit

NEW DELHI, India — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS Summit in September, according to Iranian sources cited in the supplied report. The visit comes as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 chairship, with the grouping’s discussions expected to take place against the backdrop of continuing tensions in West Asia.

India to Host BRICS National Statistical Offices Meeting in Lucknow to Strengthen Data Cooperation

India will host the Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of BRICS countries in Lucknow on August 3 and 4 under its BRICS Chairship 2026, bringing together senior statistical leaders from member nations to advance cooperation in official statistics, innovation and data dissemination. The meeting forms part of India’s broader BRICS agenda, which this year is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”.