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India has unveiled its BRICS Chairship 2026 with a humanity-first, people-centric vision focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability, formally launching the BRICS India 2026 logo, theme and official website in New Delhi on 13 January 2026. Unveiled by S. Jaishankar, the Chairship identity signals India’s push for delivery-driven multilateralism as BRICS approaches its 20th year, with an emphasis on practical cooperation and people-focused global outcomes

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar launched the IITM Global Research Foundation, a landmark international initiative of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), on campus on 2 January 2026. The launch marks a significant step in IIT Madras’ vision to evolve into the world’s first multinational university, positioning the institute as a globally networked hub for education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The event also saw the inauguration of IITM Festival Fort