Hyderabad: India will host the second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) and the second meeting of the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad on August 4–5. BRICS members will deliberate on strengthening international cooperation for asset recovery, combating cross-border corruption, and enhancing transparency and accountability in governance. The Centre’s Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) is organising the event under India’s BRICS Presidency 2026. The Hyderabad meeting builds upon the outcomes of the First BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting, held virtually on June 2–3. The Hyderabad meeting will reaffirm India’s commitment to promoting practical cooperation among BRICS members through dialogue, exchange of experiences and collaborative initiatives.