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October 2026
- Bimal Patel Sworn In as Judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) (2 Oct 2026 · International Affairs)Indian jurist and academician Bimal N. Patel has been sworn in as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) at Hamburg, Germany. He will serve a nine year term from 2026 to 2035. Patel was…
September 2026
- WEF's 2026 TTDI: India Ranks 31st; Japan Tops Globally (28 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 10th Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI 2026). India climbed 9 places to 31st position with a score of 4.42, attributed to low travel costs,…
- Delhi Airport Ranks 28th Globally in OAG Megahubs 2026 Connectivity Report (26 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)According to the Official Airline Guide (OAG) Megahubs 2026 report, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has significantly improved its global connectivity ranking, moving from 39th in 2025 to 28th in…
- India-New Zealand FTA to be effective from October 2026 (25 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced in September 2026 that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand will come into force on October 20, 2026. This follows the completion of ratification processes…
- UN Women & UN DESA Release 'The Gender Snapshot 2026' Report (23 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, UN Women and UN DESA released “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2026” report. This report, based on over 100 data sources, tracks gender equality progress under the…
- Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar Visits Bhutan, Launches Development Projects (22 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Union Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Bhutan from September 16 18, 2026, to review bilateral cooperation. During his visit, he launched five development projects, including a hospital and a…
- Maldives Repays $150 Million Loan to India (19 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)The Maldives repaid a 50 million tranche of treasury bills originally subscribed by the State Bank of India in 2019. The loan had been extended six times, and while the Maldivian government repaid the principal, the…
- IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani Elected to ICA Global Board for 2026-2030 Term (18 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Dileep Sanghani, Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), has been elected as an At Large Director to the Global Board of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) for the 2026 2030 term.…
- WEF's Global Gender Gap Index 2026: India Ranks 131st; Iceland Tops for 17th Year (18 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 20th annual "Global Gender Gap Report 2026", where India retained its 131st rank out of 145 countries. India saw a marginal increase in its overall score to 0.645, showing…
- India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi; Adopts 'New Delhi Declaration' (17 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)India successfully hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 13, 2026, under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability." Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the…
- Colombo Security Conclave Conducts Table Top Exercise in Visakhapatnam (16 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) conducted a three day Table Top Exercise (TTX) at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The exercise, which commenced on September 9, 2026,…
- India and Vietnam Designate 2027 as 'Year of India-Vietnam Friendship' (16 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, India and Vietnam mutually agreed to designate 2027 as the 'Year of India Vietnam Friendship'. This decision was made during the 19th India Vietnam Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) held in New Delhi,…
- 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry Held in New Delhi (16 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)The 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (9th AIMMAF) took place in New Delhi on September 9, 2026. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between ASEAN member states and India in the…
- India and MERCOSUR Sign Protocol for Paperless Trade Using e-CoO (16 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, India and MERCOSUR (a South American trade bloc) signed the First Additional Protocol to their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). This protocol facilitates paperless trade by enabling the acceptance…
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Sri Lanka, Strengthens Bilateral Ties (15 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Sri Lanka from September 8 10, 2026, marking the first such visit by an Indian Defence Minister in nearly 40 years. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral defence…
- 79th WHO Regional Committee Session Held in Dili, Timor-Leste (12 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)The 79th session of the WHO Regional Committee for South East Asia (RC79) was held from September 7 10, 2026, in Dili, Timor Leste, chaired by Dr. Elia dos Reis Amaral. India, represented by Union Minister J.P. Nadda,…
- MAHE Among Three Indian Hosts for US-India TRUST Fellowship 2026-27 (11 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) was selected as one of the three Indian host institutions for the US India TRUST Fellowship for 2026 27. This 12 month program aims to strengthen scientific…
- India Joins 'Global 6G Initiative' with USA and 24 Nations (9 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, India, through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, joined the 'Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security' initiative. This global initiative, led by the USA and involving 24 other countries,…
- UNGA Adopts Resolution Declaring November 27 as International Day Against Child Marriage (8 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution, co sponsored by India and 69 other nations, declaring November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced…
- Belgium PM Bart De Wever Visits India to Boost Bilateral Ties (8 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever made his first official visit to India from September 2 to 4, 2026, meeting PM Narendra Modi. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology,…
- UNGA Adopts ‘Correct the Map’ Resolution, Promoting Equal Earth Projection (7 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution, advocating for the Equal Earth projection to replace the 16th century 'Mercator map' for more accurate global representation. This…
- Japan Reinforces Male-Only Imperial Succession Rules (6 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Japan's National Diet approved amendments to the Imperial House Law on July 17, 2026, maintaining male only succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The revised law allows female members to retain royal status after…
- Russia Begins First Oil Flow Through Vostok Oil Pipeline (6 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Russia initiated the first oil transportation through the Vostok Oil trunk pipeline on September 5, 2026, loading crude at the Sever Bay terminal in Krasnoyarsk Krai. This marks a significant milestone for the Vostok…
- Ülle Madise elected as President of Estonia for five-year term (5 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, Ülle Madise, the Chancellor of Justice, was elected President of Estonia for a five year term through a secret ballot. She was the sole candidate and secured 71 votes in the 101 member Riigikogu,…
- 26th SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; Pakistan takes over presidency (5 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from August 31 to September 1, 2026. Chaired by Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov, the summit marked SCO's 25th anniversary.…
- India, Germany Sign Joint Declaration on Wetland Conservation (4 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on the Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands of International Importance. This agreement, signed during the 4th Indo German Environment…
- Türkiye Becomes 71st Nation to Join USA-Led 'Artemis Accords' for Space Exploration (3 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)In September 2026, Türkiye officially joined the United States led Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country and the 7th West Asian nation to do so. The framework, signed by Mehmet Fatih Kacir, Türkiye's Industry and…
- PM Modi Visits Uzbekistan; Conferred "Order of Highest Friendship" (2 Sept 2026 · International Affairs)Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan from August 29 30, 2026, marking his fourth visit to the country. He held bilateral talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, strengthening cooperation in trade, defence,…
August 2026
- Japan’s Yuko Keicho Appointed World Bank Group VP & Auditor General (29 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, the World Bank Group appointed Yuko Keicho of Japan as its Vice President and Auditor General. With over 30 years of experience, including previous senior roles at the World Bank Group and as Auditor…
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2026 (26 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)The United Nations (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed annually on August 23. This day honors the millions affected by the transatlantic slave trade and…
- International Day Commemorating Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2026 – August 22 (24 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)The United Nations (UN) observed the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on August 22, 2026. This day, first observed in 2019, aims to condemn violence and…
- India signs two key agreements with Mauritius, including a 5-year petroleum supply pact (24 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, India signed two significant agreements with Mauritius, including a Government to Government (G2G) MoU on oil and gas cooperation and a 5 year petroleum supply pact. These agreements, signed during…
- India and Singapore deepen partnership in semiconductors, digital payments, green energy (24 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, India and Singapore strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 4th India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR). Cooperation expanded across critical sectors like semiconductors,…
- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected 23rd President of Bangladesh (22 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a senior leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was elected as the 23rd President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for a 5 year term. He secured 255 votes…
- Japan's Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi Visits India to Boost Defence Ties (22 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)Japanese Defence Minister Shinjirō Koizumi visited India from August 19 20, 2026, to strengthen defence cooperation and maritime security. During his visit, a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) on Maritime Security…
- COAS General Dhiraj Seth Visits Nepal to Enhance Defence Cooperation (21 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, made a three day official visit to Nepal from August 17 19, 2026, at the invitation of his Nepali counterpart. The visit aimed to strengthen defence…
- UNHCR, SICCI, and Ethiraj College Partner for Refugee Education and Inclusion (21 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, the UNHCR, Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), and Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, signed an MoU. This collaboration aims to enhance education, research, and community…
- India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV Commences (20 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)The 15th edition of the India Thailand Joint Annual Military Exercise MAITREE XV began in August 2026 at Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani, Thailand. Conducted from August 18 to August 31, 2026, the exercise aims to…
- World Humanitarian Day 2026 – August 19, Theme: "Honouring fallen humanitarians..." (19 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed annually on August 19 globally. This day honors humanitarian workers who provide life saving assistance during crises and advocates for the protection of humanitarian personnel…
- India and Armenia Sign MoU to Strengthen Bilateral Defence Partnership (19 Aug 2026 · International Affairs)In August 2026, the Government of India, through its Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Armenia to strengthen their bilateral defence industrial partnership. The agreement was…