Board of Peace for Gaza: India has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, but it has not yet communicated its final decision on participation. Board of Peace for Gaza is a US-led intergovernmental body, established under UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 (2025), to enact a […]
Day: January 21, 2026
Polar Silk Road
Polar Silk Road: Recent US remarks on Greenland have revived debate on China’s Arctic ambitions, though expert assessments indicate China’s direct military presence in the region remains limited. Polar Silk Road Initiative is an extension of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) into the Arctic, aiming to develop shipping routes, access resources, and enhance its […]
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI)
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI): India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the visit of the German Chancellor to India, strengthening collaboration in digital technologies and IT sectors. Joint Declaration on Telecommunications establishes a structured framework for bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs). The […]
India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026
India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The 3-day conference, starting on the 21st of January, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It […]
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 has sparked nationwide concern due to widespread voter distress, manual procedural delays, and the summoning of eminent citizens to prove residency despite the availability of advanced digital infrastructure.It highlights a critical mismatch between the Election Commission’s (EC) digital capabilities (ECINet) and the ground-level […]
India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI): India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026 to introduce a new global benchmark for evaluating countries on ethical governance and responsibility, with India ranked 16th globally.The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a global composite index designed to assess countries based on ethical governance, social well-being, environmental stewardship, […]
Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Export Promotion Mission (EPM): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued operational guidelines for extending interest subvention on export credit under Niryat Protsahan, bringing exporters under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM).The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a mission-mode, unified national framework to strengthen India’s export competitiveness by integrating financial support, market access, compliance readiness, […]
Parbati Giri
Parbati Giri: Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, highlighting her role in the freedom struggle and her lifelong dedication to social service.Parbati Giri (1926–1995) was an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer from Odisha, widely known as the “Mother Teresa of Western Odisha” for her humanitarian work among […]
