Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026: The Union Defence Minister recently addressed the Delhi Defence Dialogue 2026, organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), in New Delhi recently. Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD) is a flagship platform of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) for addressing the multifaceted challenges […]
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UN CBD COP-17: Adoption of the Yerevan Pathway
UN CBD COP-17: Adoption of the Yerevan Pathway The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Yerevan, Armenia adopting the Yerevan Pathway. India emphasized the urgent need for adequate, predictable finance and technology transfer from developed nations to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) effectively. […]
National Startup Awards (NSA 6.0)
National Startup Awards (NSA 6.0): The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has launched the 6th Edition of the National Startup Awards (NSA 6.0) National Startup Awards is a flagship initiative launched in 2019 under the Startup India initiative to recognise innovation and entrepreneurship […]
61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology
61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology: India is hosting the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) in New Delhi, marking the first time the country has hosted this apex international gathering.International Committee of Legal Metrology is the working, executive, and principal decision-making committee of the International Organization of […]
AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026
AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026: The 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference (AWC) 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the theme “Powering the Global South.” It marked the first time the conference was hosted in the Global South. India hosted the conference for the first time in the Global South. Agrivoltaics refers to the dual […]
Green Diwali Campaign 2026
Green Diwali Campaign 2026: WWF-India’s Environment Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Programme Centre–Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched the nationwide Green Diwali Campaign to promote cracker-free and environmentally responsible celebrations under Mission LiFE. The campaign aims to encourage environmentally responsible celebrations and […]
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia: The 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) was held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia is a forum aimed at enhancing cooperation through elaborating multilateral approaches towards promoting peace, security and stability […]
National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC)
National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC): The Commerce and Industry Minister recently launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) in New Delhi. National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) is a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring, analysis, and governance of India’s international trade ecosystem through integrated data analytics and evidence-based decision-making. At its […]
What is Swavlamban 2026?
What is Swavlamban 2026? The Indian Navy’s fifth Swavlamban seminar will build on a growing national effort to connect technological talent with the requirements of the maritime domain. Swavlamban 2026 is the fifth edition of the Indian Navy’s flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar. Venue: Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi The fifth edition will focus […]
Maritime State Development Council
Maritime State Development Council: The 21st Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) concluded in Mumbai with landmark outcomes for India’s maritime sector. Maritime State Development Council is an apex advisory body which was constituted in 1997 for the development of the Maritime sector. The Indian Ports Act, 2025 grants statutory status to the Maritime State Development […]
