US Midterm Elections: In the recently concluded November 2026 US midterm elections, the Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of the US Congress. This sweeping shift in Washington’s political landscape introduces strong legislative checks on the Executive branch and carries significant strategic, economic, and diplomatic implications for India. The United States midterm elections are […]
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MINURSO’s 35-Year Mission Ends
MINURSO’s 35-Year Mission Ends: The United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) entered its liquidation phase after the UN Security Council (UNSC) failed to renew its mandate due to a US–Russia standoff, ending its 35-year peacekeeping presence. MINURSO established in April 1991 under UNSC Resolution 690 (1991) to implement a UN-brokered settlement […]
Western Sahara : In News
Western Sahara : In News The UN chief said that the 35-year-old UN peacekeeping mission in the Western Sahara region (MINURSO) will come to an end after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate. Western Sahara is a vast, sparsely-populated desert region in Northwest Africa. It is part of the Maghreb region of North […]
First Class Order of Zayed II
First Class Order of Zayed II: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar recently received the UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II for his bravery in protecting 174 passengers aboard a Flydubai flight during an alleged attack by his Omani co-pilot. First Class Order of Zayed II is one of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) prestigious civilian […]
What is the SAMHiTA Project?
What is the SAMHiTA Project? India and Sri Lanka are strengthening their cultural cooperation through the preservation of their shared Buddhist heritage, with the launch of the SAMHiTA Project at Colombo’s Gangaramaya Temple. The SAMHiTA (South Asian Manuscript Histories and Textual Archive) Project is an initiative to create a relational database and digital archive of […]
India-Poland Relations
India-Poland Relations: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland paid an official visit to India. During the visit, high-level bilateral talks were held to review and impart fresh momentum to the India-Poland Strategic Partnership, which was established during the Indian Prime Minister’s landmark visit to Warsaw in August 2024. India and Poland are deepening […]
Ukraine Strikes Oil Infrastructure in St. Petersburg
Ukraine Strikes Oil Infrastructure in St. Petersburg: Ukraine launched a major long-range drone offensive against Russia, with strikes causing fires at an oil-export terminal and depot in St. Petersburg, Russia.St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg is a major port city in northwestern Russia, situated on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland, which […]
Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar, and Indonesia recently signed the Badr Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeking deeper military cooperation and joint production. It is a new defence cooperation agreement signed by Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The agreement aims to expand cooperation in military production, research and development, technical training, and joint […]
10 Years of Kigali Amendment
10 Years of Kigali Amendment: The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol marked its 10th anniversary on October 15, 2026, putting renewed focus on global commitments to curb potent hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to avert up to 0.5°C of warming by 2100. Kigali Amendment is a legally binding international treaty amendment to the 1987 Montreal Protocol on […]
India’s UNSC Bid for 2028–29
India’s UNSC Bid for 2028–29: Following the conclusion of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, India has intensified its diplomatic campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. The UNSC comprises 15 members: five permanent (P5) and 10 non-permanent members […]
