2nd World Summit for Social Development: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya represented India at the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) held in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025.The World Summit for Social Development (WSSD-2) is a United Nations-convened high-level global forum that brings together world leaders, international organisations, civil society, and experts to […]
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UNESCO Creative Cities Network : Lucknow has officially joined
UNESCO Creative Cities Network: Lucknow has officially joined Lucknow has officially joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Gastronomy category during the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference. It was created in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. It was […]
India to Resume Approvals for Chinese Imports After Five-Year Freeze
India to Resume Approvals for Chinese Imports After Five-Year Freeze: India is set to resume approvals for importing goods from China and other countries, ending a five-year freeze imposed after border tensions escalated in 2020. According to government sources, the move is part of a larger strategy to ease supply chain disruptions, support domestic industries, […]
India has received a six-month waiver from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port
India has received a six-month waiver from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port: India has received a six-month waiver from US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, allowing continued Indian operations there until at least April 2026. Chabahar Port is situated in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province on the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Strait […]
United Nations Convention against Cybercrime
United Nations Convention against Cybercrime: The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (UNCC), the world’s first global framework to tackle cybercrime, moved closer to becoming legally binding after 72 of 193 UN member states signed the treaty. The UNCC officially called the Convention on Cybercrime: Strengthening International Cooperation to Combat Crimes Committed Through Information and Communication […]
Catherine Connolly Elected Ireland’s 10th President
Catherine Connolly Elected Ireland’s 10th President: Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, winning a landslide victory over her main rival, Heather Humphreys. While the presidency is largely ceremonial, Connolly’s win signals a notable shift in Ireland’s political landscape — especially given her background, endorsements and campaign platform.Catherine Connolly is an independent politician from Galway […]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: The US President and his Chinese counterpart are likely to meet at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea. It is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. It aims to create greater prosperity for the people of the region by promoting […]
China’s Wildlife Diplomacy
China’s Wildlife Diplomacy: China’s “Wildlife Diplomacy” has entered a new phase, with the loan of golden snub-nosed monkeys(Rhinopithecus roxellana) to European zoos (in France and Belgium) under a 10‑year agreement. These monkeys, unique to central China, are being positioned as new “animal ambassadors” potentially a successor to China’s famous panda diplomacy. China’s long‑standing use of […]
India Joins Spain’s Ocean Sky 2025 as First Non-NATO Nation
India Joins Spain’s Ocean Sky 2025 as First Non-NATO Nation: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has become the first non-NATO country to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a high-intensity multinational air combat drill hosted by the Spanish Air Force. Held at Gando Air Base, Canary Islands, the exercise runs from October 20 to 31, […]
First Woman to Lead the Church of England
First Woman to Lead the Church of England: The Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally has been announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate the first woman ever to be chosen for this prestigious role. Her appointment marks a new chapter for the Church, bringing both hope and responsibility as she prepares to lead millions […]
