2024 Shangri-La Dialogue: The 2024 Shangri-La Dialogue took place in Singapore from 31 May to 2 June. Some of the highlights from the 2024 dialogue include: The Philippines made a statement regarding the South China Sea conflict, suggesting that China and the Philippines would be ‘crossing the Rubicon’ should a Filipino citizen be killed by […]
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Two-State Solution
Two-State Solution: India said that it was one of the first countries to recognise Palestine and has long supported the two-state solution to end the Israel-Palestine conflict. Two-state solution has long been proposed as the best hope for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It would see an independent Palestinian state established alongside the existing one […]
Fourth International Conference On Small Island Developing States
Fourth International Conference On Small Island Developing States: The Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS-4) will be convened from May 27-30, 2024. Small Island Developing States (SIDS): These are a distinct group of 39 States and 18 Associate Members of United Nations regional commissions that face unique social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities. […]
India Observes State Mourning For Iran President
India Observes State Mourning For Iran President: The Government of India has announced a day of state mourning on 21st May 2024, following the tragic death of Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi and other senior officials in a helicopter-related incident. As part of the state mourning, the national tricolour will be flown at half-mast at […]
MATES Migration Scheme
MATES Migration Scheme: The Australian Federal Budget Document, released recently, announced the start date for the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES) for Indian Nationals. Australia and India entered into a Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA). The MMPA is a bilateral framework that supports and promotes two-way migration and mobility between our two […]
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: An Indian delegation recently paid a visit to the UAE for the first time to hold discussions with the key entities there on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) was announced on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in New Delhi when a memorandum of understanding […]
UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa For Environmentalists
UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa For Environmentalists: The Blue Residency card in 2023 was a big step for the United Arab Emirates to show its dedication to protecting the environment. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced this new visa program that gives people who have made outstanding efforts […]
Gaming Visa : Dubai
Gaming Visa : Dubai Dubai has launched an innovative Gaming Visa, spearheaded by Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to transform the city into a global gaming hub by attracting 30,000 game developers by 2033. The Gaming Visa is designed for game developers, designers, programmers, and content creators. Applicants must be […]
India Military Withdrawal From Maldives
India Military Withdrawal From Maldives: India has completed the withdrawal of its military personnel from the Maldives, an action that fulfils one of President Mohamed Muizzu’s major campaign promises. This event marks a notable shift in Indo-Maldivian relations, especially considering his perceived pro-China stance. The final batch of troops left the Maldives a day before […]
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund: India has contributed $500,000 to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming its commitment to global efforts against terrorism. This contribution supports UNOCT’s global programmes, mainly focusing on Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CTTP). CFT strengthens member states capacity to understand terrorism risks, while CTTP assists in […]
