Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran: A massive explosion struck Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in the city of Bandar Abbas, causing a major fire that has resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. The blast was likely caused by sodium perchlorate, a chemical used to propel ballistic missiles Shahid Rajaee Port is Iran’s largest and most advanced […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
India–Bhutan 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting
India–Bhutan 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting: The 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting between India and Bhutan was held recently in Thimphu, Bhutan. Bhutan is a landlocked Himalayan country, bordered by India to the south, east, and west, and China (Tibet Autonomous Region) to the north. Indian states bordering Bhutan: Sikkim, West […]
Sandy Cay Reef Dispute
Sandy Cay Reef Dispute: China and the Philippines traded accusations over the Sandy Cay reef dispute in the South China Sea, escalating maritime tensions as both nations assert sovereignty. Sandy Cay Reef lies in the northern Thitu Reefs, within the Spratly Islands, South China Sea. It is situated approximately northwest of Thitu Island and northeast […]
Indus Water Treaty : India suspended
Indus Water Treaty : India suspended India suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) following a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan on September 19, 1960, with the World Bank acting as a mediator. The treaty was designed to ensure cooperation and […]
Pakistan Suspends Simla Agreement and Closes Border, Airspace, Trade with India
Pakistan Suspends Simla Agreement and Closes Border, Airspace, Trade with India: Pakistan has suspended the 1972 Simla Agreement, closed the Wagah border, halted all trade, and banned Indian airlines from using its airspace. This decision follows India’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty and downgrade diplomatic ties in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror […]
India Cuts Ties with Pakistan: Treaty Ended, Borders Sealed, Diplomats Expelled
India Cuts Ties with Pakistan: Treaty Ended, Borders Sealed, Diplomats Expelled: India has taken an unprecedented step by terminating the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, a move that signifies the most serious breakdown in diplomatic relations between the two nations in recent years. Alongside the treaty’s termination, the Atari-Wagah border has been sealed, visa […]
India-Saudi Arabia Relations
India-Saudi Arabia Relations: Prime Minister of India visit to Saudi Arabia aims to strengthen the growing India-Saudi Strategic Partnership, with new agreements expected in trade, defence, and investment under the Strategic Partnership Council framework. Establishment of Diplomatic Ties: Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1947. Delhi Declaration (2006) during King Abdullah’s visit laid the foundation […]
International Big Cat Alliance : Establishing India As The Headquarters Of The Alliance
International Big Cat Alliance : Establishing India As The Headquarters Of The Alliance The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed an official agreement with the Government of India, formally establishing India as the headquarters and secretariat of the alliance. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during the […]
Shinkansen Trains and Bullet Train Project
Shinkansen Trains and Bullet Train Project: Japan is set to provide India with two Shinkansen train sets (E5 and E3 series) at no cost in 2026. Shinkansen Trains (E5 Series): It has been operational since 2011. With a speed of 320 km/h, it was initially chosen for India’s first bullet train line. Known for its […]
UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance
UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader. The election, held at INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon, France on April 11, 2025, saw Lt. Col. Dana Humaid […]
