6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting: The 6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) was co‑chaired virtually by India and Vietnam, focusing on the theme “Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence”. The ADGMIN is an annual forum of Telecom and Digital Ministers from the 11 ASEAN Member States and ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners, including Australia, China, India, […]
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Day Zero Concept
Day Zero Concept: The concept of “Day Zero” has re-entered global focus as the United Nations warned that worsening climate change, groundwater depletion, and weak water governance could push many cities—including in India—towards acute water collapse.“Day Zero” refers to the point at which a city or region’s usable water supply falls below a critical threshold, […]
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative was launched by India at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. Objective is to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order. It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement. […]
United Nations Economic and Social Council : 80th anniversary
United Nations Economic and Social Council : 80th anniversary The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026. It was established by the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is responsible […]
Board of Peace for Gaza
Board of Peace for Gaza: India has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, but it has not yet communicated its final decision on participation. Board of Peace for Gaza is a US-led intergovernmental body, established under UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 (2025), to enact a […]
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI)
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI): India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the visit of the German Chancellor to India, strengthening collaboration in digital technologies and IT sectors. Joint Declaration on Telecommunications establishes a structured framework for bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs). The […]
BRICS Plus naval exercise
BRICS Plus naval exercise: India’s decision to skip the BRICS Plus naval exercise “Will for Peace 2026” has drawn attention as New Delhi clarified that such drills are not institutionalised BRICS activities and reflected a considered political choice amid evolving geopolitics.The BRICS Plus naval exercise is a host-led, non-institutionalised maritime drill involving selected BRICS members […]
UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty
UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty: The UN Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty, also known as the High Seas Treaty, has entered into force after crossing the required 60 ratifications, creating the first legally binding global framework to protect biodiversity in international waters.The BBNJ Agreement is a legally binding international treaty under the […]
Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC)
Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC): The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi, highlighting India’s commitment to sharing open-source tech platforms with the Global South. It brings together the Speakers and Presiding Officers of the national parliaments of […]
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture: India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture during the Global Summit on Blue Food Security 2026 in Eilat.A bilateral declaration between India and Israel to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture through technology transfer, joint research, innovation, and […]
