11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum: India’s Defence Minister addressed the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. He emphasised the role of Buddhist principles in resolving conflicts and celebrated a decade of India’s Act East policy (AEP). Key Highlights of the 11th ADMM Meeting-Plus: India highlighted the need […]
Category: International Relationship Current Affairs
PM Modi Receives Global Peace Award in Washington
PM Modi Receives Global Peace Award in Washington: The Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), a newly launched non-governmental organization, was inaugurated on November 22, 2024, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland, USA. The organization aims to foster unity and uplift minority communities within the Indian American diaspora. During the launch event, Prime […]
RS-26 Rubezh
RS-26 Rubezh: In a significant escalation of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Russia reportedly used a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting Dnipro, Ukraine.The RS-26 Rubezh, a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.Capable of carrying multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs).
G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration
G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration: The G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was headlined by the official launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty will serve as a platform for connecting countries in need of assistance with public policies targeted towards eradicating […]
Guyana
Guyana: The Prime Minister of India arrived in Guyana recently, marking the first visit by an Indian leader in more than 50 years to the South American country with diaspora ties.It is a country located in the northeastern corner of South America.It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, by Suriname (along the […]
Global Alliance Against Hunger And Poverty
Global Alliance Against Hunger And Poverty: A new Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was launched at the G20 Leaders Summit in Brazil to eradicate poverty and hunger globally. The alliance is an important step towards the implementation of the Deccan High-Level Principles on Food Security and Nutrition 2023, adopted at the G20 New Delhi […]
India’s Neighbourhood Policy
India’s Neighbourhood Policy: India’s neighbourhood policy is under scrutiny as its relations with several neighbouring countries face challenges. With a history of deep cultural and historical ties, India’s approach to its neighbours must balance its growing global aspirations with regional sensitivities.Neighbourhood First Policy: Emphasizes prioritizing relations with immediate neighbours,Seeks economic integration, development partnerships, and cultural […]
Nepal-Bangladesh Power Transfer via India
Nepal-Bangladesh Power Transfer via India: Nepal started exporting electricity to Bangladesh using India’s electricity grid, marking a significant milestone in regional energy cooperation.The power transfer is a result of a tripartite power sales agreement between National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), and Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), signed in […]
Maori Group
Maori Group: New Zealand’s parliament briefly paused as Māori Party MPs performed a haka to protest the Treaty Principles Bill, opposing changes to the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi. Indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa) who migrated from East Polynesia between 1320-1350.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping recently warned of turbulent times ahead, in remarks at an Asia-Pacific economic summit in Lima overshadowed by Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 with the purpose of promoting free […]
