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 […]
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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 […]
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon: General Brice Oligui Nguema won Gabon’s presidential election, securing over 90% of the vote, and reaffirming his control over the Central African nation. This victory follows a military coup in 2023, which saw Nguema overthrow the long-standing Bongo dynasty that had ruled Gabon for decades. Despite his promise […]
Daniel Noboa Re-elected In Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Run-off
Daniel Noboa Re-elected In Ecuador’s 2025 Presidential Run-off: Ecuador’s right-wing incumbent President Daniel Noboa secured victory in the second-round presidential run-off election. Gaining a full four-year term, Noboa defeated left-wing opponent Luisa Gonzalez by a notable margin amid rising public concerns over drug-related violence and economic instability. While the election results were announced by the […]
India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative
India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative: The India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative (INMPI) has helped Agra improve waste circularity and reduce plastic leakage into the Yamuna River, with successful interventions in managing petha and footwear waste.A bilateral collaboration between the Government of India and Government of Norway to address marine litter, especially microplastics (MPs) and macroplastics from land-based […]
Mauritius Becomes First African Country to Sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework
Mauritius Becomes First African Country to Sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework: Mauritius has marked a historic milestone by becoming the first African nation and the fourth globally to sign the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with the International Solar Alliance (ISA). This strategic agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between ISA and Mauritius on clean energy initiatives, […]
