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India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

India successfully hosted the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, advancing economic cooperation, supporting MSMEs, and strengthening the multilateral trading system under its 2026 Chairship.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

8 Aug, 2026

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

India successfully hosted the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, advancing economic cooperation, supporting MSMEs, and strengthening the multilateral trading system under its 2026 Chairship.

8 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

Iran's proposed deal with Oman to control Strait of Hormuz traffic and impose fees faces major hurdles due to US sanctions and insurance clauses.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Aug, 2026

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

Iran's proposed deal with Oman to control Strait of Hormuz traffic and impose fees faces major hurdles due to US sanctions and insurance clauses.

7 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India successfully concludes the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026

India concludes Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur, fostering industrial resilience, innovation, and cooperation under its 2026 Chairship.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

7 Aug, 2026

India successfully concludes the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026

India concludes Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur, fostering industrial resilience, innovation, and cooperation under its 2026 Chairship.

7 Aug, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

‘Ghost particles’ can point way to spent nuclear fuel, Pg2

Researchers successfully use 'ghost particles' (neutrinos) to remotely detect spent nuclear fuel, significantly enhancing global nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

6 Aug, 2026

‘Ghost particles’ can point way to spent nuclear fuel, Pg2

Researchers successfully use 'ghost particles' (neutrinos) to remotely detect spent nuclear fuel, significantly enhancing global nuclear non-proliferation efforts.

6 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

To become next UN chief, getting 'P5' onboard is key, Pg16

UNSC conducts first straw poll for next Secretary-General, with P5 consensus crucial for candidates like Grynspan, Birkett, and Grossi.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

5 Aug, 2026

To become next UN chief, getting 'P5' onboard is key, Pg16

UNSC conducts first straw poll for next Secretary-General, with P5 consensus crucial for candidates like Grynspan, Birkett, and Grossi.

5 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Space Technology

SpaceX rocket stage hurtles toward moon, astronomers hot on its trail, Pg2

Astronomers track a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on collision course with the moon, offering unique scientific insights and highlighting space debris challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Space Technology

5 Aug, 2026

SpaceX rocket stage hurtles toward moon, astronomers hot on its trail, Pg2

Astronomers track a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage on collision course with the moon, offering unique scientific insights and highlighting space debris challenges.

5 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

5 Aug, 2026

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.

5 Aug, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

NATO enters a new strategic era of transformation, Pg6

US rebalances global strategy, pushing Europe to shoulder greater defence burden as NATO transforms for a new era.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

5 Aug, 2026

NATO enters a new strategic era of transformation, Pg6

US rebalances global strategy, pushing Europe to shoulder greater defence burden as NATO transforms for a new era.

5 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Odisha seeks Centre's intervention for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for iconic Jagannath Rath Yatra, boosting global recognition of India's traditions.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

4 Aug, 2026

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Odisha seeks Centre's intervention for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for iconic Jagannath Rath Yatra, boosting global recognition of India's traditions.

4 Aug, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Jul, 2026

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.

31 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Russian ballistic missile barrage kills 10 in Ukraine; NATO scrambles jets as missile lands in Poland, deepening war spillover fears.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Jul, 2026

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Russian ballistic missile barrage kills 10 in Ukraine; NATO scrambles jets as missile lands in Poland, deepening war spillover fears.

31 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement sparks debate over enrichment and non-proliferation, with IAEA safeguards crucial for regional stability and global security.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Jul, 2026

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement sparks debate over enrichment and non-proliferation, with IAEA safeguards crucial for regional stability and global security.

31 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing 10; NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, escalating regional tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

31 Jul, 2026

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing 10; NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, escalating regional tensions.

31 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

UN warns West Bank violence and illegal Israeli occupation are escalating, urging international action two years after ICJ ruling.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

30 Jul, 2026

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

UN warns West Bank violence and illegal Israeli occupation are escalating, urging international action two years after ICJ ruling.

30 Jul, 2026

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India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

30 Jul, 2026

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India abstains from ILO's binding global gig work law, leaving millions of platform workers without crucial rights and social security protections.

30 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Syria to seek joint security agreement with Israel: al-Sharaa, Pg16

New Syrian President al-Sharaa proposes security pact with Israel, asserting Golan Heights claim, as UN chief Guterres urges respect for Syria's sovereignty.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

28 Jul, 2026

Syria to seek joint security agreement with Israel: al-Sharaa, Pg16

New Syrian President al-Sharaa proposes security pact with Israel, asserting Golan Heights claim, as UN chief Guterres urges respect for Syria's sovereignty.

28 Jul, 2026

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

26 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

US small businesses launch first legal challenge against USTR's Section 301 tariffs, impacting 99.4% of imports and India, citing unconstitutional power delegation.

26 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

UN Secretary-General Guterres pledges reconstruction aid during historic first visit to post-civil war Syria in 17 years, meeting President Sharaa.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

UN Secretary-General Guterres pledges reconstruction aid during historic first visit to post-civil war Syria in 17 years, meeting President Sharaa.

26 Jul, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

26 Jul, 2026

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela formally notifies UN of its "irrevocable" withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, alleging "geographical bias" against Global South nations.

26 Jul, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

‘Proposed deal will give Tehran control over inbound strait traffic’, Pg16

India successfully concludes the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026

India successfully concludes the Tenth BRICS Industry Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur under its BRICS Chairship 2026

‘Ghost particles’ can point way to spent nuclear fuel, Pg2

‘Ghost particles’ can point way to spent nuclear fuel, Pg2

To become next UN chief, getting 'P5' onboard is key, Pg16

To become next UN chief, getting 'P5' onboard is key, Pg16

SpaceX rocket stage hurtles toward moon, astronomers hot on its trail, Pg2

SpaceX rocket stage hurtles toward moon, astronomers hot on its trail, Pg2

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

NATO enters a new strategic era of transformation, Pg6

NATO enters a new strategic era of transformation, Pg6

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

West Bank violence ‘only getting worse’, says UN, Pg14

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

India’s refusal to uphold a global gig work law, Pg7

Syria to seek joint security agreement with Israel: al-Sharaa, Pg16

Syria to seek joint security agreement with Israel: al-Sharaa, Pg16

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

Small US businesses mount 1st challenge to Sec 301 tariffs, Pg13

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

First Syria visit by UN chief in 17 yrs: Guterres pledges help to reconstruct, Pg12

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

Venezuela notifies United Nations of pull-out from ICC, alleging ‘bias’, Pg16

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