Category : Diplomacy


INS Vikrant Stars at MILAN-2026 Fleet Review in Vizag

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, a 262.5-meter engineering marvel with 75% indigenous content, took center stage at the International Fleet Review and MILAN-2026 exercises off Visakhapatnam coast, highlighting naval self-reliance.

India-France Ties Deepen, Complementing EU Trade Deal

India and France have significantly strengthened their time-tested bilateral relationship, with recent developments poised to enhance the strategic framework established under the newly signed India-European Union trade agreement.

NGT Extends Goa Sand Mining Ban to April 23

The National Green Tribunal has extended the interim ban on sand mining in Goa until April 23, imposing a Rs 50,000 fine on GCZMA for procedural delays. The case involves environmental clearances challenged for violating coastal zone regulations.

Trump Withdraws US Support for Chagos Islands Deal

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn support for the UK-Mauritius agreement on the Chagos Islands, calling it a 'big mistake' and citing the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia military base.

CISF Coastal Cyclothon-2026 Flagged Off from Mangaluru

The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon-2026 was flagged off from Panambur Beach, Mangaluru, with 130 cyclists embarking on a 6,500km journey along India's coastline to promote coastal security and national pride.

Prince Andrew Arrested on Birthday in Historic Royal Scandal

Prince Andrew, younger brother of King Charles, was arrested on his 66th birthday by plainclothes police at Sandringham Estate. He faces allegations of sharing confidential UK government information with Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade envoy.

Pradhan Proposes Two New Economic Regions in Odisha

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to develop Sambalpur-Sundargarh-Jharsuguda-Bargarh and Angul-Dhenkanal as City Economic Regions to boost agriculture, industry, and services.

NATO Leader Tells Allies to 'Shut Up' About Nuclear Strategy

Belgium's Defense Minister Theo Francken has sparked controversy by telling European leaders to 'keep their mouth shut' about nuclear deterrence, warning such matters are 'not fries and mayonnaise.' His remarks come amid intense debate over nuclear strate

Swiss President Calls for Comprehensive AI Governance Framework

Swiss President Guy Parmelin emphasizes the need for a governance framework for AI involving technical standards, legal instruments, and societal norms. He also discusses Switzerland's role in OSCE, trade with India, WTO reform, and migration challenges.

Sri Lanka Navy Holds 22 Indian Fishermen, Seizes 4 Boats

The Sri Lankan navy apprehended 22 fishermen from Rameswaram and Mandapam, seizing four mechanized boats in two separate incidents. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has urgently requested diplomatic intervention from the Union government.

India-Kenya Sign DigiLocker Pilot Project Framework

India and Kenya have signed an implementation framework agreement to launch a pilot project for DigiLocker, India's digital document storage platform, marking a key step in bilateral digital cooperation.

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