Category: International

India is elected to the Vice Presidency of the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) in Singapore. The first General Assembly of IALA also marks its transition from a non-governmental organization (NGO) to an inter-governmental organization (IGO), where India was elected to its Vice Presidency. IALA, established in 1957 as an NGO, transitioned to an IGO to enhance its role in shaping international standards and best practices for Read More …

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the 2025 update to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Key Highlights The update introduces a pioneering new module dedicated to traditional medicine conditions, marking a monumental step in the systematic tracking and global integration of traditional systems of healthcare practices related to Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani. This update follows the successful year-long testing and deliberations after the launch of ICD-11 TM-2 (on Read More …

As per media reports, Ukraine has acquired Gravehawk hybrid surface-to-air missile system to defend against Russian missiles.

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini entered Port Stanley on 18 Feb 25 thus completing the third and most challenging phase of Navika Sagar Parikrama II. This marks a significant milestone in the vessel’s journey of circumnavigating the globe. During the phase the vessel experienced three cyclones, while passing through Point Nemo, known as the Oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility. They also passed through the treacherous waters of Drake Passage Read More …

Meta introduced its internet subsea cable Project Waterworth.

The sixth edition of Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian, between India and Japan, is scheduled at Mount Fuji, Japan from February 25 to March 9.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with AgroStar and Kay Bee Exports successfully completed India’s first-ever commercial trial shipments of premium Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates respectively to Australia via sea.

The 8th Indian Ocean Conference was organised by India Foundation in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman on February 16-17, 2025 in Muscat, Oman.

Indian Navy platforms INS Shardul and Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are participating in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled from 15 Feb to 22 Feb 25.

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai headed the Indian Delegation to the 4th No Money for Terror (NMFT) Conference held at Munich, Germany on 13th February 2025. (Source: PIB)

Under the Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology (TRUST) initiative announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington in February 2025, the two countries will reduce barriers to technology transfer, address export controls, and enhance high tech commerce. Key Features of India-US TRUST (Source: IE)

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) recommended in a report and policy brief issued that coastal States like Tamil Nadu and Gujarat must take steps to protect their telecom assets from natural disasters. Key Highlights of the Report About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

On February 13, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump jointly launched the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA)—a strategic initiative aimed at scaling industry partnerships and production in the Indo-Pacific region. Focus of ASIA: Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) Technologies Key Technologies Under Discussion: India is currently engaged in talks with U.S. companies regarding several cutting-edge autonomous and underwater surveillance technologies, including: Strategic Significance (Source: The Hindu)