Category: International

he Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has written to the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking to overturn the governing body’s decision to stage Bangladesh men’s team’s T20 World Cup matches in India. However, the appeal will not be heard, as the matter falls outside the jurisdiction of the DRC. Why the Appeal is sustainable? A review of the ICC Constitution and the Terms of Reference Read More …

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has decided to establish five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including one in Andhra Pradesh, further strengthening India’s role in shaping global technology governance. India’s Growing Presence in C4IR Network With the addition of the Andhra Pradesh centre, India will host three C4IRs: This underscores India’s increasing engagement with global efforts to guide the responsible use of emerging technologies. About the Fourth Read More …

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has said that India’s energy transition has been consciously designed as a driver of industrialisation, job creation and global competitiveness, offering a replicable model for emerging economies. He was addressing a high-level session titled “Energy: The Great Funding Gap” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. Energy Transition as a Development Movement The minister highlighted that Read More …

Mozambican rights activist and humanitarian Graca Machel has been selected for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust announced. Citation for Global Humanitarian Work Ms. Machel was chosen in recognition of her “path-breaking work” in the fields of: About the Award The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development carries: The prize is awarded annually to individuals or institutions that Read More …

Sunita Williams, one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of human spaceflight, has retired from the American space agency NASA, bringing to a close an extraordinary 27-year career marked by multiple long-duration missions and leadership aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Early Life and Indian Roots Born in Euclid, Ohio, Sunita Williams considers Needham, Massachusetts, her hometown. She has strong Indian roots—her father, a noted neuroanatomist, was born Read More …

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini on 20 January embarked on a ten-month transoceanic expedition, Lokayan 26, marking a landmark global voyage aimed at showcasing India’s rich seafaring heritage and strengthening maritime cooperation among nations. The expedition was formally flagged off from Naval Base Kochi, where a commemorative Lokayan 26 plaque was also unveiled to mark the occasion. Scope of the Expedition During its ten-month deployment, INS Sudarshini Read More …

On the first anniversary of his inauguration as President of the United States, Donald Trump reiterated America’s interest in taking control of Greenland, invoking the recent agreement over Diego Garcia as a strategic precedent. Trump pointed to the October 2024 decision by the United Kingdom to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining long-term military access to Diego Garcia, as an example of how strategic interests can Read More …

India hosted the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from 14 to 16 January 2026, marking a major milestone in parliamentary diplomacy. Historic ParticipationThe Conference witnessed historic participation, bringing together 61 Speakers and Presiding Officers from across the Commonwealth. This was the largest participation in the history of CSPOC. Organised Under Lok Sabha Speaker’s ChairmanshipThe Conference was organised under the chairmanship of Read More …

US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a proposed “board of peace” for Gaza as part of the second phase of a US-backed plan aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory. Announcement and ContextThe announcement came a day after US envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the second phase of a ceasefire agreement had commenced under Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Structure of the Proposed BoardPresident Trump said Read More …

India on 17 January clarified that it did not participate in a so-called “BRICS Naval Exercise”, stating that the activity was not an institutionalised BRICS exercise, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). MEA’s ClarificationResponding to media queries, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the naval exercise in question was entirely a South African initiative and involved only some BRICS member countries. Not a Formal BRICS ActivityThe MEA Read More …

The Finke River of Australia, known as Larapinta in the Indigenous Arrernte language, is widely regarded as the oldest river in the world, with scientists estimating its age to be between 300 and 400 million years. Location and ExtentThe river system stretches for over 400 miles (around 640 km) across Northern Territory and South Australia, forming a vast network of ancient streams and channels. Flow CharacteristicsDue to the arid conditions Read More …

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, on 16 January 2026, clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize remains inseparably linked to the laureate, a day after the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner gave part of her award to U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened About the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Award The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ms. Machado comprised: Clarification by the Norwegian Nobel Committee

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, welcomed the crew of the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya at Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat. He described the arrival as more than the completion of a voyage, calling it a celebration of deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Oman. Symbol of India–Oman Friendship About INSV Kaundinya Showcasing Indigenous Maritime Heritage Civilisational and Strategic Significance The voyage and reception of Read More …