International

India Provides $250 Million Line of Credit to Kenya for Agricultural Modernization

In a significant development, India has extended a $250 million Line of Credit to Kenya for the modernization of its agricultural sector. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the visit of Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto,...

Kenyan President’s Three Day State Visit to India

Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto recently embarked on a three-day state visit to India, emphasizing the enduring friendship between the two nations dating back to 1948. The visit aims to consolidate diplomatic ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in various...

India Re-Elected to International Maritime Organization with Highest Vote Tally

In a significant development, India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2024-25 biennium with the highest tally. This re-election underscores India’s influential role in the international maritime arena and reflects the global community’s recognition...

World Bank’s Innovative Approach to Scaling Climate Finance Through Securitization

The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga, has outlined a strategic initiative aimed at scaling up climate financing through securitization. This innovative approach, led by the Private Sector Investment Lab (PSIL), focuses on creating a model of "originate-to-distribute" to...

India Resumes Venezuelan Crude Oil Imports, Explores Direct Deals

Indian refiners, including Reliance Industries, have reinitiated the import of Venezuelan crude oil through intermediaries. The move comes in the wake of the temporary lifting of U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, opening avenues for direct deals between Indian companies and Venezuela's...

US Reports ‘White Lung Syndrome’ Outbreak

White Lung Syndrome Surge in Ohio Recent reports highlight Ohio as the first U.S. state to experience a surge in cases of a pneumonia-like illness dubbed 'white lung syndrome.' The outbreak, primarily affecting children, has led to a significant number...

UAE Unveils $30 Billion Fund For Global Climate Solutions At COP28

  The United Arab Emirates, playing host to COP-28, has made a groundbreaking commitment of US$30 billion to ALTERRA, a climate initiative by Lunate, the world's largest private climate investment vehicle. This privately managed fund aims to mobilize a staggering...

Nepal Becomes First South Asian Nation To Register Same-Sex Marriage

  The Constitution of Nepal, adopted in 2015, took a bold step by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. Nepal became the first South Asian country to formally register a case of same-sex marriage. This event occurred in the...

4th Edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) Launched

The 4th edition of the annual ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) took place in Langkawi, Malaysia, on November 28, 2023, showcasing the collaborative efforts of India and the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) in the fields of Science, Technology...

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau Volcano Erupts

Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano, situated in the Sundra Strait, unleashed a powerful eruption on Tuesday morning, casting a volcanic ash cloud approximately 1 km high into the sky. The event, monitored by the volcano’s Observation Post, marks a continuation of...