Summits and Conferences

  • What is the Papal Conclave?

    Why in the News? As the Catholic Church prepares for the 2025 Papal Conclave, global attention is focused on the selection of the next Pope. This follows the anticipated resignation or passing of the current Pope, marking the beginning of...

    Last updated on May 1st, 2025 12:30 pm
  • WAVES 2025: India’s Mega Leap Towards a Global M&E Powerhouse

    India’s Media & Entertainment industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. WAVES 2025, envisioned as a transformative summit, aims to bridge creativity and technology by spotlighting storytelling, innovation, and digital entrepreneurship. The event is a convergence of global tech...

    Last updated on May 1st, 2025 09:46 am
  • India and Bhutan Strengthen Customs Cooperation at 6th JGC Meeting

    India and Bhutan reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing customs collaboration and trade facilitation during the 6th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) Meeting held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from 24th–25th April 2025. The two-day meeting focused on streamlining customs procedures, improving border...

    Last updated on April 29th, 2025 01:41 pm
  • BRICS Adopts Declaration on AI, Climate Change, and Employment at 2025 Labour Ministers’ Meeting

    The 11th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting, held on April 25, 2025, in Brasília under Brazil's Presidency, has garnered significant attention for addressing crucial issues related to the future of work. With the theme “Strengthening the Cooperation of the...

    Last updated on April 28th, 2025 04:52 pm
  • India Showcases Digital Leadership at GITEX Africa 2025

    Africa's largest technology and startup exhibition, GITEX Africa 2025, recently concluded its three-day program in Marrakesh, Morocco, bringing together policy leaders, innovators, and visionaries from across the globe. The summit served as a vital platform for collaborative discussions on fostering...

    Last updated on April 21st, 2025 10:39 am
  • 2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh

    A two-day conclave titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’ will be held in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, starting from April 21, 2025. This event is significant as it aims to highlight the impact and spread of Buddhism in...

    Last updated on April 18th, 2025 04:54 pm
  • UAE Assumes Chair of INTERPOL’s Committee on Governance

    In a significant development for international policing and law enforcement diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been elected as the Chair of the INTERPOL Committee on Governance, marking a pivotal moment in its rise as a global security leader....

    Last updated on April 17th, 2025 03:09 pm
  • Integrated Strategies to Address Tuberculosis and Diabetes WHO & IDF Event 2025 Bangkok

    World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) jointly hosted a hybrid side event at the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Themed “Bridging gaps: Integrated strategies to address TB and diabetes”, the session highlighted the overlapping...

    Last updated on April 16th, 2025 12:40 pm
  • Hyderabad to Host STREE Summit 2025 on Women’s Safety and Empowerment

    The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) is preparing to host the second edition of the STREE Summit, a key event dedicated to enhancing women's safety, security, and empowerment. The summit, scheduled for April 15, 2025, will bring together a wide...

    Last updated on April 11th, 2025 04:28 pm
  • Global Technology Summit (GTS) 2025 – Shaping the Future of Global Tech

    The 9th edition of the Global Technology Summit (GTS), a flagship event co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and Carnegie India, will take place in New Delhi from April 10 to 12, 2025. This Summit brings...

    Last updated on April 10th, 2025 04:07 pm