Summits and Conferences

International Big Cat Alliance Now a Treaty Organization

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially been established as a treaty-based intergovernmental organization, with its headquarters in India. The alliance focuses on the global conservation of seven iconic big cat species—tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and...

India to Host BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Meet in March 2025

India is set to host the BRICS Youth Council Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting from March 3 to 7, 2025, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. This event, themed "Youth Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Growth," will bring together around 45...

Raisina Middle East Conference Debuts with Jaishankar as Chief Guest

The first Raisina Middle East Conference was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on 28-29 January 2025, with External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar as the Chief Guest. Organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in collaboration with the UAE...

India to Host 28th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in 2026

India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in January 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced this during the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey. The conference will...

India Joins UN’s Big Data for Official Statistics Committee

India has joined the United Nations Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD), marking a significant step in the country’s growing influence in global statistical frameworks. This membership demonstrates India’s commitment to leveraging Big...

Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 Begins

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, organized by the Department of Youth Affairs under the leadership of Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, began on January 10, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event, a reimagined version of the...

PM Modi to Attend AI Action Summit in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, 2025. This summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to foster international dialogue on AI, bringing together global leaders to...

Indonesia’s Addition Strengthens BRICS Alliance

Indonesia has officially become a full member (10th) of the BRICS group of emerging economies. Brazil, holding the presidency of BRICS for 2025, announced this development, noting that Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by BRICS leaders at the Johannesburg summit in...

Indusfood 2025: India Hosts Global Exhibitors from 30 Countries

Indusfood 2025, Asia's premier food and beverage trade exhibition, will be held from January 8-10, 2025, at Greater Noida, India. The event, organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, is set...

India To Host First Waves Summit in February 2025

India will host the first-ever World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5-9, 2024. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio address, this global event will position India as a hub for world-class content...