Summits and Conferences

SMLME 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai with Major Maritime Announcements

The 11th Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East (SMLME) conference commenced on May 6, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting top maritime leaders and policymakers from across the globe. The event was inaugurated by senior UAE officials and featured...

India to Showcase SVAMITVA Scheme at World Bank Land Conference 2025

India is poised to play a crucial role at the 2025 World Bank Land Conference, set to take place from May 5th to 8th at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. A high-level Indian delegation, led by Shri Vivek...

India Opposes Global Ban on Chlorpyrifos

India’s recent opposition to the global phase-out of Chlorpyrifos, a hazardous insecticide, has sparked environmental and policy discussions at the global level. The issue arose during the 2025 meetings of the BRS Conventions where many countries advocated for banning the...

UK, Japan and Russia to Join Global Media Dialogue At WAVES 2025

India has taken a leading role in shaping the global media landscape by hosting the Global Media Dialogue (GMD) during the WAVES 2025 event in Mumbai. Organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), with support from the Ministry...

India Champions Global Chemical & Waste Governance at BRS COPs 2025

India reaffirmed its leadership in environmental governance at the BRS COPs 2025 in Geneva. Led by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the Indian delegation advocated for sound management of chemicals and wastes, access to finance and technology for developing countries, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...