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Himachal Pradesh’s Drone Stations for Disaster Management

December 9, 2024

Himachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced plans to establish drone stations across the state as part of a transformative project to enhance disaster management. This innovative approach aims to address climate change challenges effectively and the government has ..

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NHAI Introduces Performance Rating System for Highways

December 9, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new performance rating system, which aims to enhance accountability in highway construction and maintenance. The system evaluates concessionaires every six months and ratings will be publicly available on NHAI’s website ..

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India and Kuwait Establish Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC)

December 5, 2024

India and Kuwait have recently signed a Memorandum of About (MoU) to enhance their partnership. This agreement established a Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) at the foreign ministers’ level, which took place during Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al Yahya’s ..

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Strengthening Nepal-China Relations in 2024

December 4, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met recently to enhance bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed a commitment to deepening their partnership, which coincides with the upcoming 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Historical Context China and ..

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AUKUS Pact’s Impact on New Zealand-China Relations

December 2, 2024

China’s ambassador Wang Xiaolong cautioned that New Zealand’s involvement in the AUKUS security pact could jeopardize its relationship with China, which comes as New Zealand evaluates its options regarding AUKUS. About AUKUS AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership formed in ..

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Masato Kanda Elected as ADB President

December 2, 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Masato Kanda as its 11th President. His term begins on February 24, 2025, and succeeds Masatsugu Asakawa, who will leave office the day before. Kanda will complete Asakawa’s term, which ends on November ..

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India, Bosnia and Herzegovina Hold 4th Foreign Office Consultations

November 29, 2024

India and Bosnia and Herzegovina recently conducted their fourth Foreign Office Consultations in Sarajevo. It was led by Arun Kumar Sahu from India and Tarik Bukvic from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants and Leadership The Indian delegation was headed by Arun ..

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India Re-Elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission for 2025-2026

November 29, 2024

India has been re-elected to the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term. This reaffirmation of India’s role marks its commitment to global peace efforts, which was made by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on ..

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India, ISA Sign Agreement on Solar Project in Pacific Islands

November 29, 2024

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has signed an agreement with the International Solar Alliance. This agreement, made on November 26, 2024, focuses on solar energy projects in Fiji, Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles, which aims to enhance energy access in these ..

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India and EFTA – Trade Agreement

November 25, 2024

Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal recently visited Norway, and aimed to discuss the swift implementation of a free trade agreement. This agreement is between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). EFTA consists of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The ..

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