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173 news articles02 Dec 2025 to 14 Sep 2026

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2026

14 Sep 202618th BRICS Summit in New Delhi Unanimously Adopts New Delhi Declaration Covering Terrorism, Trade and Global Governance
The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration on September 12, 2026, at the end of the f…
12 Sep 2026New Delhi to Host Global Dryland Congress 2026 with Over 800 Experts
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-…
12 Sep 2026International Day of Police Cooperation Observed on September 7 with 2026 Theme on Building Trust in Policing
The International Day of Police Cooperation is observed annually on 7 September and was established by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 77…
12 Sep 2026World Duchenne Awareness Day Observed Every Year on September 7
World Duchenne Awareness Day is observed every year on 7 September and was designated as a United Nations Day by the UN General Assembly, to be observed annuall…
11 Sep 2026International Day to Protect Education from Attack Observed on 9 September 2026
International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed annually on 9 September, falling on a Wednesday in 2026. The day was established by UN General As…
10 Sep 2026International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2026 – September 7
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed annually on September 7. The United Nations General Assembly designated September 7 as the Interna…
08 Sep 2026Belgian PM Bart De Wever Arrives in India for September 2-4 Official Visit
Belgian PM Bart De Wever arrived in India for a three-day official visit from September 2 to September 4 at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi. The visit aims t…
$13.01 bn
08 Sep 2026Google's India-Developed Agricultural AI Models Gain Global Traction
Google's agricultural AI models, Agricultural Landscape Understanding (ALU) and Agricultural Monitoring & Event Detection (AMED), were developed by Google DeepM…
07 Sep 2026International Day of Charity 2026 – September 5
International Day of Charity 2026 is observed on September 5. The date marks the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who died on September 5, 1997. It is a Unit…
06 Sep 2026United Nations Declares November 27 as International Day for Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
The United Nations has declared November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The resolution was tabled by Sierr…
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05 Sep 2026OSDMA Signs MoUs with UNDP and CivicDataLab to Strengthen Odisha’s Disaster Management Framework
The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) signed two MoUs with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab to strengthen the s…
05 Sep 2026United Nations General Assembly adopts 'Correct the Map' resolution on September 4, 2026
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map' resolution on September 4, 2026, with 164 votes in favor, one against, and six abstentions. Th…
04 Sep 2026World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Warns 2026 El Niño Is 'Supersized' as Impacts Worsen
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicted a 'nearly 100% likelihood' that the current El Niño will persist through February. The WMO stated that its…
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03 Sep 2026India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership, set $5 billion trade target
India and Uzbekistan upgraded their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership during PM Modi's visit to Tashkent. The two countries set an an…
$5 bn
03 Sep 2026International Day for People of African Descent 2026 observed on August 31 with theme 'Recognition, Justice and Development'
The International Day for People of African Descent is observed on August 31. The theme for the 2026 observance is 'Recognition, Justice and Development'. The 2…
02 Sep 2026UNCCD COP17: Key Takeaways on Grasslands and Drought Resilience
The 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The summit's key themes…
02 Sep 2026Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) partner to develop AI tools for immersive SEL-based learning
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) hav…
01 Sep 2026Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, Bo Kyi Receive 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Ramon Magsaysay Foundation announced the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award laureates: Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi. Tommy Koh is a Singaporean diplomat and int…
31 Aug 2026International Day Against Nuclear Tests 2026 observed on August 29
International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29, 2026. The day was established on December 2, 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly. The …
29 Aug 2026WAE Limited joins United Nations Global Compact Network India to advance technology-led water sustainability
WAE Limited, an Indian sustainability-led water technology and engineering company, has joined the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI). WAE dev…
29 Aug 2026World Sanskrit Day 2026: Observed on Friday, August 28
World Sanskrit Day, also known as Sanskrit Diwas, is observed on Shravan Purnima, the full moon day of the Shravan month. In 2026, World Sanskrit Day falls on F…
28 Aug 2026United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) partner to strengthen plastic circular economy across 50 Indian cities
The partnership aims to support 50,000 Safai Mitras and waste management systems across 50 cities by 2028. The programme will focus on four areas: social inclus…
28 Aug 2026United Nations (UN) Marks Second World Lake Day on August 27, 2026
The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/79/142 on December 12, 2024, designating August 27 as World Lake Day. World Lake Day commemora…
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27 Aug 2026Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, and Syed Akbaruddin Appointed Part-Time Non-Official Directors to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board
Annie George Mathew, Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, and Syed Akbaruddin were appointed as part-time non-official directors on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of I…
26 Aug 2026International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2026 – August 22
The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed on August 22 every year. United Nations Secretary-Ge…
24 Aug 2026Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE) Releases National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources in Indian EEZ
The Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE) released the National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ during i…
24 Aug 2026UNHCR, SICCI, and Ethiraj College for Women sign MoU on August 19, 2026
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), and Ethiraj College for Women (Autonomou…
24 Aug 2026World Senior Citizens Day 2026 observed on August 21
World Senior Citizens Day falls on August 21, 2026. The day was established in the United States on August 21, 1988, by President Ronald Reagan through Proclama…
23 Aug 2026International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism 2026: August 21, Theme 'Healing through Memory'
The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed on August 21 every year. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed…
22 Aug 2026New Himalayan plant Impatiens nimspurjai named after mountaineer Nirmal Purja
A newly discovered Himalayan plant has been named Impatiens nimspurjai in honour of mountaineer Nirmal Purja. The plant was discovered in the Myagdi district of…
21 Aug 2026FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots Report 2026 Flags 13 Countries and Territories for Acute Food Insecurity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) jointly prepared the UN Hunger Hotspots Report for June to …
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20 Aug 2026World Humanitarian Day 2026: August 19, Theme 'Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities'
World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on August 19. The 2026 theme is 'Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities'. The day commemor…
18 Aug 2026India and Thailand begin 15th edition of Exercise Maitree on August 18 in Surat Thani
The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise 'Maitree' is scheduled to be held from August 18 to 31, 2026. Exercise Maitree will be conducted …
18 Aug 2026210 Indian Peacekeepers Awarded UN Medal for Exceptional Service in South Sudan
On August 17, 2026, 210 Indian peacekeepers deployed with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were awarded the UN Medal for exceptional service in Juba. The …
18 Aug 2026Researchers Name New Himalayan Plant Impatiens nimspurjai After Legendary Mountaineer Nirmal Purja
Researchers Bhakta Bahadur Raskoti and Rita Ale have named a newly discovered Himalayan plant Impatiens nimspurjai in honour of the legendary Nepali mountaineer…
18 Aug 2026India Launches First Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17
India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the U…
13 Aug 2026International Youth Day 2026 observed on August 12 with theme 'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations'
International Youth Day is observed annually on August 12. The theme for International Youth Day 2026 is 'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations'. The first Int…
13 Aug 2026World Steelpan Day 2026 observed on August 11
World Steelpan Day is observed annually on August 11. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed August 11 as World Steelpan Day in 2023 through Resolution …
12 Aug 2026India Gifts Five Peacocks to UN Geneva on August 10, 2026
India donated five Indian peacocks, including a rare white-feathered male, to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The birds were formally handed over by…
11 Aug 2026International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed on August 9 with 2026 theme 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being'
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9 every year. The theme for 2026 is 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding L…
10 Aug 2026International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026 observed on August 9 with theme 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being'
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed annually on August 9. The theme for 2026 is 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Lif…
04 Aug 2026UNESCO World Heritage Committee Concludes 48th Session in Busan, South Korea, with 25 New Sites on July 29, 2026
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee held its 48th session at the Busan Exhibition and Convent…
03 Aug 2026Nauru Becomes Republic of Naoero
Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. The constitutional amendment to rename the country was passed by parliament in May 2026. The pr…
01 Aug 2026International Day of Friendship 2026 – July 30
The United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of Friendship on July 30 every year. The UN General Assembly proclaimed July 30 as the International Day …
31 Jul 2026Venezuela Formally Withdraws from the International Criminal Court (ICC); What It Means
On July 24, 2026, the Government of Venezuela announced its decision to denounce the Rome Statute and initiate the formal process to withdraw from the Internati…
30 Jul 2026World Nature Conservation Day 2026: History, Importance, Significance and Key Facts
World Nature Conservation Day is observed annually on 28 July, with the 2026 observance falling on a Tuesday. The day originated from grassroots efforts and glo…
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29 Jul 2026International Day for Judicial Well-being 2026 – July 25
The International Day for Judicial Well-being is a United Nations observance held annually on July 25. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day in…
29 Jul 2026International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent observed on July 25, 2026
The International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent is observed annually on July 25. The observance originated from a meeting of 300 Afro-descendant wom…
28 Jul 2026UN SOFI report: Global hunger marginally declines in 2025 but world remains off track for zero hunger goal
An estimated 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, down from 2024 but still 61 million higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Africa overtook Asia as the …
23 Jul 2026China Conducts Live-Fire Drill in Japan-Claimed EEZ near Okinotorishima
China conducted a live-fire naval exercise inside Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) near Okinotorishima. Japan lodged a diplomatic protest, stating …
23 Jul 2026India and North Macedonia discuss cooperation in digital technology, healthcare, AI, and UN reforms during President Murmu's visit to Skopje on July 22, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu undertook the first bilateral visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia, holding talks in Skopje on July 22, 2026. India and Nort…
23 Jul 2026International Moon Day 2026 observed on July 20
International Moon Day is observed globally on July 20 every year. An estimated 140 million pieces of space debris larger than one millimetre now orbit Earth. T…
22 Jul 2026AP Signs MoU with UN-Habitat to Promote Sustainable Urban Development
The Andhra Pradesh government signed an MoU with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on July 15, 2026, for inclusive and sustainable urb…
21 Jul 2026Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 – July 18
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed annually on July 18. The day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in November 2009 through re…
18 Jul 2026Bharat Tex 2026 opens with record global participation in Delhi
Bharat Tex 2026, India's largest global textile event, was held in New Delhi from July 14 to 17, 2026. The event was inaugurated by Textiles Minister Giriraj Si…
18 Jul 2026International Day of Hope 2026 observed on July 12
The International Day of Hope is observed annually on July 12. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly resolution in March 2025. The day …
17 Jul 2026India Reaffirms Support for Palestine’s UN Membership Bid
India announced its support for Palestine's membership in the United Nations during a donor group meeting in Brussels. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar ma…
$80 mn
17 Jul 2026World Youth Skills Day 2026 observed on July 15 with theme 'Skills for a shared future'
World Youth Skills Day is observed annually on July 15, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2026 is…
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16 Jul 2026India Launches SHANTI Campaign for UNSC Bid
India launched its campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term. External Affairs Minister…
16 Jul 2026International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms observed on 12 July
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 12 July as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms through resolution A/RES/77/294. Sand and dust…
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16 Jul 2026International Malala Day 2026 – July 12
International Malala Day is observed globally on July 12 every year. The United Nations (UN) officially declared July 12 as Malala Day in 2013. The day commemor…
15 Jul 2026World Horse Day 2026 – July 11
World Horse Day is celebrated on July 11 every year. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on June 3, 2025, declaring July 11 as World…
14 Jul 202614 Nations Reaffirm 2016 Hague Ruling and Reject China's South China Sea Claims
A group of 14 nations, including the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK), issued a joint statement on July 12, 2026, reaffirming the 2016 arbitration rul…
14 Jul 2026United States and Allies Reject China's South China Sea Claims on 10th Anniversary of Arbitral Award
On 12th July 2026, a joint statement was issued by 13 countries rejecting Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. The countries issuing the …
14 Jul 2026United Nations (UN) Releases First Scientific Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The United Nations (UN) released the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking the first sci…
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12 Jul 2026UN Women releases Beyond the Breaking Point report on humanitarian aid cuts
The United Nations (UN) gender equality agency, UN Women, reported that at least one million women and girls have lost access to critical humanitarian support s…
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12 Jul 2026World Population Day observed on 11 July
World Population Day is observed every year on 11 July to raise awareness about global population challenges. The theme for World Population Day 2026 is “Realiz…
10 Jul 2026United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ranks India 11th among top FDI destinations in 2025
India climbed to the 11th position among global foreign direct investment (FDI) recipients in 2025, with inflows rising to $38.89 billion from $27.09 billion in…
$38.89 bn
10 Jul 2026India to participate in inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva on July 6-7
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is leading the Indian delegation to the inaugural United Nations (UN) Global Dialogue on AI Governanc…
09 Jul 2026Nepal's Jestha Varna Mahavihar receives 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation
The Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur, Nepal, was granted the Award of Merit under the 2025 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (U…
$1 bn
09 Jul 2026World Kiswahili Language Day observed on 7 July 2026 with theme “Kiswahili for Peace, Solidarity and Global Economic Diplomacy”
World Kiswahili Language Day is observed on 7 July 2026. The theme for the 2026 edition is “Kiswahili for Peace, Solidarity and Global Economic Diplomacy”. The …
08 Jul 20262026 UN Sustainable Development Goals Index released at Hamburg Sustainability Conference
India achieved its highest-ever position in the global United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, ranking 94th among 167 countries in the 2026 ed…
08 Jul 2026World Rural Development Day observed on July 6
World Rural Development Day is observed annually on July 6 and was established by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in September 2024. The date commemora…
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07 Jul 2026India to Chair 9th UN Intergovernmental Group of Experts Session on Consumer Protection in Geneva
India will chair the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy at the Palais des Nations in Geneva fro…
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07 Jul 2026India to participate in inaugural UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva from July 6-7
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is leading the Indian delegation to the inaugural United Nations (UN) Global Dialogue on AI Governanc…
06 Jul 2026International Day of Cooperatives observed on 4 July 2026 with theme Cooperatives for a Peaceful World
The International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) will be celebrated worldwide on 4 July 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is Cooperatives for a Peaceful W…
04 Jul 2026UNESCO warns Pakistan over reconstructions at Taxila historical sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned Pakistan to reverse reconstructions at two historical sites in Taxila t…
03 Jul 2026International Day of Parliamentarism observed on June 30
International Day of Parliamentarism is observed every year on June 30. The day was established in 2018 through a United Nations (UN) General Assembly resolutio…
02 Jul 2026MoSPI releases SDG Progress Report 2026 highlighting 65.3% Social Protection Coverage
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Indicator Framework Progress Report, …
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02 Jul 2026International Day of the Tropics observed on June 29
International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29. The day was inaugurated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to raise awareness about…
40%
01 Jul 2026Asteroid Day Observed Annually on June 30 to Raise Awareness of Asteroid Impact Risks
Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign held annually on June 30, which was officially sanctioned by the United Nations (UN) in 2016. The date commemorates …
30 Jun 2026World Refrigeration Day observed on June 26 with theme Cool Intelligence
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is observed on June 26. The theme for World Refrigeration Day 2026 is Cool Intelligence. Bill McQuade is the 2025-26 President of …
30 Jun 2026International Day of Deafblindness observed on June 27
The International Day of Deafblindness is observed annually on June 27. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the observance of this day in 2025…
30 Jun 2026Italy becomes UNESCO World Heritage Capital with 61 protected sites
Italy has become the world's United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage capital with 61 protected sites. Italy cur…
29 Jun 2026India and European Union hold 12th Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi
India and the European Union (EU) held the 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava of the Ministry of External Affairs…
28 Jun 2026Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026: Six youth-led startups win seed grants
Six youth-led startups won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. The initiative is jointly led by the United Nations Developme…
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28 Jun 2026International MSME Day observed on 27 June
International MSME Day, also known as Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, is observed globally on 27 June every year. The United Nations General Ass…
27 Jun 2026International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed on June 26
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on 26 June to honour survivors and advocate for justice, rehabilitation, and prevention.…
27 Jun 2026International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed globally on June 26
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) is observed globally on June 26 every year. The day was established by the Uni…
27 Jun 2026Day of the Seafarer observed on 25 June with theme Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.
The Day of the Seafarer is observed on 25 June. The theme for the 2026 observance is Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks. The event is associated with the …
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26 Jun 2026EAM Jaishankar calls for closer cooperation with South Korea at Jeju Forum 2026
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026 in Jeju, South Korea. Jaishankar said India and the Republic…
26 Jun 2026Jammu and Kashmir government bids for Sufiyana music's inclusion in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list on June 25, 2026
Sufiyana Mousiqi is believed to have been in practice since the 15th century in Kashmir. It is for the first time bidding for inclusion in the list of Intangibl…
26 Jun 2026International Widows' Day observed on June 25, 2026
International Widows' Day is an awareness day of the United Nations (UN) observed worldwide to discuss the hardships faced by widows. The Helpline Social Suppor…
26 Jun 2026United Nations Public Service Day observed on 23 June
United Nations (UN) Public Service Day is observed on 23 June. The message for the occasion was issued by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The day hon…
25 Jun 2026United Nations Security Council adopts Resolution 2823 (2026) for peacekeeper safety on 23 June 2026
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted Resolution 2823 (2026) to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators of crimes …
25 Jun 2026Canada and European Union (EU) Support United Nations (UN) Call to Action on Methane
Canada and the European Union (EU) welcomed the Call to Action on methane issued by the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) in June 2026. The Global Methane…
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25 Jun 2026International Day of Women in Diplomacy observed on June 24
The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is celebrated every year on June 24. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally instituted the observance i…
25 Jun 2026International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice observed on June 21
The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is celebrated on June 21 and was added to the United Nations (UN) international days list in 2019. The …
24 Jun 2026United Nations Public Service Day observed annually on June 23
United Nations Public Service Day is observed every year on June 23. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated June 23 as Public Service Day on Dece…
23 Jun 2026India becomes world's top ship recycling nation in 2025
India became the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving a key target under the Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 five years ahead of schedule. …
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23 Jun 202612th International Day of Yoga observed on June 21, 2026
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi led the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at Red Road in Kolkata. The theme for the IDY 2026 i…
22 Jun 2026International Yoga Day 2026 observed on June 21 with theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing
International Yoga Day 2026 will be observed on June 21 to promote the ancient Indian practice of yoga for global health and well-being. The official theme for …
22 Jun 2026World Refugee Day observed on 20 June with theme Until Everyone is Safe
World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June. The theme for World Refugee Day is Until Everyone is Safe. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees …
22 Jun 2026International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict observed on 19 June
The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on 19 June annually. In 2026, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ant…
21 Jun 2026Palestinian Embassy appeals to India for $100 million medical aid under Aarogya Maitri project
The Embassy of the State of Palestine to the Republic of India has requested the Government of India for life-saving medical supplies valued at 100 million USD.…
21 Jun 2026International Day of Yoga to be observed on June 21, 2026
The International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026 is being organised across Ladakh from June 15 to 21 to mark the 12th United Nations (UN) International Da…
20 Jun 2026Indian Army participates in 23rd edition of Exercise KHAAN QUEST in Mongolia
An Indian Army contingent is participating in Exercise KHAAN QUEST, a multilateral military exercise scheduled from 20 June to 3 July at the Five Hills Training…
20 Jun 2026World Sickle Cell Day 2026 observed globally on June 19
World Sickle Cell Day is observed globally on June 19 every year. The theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is 'Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell D…
20 Jun 2026Bimal Patel elected judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Bimal N. Patel was elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-2035 term during the 36th Meeting of States Part…
19 Jun 2026United States and Iran sign 14-point interim agreement (Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding) to end hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran signed the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU), a 14-point interim agreement to end hostilities and…
$300 bn
19 Jun 2026World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on 17 June with theme Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June. The theme for the 2026 observance is Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore. The United…
17 Jun 2026India and Slovakia elevate bilateral ties to Comprehensive Partnership on 16 June 2026
India and Slovakia elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit, the first by an India…
17 Jun 2026Navi Mumbai and Guwahati Airports featured in World’s Most Beautiful Airports List 2026 on June 15
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA) have been featured in the World’s Most Beautiful Airports …
16 Jun 2026World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed on June 15
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15. The day was established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the abuse…
15 Jun 2026International Albinism Awareness Day observed on June 13
International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every June 13 to advocate for the human rights of people with albinism worldwide. The day is organised by the U…
14 Jun 2026Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol Passes Away
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand died at the age of 47 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. She was the eldest of King Maha Vajiralong…
12 Jun 2026United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports first decline in global refugee numbers in a decade as of 2025
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported a three percent drop in global refugee figures as of 2025. The decrease in numbers is largely…
12 Jun 2026India announces USD 2.5 million contribution to UNRWA and reiterates support for two-state solution at UN Security Council
India will hand over USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as the first tranche of its annual USD 5 milli…
$2.5 mn
12 Jun 2026First UN carbon credits under Paris Agreement Article 6.4 face scrutiny over Myanmar junta links
The first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 mechanism were issued in February 2026 for a cookstove project in Myanmar. The project distribu…
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12 Jun 2026International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations observed on June 10 with 2026 theme 'Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations and Strengthening International Solidarity and Cooperation'
International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations is observed globally on June 10 every year. The 2026 theme is 'Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning among …
10 Jun 2026World Food Safety Day observed on 7 June 2026 with theme 'From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere'
World Food Safety Day is observed globally on 7 June 2026. The theme for 2026 is 'From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere'. The event is facilitated joi…
09 Jun 2026Himachal Pradesh-UNDP MoU for climate-resilient and sustainable development
The state government of Himachal Pradesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote climate-resil…
09 Jun 2026Global Climate and Health Alliance urges tripling of adaptation finance at Bonn Climate Conference 2026
The 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Bonn from 8 June to 18 …
$120 bn
09 Jun 2026World Oceans Day observed on 8 June 2026 with the theme Reimagine
World Oceans Day 2026 is observed on 8 June with the official United Nations (UN) theme Reimagine. The wider action theme for the year is Strong Marine Protecte…
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09 Jun 2026UN Russian Language Day observed on June 6
United Nations (UN) Russian Language Day is observed every year on June 6 to celebrate the Russian language and promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. …
09 Jun 2026World Ocean Assessment released on 8 June 2026
The latest World Ocean Assessment was released on Monday, 8 June 2026. The next round of global plastics treaty negotiations is scheduled from 13 to 24 March 20…
$3.9 bn
08 Jun 2026Tamil Nadu issues SOP for cool roof coatings to reduce indoor temperatures
The Tamil Nadu government released a State-level standard operating procedure (SOP) on June 4, 2026, to scale up cool roof coatings across homes, schools, and p…
20%
07 Jun 2026National Statistical Office (NSO) reports 7.7% GDP growth for FY26
The National Statistical Office (NSO) reported India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.7% for the full financial year 2025-26 and 7.8% for the January-…
7.7%
07 Jun 2026International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing observed on 5 June
The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed annually on 5 June to highlight the impact of unsustai…
07 May 2026Ted Turner Dies Media Mogul
07 May 2026Netherlands and India Collaborate on Sustainable Spice Value Chains (May 06, 2026)
07 May 2026World Portuguese Language Day observed on 5 May 2026
06 May 2026World Migration Report 2026 released by International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
06 May 2026World Tuna Day observed on 2 May 2026 with theme 'Advocating for Tuna Conservation'
05 May 2026India and Cambodia commence second edition of joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026
29 Apr 2026India Submits Revised Climate Targets for 2031-2035 to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
29 Apr 2026International Day of Women in Industry observed on 21 April 2026
26 Apr 2026Spanish Language Day observed on April 23
23 Apr 2026United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) projects India's economy to grow at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027
22 Apr 2026United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) projects India's economy to grow at 6.4% in 2026
22 Apr 2026UN Chinese Language Day observed on 20 April with theme 'Fluent Futures Forum: Chinese Learning and Youth Engagement for a Multilingual UN 2.0 World'
17 Apr 2026International Day for Street Children – April 12
11 Apr 2026India elected to three UN Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies for 2027-2030
09 Apr 2026Russia and China veto UN Security Council resolution on Strait of Hormuz security
05 Apr 2026United Nations marks International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April 2026
04 Apr 2026Rao Inderjit Singh holds Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
31 Mar 2026United Nations establishes Task Force on Strait of Hormuz disruptions
25 Mar 2026L & T Finance Ltd. (LTF) joins United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
15 Mar 2026UN Secretary-General António Guterres marks International Day to Combat Islamophobia on 15 March
05 Mar 2026UN proclaims 1 March as World Seagrass Day to spotlight conservation
01 Mar 2026UN Road Safety Fund project launched in Rajasthan, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam
01 Mar 2026UN issues first carbon credits under Paris Agreement for Myanmar clean-cooking project
26 Feb 2026Professor B Ravindran Appointed to United Nations (UN) Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
25 Feb 2026Sachin Tendulkar designated as Global Champion for Road Safety by United Nations (UN).
20 Feb 2026India joins United Nations (UN) statement condemning Israel's West Bank actions
19 Feb 2026Indian Army hosts inaugural United Nations Fellowship Training Programme on small arms control in Jabalpur
06 Feb 2026India pays $35.18 million to United Nations (UN) Regular Budget for 2026, joins honour roll
05 Feb 2026United Nations observes World Interfaith Harmony Week from 1 to 7 February 2026
15 Jan 2026Israel severs ties with multiple UN agencies citing bias and hostility
14 Jan 2026India nominated to chair United Nations Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters for 2026–27 term
13 Jan 2026Major Swathi Shanthakumar won the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's Award 2025
13 Jan 2026Major Swathi Shanthakumar wins UN Secretary-General's Award 2025 in Gender Category
11 Jan 2026Chile endorses India’s bid for permanent seat on United Nations Security Council
10 Jan 2026United Nations (UN) upgrades India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% and projects 6.7% for 2027.
09 Jan 2026United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Proclaims 2026 as International Year for Rangelands, Volunteers, and Women Farmers
09 Jan 2026Madhav Gadgil passes away, recipient of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Champions of the Earth award
06 Jan 2026World Day of War Orphans observed on 6 January

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