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India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion
India abstained from voting on a [United Nations General Assembly] (UNGA) resolution regarding the [International Court of Justice] (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change obligations. The resolution, moved by Vanuatu, aims to compel countries to limit global warming to 1.5°C based on the ICJ's July 2025 opinion.
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Must Read'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Italy, resulting in the elevation of bilateral ties to a **Special Strategic Partnership**. The visit, which included an address at the [United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization], focused heavily on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, technology, and culture, with the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
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Must ReadExclusive: Sonam Wangchuk will be part of Ladakh talks tomorrow, Apex Body Leh tells Centre
The Centre is scheduled to hold talks with representatives from Ladakh, including the [Apex Body Leh (ABL)] and the [Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)]. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, recently released from preventive detention under the [National Security Act], will be part of the ABL delegation.
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Must ReadIndia-Africa Forum Summit postponed in wake of Ebola virus outbreak
The [Ministry of External Affairs] has postponed the fourth [India-Africa Forum Summit], scheduled for May 2026, due to an outbreak of the Ebola virus in several African nations, including the [Democratic Republic of Congo] and Uganda. The decision, taken after consultations with the [African Union], highlights the impact of public health emergencies on international diplomacy and underscores India's commitment to an 'Africa-led' approach to crisis management.
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ImportantFAO Agricola Medal conferred on PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the prestigious Agricola Medal by the [Food and Agriculture Organization] (FAO) in Rome. The award recognizes his significant contributions to food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural development in India.
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ImportantIndia sees relations with China in a bilateral context, Beijing has never seen it that way: Vijay Gokhale
Former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale discusses China's decision-making in conflicts, highlighting that Beijing uses 'grey zone coercion' and views its relations with India through a global geopolitical lens rather than a purely bilateral one. He argues that China's use of force is driven by a confluence of factors, including political objectives and domestic politics, rather than just territorial ambitions.
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Must ReadIn Manipur, pull back from edge, build trust
Manipur faces renewed ethnic tension following the ambush and killing of three Kuki church leaders in the Kangpokpi district. This incident risks reigniting the historical Naga-Kuki conflict, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing Meitei-Kuki violence that began in May 2023.
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Must ReadPreparing India for a credible digital Census
The house-listing phase of the 2027 Census is underway, with the population enumeration phase facing potential delays due to the inclusion of questions on caste. The upcoming digital census presents new challenges, including data quality control with self-enumeration, the complexity of digital schedules, and the ongoing debate surrounding the enumeration of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and their impact on future constituency delimitation.
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Must ReadEurope’s shift to centre of Delhi’s frame is welcome
The editorial analyses India's evolving foreign policy focus towards Europe, moving beyond its historical Cold War-era reliance on the Soviet Union. This shift is driven by India's need for export markets, advanced technology, capital, and green energy partnerships, culminating in recent trade agreements like the [India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement] (TEPA) and the proposed [India-EU Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement] (BTIA).
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