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Wed, 17 Dec 2025
PM Modi addresses Joint Session of Ethiopia's Parliament in Addis Ababa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on 17 December 2025, on his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia, and laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument.
ICAR and Argentina's INTA sign Work Plan 2025–27 for agricultural research
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) exchanged a signed Work Plan 2025–2027 on 17 December 2025.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025
PM Modi receives Ethiopia's highest award; ties elevated to Strategic Partnership
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conferred the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, the country's highest award, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Addis International Convention Centre on 16 December 2025, as the two countries elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership.
ICG Ship Sarthak makes first-ever Coast Guard port call at Chabahar, Iran
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, began a four-day visit to Chabahar port in Iran on 16 December 2025, the first-ever visit of an ICG ship to the port.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
PM Modi holds talks with King Abdullah II in Amman; Petra–Ellora twinning among outcomes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan at Al Husseiniya Palace in Amman on 15 December 2025, as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
India and ADB sign five loans worth over US$ 2.2 billion
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed five loan agreements totalling over US$ 2.2 billion on 15 December 2025 for skilling, rooftop solar, healthcare in Assam, Chennai Metro and ecotourism in Meghalaya.
Indian Navy's Deputy Chief visits Maldives for closing of Exercise Ekatha 2025
Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, began an official visit to the Maldives on 15 December 2025 to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise Ekatha 2025, the eighth edition of the India–Maldives maritime exercise.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Fri, 12 Dec 2025
20th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage concludes at Red Fort, New Delhi
The 20th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage concluded at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on 12 December 2025; Deepavali's inscription was a highlight of the session.
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' adopted at UNEA-7 in Nairobi
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025
Wed, 10 Dec 2025
Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Deepavali was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on 10 December 2025 at the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee held at the Red Fort, New Delhi.
India–EU Ideathon on Combating Marine Plastic Pollution concludes in Bhubaneswar
The India–EU Ideathon on 'Combating Marine Plastic Pollution', held under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council, concluded on 10 December 2025 at the BCKIC Foundation, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, with three winning teams selected.
Tue, 09 Dec 2025
India and Brunei hold inaugural Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation
India and Brunei held the inaugural meeting of their Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi on 9 December 2025, after signing its Terms of Reference.
India to co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi on 17–19 December
The Ministry of Ayush said on 9 December 2025 that India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine with the World Health Organization in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
Third IALA Council session opens in Mumbai; digital ticketing portal for lighthouse tourism launched
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal virtually inaugurated the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai on 9 December 2025 and launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism.
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi begins official visit to Brazil
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi began an official visit to Brazil from 9 to 12 December 2025 to strengthen Indian Navy–Brazilian Navy ties.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak makes maiden port call at Suwaikh Port, Kuwait
Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at Suwaikh Port in Kuwait on 9 December 2025 during its Overseas Deployment to the Gulf.
Mon, 08 Dec 2025
UNESCO's 20th Intergovernmental Committee session on Intangible Cultural Heritage opens at Red Fort
The 20th Session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage opened at the Red Fort, New Delhi, on 8 December 2025.
Operation Sagar Bandhu: Navy deploys four more ships with 1,000 tons of relief for Sri Lanka
The Indian Navy said on 8 December 2025 that it had deployed four more ships, INS Gharial and three Landing Craft Utility vessels, carrying 1,000 tons of relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council meets in New Delhi; UNSW gets nod for India campus
The 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) met in New Delhi on 8 December 2025, where the University of New South Wales received a Letter of Intent to set up a campus in India.
Chile's Treasury Undersecretary meets Piyush Goyal after 4th round of India–Chile CEPA talks
Chile's Treasury Undersecretary Claudia Sanhueza met Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on 8 December 2025, after the 4th round of India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations concluded on 5 December.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025
23rd India–Russia Annual Summit held in New Delhi; leaders adopt Programme 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit in New Delhi on 5 December 2025 during Putin's State visit of 4–5 December, adopting a programme of economic cooperation till 2030.
India–Russia summit outcomes: Russia to join IBCA, gratis e-Tourist visa, postal ITPS pact
Outcomes of Vladimir Putin's State visit announced on 5 December 2025 include Russia's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance, gratis 30-day e-Tourist visas for Russians and an India Post–Russia Post International Tracked Packet Service agreement.
India hosts first-ever Global South seminar on Public Financial Management
The Controller General of Accounts, with the MEA, hosted the first-ever Global South seminar on India's Public Financial Management experience in New Delhi on 5 December 2025.
Thu, 04 Dec 2025
Rajnath Singh and Andrei Belousov co-chair 22nd India–Russia IRIGC-M&MTC in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov co-chaired the 22nd India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 4 December 2025.
Parliament of India to form India–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on 4 December 2025 that the Parliament of India will soon constitute an India–Saudi Arabia Parliamentary Friendship Group, during a meeting with a Shura Council delegation.
ITU–TRAI Workshop on Performance, Quality of Service and Quality of Experience opens in Bhubaneswar
TRAI and the International Telecommunication Union inaugurated a two-day ITU–TRAI Workshop on Performance, Quality of Service and Quality of Experience in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 4 December 2025.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025
CEC Gyanesh Kumar assumes Chairship of International IDEA's Council of Member States for 2026
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assumed the Chairship of the Council of Member States of International IDEA for 2026 at Stockholm, Sweden on 3 December 2025.
10th India–Indonesia Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti begins at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
The 10th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti began at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, running from 3 to 12 December 2025.