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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 United States Important

G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting concludes in Milwaukee; India calls for WTO-compliant trade measures

At the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (US Presidency) on 2 October 2026, Piyush Goyal called for WTO-consistent remedies to trade distortions and backed the UK for the 2027 G20 Presidency.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 India

CHIME telescope, with Raman Research Institute scientists, detects early-universe hydrogen glow on its own

The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) telescope, in a collaboration including India's Raman Research Institute, made its first standalone detection of the glow of hydrogen from when the universe was about five billion years old (reported 30 September 2026).

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🛡️ Military Exercises 📍 Rajasthan Must know

Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 opens at Jodhpur with seven partner air forces under the theme 'Power in Partnership'

The second edition of the IAF's multilateral air exercise Tarang Shakti was inaugurated at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 26 September 2026 and runs until 12 October, with air forces of seven friendly foreign countries.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

ICG Ship Shaunak sails from Chennai to Perth for QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission

On 25 September 2026 Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai for Perth, Australia, under the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission with Sea Riders from all four Quad countries on board.

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🌐 International Organisations 📍 India

India reaffirms commitment to pandemic preparedness at UN High-Level Meeting; calls for fair pathogen access and benefit sharing

On 25 September 2026 Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava represented India at the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response in New York.

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🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Important

India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security at the G20 Innovation Ministerial

On 9 September 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joining over 20 like-minded governments.

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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 United States Must know

G20 Innovation Ministers adopt consensus statement at Chapel Hill

On 1–2 September 2026, the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in Chapel Hill, US, adopted a consensus Innovation Ministerial Statement and the Carolina Principles for Emerging Technologies, with MoS Jitin Prasada leading India.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 United States Important

NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and exoplanets

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center on 30 August 2026, heading for the Sun–Earth L2 point about one million miles away.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 United States

US Supreme Court lets Trump administration proceed with mail-voting executive order

The US Supreme Court on 24 August 2026, in Trump v. California, stayed a lower-court injunction that had blocked parts of President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Africa Important

DR Congo and AFC/M23 agree roadmap under the Doha peace process

DR Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel alliance said in a joint statement on 22 August 2026 that they had agreed a roadmap with sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations under the Doha Framework.

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🛡️ Military Exercises 📍 Kerala Important

Eighth IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise concludes at Kochi

The eighth edition of the Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, on 14 August 2026.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 United States Important

PM Modi and US Vice President Vance review India–US partnership in phone call

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance on 8 August 2026, in which they reviewed the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 Canada Important

Anahat Singh becomes first Indian World Junior Squash Champion

Top seed Anahat Singh beat Egypt's Ruqayya Salem 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) on 25 July 2026 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, to become the first Indian to win the World Squash Junior Championship title.

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🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 United States

INS Sudarshini leaves Boston after SAIL 250 events under Lokayan 26

Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini departed Boston, USA on 25 July 2026 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 voyage, after representing India at the SAIL 250 celebrations and the International Naval Review 250.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United States Must know

US final Section 301 measures: India placed in lower tariff tier at 10%

The US Trade Representative on 23 July 2026 announced final measures under Section 301 of the US Trade Act, 1974, following its forced-labour investigation of 60 economies, placing India in the lower tier with an additional 10% ad valorem duty, down from the 12.5% proposed on 2 June 2026.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 United States

INS Sudarshini joins Grand Parade of Sails at Sail Boston 2026

Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini took part in the Grand Parade of Sails marking the start of Sail Boston 2026 on 12 July 2026, during her Lokayan 26 expedition.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 United States Important

PM Modi greets US on 250th Independence anniversary; INS Sudarshini sails into New York for Sail4th 250

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of US independence on 4 July 2026, the day sail training ship INS Sudarshini sailed into New York for the Sail4th 250 celebrations.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 United States Important

Indian Navy's tall ship INS Sudarshini arrives in Baltimore under Lokayan 26

Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, on 26 June 2026 as part of the transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26, ahead of Sail250 Maryland celebrations.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 Delhi Important

USTR Jamieson Greer leads US delegation to New Delhi for India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer led a US delegation to New Delhi from 22 to 24 June 2026 for talks with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement and an interim deal.

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🌐 International Organisations 📍 France Must know

PM Modi at G7 Evian: meets Canada's Mark Carney, addresses session on new partnerships

On 16 June 2026 at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, PM Narendra Modi met Canadian PM Mark Carney and addressed the outreach session 'Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity'.

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🏅 Football 📍 Mexico Important

FIFA World Cup 2026 opens: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium

On 11 June 2026 at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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🏆 International Awards 📍 United States Important

Major Abhilasha Barak receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award

On 5 June 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York, Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak received the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award from Secretary-General António Guterres.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Canada Important

Canada and India launch Trade and Investment Forum; aim to conclude CEPA talks by end of 2026

In a joint statement released on 29 May 2026, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's Minister Sidhu launched the Canada-India Trade and Investment Forum and aimed to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement talks by the end of the year.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 North America Important

INS Sudarshini reaches Antigua after her first trans-Atlantic crossing under Lokayan 26

Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Antigua on 27 May 2026 after her first Atlantic crossing, a 19-day passage from Mindelo, Cape Verde, as part of the Lokayan 26 expedition.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Important

Piyush Goyal to visit Canada on 25–27 May to advance India–Canada CEPA talks

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada from 25 to 27 May 2026 with over 100 Indian businesses to push negotiations on the India–Canada Comprehensive Economic and Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the ministry announced on 23 May.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Important

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on PM Modi; West Asia among issues discussed

On 23 May 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on progress in India–US cooperation.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India

Goyal at AmCham summit: US industry commitments in India top $60 billion in six months

On 21 May 2026 Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal told the American Chamber of Commerce's Annual Leadership Summit in New Delhi that American industry commitments in India over the last six months were estimated at upwards of $60 billion.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

Smithsonian returns three Tamil Nadu temple bronzes, including a Chola Shiva Nataraja of c. 990 CE

On 13 May 2026 Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat announced the repatriation of three Tamil Nadu temple bronzes — a Chola Shiva Nataraja (c. 990 CE), a 12th-century Somaskanda and a 16th-century Saint Sundarar with Paravai — from the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Canada Important

India and Canada conclude second round of CEPA negotiations in New Delhi; next round in Ottawa in July

On 8 May 2026 India and Canada concluded the second round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), held from 4 to 8 May at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, with the next round set for July 2026 in Ottawa.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 United States Must know

Indian delegation holds BTA talks in Washington to finalise India–US Interim Agreement

An Indian delegation held in-person talks in Washington D.C. from 20 to 23 April 2026 to finalise details of the India–US Interim Agreement on trade and advance the broader Bilateral Trade Agreement, following the 7 February 2026 Joint Statement on a framework.

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