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Axiom Mission 4 lifts off with Shubhanshu Shukla as Mission Pilot

On 25 June 2025 at 12:01 IST, Axiom Mission 4 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as Mission Pilot.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Canada Must know

Modi and Carney agree on early return of High Commissioners to reset India–Canada ties

On 17 June 2025 at Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, PM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and agreed on the early return of High Commissioners.

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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 Canada Must know

PM Modi addresses G7 Outreach Session on energy security at Kananaskis

On 17 June 2025 at Kananaskis, Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G7 Summit Outreach Session on energy security.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Important

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls PM Modi, invites him to G7 Summit in Kananaskis

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 6 June 2025 and invited him to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis later that month.

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🌿 Environment & Ecology 📍 United States Important

India highlights forest achievements at UNFF20, invites nations to join International Big Cat Alliance

At the 20th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests in New York (5–9 May 2025), India reported forest and tree cover of 25.17% of its geographical area and invited all UN Member States to join the International Big Cat Alliance.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 World Must know

Robert Francis Prevost elected Pope, takes the name Leo XIV; first Pope from the United States

The Conclave elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope on 8 May 2025; he took the name Leo XIV and is the first Pope from the United States of America and the first Augustinian Pope.

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🏛️ Governance & Administration 📍 United States

India is Country Champion at World Bank Land Conference 2025; SVAMITVA showcased

India took part as a Country Champion at the World Bank Land Conference 2025 in Washington D.C. (5–8 May 2025), showcasing the SVAMITVA scheme and the Gram Manchitra platform.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India

India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement talks held in Washington, D.C.

Officials of India's Department of Commerce and the Office of the US Trade Representative met in Washington, D.C., on 23–25 April 2025 on the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Commerce Ministry said on 29 April 2025.

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🏅 Tennis 📍 United States Important

Jakub Menšík beats Novak Djokovic to win Miami Open, denying him a 100th title

Czech teenager Jakub Menšík beat Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in the Miami Open final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 30 March 2025 (local time) to win his first ATP title.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Must know

India–US trade talks in New Delhi conclude; sides aim for first tranche of BTA by fall 2025

Four days of India–US trade talks in New Delhi concluded on 29 March 2025, with both sides agreeing on next steps towards a multi-sector Bilateral Trade Agreement whose first tranche they aim to finalise by fall 2025.

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🏅 Tennis 📍 United States Important

Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win her first Miami Open title

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the Miami Open women's final at Miami Gardens, Florida, on 29 March 2025 to win her first Miami title.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Canada Important

Canadian PM Mark Carney calls snap election for 28 April as Parliament is dissolved

Canada's Governor General Mary Simon dissolved the 44th Parliament on 23 March 2025 on the advice of Prime Minister Mark Carney, who called a snap general election for 28 April 2025.

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🔬 Space 📍 United States Must know

Sunita Williams and NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 return to Earth; Williams and Wilmore complete 286 days in space

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9, including Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, splashed down off Tallahassee, Florida, at 5:57 pm EDT on 18 March 2025, which was 3:27 am IST on 19 March 2025.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Russia Important

Putin agrees to Trump's proposal for a 30-day halt on strikes on energy infrastructure

In a phone call on 18 March 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to US President Donald Trump's proposal that Russia and Ukraine refrain from striking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, but did not accept a full 30-day ceasefire.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Important

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard calls on PM Modi and meets Rajnath Singh in New Delhi

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 March 2025, the first high-level visit to India from the US in President Trump's second term, and also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

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🏅 Other Sports 📍 United States Important

Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva win Indian Wells 2025 titles; 17-year-old Andreeva beats world No. 1 Sabalenka

Britain's Jack Draper beat Holger Rune 6-2, 6-2 for his first Masters 1000 title and Russia's 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) finals in California on 16 March 2025.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 United States Important

US launches large-scale air strikes on Yemen's Houthis over Red Sea shipping attacks

US President Donald Trump ordered large-scale air strikes on Houthi-held areas of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, on 15 March 2025, vowing 'overwhelming lethal force' until the Iran-backed group stops attacking shipping.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Canada Must know

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister at Rideau Hall, replacing Justin Trudeau

Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th Prime Minister on 14 March 2025 at Rideau Hall, Ottawa, by Governor General Mary Simon, along with the 30th Canadian Ministry.

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🌐 Summits & Conferences 📍 Canada Important

G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, ends with joint statement and maritime security declaration

The G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly in Charlevoix, Quebec, from 12 to 14 March 2025, ended on 14 March with a joint statement.

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🔬 Space 📍 United States Important

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 launches to the ISS, clearing the way for Crew-9's return with Sunita Williams

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched on 14 March 2025 at 7:03 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying four crew members to the International Space Station.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Ukraine Important

At Jeddah talks, Ukraine accepts US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire; US lifts pause on intelligence sharing and aid

After talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 11 March 2025, Ukraine expressed readiness to accept a US proposal for an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire with Russia, and the US agreed to lift its pause on intelligence sharing and security assistance.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Canada Important

Mark Carney wins Liberal Party leadership with 85.9%, set to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's PM

Former central banker Mark Carney won the Liberal Party of Canada's leadership race on 9 March 2025 with 85.9% of the points on the first ballot, setting him up to succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister.

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🏆 International Awards 📍 United States Must know

97th Academy Awards: 'Anora' wins Best Picture among five Oscars; Sean Baker wins four

'Anora' won Best Picture and four other awards at the 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, on 2 March 2025, with director Sean Baker personally winning four Oscars.

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🌐 International Organisations 📍 Ukraine Important

UN General Assembly adopts two resolutions on Ukraine on the war's third anniversary; India abstains

On 24 February 2025, the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, the UN General Assembly adopted a Ukraine-tabled resolution by 93 votes to 18 with 65 abstentions and an amended US resolution by 93 to 8 with 73 abstentions; India abstained on both.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 United States Must know

Modi and Trump launch U.S.-India COMPACT, set 'Mission 500' trade goal in Washington

PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met in Washington, DC, on 13 February 2025 and launched the U.S.-India COMPACT, a 'Mission 500' trade goal and the TRUST technology initiative.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Important

Rajnath Singh and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agree to draft 2025–2035 defence framework

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held his first phone call with new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on 6 February 2025; the two sides agreed to draft a framework for defence cooperation for 2025–2035.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Punjab Important

US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indians lands in Amritsar

A US Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals deported from the United States landed at Amritsar airport in Punjab on 5 February 2025, the first US military deportation flight to India.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 United States Important

Chandrika Tandon's 'Triveni' wins Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album

On 2 February 2025, in Los Angeles, United States, Indian-American vocalist Chandrika Tandon won the Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album for 'Triveni' at the 67th Grammy Awards.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 United States Must know

Donald Trump sworn in as the 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on 20 January 2025 in the Great Rotunda, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. administering the oath.

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🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 United States Important

NSA Doval meets US NSA Jake Sullivan; US moves to delist Indian nuclear entities

Sullivan also called on PM Modi and handed over a letter from President Biden.

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