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51 stories · August 2026

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Thursday20 Aug 2026

International

Pune Hosts 7th BRICS Working Group on ICT Cooperation Under India's 2026 Chairship

Pune is hosting the 7th BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship. The meeting focuses on digital policy, telecommunications and emerging...

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Tuesday18 Aug 2026

International

Indian Army Contingent Led by 9 Gorkha Rifles Departs for Bilateral Joint Military Exercise 'MAITREE 2026' in Thailand

IntroductionDeepening defence-to-defence bilateral ties under India's Act East Policy, an Indian Army contingent comprising troops primarily from the 9 Gorkha Rifles officially departed on 18 August 2026 to participate i...

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International

140-Year-Old Historic Parichha Weir on Betwa River in Jhansi Selected as World Heritage Irrigation Structure by ICID

IntroductionIn a prestigious global recognition for India's historical hydraulic heritage, the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) on 18 August 2026 selected the 140-year-old historic Parichha Weir...

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International

Saudi Arabia Launches 14-Nation Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition (MMDC) to Secure Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb

IntroductionIn response to persistent missile and drone strikes on commercial merchant vessels along vital Middle Eastern chokepoints, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 18 August 2026 officially operationalised the Multinat...

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Monday17 Aug 2026

International

Indian Army Contingent Deploys to Thailand for Bilateral Joint Military Exercise 'Maitree 2026'

IntroductionConsolidating long-standing strategic defence partnerships with Southeast Asian partners under India's Act East Policy, the Indian Army announced on 17 August 2026 the deployment of an infantry contingent to...

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International

Ministry of Home Affairs Notifies 11 New International Ports for E-Visa Holders, Expanding Total Entry Ports to 88

IntroductionIn a major trade and tourism facilitation initiative to streamline inbound international travel, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 17 August 2026 officially notified 11 additional International Ports of E...

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Sunday16 Aug 2026

International

Ministry of Home Affairs Issues National Security Guidelines Restricting Renewable Energy Projects Along International Borders

IntroductionIn a crucial national security intervention to protect sensitive frontiers from foreign electronic surveillance and infrastructure sabotage, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 16 August 2026 issued compreh...

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International

Lok Sabha Refers Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee for Scrutiny

IntroductionIn a significant parliamentary development following widespread representations from civil society and state legislatures, the Lok Sabha on 12 August 2026 referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendm...

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International

International Left-Handers Day and World Organ Donation Day Observed Globally on August 13

IntroductionTwo significant global observances were commemorated internationally on 13 August 2026: International Left-Handers Day, dedicated to celebrating left-handed uniqueness and addressing everyday ergonomic challe...

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Saturday15 Aug 2026

International

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Trilateral Mutual Defence Agreement in Mecca

IntroductionIn a major geopolitical realignment across the Islamic world and West Asia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formally signed a historic trilateral mutual defense pact in the holy city of Mecca on 15 August...

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International

Lebanon Becomes First Middle Eastern Country to Formally Abolish the Death Penalty

IntroductionIn a historic human rights milestone for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Parliament of Lebanon voted on 15 August 2026 to formally abolish the death penalty for all crimes, replacing capit...

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International Youth Day 2026 Observed Globally with Theme 'Different Contexts, Common Aspirations'

IntroductionInternational Youth Day 2026 was commemorated globally on 12 August to celebrate the potential of youth as partners in peace, digital transformation, and sustainable development. The official United Nations t...

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