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108 stories for “International” · August 2026

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Tuesday18 Aug 2026

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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Science & Tech

India Hosts 8th BRICS Ocean and Polar Science and Technology Working Group Meeting in Goa Under 2026 Presidency

IntroductionAs part of India's ongoing BRICS Presidency 2026, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated the 8th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Ocean and Polar Science and Technology (OPST) in Goa on 18 Aug...

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Environment

National Biodiversity Authority Releases Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) Funds to Mustard Growing States

IntroductionIn a major victory for biodiversity conservation and sovereign genetic rights, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) on 18 August 2026 disbursed statutory funds generated through the Access and Benefit Sh...

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Monday17 Aug 2026

Economy

BRICS Environment Working Group Senior Officers' Meeting Commences at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

IntroductionStrengthening South-South multilateral cooperation on climate change, circular economy, and biodiversity conservation, the BRICS Environment Working Group Senior Officers' Meeting officially commenced at the...

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National

Centre Delists 18 Centrally Protected Monuments Under AMASR Act 1958; India Retrieves 662 Smuggled Artefacts

IntroductionIn a dual heritage management milestone announced on 17 August 2026, the Ministry of Culture notified that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has delisted 18 monuments from the Centrally Protected Monum...

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Science & Tech

Indian-Origin NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Successfully Completes Maiden Spacewalk Outside International Space Station

IntroductionMarking a triumphant personal and scientific milestone in orbital human spaceflight, Indian-origin NASA astronaut Dr. Anil Menon successfully completed his first career spacewalk (Extravehicular Activity - EV...

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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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Science & Tech

Indian Air Force Deploys Rafale Fighter Jets at Bilateral Exercise 'Udara Shakti 2026' in Malaysia

IntroductionDeepening bilateral defence cooperation and interoperability across the strategic Malacca Strait gateway, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) commenced the biennial air combat...

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National

NABL Launches India's First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories to Enhance Grassroots Food Safety

IntroductionTo decentralize food quality testing and curb widespread adulteration across rural and semi-urban markets, the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) on 17 August 2026 la...

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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

Environment

7th Meeting of CBD Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) Concludes in Nairobi Ahead of COP17 in Armenia

IntroductionThe 7th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on 12 August 2026. The multilateral negotiations focused on the gl...

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Economy

SEBI Annual Report: India Retains World No. 1 Position in Number of IPOs; Domestic Institutional Holdings Touch Record 17%

IntroductionAccording to the landmark Annual Report released by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 16 August 2026, India retained its global number-one position in the total number of Initial Public Off...

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