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India Manufacturing PMI Rises to 55.1 in September 2026: What It Means
India's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 55.1 in September 2026, a seven-month high, signalling robust expansion in the sector. Understanding PMI, its methodology, …
UN Declaration on Sea-Level Rise: Causes, Impacts and Global Response
The United Nations has issued its first-ever declaration specifically focused on the escalating global risks from sea-level rise. The declaration addresses causes, impacts on coastal …
The Global Biofuel Alliance: India's Push for Clean Energy Diplomacy
The Global Biofuel Alliance, launched at India's G20 Presidency in 2023, expanded in 2026 with a new SAF framework and a Biofuel Technology Transfer Centre, …
India's FATF Mutual Evaluation Report: Tackling Money Laundering and Terror Financing
India received a strong outcome in the FATF Mutual Evaluation Report, recognizing its robust AML/CFT legal framework under PMLA, UAPA, and effective inter-agency coordination.
ISRO’s Chandrayaan‑4 Sample Return Mission
Details ISRO’s upcoming mission to collect lunar samples and return them to Earth.
Gaganyaan Mission 2026: India's Leap Towards Human Spaceflight
ISRO is in the final stages of launching the crewed Gaganyaan mission in late 2026, which will make India the fourth nation to demonstrate independent …
India Ratifies the BBNJ Agreement: A Milestone in Marine Conservation
India has ratified the BBNJ Agreement (High Seas Treaty) under UNCLOS to protect marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions, aligning with the global 30x30 target.
Summit of the Future 2026: India's Push for UN Reform and Global Governance
The Summit of the Future 2026 adopted the Pact for the Future, covering UNSC reform, AI governance via the Global Digital Compact, and a $300B …
India's Push for Semiconductor Manufacturing: The ISM Initiative
An overview of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) aimed at achieving technological sovereignty and building a robust domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem.
India's Expanding Semiconductor Ecosystem: A Strategic Overview for 2026
India is accelerating its efforts to become a global semiconductor hub with new manufacturing plants and significant government incentives, reshaping its strategic position in technology.