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First India-China Corps Commander Meeting Held in Arunachal Pradesh

08-Sep-2026

India and China held their first Corps Commander-level military meeting in the Eastern Sector at Arunachal Pradesh on September 6, 2026. The meeting is significant as the Corps Commander-level dialogue mechanism, which has mainly focused on the Ladakh sector, has now been extended to the Eastern Sector.

UN ‘Correct the Map’ Resolution: Africa’s True Size Explained

05-Sep-2026

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution, calling for greater use of world maps that represent the relative sizes of continents more accurately, particularly Africa.

Falkland Islands Dispute: Argentina Intensifies Sovereignty Push against Britain

04-Sep-2026

Argentine President Javier Milei has intensified Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as Islas Malvinas, by announcing plans for tougher sanctions against companies involved in oil development around the British-administered islands.

Rajnath Singh Launches ‘Raksha’ Framework to Strengthen Defence Diplomacy

04-Sep-2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released ‘Raksha’, a comprehensive strategic framework for India’s defence diplomacy on December 3, 2026.

CHAAYANKAN: Tea Board, ISRO-NRSC and NIT Rourkela Launch AI-Based Project

04-Sep-2026

The Tea Board of India, in collaboration with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO and NIT Rourkela, has launched CHAAYANKAN, a research and development project to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and geospatial technology for better monitoring of tea plantations.

Teachers Day 2026: history, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan life and career, National Teachers’ Awards

04-Sep-2026

India celebrates Teachers’ Day every year on 5 September to honour teachers and recognise their contribution to education, society and nation-building. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, one of India’s most distinguished philosophers, educationists and statesmen, who later became the first Vice-President and second President of India.

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils: Powers, Functions, Latest Expansion and Challenges

04-Sep-2026

On 3 September 2026, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the notification for establishing Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils in all seven districts.

India-Belgium Relations: MoUs on Renewable Energy, Defence, Semiconductors and Critical Minerals

04-Sep-2026

India and Belgium signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements during bilateral engagements in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House.

Typhon Missile System Explained: Features, Range, Tomahawk, SM-6 and Russia-Japan Tensions

03-Sep-2026

Russia recently warned Japan over the deployment of the U.S. Typhon missile system, describing such deployment as unacceptable and a potential threat to Russian security.

Modified UDAN Scheme: India to Build 100 New Airports in 10 Years

03-Sep-2026

India plans to develop 100 new airports over the next 10 years under the Modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, strengthening air connectivity across smaller cities, remote regions and islands.

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