Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
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The 22nd edition of the bilateral India-US military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2026' commenced simultaneously at Auli in Uttarakhand and Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The multi-domain drills focus on high-altitude mountain warfare, counterterrorism operations, and emerging military technologies.
The International Labour Organization's Global Coalition for Social Justice Annual Forum 2026 concluded with international leaders advocating for decent work and equitable growth. India assumed co-chairmanship of the Coalition's Coordinating Group to drive actionable social reforms.
Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council met in New York on September 21, 2026, to solidify a unified position on regional security and global partnerships ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week.
The United States administration is preparing broad economic sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The Hague, aiming to restrict the tribunal's financial transactions globally.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council that UN peacekeeping operations face severe pressures, calling for political solutions to be prioritized over endless military deployments.
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises celebrated the third anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in Kolkata, announcing that over 30 lakh traditional artisans have registered under the flagship initiative. Around 24.5 lakh beneficiaries have already received basic skill training alongside financial and marketing support.
US President Donald Trump signed a major sanctions bill authorizing new restrictions targeting Russia's energy and defense sectors, as well as its shadow fleet of oil tankers. The legislation also enables tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian energy.
The 3rd BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights concluded in Goa, adopting the "Goa Conclusions" framework to protect traditional health heritage.
The United States has denied visas to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and key officials for the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. The Palestinian Authority strongly condemned the decision, while the US stated that affected officials may address the assembly via video link.
Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth completed a high-profile three-day official visit to Russia, engaging with senior Russian military leadership on capability development, training exchanges, and artillery modernization. The visit reinforces strategic Army-to-Army cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow.
Chiefs of Defence from all 32 NATO member nations convened in Copenhagen for the Alliance's annual Military Committee Conference to discuss collective deterrence and strategic support for Ukraine.
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have agreed on a new Arctic security framework granting permanent US military access while barring rival military bases. The pact maintains Greenland's sovereignty and is set to be signed at the United Nations General Assembly.