The Indian Army announced the departure of its Special Forces contingent for Banyuwangi in Indonesia, where personnel will participate in joint training with their Indonesian counterparts. The Army’s announcement identifies the deployment as part of the 12th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti, a recurring bilateral military engagement focused on strengthening cooperation between the Special Forces of both countries.
Piyush Goyal visited the Port of Rotterdam, accompanied by its Chief Executive Officer, Boudewijn Siemons. The engagement focused on the port’s strategic role in international maritime trade and its importance for commercial connectivity between India and Europe.
The first contingent of 300 Nigerian Army personnel departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on 22 October 2026. According to the Nigerian Army, the soldiers travelled aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft, identified as a C-17 strategic transport aircraft and an Airbus A321.
Welcoming the Russian parliamentary delegation, Om Birla emphasised the historical friendship between India and Russia, describing the relationship as one built upon mutual trust, respect and shared aspirations.
Rather than rejecting technology, Ayurveda encourages moderation, awareness and disciplined living. Its principles can help individuals develop healthier relationships with digital devices while protecting their physical and mental well-being.
The minister emphasised that cooperation between India and South Korea could extend beyond ship construction to include port development, maritime logistics, technology transfer, workforce training and industrial innovation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the extraordinary determination displayed by Indian para-athletes throughout the competition. He acknowledged the collective efforts of the contingent and highlighted the inspirational significance of their achievements for millions of Indians.
The rice received formal recognition under India’s Geographical Indications (GI) system on 2 January 2024, establishing its legally protected geographical identity. The recognition represents an important milestone for the tribal farming communities of Koraput, whose traditional seed conservation and agricultural practices have helped preserve this valuable indigenous variety.
One of the clearest references occurs in the Sabha Parva, during the campaigns preceding Yudhishthira’s Rajasuya sacrifice. Nakula receives the western direction. His expedition brings him into contact with numerous rulers and communities, including the Madras, whose king Shalya is his maternal uncle.
Black holes are astronomical objects whose gravitational fields become so intense that light cannot escape after crossing a boundary known as the event horizon. Although black holes do not emit light from within this boundary, the matter surrounding them can become extremely hot and produce powerful electromagnetic radiation. Astronomers study this radiation to investigate physical processes occurring in regions where gravity strongly influences the movement of matter.
