France to host the 8th AgriVoltaics World Conference in 2027
The 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference, hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21–23 Oct 2026 (theme 'Powering the…
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World's largest battery-electric ship 'China Zorrilla' begins Argentina–Uruguay passenger service
Built by Incat Tasmania at Hobart, Australia, the world's largest battery-electric ship 'China Zorrilla' (Incat Hull 096) began commercial passenger service for Buquebus…
US Department of Energy adds helium to its Critical Material List
The US Department of Energy (DOE) added helium to its 'DOE Critical Material List' under Section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020. The notice was signed on 21 Oct 2026 and…
International Criminal Court and its officials win the European Parliament's 2026 Sakharov Prize
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced at Strasbourg on 22 Oct 2026 that the 2026 'Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought' goes to the International…
International Artist's Day – 25 October (birth anniversary of Pablo Picasso)
International Artist's Day is observed every year on 25 October; in 2026 it falls on a Sunday. Canadian artist Chris MacClure started the day in 2004 to honour the…
International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (18–24 Oct 2026) – theme 'From Detection to Prevention'
The 14th International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week was observed from 18 to 24 Oct 2026 with the theme 'From Detection to Prevention'. The message: lead poisoning is…
United Nations Day 2026 – 24 October; 81 years since the UN Charter came into force
24 October is celebrated every year as 'United Nations Day', marking the entry into force of the UN Charter on 24 Oct 1945; 2026 is the 81st anniversary. The UN's 80th…
Powerful El Niño could trigger major economic shocks worldwide – UN (WMO, OCHA) warns
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo and UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher issued a joint warning in Geneva on 21 Oct 2026. WMO's Global…
India and Poland agree to deepen defence, space and nuclear energy cooperation – Polish PM Donald Tusk visits India
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk paid an official visit to India on 21–23 Oct 2026. On 22 Oct he held talks with PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. 'Today…
Beijing may become a 'super-aged society' by 2035 – one in three residents aged 60 or above
According to the official Beijing Daily (18 Oct 2026), by 2035 more than one-third (over 33%) of Beijing's population will be aged 60 or above, making the city a…
61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) in New Delhi, 26–28 Oct 2026 – India hosts it for the first time
The 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) – the governing committee of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) – is…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – 17 October 2026
The UN observes 17 October every year as the 'International Day for the Eradication of Poverty'. Theme for 2026–2028: 'United for Peace and Human Rights'; 2026 focus:…
India hosts the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting; 'Delhi Declaration' adopted
The first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting was held in New Delhi on 13 Oct 2026, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Five items were approved – a BIMSTEC Convention…
Indian parliamentary delegation at the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania
The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is being held at Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026. A nine-member Indian parliamentary delegation led…
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