External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for reforms to the United Nations, saying the organisation has become “largely irrelevant” to decision-making on major global challenges because of persistent divisions within its Security Council. Speaking at the fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on Monday, October 5, he argued that the world body’s decision-making structure no longer adequately represe

The IPL 2027 player auction will be held in Goa this December, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed. The announcement brings one of the league’s biggest off-field events back to India after three consecutive auctions overseas. An exact auction date has yet to be announced. The previous three editions were staged in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. Dubai hosted the auction for the 2024 season, Jeddah held the 2025 mega auction, and Abu Dhabi staged the 2026 auction. Goa will therefore host the first IPL player auction in India since 2023. Why the IPL auction is returning to India IPL chairman Arun Dhumal had earlier said the BCCI wanted to bring the auction home, but securing a suitable venue during India’s busy December wedding season had been a challenge. He also indicated that the upcoming event would be a smaller auction following the 2025 mega auction. For the franchises, the Goa announcement settles the location while they prepare their squad plans for IPL 2027. Teams will now await further details, including the precise date and auction arrangements. The venue decision does not itself reveal which players will be available or how much each franchise will have to spend. Impact Player rule also under review Alongside auction planning, the BCCI is seeking fresh feedback on the IPL’s Impact Player rule. The substitution provision allows a team to bring in an additional player during a match. It is currently scheduled to remain in place through 2027, but its future has been discussed by the IPL Governing Council. Several players have raised concerns that the rule reduces opportunities for genuine all-rounders. Dhumal has said the board will consult stakeholders before taking a decision. No change to the rule has been announced, so the confirmed update for now is the auction’s return to India, with Goa set to host it in December.

India and the four-member Visegrad Group agreed to strengthen political, economic, defence and technology cooperation during their first foreign ministers’ meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the inaugural V4+India meeting as a historic occasion and said the discussions had been highly productive. The count

A series of diplomatic engagements involving India, the US, Russia and Ukraine prompted mediation speculation in New Delhi on Monday, September 7, 2026. India has confirmed its continuing peace outreach, but no government has officially said that New Delhi brokered the latest Russia-Ukraine talks. India’s Diplomatic Timeline Raises Questions About a Quiet Peace Role Did India quietly help create conditions for renewed

Global Impact Forum II will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace on September 5-6, ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Forum to showcase civilisational connections Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS nations together ahead of the official summit in New Delhi. The

Paris: France will expel two Iranian diplomats after accusing Iranian authorities of detaining and physically intimidating two members of the French embassy in Tehran during a July incident. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the expulsions would take place in the coming days, calling the episode intolerable and saying Paris had promised consequences. French officials say the two embassy staff members were detained for several hours on July 19 while carrying out professional dut

The Centre has disclosed that expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s overseas visits since 2021 has crossed ₹550 crore, with spending rising sharply after the pandemic. Foreign travel expenses in 2026 have already crossed ₹74.58 crore, while the Norway visit emerged as the costliest trip recorded so far this year. The Union government has disclosed fresh details of expenditure incurred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits, putting the

India backs Prambanan Temple restoration in Indonesia Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta has placed fresh global attention on one of Indonesia’s most important Hindu heritage sites. Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage monument with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and offered prayers at the ancient temple dedicated to the Trimurti — Shi

Allahabad High Court Says Personal Laws Cannot Shield Criminal Acts In Triple Talaq, Nikah Halala Case The Allahabad High Court has refused to cancel an FIR in a serious case involving the alleged sexual exploitation of a woman under the guise of triple talaq, nikah halala, and remarriage practices. A division bench of Justices J.J. Munir and Tarun Saxena observed that personal laws cannot be used as a shield to protect criminal conduct. The court said c

Indus Waters Treaty Row: Pakistan Minister Warns India Over Water Rights The India-Pakistan water dispute deepened on June 30, 2026, after Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik issued a sharp warning over the Indus Waters Treaty. His remarks came as tensions continue over India’s decision to keep the decades-old water-sharing agreement in abeyance after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing a joint press conference with Pakistan’s

Bengaluru Apartment Tragedy Shocks KR Puram Area A shocking incident was reported on June 23, 2026, from Sai Green Apartment in Bengaluru’s KR Puram area, where three members of a family were found dead inside their home. The incident has triggered a major investigation by local police and forensic teams. The victims have been identified as Somasundar (55), his wife Muthulakshmi (48), and their y

US-Iran Talks Make Progress As 60-Day Roadmap Takes Shape The United States and Iran moved a step closer to renewed diplomacy on June 22, 2026, after agreeing on a 60-day roadmap during Switzerland talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The fresh diplomatic push is aimed at reducing tensions and working towards a final agreement on key issues, including sanctions, maritime safety, nuclear-related concerns, and regional secur

Yuvraj Singh Set For Delhi Capitals Coaching Role Ahead Of IPL 2027 Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is reportedly set to join Delhi Capitals as batting coach for IPL 2027, marking a major coaching move ahead of the next Indian Premier League season. The development comes as the Delhi Capitals prepare for a fresh support staff structure after two disappointing IPL campaigns.

PM Modi Reaches Evian For G7 Summit, India To Raise Global South Concerns Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to take part in the G7 Summit, marking India’s continued presence at one of the world’s most important diplomatic platforms. After reaching Evian, PM Modi said he was looking forward to engaging with global leaders a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected participation at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, has placed India’s expanding global influence back in focus. Invited by French President Emmanuel Macron, Modi will attend the summit as India continues to gain importance in discussions on trade, technology, energy security, supply chains and global development. India is not a member of the G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Un