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India and Italy Become Special Strategic Partners in Rome

May 21, 2026

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On 20 May 2026, India and Italy raised their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made the announcement in Rome. The partnership covers many areas: defence, trade, technology, artificial intelligence, space, and nuclear energy. This was PM Modi’s first bilateral visit to Italy in 26 years. Both countries are now closer friends than ever before.

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International Tea Day 2026: Celebrating the World’s Favourite Drink

May 21, 2026

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International Tea Day 2026 is being celebrated on 21 May. The themes this year are “Fostering Growth and Inclusion” and “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.” The day highlights sustainable tea farming, fair wages, and tea’s deep cultural roots. In India, chai is not just a drink. It is a part of daily life, hospitality, and social bonding. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. This day reminds us to protect tea growers and the environment.

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Two Indian-Origin Scientists Get South Africa’s Highest Civilian Honour

May 21, 2026

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On 20 May 2026, two Indian-origin public health scientists received South Africa’s highest civilian honour. Professor Salim Abdool Karim got the Order of Mapungubwe in Gold. Professor Keertan Dheda received the same award in Silver. President Cyril Ramaphosa gave them the awards at a ceremony in Pretoria. Both scientists have done outstanding work in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and COVID-19 research. This is a proud moment for the global Indian community.

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NASA Detects Zwan-Wolf Effect on Mars: Key Facts and Scientific Importance

May 20, 2026

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NASA recently observed the Zwan-Wolf Effect on Mars through its MAVEN mission. This effect happens when charged particles are squeezed along magnetic structures called flux tubes. Earlier, scientists observed this process only in planetary magnetospheres. The new findings from Mars are important because Mars does not have a strong global magnetic field like Earth.

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India Becomes Bangladesh Second-Largest Trading Partner

May 20, 2026

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India has overtaken the United States to become Bangladesh’s second-largest trading partner. This is a big shift in South Asian trade. The latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) shows India’s share at 8.47% of Bangladesh’s total trade. The US is very close at 8.46%. China remains the top trading partner with over 21% share. India’s advantage comes from its long land border, which makes trade faster and cheaper.

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