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The International Maritime Organisation’s Net-Zero Framework: Implications for Indian Maritime Sector

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2025 Net-Zero Framework represents a pivotal step toward decarbonising global shipping, mandating stricter carbon intensity standards through market-based and technical measures. This Issue Brief...

April 24 , 2025

Prospects of India’s Engagement in the Indian Ocean Region in the Blue Economy Sector

On February, 10 2025 the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk by Professor V N Attri. The talk began with Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivering the opening remarks. Distinguished members of various institutions and think tanks...

March 26 , 2025

Neighborhood News Digest - 17 March 2025

Afghanistan Afghanistan among Countries in Proposed US Visa Ban-Tolo News The administration of Donald Trump is considering imposing extensive travel restrictions on citizens of 41 countries, including Afghanistan, for entry into the United States....

March 17 , 2025

Talk by Ambassador of Norway to India; India-Norway Collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy

On March 3, 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a talk by the Ambassador of Norway to India Amb. Ms. May-Elin Stener on India-Norway collaboration on Climate Change, Arctic, Maritime, and Sustainable Blue Economy. She spoke...

March 6 , 2025

Neighborhood News Digest - 09 July 2024

Afghanistan Arg: Japan Envoy Said Doha 3 Enhanced Interim Govt's Global Interaction-Tolo News The Japanese ambassador in Kabul, in a meeting with Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs, said that the participation of...

July 9 , 2024

Neighbourhood News Digest – 04 June 2024

Afghanistan 3rd Doha Meeting: An Evaluation of Relations Between the Kabul and the West – Tolo News A summary of a speech on the topic "Doha 3: The Modality of the Islamic Emirate’s Interaction with the International Community," organized by the...

June 4 , 2024

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 32, 2023)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters. Commentary How Niger coup could unleash political & economic proxy wars in Africa’s crucial Sahel region...

August 10 , 2023

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 31, 2023)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters. Commentary What does the future hold for the Wagner Group in Africa? After the exile of the Wagner Group's...

August 7 , 2023

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 30, 2023)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters. Commentary Strengthening India-Africa Education Cooperation: Paving the way for a better future India's...

July 31 , 2023

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 29, 2023)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters. Commentary Zambian Girls are Riding to School Following an Indian Model The adage “teach a woman, and you...

July 21 , 2023