The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup is set to be hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands, bringing together the world’s top men’s and women’s teams in a unique dual-host and dual-tournament format. Scheduled from 15 to 30 August 2026, the event marks the first time Belgium will host the World Cup and the third time the men’s and women’s tournaments will run concurrently.

Jharkhand celebrated its 25th Statehood Day with vibrant cultural festivities that turned public spaces across the state into lively open-air stages. The celebrations focused on honouring the state’s indigenous identity, showcasing its rich tribal heritage through colourful dance traditions, rhythmic performances and community participation.

India reaffirmed its commitment to equity-based global climate action during the COP30 joint plenary in Belém, Brazil, emphasising that climate transitions must be people-centric, fair and grounded in multilateral cooperation. Representing the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs), India warned that attempts to reinterpret the Paris Agreement’s foundational principles could undermine decades of progress.

The cane toad (Rhinella marina) has been identified as the world’s most invasive species, symbolising the global ecological risks associated with the relocation of wildlife across ecosystems. Originally native to South and Central America, the cane toad was deliberately introduced to several countries to control agricultural pests, but the plan backfired dramatically. Instead of reducing pests, the toads multiplied uncontrollably, causing deep and long-lasting ecological disruptions.

India and Russia are preparing to reinforce their long-standing civil nuclear partnership at the upcoming December annual summit, where discussions are expected to focus on small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear fuel-cycle technologies and continued progress at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP). The dialogue reflects both countries’ commitment to expanding strategic energy cooperation amid India’s growing electricity needs and clean-energy goals.