India re‑elected as ISA President for a third term
India has been re‑elected as President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a third consecutive term during its ninth session on 3 November 2026. France is re‑elected as Co‑President. The ISA, formed in 2015 by India and France and headquartered in Gurugram, has 130 signatories. Its vision is 'One Sun One World One Grid' and it focuses on accelerating solar energy deployment worldwide. The re‑election underlines broad international support for India's leadership in renewable energy cooperation and policy harmonization among member countries.
India re‑elected ISA President for a third term
France remains Co‑President
ISA formed in 2015; headquartered in Gurugram
130 signatories; 'One Sun One World One Grid'
reinforces India’s leadership in solar energy cooperation
Jaishankar highlights India's digital public infrastructure at CHOGM 2026
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar addressed CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, emphasising the value of Digital Public Infrastructure for governance and financial responsibility. He noted how DPI has democratized access to services and expanded opportunities, and he referenced India’s recent Free Trade Agreements and ongoing negotiations as part of a broader strategy for predictable trade and resilient supply chains. Jaishankar's comments, shared on social media, reflect India’s proactive role in digital governance and its push for inclusive development within the Commonwealth and beyond.
Jaishankar at CHOGM 2026 highlights DPI
DPI accelerates governance and inclusion
references India’s FTAs and ongoing talks
emphasis on predictable trade and resilient supply chains
showcases India’s leadership in digital governance
Bhutan dedicates Stupa 76 to Narendra Modi as Project 108 advances
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck consecrated Stupa No. 76 in Gelephu Mindfulness City on 1 November 2026, dedicating it to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ceremony underscored close India-Bhutan cultural and spiritual ties. India’s Kiren Rijiju represented New Delhi at the event. Project 108 envisions 108 Buddhist stupas along an 11.7‑kilometre spiritual corridor near the Aie (Mau) River, close to the Assam border. Around 40,000 volunteers and craftsmen helped build the structures, each about 15 metres tall and spaced 108 metres apart. The gesture illustrates ongoing collaboration in faith, heritage and regional development.
Stupa No. 76 consecrated on 1 November 2026
dedication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Gelephu Mindfulness City; 11.7 km corridor
40,000 volunteers; 15 m tall stupas; 108 m spacing
project reflects India‑Bhutan spiritual and cultural ties
location near Bhutan’s border with Assam, India
Nov 03, 2026
UNMINURSO ends Western Sahara peacekeeping mission after 35 years
The United Nations announced that MINURSO, the long‑running peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara, will end after 35 years as the Security Council did not renew its mandate. UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres said liquidation would begin on 1 November, with assets returned to troop‑contributing countries. Morocco welcomed the decision; Algeria‑backed Polisario Front expressed concern. MINURSO, established after a 1991 ceasefire, also carried the task of organizing a referendum that never took place due to voter‑eligibility disputes. The move follows a US‑backed resolution endorsing Rabat’s autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty, a stance opposed by Algeria. Russia’s vetoes and reversals left MINURSO without a new mandate.
MINURSO mandate not renewed; liquidation starts 1 November.
Morocco welcomes, Polisario Front concerned.
MINURSO established after 1991 ceasefire; referendum未 realized.