Recently, India and Canada signed a $1.9 billion, 10-year uranium supply agreement and committed to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2026.
India–Canada Relations
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations: India and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1947, soon after India’s independence.
Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, which initially shaped their diplomatic engagement.
Canada opened its High Commission in New Delhi in 1947, while India established its mission in Ottawa soon thereafter.
A controversy has emerged after the U.S. Department of Defense reportedly blacklisted AI company Anthropic after it refused to enable its AI systems for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapon applications.
Areas of Military AI Use
Autonomous Weapons Systems: Weapons capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention.
Surveillance and Intelligence: AI-based analysis of satellite imagery, signals intelligence, and facial recognition.
Example: The U.S. military’s Project Maven uses AI to analyze drone imagery to identify potential threats.
India ranks second globally in the number of children who are overweight or living with obesity, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released on World Obesity Day (4 March).
About
The World Obesity Atlas is a non-commercial publication produced by the World Obesity Federation, which provides global data, projections, and policy insights on obesity trends and related health risks.
The report highlights that the global target to halt the rise in childhood obesity by 2025 has been missed, and the deadline has now been extended to 2030. However, most countries remain off track, including India.
Tehran's Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sustained damage from shockwaves and debris caused by US-Israel airstrikes.
About
Golestan Palace is a historic royal complex that served as the official residence of the Qajar dynasty and is one of the oldest historic monuments in Tehran.
The origins of the complex date back to the Safavid Dynasty, when Tehran first gained importance as a political centre. Later rulers expanded and renovated the palace complex.
Golestan Palace reflects a blend of traditional Persian architecture and Western influences introduced during the 19th century.
