The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.9 per cent and Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 4.6 per cent for the financial year 2026–27. The Gross Fiscal Deficit…
Government of India (GoI) Fiscal Deficit Reaches ₹1.62 Lakh Crore in April-May FY27
Key Updates:
- India's fiscal deficit for the first two months of Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) stood at ₹1.62 lakh crore, accounting for 9.6% of the full-year budget estimate.
- Total receipts for the April-May period were recorded at ₹7.19 lakh crore, while the overall expenditure reached ₹8.81 lakh crore.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pegged the fiscal deficit target for FY27 at 4.4% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- The central government's Capital Expenditure (Capex) for the first two months reached ₹2.51 lakh crore, representing 20.5% of the annual ₹12.22 lakh crore outlay.
- Revenue deficit recorded a surplus of ₹68,985 crore, while non-tax revenue was bolstered by a record dividend transfer from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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The State Bank of India (SBI) presented a dividend cheque of ₹8,813 crore to the Central government for the financial year 2025-26. The dividend cheque was handed over to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by SBI…
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Projects India GDP Growth at 6.3% for FY27 and 6.4% for FY28 (Start of June)
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) projects India to register a growth of 6.3 per cent in 2026-27 (FY27) and 6.4 per cent in 2027-28 (FY28). China's economic growth is projected by the OECD…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) records $7.1 billion current account surplus for Q4 FY26 (Start of June)
India logged a current account surplus of $7.1 billion (0.7% of GDP) in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to a deficit of $13.2 billion in the third quarter. Personal transfer receipts, primarily remittances, rose to…
National Statistics Office (NSO) records India's unemployment rate at 3.1% in 2025
Key Updates:
- The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported that India's overall unemployment rate fell to 3.1% in 2025, the lowest level recorded in eight years.
- India aims to achieve full and productive employment by 2030 under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The national urban female unemployment rate declined from 10.8% in 2017-18 to 6.4% in 2025.
- States with the highest urban female unemployment in 2025 include Arunachal Pradesh (18.4%), Himachal Pradesh (18.3%), Bihar (16.8%), Nagaland (15.7%), and Rajasthan (14.6%).
- Urban female unemployment trends include Bihar (6.2% in 2017-18 to 16.8% last year), Rajasthan (9.9% to 14.6%), Himachal Pradesh (13.7% to 18.3%), Jharkhand (remained at 11.8%), and Assam (11.4% to 10.4%).
- Significant reductions in urban female unemployment were recorded in Kerala (27.5% to 6.7%), Maharashtra (11.5% to 3.8%), and Gujarat (4.3% to 1.5%).
- Odisha and Karnataka also made significant progress in reducing urban female unemployment.
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India's urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above decreased to 6.6% in the January-March 2026 quarter, while the rural unemployment rate increased to 4.3%. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate…
The unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in March, up from 4.9% in February. Women faced a higher unemployment rate of 5.3% compared to 5.0% for men in March.
The World Bank (WB) has cleared a $1.5 billion financing package to aid India's structural reforms and boost private sector-led job creation. The funding is provided under the WB's Development Policy Financing (DPF)…
65 per cent of Indian respondents believe the country is heading in the right direction, placing India third globally behind Singapore (78 per cent) and Malaysia (73 per cent). The Ipsos “What Worries the World” survey…
Finance Ministry releases June 2026 gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection of Rs 1,94,812 crore
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- Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 13.9% year-on-year to Rs 1,94,812 crore in June 2026.
- Cumulative gross GST collections for the April-June period of FY27 reached Rs 6,31,699 crore, an 8.4% increase over the previous year.
- Net GST revenue for June increased 11.2% year-on-year to Rs 1,62,377 crore, following total refunds of Rs 32,436 crore.
- Tax components for June included Central GST (CGST) at Rs 37,376 crore, State GST (SGST) at Rs 45,116 crore, and Integrated GST (IGST) at Rs 1,12,320 crore.
- Net GST revenue for the first quarter stood at Rs 5,40,218 crore, marking a 7.1% increase from Rs 5,04,187 crore in the year-ago period.
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Government of India (GoI) records gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections at ₹1.94 lakh crore for May 2026 (Start of June)
India's gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, representing a 3.2% year-on-year growth from ₹1.88 lakh crore. Net GST revenue for the month rose 3.3% to ₹1.67 lakh crore, while total refunds…
India records gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of ₹2.42 lakh crore in April (Start of May)
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April reached a record high of ₹2.42 lakh crore, an 8.7% increase compared to the same month last fiscal year. The previous record high was ₹2.37 lakh crore in…
Income Tax Department reports 14.64 per cent rise in net direct tax collections to ₹5.21 lakh crore (Mid of June)
The Income Tax Department reported net direct tax collections of ₹5,21,024.82 crore as of 17 June 2026 for the financial year 2026-27, marking a 14.64 per cent year-on-year growth. Gross direct tax collections for the…
Government of India (GoI) records 5.12% growth in net direct tax collections reaching ₹23.40 lakh crore (Start of May)
India’s net direct tax collections reached approximately ₹23.40 lakh crore as of 31 March. The net direct tax collection figure represents a 5.12% increase compared to the previous period.
PayGlocal launches Google Pay Card Payments for international payment gateway
Key Updates:
- PayGlocal has launched Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway, becoming one of the first Indian payment platforms to enable Google Pay for international transactions.
- Indian merchants can now reach over one billion customers across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, and Western Europe via Google Pay and Apple Pay.
- Google Pay operates in 86+ countries, supports 60+ currencies, and is integrated with over 6.4 million merchants globally, including 87% of merchants in the United States.
- PayGlocal anticipates a nearly 40% increase in merchant activations following the integration of Google Pay.
- Founded in 2021, PayGlocal is authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Payment Aggregator for domestic (online) and cross-border (inward and outward) transactions.
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Monthly transaction volumes on the BHIM Payments App increased from 79.64 million in June 2025 to 244 million in May 2026. The platform, developed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), processed transactions with a total…
Paytm enables biometric UPI payments with Face ID/fingerprint and cardless ATM withdrawals (Mid of April)
Paytm app now allows UPI payments verified by Face ID or fingerprint instead of entering a UPI PIN. Biometric data is neither stored nor accessed by Paytm or the bank.
Flipkart, Axis Bank and PayU have introduced biometric authentication for card payments, replacing One-Time Passwords (OTPs) with fingerprint and Face ID approvals. The biometric authentication feature is currently…
SBM Bank India and Paisabazaar Launch Paisa+ Credit Card (End of June)
Paisabazaar, a part of PB Fintech, and SBM Bank India have launched the SBM Paisabazaar Paisa+ Credit Card, a Fixed Deposit (FD)-backed credit card. The credit card requires a minimum FD starting from ₹2,000 and provides…
Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank attains Tier-III status under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms
Key Updates:
- Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank attained Tier-III status under Reserve Bank of India (RBI) norms after its total deposits crossed ₹2,000 crore.
- The bank is the second-largest among 46 urban cooperative banks in Andhra Pradesh with total business exceeding ₹2,040 crore.
- As of March 31, 2026, the bank's deposits stood at ₹1,235 crore, advances at ₹804.12 crore, and investments at ₹552.14 crore.
- The bank reported a net profit of ₹16.18 crore for the last financial year and maintained zero net non-performing assets (NPAs).
- RBI classification for urban cooperative banks is based on deposits: Tier-I (below ₹100 crore), Tier-II (up to ₹1,000 crore), Tier-III (₹1,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore), and Tier-IV (above ₹10,000 crore).
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancels licence of The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Ltd., Phaltan (End of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the licence of The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Ltd., Phaltan, in an order dated May 18, 2026. The RBI took this action due to the bank's inadequate capital, poor earning…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for six months (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed several operational restrictions on Mumbai-based Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for a period of six months effective from June 13, 2026. The RBI has capped withdrawals from…
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) organised the APY Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi, recognising 53 APY Service Providers, 10 State Level Bankers' Committees, top 5 bank branches, and…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancels licence of Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of Gokak, Karnataka-based Shree Mahalaxmi Urban Co-operative Credit Bank due to its worsening financial position. The RBI stated that the lender lacks adequate…
Ministry of Tourism signs MoU with Google India to promote tourism using AI
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- The Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India to strengthen the digital promotion of India's tourism destinations.
- The collaboration focuses on the use of digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), data-driven insights, and capacity building.
- The MoU is non-commercial, non-binding, and non-exclusive, with no financial implications for either party.
- The partnership aims to enhance the visibility of India's tourism destinations, experiences, and cultural heritage among domestic and international travellers.
- The agreement includes training and capacity-building programmes for Ministry officials on digital marketing tools, campaign optimisation, content creation, and AI.
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The Maharashtra School Education department signed a memorandum of understanding with Google for Education to provide free AI and digital technology training to more than four lakh teachers in government-run and aided…
Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India launched to strengthen India’s tourism ecosystem (Mid of April)
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) launched the anthology titled "Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India" on 17 April 2026. The initiative aims to inspire citizens and global travellers to…
Coca-Cola India Pvt Ltd has entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest UP, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The partnership aims to support environmental stewardship, community well-being, and…
India chaired the inaugural Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in virtual mode. The meeting was chaired by the Joint Secretary (Tourism) in the Ministry of…
Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025: 125 Days Wage Employment Guarantee
Key Updates:
- The Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G Act) will come into force from July 1.
- The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) stated that the VB-G RAM G Act provides a statutory guarantee of up to 125 days of wage employment to eligible rural households.
- An interim allocation of ₹95,692.31 crore has been made to states and Union Territories to ensure smooth transition and timely wage payments.
- The national launch of the VB-G RAM G Act will be held on July 2 at Mukkavaripalli village in Obulavaripalle mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Gram panchayats will implement the scheme with a focus on natural resource management, water conservation, agriculture and allied activities, rural infrastructure, and women's empowerment.
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Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): Implementation in Punjab (End of June)
The Punjab government notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme starting from July 1. The VB-G RAM G is a central rural employment law that…
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G Act), 2025, will come into force across India from July 1, 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): 125 Days Work Guarantee (Mid of May)
The Ministry of Rural Development announced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1…
The Centre notified the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Act, 2025, which will come into force across the country from July 1, 2026. The VB–G RAM G Act replaces the Mahatma…
School Chalo Abhiyan: Boosting School Enrolment in Uttar Pradesh
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- The Uttar Pradesh government announced the second phase of the School Chalo Abhiyan, scheduled from July 1 to July 15.
- The campaign aims to achieve universal school enrolment, re-enrol children who have dropped out, and ensure the right to education.
- The initiative focuses on enrolling children aged 3 to 6 years in Bal Vatika programmes to establish a strong educational foundation.
- The state's education strengthening efforts include Project Alankar for modernising secondary schools and Operation Kayakalp for improving school infrastructure.
- Other key initiatives mentioned include Mission Prerna and Mission Nipun for enhancing teaching and learning outcomes, the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya scheme for girls' education, and the provision of nutritious cooked meals in government schools.
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The Telangana government launched a breakfast scheme for students in government educational institutions. The first phase of the programme covers 1,44,610 students across 1,302 government educational institutions…
Khet Bachao Abhiyan to reduce excessive fertiliser use (Start of June)
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1 to June 30. The month-long campaign will begin from Ramsiya village in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) convened a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Sanjay Kumar, to reintegrate over two crore dropout children into the…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the CBSE curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Classes 3-8, to be introduced from the 2026-27 academic session. The initiative…
Monument Adoption and Grant-in-aid Schemes: Preservation of 75 Delhi Monuments
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- The Delhi government approved the Monument Adoption Scheme and a grant-in-aid scheme to preserve 75 monuments under the banner 'Hamare Smarak, Hamara Gaurav'.
- The Monument Adoption Scheme allows private organisations, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and institutes to adopt monuments for five years to maintain visitor facilities.
- Under the adoption scheme, 'Monument Mitras' will manage amenities such as security, lighting, and cleanliness, which is estimated to save the government ₹4.5 lakh annually per monument.
- The grant-in-aid scheme provides financial assistance of up to ₹2 crore to registered trusts, NGOs, foundations, universities, educational institutions, and autonomous government bodies for core conservation and restoration.
- Registration on the Centre's Darpan portal is mandatory for voluntary organisations seeking grants under the restoration project.
- The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) is already conducting core conservation for 21 of these monuments.
- The 75 monuments include Mutiny Memorial, Bhuli Bhatiyari Ka Mahal, Malcha Mahal, Dara Shikoh Library Building, Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli, Turkman Gate, Jharna, Gol Gumbad, Bijri Khan’s Tomb, Chaumchi Khan’s Tomb, Mosque of Darwesh Shah, Kharbuje Ka Gumbad, Sarai of Basant, Kos Minars in Badarpur, near Apollo Hospital, and Kureni village, as well as unnamed medieval tombs, gateways, baolis, mosques, and gardens.
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Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) Launched with ₹33,660 Crore Outlay for 100 Industrial Parks (Start of June)
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). The Union Cabinet approved BHAVYA with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore…
Zerodha Fund House launches two target-date Life Cycle funds with NFO closing on July 7 (End of June)
Zerodha Fund House became the first asset management company in India to introduce target-date maturity funds. The fund house launched two schemes: Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2036 and Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2041.
ASI begins drilling at Konark Sun Temple on April 23, 2026 (End of April)
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated drilling a 6x5-foot passage into the Jagamohan (assembly hall) of the Konark Sun Temple. The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century monument designated as a United…
World Heritage Day observed on April 18 (Mid of April)
World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, is observed every year on April 18. The theme for 2026 is Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters.
FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card: Streamlining Services and Monitoring
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- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI card in New Delhi.
- The FCRA 2.0 Portal is designed to reduce paperwork, enable faster processing of applications, and provide real-time monitoring of foreign contributions.
- The upgraded FCRA portal makes the application process fully digital by removing the requirement for the physical submission of documents.
- The e-OCI card is a citizen-centric initiative expected to benefit over 50 lakh Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders by digitising services and improving accessibility.
- These digital initiatives were launched under the government's principle of Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
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PRASHAST 2.0: NCERT's Digital Tool for Disability Screening (Start of May)
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) developed PRASHAST 2.0, which stands for Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool. The platform is a digital tool for the early detection of disabilities in…
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 with e-OCI and minor child passport restrictions (Start of May)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which came into force on April 30, 2026. Under the new rules, a minor child cannot simultaneously hold a passport of another country…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in collaboration with Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to strengthen public health surveillance at Points of Entry across India. The upgraded…
ICICI Bank and Visa launch India's first US dollar debit card for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) at GIFT City (Mid of May)
ICICI Bank and Visa have launched India's first US dollar (USD) denominated debit card for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers. The card is offered through the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) of ICICI Bank at Gujarat…
GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 to strengthen India's innovation ecosystem
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- The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), hosted the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 in Bengaluru.
- The event focused on connecting Global Capability Centres (GCCs) with AIM's network, including the upcoming Atal Acceleration Centres for Scale-up of Startups (AACESS).
- India's network of more than 2,100 GCCs generates nearly 100 billion US dollars in revenue.
- India's innovation pipeline comprises more than 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) and over 100 incubators.
- Participating global organisations included Intel, IBM, Bosch, Amazon, SAP, NVIDIA, Samsung, Shell, Mercedes-Benz, Philips, Morgan Stanley, Thermo Fisher Scientific, CGI, Wipro, and Yahoo.
- Other participants included representatives from ATLs, Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs), STPI Centres of Entrepreneurship, and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission.
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The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote language technology and multilingual artificial intelligence (AI)…
India and France launch India-France ATL Bridge on 14 June 2026 to connect school innovation labs (Mid of June)
India and France launched the India-France ATL Bridge to strengthen bilateral innovation cooperation by connecting young innovators through school-level innovation labs. The initiative was formalised through a Letter of…
Axis Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology & Innovation Park at the BITS Pilani…
Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026: Six youth-led startups win seed grants (End of June)
Six youth-led startups won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. The initiative is jointly led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India and Citi Foundation, in…
APAAR ID: One Nation, One Student ID for Digital Academic Records
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- The Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID under the One Nation, One Student ID initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- The APAAR ID is a unique 12-digit identification number that serves as a lifelong digital repository for academic records, marksheets, and certificates for all students in India.
- The system is linked to the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) and enables the secure storage and sharing of academic achievements via DigiLocker.
- The scheme is free of cost and is applicable to students across all states and union territories in India.
- Registration is processed through school authorities, with mandatory parental consent required for students under 18 years of age.
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NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status to award own degrees (Start of April)
The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), declared the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and its six constituent units as deemed-to-be university…
Kerala to establish Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; steps to curb academic migration (Start of June)
The Kerala government will establish an Academic Syndicate as an apex body to coordinate higher education governance and will focus on developing globally competitive institutions to curb academic migration. Steps will…
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status (Start of April)
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been declared a deemed-to-be university by the Ministry of Education on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The deemed status…
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) organised the APY Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi, recognising 53 APY Service Providers, 10 State Level Bankers' Committees, top 5 bank branches, and…
Aarogya Setu 2.0 and Digital Health Initiatives: Strengthening India's Digital Public Infrastructure for Health
Key Updates:
- The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will convene the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) on June 29 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The CCHFW is the apex advisory body of the MoHFW, constituted under Article 263 of the Constitution.
- The MoHFW will launch Aarogya Setu 2.0, a Personal Health Record (PHR) application for managing Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), accessing digital health records, and integrating wearable devices.
- Digital health initiatives launched under the National Health Authority (NHA) and National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS) include the upgraded Ayushman App, Ayushman Sarathi (WhatsApp chatbot), National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX), Unified Health Interface (UHI), and e-Sushrut Clinic.
- The government will launch the Drug Registry, Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI), and the Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS) to standardise healthcare data and medical terminologies.
- The 16th CCHFW thematic sessions will focus on National Health Mission (NHM) – SDG Goals & Priorities, Food & Drug Reforms, and Allied Health Services.
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SUMAN Roadmap 2030 to reduce maternal and infant mortality (Start of July)
The Union Health Ministry launched the 'SUMAN Roadmap 2030', a strategic framework to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare and accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. Union Health…
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), a unified child healthcare programme integrating Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) for…
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Provides Free Antenatal Care Services (Mid of June)
Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the nationwide celebrations for ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) under the theme 10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care in New Delhi. The…
The 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was convened on 05 May 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Kimi Onoda…
MoSPI releases SDG Progress Report 2026 highlighting 65.3% Social Protection Coverage
Key Updates:
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2026, to mark the 20th Statistics Day.
- The National Indicator Framework (NIF), developed by MoSPI in consultation with NITI Aayog and UN agencies, comprises 277 national SDG indicators to monitor 17 SDGs.
- Social protection coverage increased from 22 per cent in 2016 to 65.3 per cent in 2026, and the Maternal Mortality Ratio declined from 122 per 100,000 live births (2015-17) to 87 (2022-24).
- The unemployment rate declined from 6.1 per cent in 2017-18 to 3.1 per cent in 2025, and the Sex Ratio at Birth improved from 896 (2015-17) to 918 (2022-24).
- Renewable energy capacity increased to 193.36 watts per capita in 2025-26, and internet subscriptions rose from 302.36 million in 2015 to 969.10 million in 2025.
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with the Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) to launch the Embark India Development Fellowship. The…
Rao Inderjit Singh holds Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). (Start of April)
Rao Inderjit Singh is Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). He also holds Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Ministry of Planning.
Women and Men in India 2025 report: Highlights progress in education, jobs and health (Start of May)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 27th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2025' at the National Deliberative Summit on “Data for Development” in Bhubaneswar. The sex ratio at…
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases approach paper on Index of Service Production (ISP) (Start of May)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released an approach paper for compiling the Index of Service Production (ISP) for the formal sector of the economy. The ISP is designed to capture…
Indian Army to raise Baaz Battalions to enhance drone surveillance capabilities
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- The Indian Army will raise specialised Baaz Battalions to strengthen intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
- These battalions will be built upon existing Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flights to create a dedicated pool of trained personnel to manage drone systems.
- The drone strength of the Indian Army has grown from a few hundred drones two years ago to more than 50,000 currently.
- The Indian Army expects its drone strength to potentially double within the next two to three years based on current operational requirements.
- The force is focusing on operational preparedness and counter-drone capabilities to detect, track, and neutralise threats in the drone battlespace.
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The Indian Army is set to establish and operationalise its first Integrated Battle Groups (IBG) by July 1, 2026. These agile, brigade-sized fighting units will be carved out of the Panagarh-based XVII Corps, which is a…
India raises 16th Bhairav Battalion at Belagavi (End of April)
The Indian Army raised the 16th ‘Bhairav’ Battalion at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Belagavi. The 16th ‘Bhairav’ Battalion is also referred to as the Bhairav Light Commando Battalion.
Indian Army receives indigenous kamikaze drones and precision munitions on May 12, 2026 (Mid of May)
The Indian Army received the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and AGNIKAA VTOL-1 First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone under emergency procurement (EP-6). Both combat systems were designed and developed by…
Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd delivered the first batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Indian Army under a Rs 72-crore contract. The total order comprises 217 drones, with the remaining 176 to be delivered by August 2026.
India operationally deploys 12 nuclear warheads according to SIPRI Yearbook 2026
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- The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its annual yearbook in June 2026.
- SIPRI classified 12 of India’s estimated stockpile of 190 nuclear warheads as operationally deployed for the first time.
- Operationally deployed warheads are defined as those positioned with active military forces, mated with delivery systems, and ready for use.
- The report noted India’s increasing reliance on canisterised Agni-series missiles to strengthen its second-strike capability.
- The assessment indicates that India maintains its long-standing no first use doctrine despite the maturation of its nuclear forces.
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India expands nuclear arsenal and military spending according to SIPRI Yearbook 2026 (Start of June)
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the SIPRI Yearbook 2026 on June 8, estimating India's nuclear arsenal at approximately 190 warheads by early 2026. India's military expenditure…
India inducts third nuclear-powered ballistic submarine INS Aridhaman at Visakhapatnam (Start of April)
India inducted its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman, into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. INS Aridhaman is the third Arihant-class submarine and displaces 7,000 tonnes.
Operation Smiling Buddha conducted on May 18, 1974 (Mid of May)
India detonated a nuclear device codenamed Smiling Buddha at the Pokhran test range in the Thar desert of Rajasthan on May 18, 1974. The nuclear programme and test involved key figures including Homi Jehangir Bhabha…
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the coast of Odisha. The Agni-6 missile possesses a strike range of over…
India hosts 29th National e-Governance Conference in Jaipur on July 1-2, 2026
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- The 29th National e-Governance Conference (NCeG 2026) was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) in Jaipur.
- The conference took place on July 1 and 2, 2026, with the theme Developed India 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven, and Secure Digital Governance.
- The event was attended by over 2,700 delegates, including more than 200 experts, 1,100 startups, and 400 academics.
- The conference featured six plenary sessions and six breakout sessions covering AI-based governance, smart policing, secure digital infrastructure, voice-first public services, quantum technology, deep tech, and citizen-centric digital services.
- The event included the launch of the National e-Governance Exhibition and various new digital services by the Rajasthan government.
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The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been selected for the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026. The award was conferred under Category VII, which recognizes…
The Personnel Ministry announced the selection of 17 projects and initiatives for the 29th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 across seven categories. The awards ceremony will be held during the 29th National…
The E-Jagriti platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs received the Silver Award under Category I-Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation at the National Awards for…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) felicitated Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Nagaland, and Rajasthan for integrating DigiLocker with state government services. The recognition was conferred on…
India concludes Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 focusing on Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat
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- The Ministry of Rural Development organised the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan (RGVS) 2026.
- The two-day national conclave was aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of rural transformation to accelerate Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat.
- A primary focus of the RGVS 2026 was the effective implementation of the VB-GRAMG Act, 2025.
- The event served as a platform to review flagship rural development programmes and exchange best practices across States and Union Territories.
- Deliberations centred on strengthening rural development planning, empowering Gram Panchayats, expanding women-led livelihoods, enhancing rural housing and connectivity, and promoting climate-resilient livelihoods.
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Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan at the Pusa Campus in New Delhi. The platform was developed by the…
First National Rural Development Conference to shape roadmap for Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat (End of June)
The first-ever National Rural Development Conference will be held on June 28–29, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in Pusa, New Delhi. The conclave will be chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture…
National Panchayati Raj Day observed on April 24 (End of April)
National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated annually on April 24. The theme for National Panchayati Raj Day 2026 is “Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas" (Empowered Panchayats, Holistic Development).
11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047 (Mid of June)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The meeting was held under…
India and South Korea expand defence cooperation to include missile and air defence systems
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- India and South Korea are expanding defence cooperation to include air defence guns, missile systems, and advanced military platforms following the success of the K9 Vajra-T programme.
- The K9 Vajra-T is an Indian adaptation of the South Korean K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer and is considered a successful model for future defence technologies.
- The Indian Army is reportedly planning to procure up to 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers under a major artillery acquisition programme.
- Both nations agreed in April to launch the Korea-India Defence Accelerator (KIND-X), an innovation platform connecting businesses, defence start-ups, incubators, investors, and universities.
- South Korean Ambassador to India Lee Seong-ho stated that the partnership is moving into a third stage of collaboration to replicate the success of the K9 Vajra in other defence sectors.
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The Indian Army has proposed the procurement of 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns in a deal estimated at ₹23,000 crore. The proposal is expected to be placed before the Defence Procurement Board…
India showcases next-generation indigenous defence arsenal at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Hazira facility (Start of June)
The Zorawar light tank, developed with the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), is a 25-tonne tank armed with a 105 mm gun designed for plains, deserts, and high-altitude regions. The K9…
India to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek on April 27-28, 2026 (End of April)
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at the Defence Ministers' meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The high-level meeting is scheduled to be held in Bishkek on April 27–28…
India and Austria seal 15 deals across defence, counter-terrorism, technology and trade (Mid of April)
India and Austria concluded 15 arrangements covering defence, technology, innovation and trade. A Joint Working Group on counter‑terrorism was agreed to be set up between the two countries.
India's Union Minister Piyush Goyal to visit United Kingdom from 25–27 June 2026
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- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will undertake a three-day official visit to London, United Kingdom, from 25 to 27 June 2026.
- The visit precedes the entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on 15 July.
- Minister Goyal will hold a high-level bilateral meeting with the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle, to discuss the implementation of the trade pact.
- The Minister will address the opening plenary session of the India Global Forum in London on the theme Capital, Innovation and the UK-India Moment.
- India and the United Kingdom aim to achieve 120 billion US dollars in bilateral trade by 2030.
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Paschimbanga Divas observed on June 20 with theme “West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development” (End of June)
Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) was celebrated on June 20, 2026, at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal. The theme for this year's Paschimbanga Divas is “West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development”.
India and Czech Republic strengthen bilateral economic cooperation during official visit on April 22-23, 2026 (End of April)
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada conducted an official visit to the Czech Republic from April 22-23, 2026. The 13th session of the India-Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic…
Bharat Taxi: Cooperative-based ride-hailing platform with zero commission for drivers (End of April)
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5 in Delhi. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Taxi app in…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation of nearly 150 Indian business leaders to Canada, with engagements in Ottawa on May 25 and a two-day programme in Toronto from May 26 to 27, 2026, and is…
Agnikul Cosmos and ICEYE Partner to Build and Launch SAR Satellites from India
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- Agnikul Cosmos (Agnikul) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Finnish space technology firm ICEYE to build, launch, and operate Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth observation systems from India.
- SAR satellites use radar instead of optical cameras to capture high-resolution images of the Earth's surface regardless of cloud cover or time of day.
- SAR technology is utilised for defence applications, border surveillance, environmental monitoring, and disaster management.
- ICEYE operates the world's largest SAR satellite constellation with more than 70 satellites in orbit and has delivered sovereign satellite constellations to seven European governments.
- The partnership aims to establish India as an Asia-Pacific manufacturing base for satellites and create a sovereign space capability to reduce dependence on foreign launch providers.
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Safran Electronics & Defense and SatSure sign MoU for geospatial intelligence solutions for India (End of June)
French aerospace and defence company Safran Electronics & Defense and Indian Earth intelligence firm SatSure signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) solutions for the…
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra (BIT Mesra) and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), under the Department of Space, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ranchi to cooperate in geospatial…
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Dhruva Space Private Limited sign MoU for satellite solar panels (Start of April)
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Dhruva Space Private Limited (DHRUVA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, manufacture, testing, and supply of solar panels. The partnership aims to…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the use of satellite technology and space-based applications for water resource…
Technology Development Board (TDB) supports indigenous contactless load sensor technology
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- The Technology Development Board (TDB), functioning under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has provided financial assistance to Mumbai-based Puretronics India Private Limited for the commercialisation of the Load Magnetic Overload (LMO) Sensor.
- The LMO sensor is described as India's first fully contactless programmable load measurement system.
- The technology is developed for application in elevators, cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, and cable machinery.
- The LMO sensor utilizes a non-contact magnetic sensing principle, differing from conventional load cells that depend on mechanical strain gauges.
- The system is designed for integration with industrial automation platforms, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems.
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The Medical and Health Department of Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Wadhwani AI to introduce the Shishu Maapan application for contactless newborn measurements. The AI-powered system enables the automatic measurement…
Indian Navy awards contract to Tonbo Imaging for High Power Microwave system integration (Mid of May)
Tonbo Imaging has been awarded a contract by the Indian Navy to integrate and commission a High Power Microwave (HPM) system for naval platforms. The project is part of the Advanced Defence Technology Incubation (ADITI)…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) on June 9 in New Delhi. The initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security in…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited signs tech transfer pact with DRDO lab for naval systems on April 28, 2026 (Start of May)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) entered into a licensing agreement for transfer of technology (LAToT) with the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam. NSTL is a constituent laboratory of…
Water Release Continues at Himayat Sagar in Telangana
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- The Himayat Sagar reservoir in Telangana recorded inflows of 150 cusecs and released 651 cusecs of water downstream.
- The water level at Himayat Sagar stood at 1,761.70 ft against its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of 1,763.5 ft.
- Himayat Sagar has a current storage of 2.26 tmc ft out of its total capacity of 2.521 tmc ft.
- The Osmansagar reservoir recorded no inflows or outflows, with water standing at 1,784.05 ft against an FRL of 1,790 ft.
- Osmansagar has a current storage of 2.361 tmc ft out of its total capacity of 3.518 tmc ft.
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Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan: Increases Gujarat's water storage by 1,38,039 lakh cubic feet (Start of July)
The Sujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan was launched by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel from Gandhinagar on February 23, 2026, under the 'Catch the Rain' campaign. Over the past eight years, the campaign has increased Gujarat's…
As of 11 June 2026, 166 major reservoirs monitored by the Central Water Commission (CWC) held 51.92 billion cubic metres (bcm) of water, which is 28.28% of the total live storage capacity of 183.56 bcm. National…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the use of satellite technology and space-based applications for water resource…
Central Water Commission (CWC) reports water storage in 166 reservoirs falls below 40 per cent (Mid of May)
The Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors the live storage of 166 reservoirs in India with a total live storage capacity of 183.565 billion cubic meters (BCM). According to the CWC bulletin dated April 30, 2026, the…
Radio-tagged White-rumped Vulture Electrocuted in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR)
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- A captive-bred, radio-tagged white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) died of electrocution on 28 June 2026 in The Nilgiris forest division.
- The bird was released in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in April 2026, after an initial release in Tadoba–Andheri Tiger Reserve in December 2025.
- The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) is home to the last sizeable population of white-rumped vultures in south India.
- The reintroduction effort was coordinated by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and the Karnataka Forest Department in collaboration with Tamil Nadu authorities.
- Conservationists recommend the use of insulated bunch cabling and the installation of bird diverters on transmission lines to prevent electrocution of endangered avian species.
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Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Adds Three New Chicks to Captive Breeding Programme (Mid of June)
The conservation breeding programme for the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has hatched 26 chicks in its fourth year, comprising 18 through artificial insemination, 4 through natural breeding, and 4 from wild-collected eggs.…
World Crocodile Day is celebrated every June 17 to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of all crocodilians, including crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. The day was established in 2017 by…
Avian ecologist Parveen Shaikh was honoured with the Whitley Award by the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN). The award recognises her efforts to protect the endangered Indian Skimmer and the expansion of her…
World Heritage Day themed "Ancient Art, Modern Challenges: Safeguarding Petroglyphs and Shaping Tourism Circuits in Ladakh" (End of April)
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park is being established on the banks of the Indus River in Leh, Ladakh. The foundation stone for the park was laid by Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on World Heritage Day.
Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurates National Workshop on Tiger Re-introduction in Rajasthan
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- The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) inaugurated the National Workshop on “Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities & Challenges” in Alwar, Rajasthan, organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
- The workshop marked 18 years of tiger reintroduction in the Sariska Tiger Reserve, which is the world’s first successful scientific reintroduction of tigers into a landscape where the species had become locally extinct in 2005 and now supports 56 tigers.
- India has increased the number of tiger reserves from 46 to 58 over the past decade and successfully achieved the St. Petersburg Declaration target of doubling its wild tiger population by 2022.
- Successful tiger reintroduction was noted in Panna and Sariska Tiger Reserves due to community support, whereas success was not achieved in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha due to a lack of community support.
- Three publications were released during the event: Road Map on Active Management of Tigers in India, Booklet on Reintroduction and Recovery of Tigers in India, and the Annual Report of Project Cheetah September 2024–December 2025.
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All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 Records 42 Tigers in Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) (End of June)
The All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 recorded 42 individual tigers in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR). The tiger population in ATR consists of 18 female tigers, 14 males, 2 sub-adults, and 8 cubs.
National Endangered Species Day is observed every year on the third Friday of May, having been initiated in 2006 by conservation voices in the United States. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has postponed the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, which was originally scheduled for 1 June 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was being…
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched an extensive epigraphical survey in the Nallamala forest region. The survey aims to identify and document ancient inscriptions from the 11th to 16th centuries CE to…
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) and Data Security Council of India (DSCI) Launch TRL Compass Platform
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- The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) launched the TRL Compass Platform on June 29.
- The platform adapts a globally recognised nine-level Technology Readiness Level (TRL) framework to suit India's specific research and industrial needs.
- The framework initially includes dedicated assessment modules for the Software industry and the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals sector.
- The platform is designed to support national programmes including the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund.
- OPSA and DSCI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on capability mapping, technology readiness assessments, and the development of a national Technology Radar methodology.
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Delhi-based M/s R2E Greentech Pvt Ltd. The agreement is for…
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC-SPV) in New Delhi. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated the…
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Jumps Automation LLP Partner to Launch AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform (End of April)
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the Government of India's premier telecom R&D institution, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jumps Automation LLP to develop a gamification-based…
Gujarat Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (Bharat Taxi) for the digital integration of its transport platform. An SOS emergency response system will be integrated…
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Su Li Yang defeats Kidambi Srikanth to win US Open Badminton
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- Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei won the men's summit clash of the US Open Badminton tournament.
- Former world number one Kidambi Srikanth finished as the runner-up in the tournament.
- The final match was held in Fullerton.
- Su Li Yang defeated Kidambi Srikanth with a score of 21-15, 16-21, 21-9.
- The tournament is part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian pair to win the men's doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026 by defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16. The…
India clinches AVC Men’s Volleyball Cup 2026 bronze (Start of July)
India secured its first-ever bronze medal at the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men’s Volleyball Cup 2026 by defeating Bahrain 3-1. The third-place playoff match was held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in…
Shi Yu Qi defeats Ayush Shetty to win Badminton Asia Championships men's singles title (Mid of April)
Shi Yu Qi of China beat India's Ayush Shetty 21-8, 21-10 in the Badminton Asia Championships final at Ningbo. Ayush Shetty became only the second Indian men's singles player after Dinesh Khanna to reach the continental…
France defeats India in Thomas Cup 2026 semi-finals (Start of May)
The Indian men's badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup 2026 after losing to France in the semi-finals. This achievement marks India's second medal in the history of the tournament, following their gold…
George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix 2026
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- George Russell of Mercedes won the Austrian Grand Prix in June 2026.
- Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished in second place, while Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured third place.
- This event marked the second victory of the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season for George Russell.
- George Russell started the race on the pole position.
- Following the race, George Russell holds a six-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton in the standings.
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Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian Grand Prix (End of May)
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth successive victory. Following the win, Antonelli holds a 43-point lead at the top of the drivers' championship.
Lewis Hamilton wins 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix (Mid of June)
Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden Grand Prix victory for Scuderia Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit. The victory ended a nearly two-year winless drought for the seven-time world champion and broke Mercedes'…
Kimi Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix (Start of June)
Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever winner of the race. The 19-year-old Italian driver competes for Mercedes in the Formula One (F1) championship and has achieved five victories this…
Formula 1 partnered with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) to launch India's first official sanctioned sim racing competition, titled the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026. The championship will be conducted on the…
Goods and Services Tax (GST) enters 10th year on July 1, 2026
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- The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was implemented on July 1, 2017, to create a unified national market under the vision of one nation, one tax.
- The Constitution 101st Amendment Act, passed in 2016, empowered the Centre and states to levy GST and established the GST Council, chaired by the Union Finance Minister.
- GST subsumed Central Excise Duty, Service Tax, Additional Excise Duty, and Countervailing Duty from the Centre, and Value Added Tax (VAT), Central Sales Tax (CST), Entry Tax, Octroi, Luxury Tax, Purchase Tax, and Entertainment Tax from the states.
- The GST e-way bill system was introduced in April 2018 for goods valued above ₹50,000, while e-invoicing was introduced in 2020 for large taxpayers.
- Under the September 2025 GST 2.0 reforms, slabs were consolidated into 5 per cent and 18 per cent with a new 40 per cent demerit rate, moving toothpaste, shampoos, hair oil, namkeen, bhujia, pasta, sauces, instant noodles, glucometers, thermometers, and corrective spectacles to the 5 per cent slab.
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Government of India (GoI) records gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections at ₹1.94 lakh crore for May 2026 (Start of June)
India's gross GST collections reached ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, representing a 3.2% year-on-year growth from ₹1.88 lakh crore. Net GST revenue for the month rose 3.3% to ₹1.67 lakh crore, while total refunds…
Kar Saathi AI assistant and PRARAMBH 2026 campaign launched to simplify 2025 tax rules (Start of April)
The Income Tax Department launched a new website and AI-powered chatbot Kar Saathi to simplify compliance under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Kar Saathi provides 24x7 automated real-time responses on filing returns, updated…
The Supreme Court bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan upheld the 28% retrospective Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming. The court held that online gaming activities involving staking upon…
India records gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections of ₹2.42 lakh crore in April (Start of May)
India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for April reached a record high of ₹2.42 lakh crore, an 8.7% increase compared to the same month last fiscal year. The previous record high was ₹2.37 lakh crore in…
Chartered Accountants Day observed on July 1
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- Chartered Accountants Day is celebrated annually on July 1 to mark the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- The ICAI was established on July 1, 1949, under the Chartered Accountants Act passed by the Parliament, predating the Indian Constitution.
- The ICAI is the sole statutory regulator of the Chartered Accountancy profession in India and is the world's second-largest professional accounting body by membership.
- The official motto of the ICAI is the Sanskrit phrase Ya Esha Supteshu Jagriti from the Upanishads, which translates to the one who is awake in those that sleep.
- The accounting profession in India evolved from the Companies Act of 1913 and the introduction of the Government Diploma in Accountancy in Bombay in 1918.
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Asteroid Day Observed Annually on June 30 to Raise Awareness of Asteroid Impact Risks (Start of July)
Asteroid Day is a global awareness campaign held annually on June 30, which was officially sanctioned by the United Nations (UN) in 2016. The date commemorates the Siberian Tunguska event of June 30, 1908, where an…
Mother's Day observed on May 10, 2026 (Start of May)
Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The modern version of Mother's Day in the United States (US) traces back to the early 20th century through the efforts of activist Anna Jarvis.
ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy (Start of June)
The ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) released the State of India's Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report. India is ranked as the fifth most digitalised economy globally, improving from the…
Statistics Day observed on June 29 with theme Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data (End of June)
India will celebrate the 20th Statistics Day on June 29, 2026, to honor the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The event is organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation…
National Doctors' Day observed on July 1 with theme "Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?"
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- National Doctors' Day is celebrated in India every year on July 1 to recognise the contribution of doctors to society.
- The theme for National Doctors' Day 2026 is "Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?".
- The day commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who served as the second Chief Minister of West Bengal.
- The Government of India designated July 1 as National Doctors' Day in 1991.
- Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, in 1961.
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International Labour Day observed on May 1 with theme Ensuring a Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment (Start of May)
International Labour Day, also known as May Day or Antrarashtriya Shramik Diwas in India, is observed annually on May 1. The theme for International Labour Day 2026, selected by the International Labour Organisation…
Statistics Day observed on June 29 with theme Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data (End of June)
India will celebrate the 20th Statistics Day on June 29, 2026, to honor the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis. The event is organised by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation…
National AI Doctors Mission launched to promote AI literacy among healthcare professionals (Mid of May)
The National AI Doctors Mission was launched during the HealthAIcon 2026 summit held on May 17 in New Delhi. The initiative aims to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and future-ready skills among healthcare…
World Bee Day observed on May 20 with theme protecting pollinators and promoting sustainable environmental practices (End of May)
World Bee Day is observed every year on May 20 to create awareness about the importance of bees and other pollinators. The theme for World Bee Day 2026 focuses on protecting pollinators and promoting sustainable…
International Day of the Tropics observed on June 29
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- International Day of the Tropics is observed annually on June 29.
- The day was inaugurated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to raise awareness about issues affecting the tropical zone.
- The tropics are located between the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The tropical region accounts for 40% of the world's total surface area and hosts approximately 80% of the planet's biodiversity.
- Tropical climate types include tropical rainforest climate, tropical monsoon climate, and tropical wet and dry (savanna) climate.
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The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is celebrated on June 21 and was added to the United Nations (UN) international days list in 2019. The day is designed to highlight the importance of the solstice…
International Day of Deafblindness observed on June 27 (End of June)
The International Day of Deafblindness is observed annually on June 27. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the observance of this day in 2025.
World Ocean Assessment released on 8 June 2026 (Start of June)
The latest World Ocean Assessment was released on Monday, 8 June 2026. The next round of global plastics treaty negotiations is scheduled from 13 to 24 March 2027.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on 17 June with theme Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore. (Mid of June)
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Assumes Charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Key Updates:
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor.
- He previously served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) from 1 May 2025 to 30 June.
- He played a pivotal role in Operation Sindoor, a military action conducted in May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
- His tenure as CISC included steering the release of 20 joint doctrines and primers, conceptualising Ran Samwad 2025 and 2026, orchestrating the combined and joint commanders conferences 2025 and 2026, and anchoring the Defence Forces Vision 2047.
- Air Marshal Tejinder Singh is set to be the next CISC.
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India's Indian Air Force concludes 5th edition of Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme on 29 June 2026 (Start of July)
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Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB). He succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka as the IB chief.
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Ravi Agrawal Reappointed as Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
Key Updates:
- The Union government extended the tenure of Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) by six months until December 2026.
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the reappointment of the 1988-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer on a contract basis with effect from 1 July 2026.
- Ravi Agrawal was initially appointed as the chief of the CBDT, the policy-making body for the Income Tax Department, for a one-year term in June 2024.
- The officer's tenure was previously extended by a year in June 2025 prior to the current six-month extension.
- The CBDT is led by a chairman and can include up to six members who hold the rank of special secretary.
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