The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) and the Spices Board of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to integrate India's wellness traditions with modern global markets. The MoU was…
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates first sea export of millet foods to New Zealand
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- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of botanical-infused ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand on June 3.
- The export consignment comprised one metric tonne of value-added millet-based products.
- The shipment was exported by M/s Infini Agrotek LLP, Bengaluru.
- The initiative is part of the Government of India's efforts to popularise 'Shree Anna' globally.
- The shipment was facilitated under the purview of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to strengthen the agri-export ecosystem.
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Mission Arunachal Kiwi launched to empower farmers and build globally competitive organic kiwi ecosystem (End of May)
Mission Arunachal Kiwi was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The mission aims to…
Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) launched on 13 March 2026 to boost bilateral trade and investment (Mid of March)
The Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) was formally launched by diplomats and agribusiness leaders from over ten nations to accelerate agricultural trade, investment, and technology transfer. The AAAA is established as a…
The theme for International Biodiversity Day is Acting Locally for Global Impact. The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT (Alliance) houses Future Seeds, a conservation and research hub containing 67,000 samples of beans…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains repo rate at 5.25% and retains neutral stance
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retain its neutral policy stance.
- The RBI revised its real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6 per cent from the earlier projection of 6.9 per cent.
- For FY27, the RBI projected GDP growth at 6.6 per cent in the first quarter, 6.3 per cent in the second quarter, 6.5 per cent in the third quarter, and 6.8 per cent in the fourth quarter.
- The MPC projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for FY27 at 5.1 per cent, driven by rising prices of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), base metals, plastics, rubber, and other industrial inputs.
- Quarter-wise CPI inflation for FY27 is projected at 4.2 per cent in the first quarter, 5.1 per cent in the second quarter, 5.9 per cent in the third quarter, and 5.4 per cent in the fourth quarter.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a neutral stance. RBI maintained FY26 real GDP growth forecast at 7.6% and set FY27…
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) continues at 8.2% per annum. Public Provident Fund (PPF) remains at 7.1% per annum.
Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintains federal funds rate in 3.5%–3.75% range (Start of May)
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is projected to maintain the federal funds rate within the 3.5%–3.75% range. The Federal Reserve (Fed) last conducted a rate cut in December 2025.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) lowers India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.1% (End of March)
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reduced India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.1% from 6.2%. India’s FY28 growth projection remains unchanged at 6.4%.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Standard Chartered Bank partner to expand supply chain finance in India
Key Updates:
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Standard Chartered Bank signed agreements in Mumbai to strengthen supply chain finance in India through risk-sharing arrangements for US dollar and Indian rupee transactions.
- The partnership includes a risk participation arrangement through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) for US dollar-denominated transactions and a Partial Guarantee Facility Agreement for onshore Indian rupee transactions.
- The collaboration focuses on distributor financing to improve access to working capital for downstream businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- The agreements were signed by ADB Vice-President Bhargav Dasgupta and Standard Chartered Bank India and South Asia Chief Executive Officer P.D. Singh.
- Standard Chartered was the first foreign bank to commence banking operations in GIFT City in 2020 and has financed more than USD 23 billion in trade and capital flows.
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Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary addressed the annual board of governors meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). India urged the ADB to scale up its lending capacity to address global challenges…
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs launches SIDBI initiatives and Credit Cards for Micro Enterprises (End of May)
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs launched several initiatives at the 37th Foundation Day of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in Mumbai, highlighting a capital infusion of ₹5,000…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Launches Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility (Start of May)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility to secure supply chains for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology. The…
State Bank of India (SBI) expects eligible customer utilisation under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to be in the range of ₹70,000-80,000 crore. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will facilitate an…
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Projects India GDP Growth at 6.3% for FY27 and 6.4% for FY28
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- 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 to ease from 5.0 per cent in 2025 to 4.5 per cent in 2026 and 4.3 per cent in 2027 due to energy vulnerabilities and real estate adjustments.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the monetary policy rate from 6.5 per cent in January 2025 to 5.25 per cent in February 2026, while non-food bank credit expanded by 15.9 per cent year-on-year in March.
- A temporary increase of approximately 25 basis points in the policy rate is projected by the end of the first quarter of FY2026-27 to maintain inflation within the 4 per cent target band.
- India's fiscal deficit is expected to widen by 0.4 per cent of GDP relative to the budgeted 4.3 per cent for FY2026-27, with public debt projected to reach 54.7 per cent in FY2027-28.
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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Projects India GDP Growth at 7.6% for FY26 (End of March)
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) projected India’s economy to expand by 7.6% in the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26. The OECD expects India's growth to moderate to 6.1% in FY 2026-27 and reach…
Morgan Stanley has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.7% from 6.2%. The firm projects gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7% for FY28 and 7.6% for FY26.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) revised India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9% from 6.5%. ADB projects India’s FY26 growth at 7.6% and FY28 growth at 7.3%.
S&P Global (S&P) has lowered India’s economic growth projection for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.6% from its earlier estimate of 7.1%. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the financial year ended March…
GQG Partners sells 1.8% stake in GMR Airports to Fidelity International for ₹1,906 crore
Key Updates:
- GQG Partners sold a 1.85 per cent stake in GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) to Fidelity International for ₹1,906.12 crore.
- The transaction involved the offloading of 19.50 crore shares at an average price of ₹97.75 per share through the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
- The shares were acquired by Fidelity International through its affiliate, Fidelity Investment Trust Fidelity International Small Cap Fund.
- GAL reported a profit of ₹400.49 crore for the three months ended March, compared to a loss of ₹252.66 crore in the same period the previous year.
- In the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, GAL's total income increased to ₹4,042.90 crore from ₹2,976.76 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposes GARUDA mechanism for Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) (Mid of May)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed the Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement (GARUDA) to reduce the scheme launch period from 30 working days to 10 working days after filing…
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) appoints CFO and approves petrochemicals joint venture (End of April)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) appointed Yogish Nayak S as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective from May 1, 2026. ONGC approved the formation of a joint venture (JV) for integrated petrochemicals marketing…
Competition Commission of India (CCI) Approves MUFG Bank Stake Acquisition in Shriram Finance (End of March)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal by Japan's MUFG Bank Ltd to acquire a stake in Shriram Finance Limited. MUFG Bank, a part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG), will acquire a…
Kotak Mahindra Capital Company (KMCC) divests 30.99% stake in Infina Finance for ₹1,293.91 crore. (End of March)
Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited (KMCC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, signed definitive agreements on 21 March 2026 to sell 30.99% of its holding in Infina Finance Private Limited. KMCC will…
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) sets Guinness World Record for largest online quiz participation
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- Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), the flagship youth engagement platform of the Department of Youth Affairs, achieved a Guinness World Records title for the highest participation in an online quiz within one week.
- The record was set during the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue (VBYLD) Quiz, where 390,812 participants successfully completed the quiz during the official assessment period from October 25 to October 31, 2025.
- The VBYLD Quiz witnessed total participation from more than 50.42 lakh young people across all 28 states and eight Union Territories.
- MY Bharat has recorded more than 2.19 crore registrations within three years of its launch.
- The initiative was organised to strengthen awareness and participation among youth in the vision of a developed India by 2047, known as Viksit Bharat@2047.
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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…
9,111 Dombivli women set Guinness record with lezim dance (Start of March)
9,111 women in Dombivli, Thane district, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest lezim dance performance on International Women's Day. The previous record was held by 7,338 participants from Sangli Shikshan…
World Laughter Day 2026 observed on May 3, 2026 (Start of May)
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May to promote health, happiness, and world peace through laughter. Largest laughter yoga class record set by students of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences…
Upgraded Indian Culture Portal launched with AI chatbot 'Bharti' (Start of March)
Ministry of Culture (MoC) Secretary Vivek Aggarwal launched the upgraded Indian Culture portal in New Delhi on 06-03-2026. The portal features an AI-powered chatbot named 'Bharti' integrated with the Government of…
National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA): West Bengal becomes 33rd digital legislature
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- The West Bengal Legislative Assembly signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).
- West Bengal is the 33rd legislature in the country to join NeVA, while 21 legislatures have already transitioned to fully digital functioning.
- NeVA is a Mission Mode initiative of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) aimed at creating a paperless, transparent, and citizen-centric legislative ecosystem under the Digital India vision.
- The platform enables digital management of legislative business, including bills, questions, notices, committee proceedings, lists of business, bulletins, and serves as a digital repository of records.
- Participating legislatures receive financial assistance, technical support, capacity building, and implementation assistance from MoPA.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed Neelam Meena as the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal. She succeeds Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was elevated to the post of chief secretary.
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…
Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as the Speaker of the West Bengal assembly. He is a first-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Cooch Behar Dakshin constituency representing the Bharatiya Janata…
The Bihar Cabinet approved an in-principle proposal to secure a $500 million (Rs 4,700 crore) loan from the World Bank to strengthen urban centres and promote integrated urban economic zones. E-voting for the 2026…
Cabinet approves ₹9,585-crore scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR
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- The scheme will be implemented in coordination with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to replace older trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI-compliant or electric vehicles, with a provision that in Delhi, light goods vehicles must be electric and buses must be BS-VI CNG or electric.
- The total outlay is ₹9,585 crore, comprising ₹5,041 crore from the central government and an estimated ₹1,601 crore in tax concessions from participating states.
- It targets approximately 2.07 lakh vehicle owners, including 1.91 lakh trucks and 16,329 buses.
- Owners of BS-III and older vehicles must scrap them at registered vehicle scrapping facilities, while BS-IV vehicles may be scrapped or sold outside NCR in non-NCAP cities.
- State governments will waive registration fees, offer up to 100% motor vehicle tax concessions on new vehicles, 50% concessions on used vehicles for 10 years, and waive pending liabilities, while central incentives include a 5% interest subvention, monthly fuel vouchers up to ₹4,800, lump-sum incentives, and manufacturers will extend 8% discount.
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The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), representing 68 unions, announced a three-day strike in Delhi-NCR from May 21 to May 23. The strike is a protest against the increase in Environment Compensation Cess (ECC)…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS (SARTHAK-PDS) with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore. The programme is…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved a ₹10,000 crore support scheme to cap Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines. The initiative will reimburse state-run oil…
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves ₹7,597 Crore Highway Expansion Project in Telangana (Start of June)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the widening of National Highways 63 and 563 in Telangana to four-lane standards at a total cost of ₹7,597.16 crore. The…
QR Tagging System for Foodgrain Bags: Digital Traceability in Public Distribution System
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- The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is expanding its QR tagging system for foodgrain bags to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
- The expansion covers approximately 20 lakh tonnes of rice, with Andhra Pradesh accounting for 10 lakh tonnes and Telangana and Odisha contributing 5 lakh tonnes each.
- The QR system enables authorities to trace bags to their procurement centre, the procuring agency, and the specific season.
- Electronic point-of-sale (ePoS) devices at fair-price shops will scan QR codes to identify the grain's season, facilitate automatic bill generation, and streamline subsidy disbursal.
- The system follows successful pilots in Andhra Pradesh for rice (December 2025–January 2026) and Punjab for wheat (April–May 2026).
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is conducting the first digital Census of India, which includes the first-ever enumeration of caste and a self-enumeration option. Lalit Jain, the Director of Census Operations…
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Strengthens Enforcement and Licensing Norms for FY 2025-26 (End of May)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) intensified enforcement in FY 2025-26, with state authorities managing nearly 98% of Food Business Operators (FBOs) under their licensing regimes. Regulatory…
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) Chirag Paswan inaugurated a Common Incubation Centre at Tezpur University in the Sonitpur district of Assam on 13 March 2026. The facility was established with a…
FSSAI reforms grant perpetual validity to licences and raise registration turnover threshold (Mid of March)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stated that its registration certificates and licences will now have perpetual validity and will not require renewal. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare…
India and United Kingdom launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory on 4 June 2026
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- India and the United Kingdom (UK) launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
- The GSCO is a joint initiative of the Technology Innovation in Exploration and Mining Foundation (TEXMiN) and the University of Cambridge.
- TEXMiN is a Technology Translational Research Park established by the Department of Science and Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad.
- The initiative aims to advance the objectives of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) and the India–UK Technology Security Initiative.
- The project was announced during the India–UK Prime Ministers’ bilateral engagement in October 2025 and formalised via a research collaboration agreement in March 2026.
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The Jonnagiri project in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, is India’s first large-scale private gold mine since Independence. Developed by Geomysore Services India Pvt Ltd, the project is scheduled to begin operations in…
India and United States sign framework agreement for critical minerals and rare earths supply chain (End of May)
India and the United States (US) signed a framework agreement titled Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths in New Delhi on 26 May 2026. The agreement was signed by External…
Union Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with ₹16,300 crore expenditure and ₹18,000 crore expected investment. (Mid of April)
The Union Cabinet approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of ₹16,300 crore and an expected investment of ₹18,000 crore by public sector undertakings (PSUs) and other stakeholders.…
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Launches Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility (Start of May)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Financing Partnership Facility to secure supply chains for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles, and digital technology. The…
Telangana signs MoUs with Germany's Thuringia and South Africa for technology, skills, and medical tourism
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- Telangana and Germany's Thuringia state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual cooperation in technology, skill training, startups, and life sciences.
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Thuringia's support in reshaping the skilling curriculum for the Young India Skills University (YISU), Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs), and polytechnic institutes.
- Minister-President Mario Voigt of Thuringia proposed an official visit by German semiconductor companies to Telangana to explore matchmaking opportunities.
- Telangana and the South Africa government agreed to cooperate in the sectors of education, medical tourism, skilled workforce, and investments.
- South Africa provides a platform for Indian companies to enjoy preferential market access into Africa through the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary Designated as India's 100th Ramsar Site
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- Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as India's 100th Ramsar site.
- The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 June, coinciding with World Environment Day.
- Uttar Pradesh now leads all Indian states in the number of Ramsar sites with a total of 13.
- The sanctuary hosts approximately 10,000 resident birds and nearly 200,000 international and indigenous birds during the winter months.
- India joined the 1971 Ramsar Convention on 1 February 1982, with its first designated sites in 1981 being Chilika Lake in Odisha and Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan.
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Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the designation of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as a Ramsar site. Located in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh, Shekha Jheel is the 12th Ramsar site in the state…
The International Big Cat Alliance Pre-Summit was inaugurated by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav in Bhopal on May 22, 2026. The event was organised at the Indian Institute of Forest…
T-Hub Launches Third Cohort of ORBIT Spacetech Accelerator
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- Hyderabad-based startup incubator T-Hub launched the third cohort of ORBIT, a spacetech accelerator programme under the AIC T-Hub Foundation.
- The third cohort inducts 13 startups: Sanyark Space Technologies, Trishul Space, Kessler Dynamics, Velotrax, Zoove Space, Space OS, Humanity Space, Landlens, STAR Labs, Red Balloon Aerospace, Astro Voltaics, Orbit Grid, and Nibiaa Devices.
- The selected startups focus on technologies including propulsion systems, orbital servicing, satellite intelligence, sovereign compute, and space energy technologies.
- ORBIT has supported 36 startups across three cohorts, with previous cohorts securing approximately ₹30 crore in funding and contributing to 18 published intellectual properties.
- Notable alumni achievements include Cosmoserve raising $3.17 million, Spantrik completing a VTVL demonstrator test flight, ResearchSat securing an International Space Station payload mission for November 2026, and Nalwa Aero becoming the first Indian company to receive Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Design Organisation Approval for a five-seater eVTOL aircraft.
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China successfully launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (JSLC) in northwestern China on 24 May 2026. The mission crew comprises commander Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai…
T-Hub and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) partner to boost India–Japan deep-tech startup exchange. (Mid of March)
T-Hub and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) signed a partnership on Thursday to strengthen India–Japan startup collaboration. The collaboration targets sectors including pharma and medical equipment, space…
The Department of Space (DoS) has approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities (CTFs) in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to expand the country's space infrastructure. The Gujarat government has identified a land…
Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn (Start of May)
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has achieved a valuation of $1.1 billion, making it the first space-technology startup in India to reach unicorn status. The company raised nearly $60 million in a funding round co-led…
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Four Indian-origin players represent four nations at 2026 FIFA World Cup
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- The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will begin on 11 June 2026 as the largest edition featuring 48 teams.
- New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, born to parents from Jalandhar, Punjab, is set to feature in the tournament after previously playing for Bayern Munich.
- Qatar winger Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid, whose parents hail from Kannur, Kerala, is the first Indian-origin footballer to feature in the Qatar Stars League.
- Australia winger Nishan Velupillay, who has an Anglo-Indian mother, and DR Congo midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy, who has Tamil roots, have been included in their respective squads.
- The Indian men's national team failed to qualify for the tournament after finishing third in Group A of the second round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers.
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India announces squad for FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2025-26 (Start of June)
Hockey India announced the Indian Women’s Team for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26. The tournament is scheduled to be held from June 15 to 21 in Auckland, New…
Mitchell Starc and Deepti Sharma Named Leading Cricketers by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 2025 (Mid of April)
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was named Leading Cricketer in the World by Wisden Cricketers' Almanack for 2025 after taking 55 wickets in 11 Test matches at an average of 17.32. Indian women’s all-rounder Deepti…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the first phase of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to be held from 28 March to 12 April 2026. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru…
India selected for FIFA Women's Development Programme (End of April)
India is one of 12 countries selected by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for its Women's Development Programme. The other selected nations are Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada…
FIFA unveils mascots for 2026 World Cup
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- Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) started the tradition of World Cup mascots in 1966 with Willie.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- The 2026 edition features three mascots: Maple (Canada), Zayu (Mexico), and Clutch (USA).
- Maple is a moose symbolizing resilience and creativity, Zayu is a jaguar representing strength and cultural heritage, and Clutch is a bald eagle symbolizing leadership and courage.
- Previous mascots include La’eeb (2022 Qatar), Zabivaka (2018 Russia), and Fuleco (2014 Brazil).
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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Notifies Standardised Vegan Logo Mandatory from July 2027 (Start of June)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified a standardised vegan logo that will be mandatory on all approved vegan food packages from July 1, 2027. The requirement was introduced under an…
World Football Day observed on May 25 (End of May)
World Football Day is observed on May 25. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution in May 2024 proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.
HDFC Bank and Visa have introduced a co-branded, limited‑edition FIFA World Cup 2026‑themed Pixel credit card. The card is issued on the Visa network and is positioned as a digital‑first offering with instant issuance…
India selected for FIFA Women's Development Programme (End of April)
India is one of 12 countries selected by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for its Women's Development Programme. The other selected nations are Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada…
PM Modi inaugurates first World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- The championship features over 500 athletes from 78 nations, including Uganda, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Japan, Oman, Mauritius, and the Netherlands.
- The Ministry of Ayush has launched the 'Yoga 365' campaign to promote yoga globally.
- The main programme for International Yoga Day on June 21 will be held in Kolkata with the theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the inclusion of yogasana in the 2030 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Ahmedabad and efforts for its inclusion in the 2036 Olympic Games.
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The main celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata on June 21. The theme for the 2026 observance is Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
International Day of Yoga (IDY) observed on June 21 (End of May)
The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on 21 June 2026. The IDY was adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2014 following an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Yoga Mahotsav 2026 launched on 13 March 2026; 100-day countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026 (Mid of March)
Yoga Mahotsav 2026 was launched by the Ministry of Ayush in New Delhi on 13 March 2026, marking the 100-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21 June 2026. Union Minister of State (Independent…
Commonwealth Games Day observed on May 24 with theme "A New Icon for a Fitter India - Pedalling to 2030" (End of May)
Commonwealth Games (CWG) Day will be celebrated nationwide on May 24, 2026, at more than 8,000 locations through Fit India Sundays on Cycle. The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Ahmedabad…
University of Liverpool to establish Bengaluru campus on 4 June 2026
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- The University of Liverpool received a Letter of Approval to establish its first campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- The announcement was made during the first ministerial review of the India-UK Vision 2035 held in New Delhi.
- King's College London and the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Regional Maritime Security Centre for Excellence.
- This initiative marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to evolve India into a global hub for learning and research.
- The review was attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) becomes first Indian Institution of Eminence accredited by Data Science Council of America (DASCA) (Start of May)
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), located in Sonipat, Haryana, is the first Institution of Eminence in India to be accredited by the Data Science Council of America (DASCA). The accreditation was awarded under the…
Union Minister inaugurates BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR-CFTRI in Mysuru. (Start of April)
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh launched the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre on the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) campus. The…
Karnataka launches India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru (Start of May)
The Karnataka government launched the country's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru on May 1, 2026. The Centre was established by the Karnataka government through the Karnataka…
Book 'When Audit Matters' released by Vice-President on June 3, 2026
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- Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book titled When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference on June 3, 2026.
- The book was edited by the former Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Shri Vinod Rai.
- The release function was held at Uprashtrapati Bhawan.
- The publication examines governance and accountability in South Asia under a project spearheaded by the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.
- The book was published by Rupa Publications.
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Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book, which chronicles the life and contributions of P.N. Panicker…
R.K. Raghavan launched autobiography 'A road well travelled'. (Start of April)
R.K. Raghavan served as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). His autobiography 'A road well travelled' was launched in Chennai on Sunday.
CA P. V. Narayana Rao appointed as Co-opted Member of ICAI's Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB) for 2026-27. (End of March)
CA P. V. Narayana Rao has been appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2026-27. He qualified as a…
Book 'Apnapan' to be released on May 26 (Mid of May)
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of his new book titled Apnapan. The book chronicles the 35-year-long association and experiences of Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Neelkanth Mishra appointed India's Executive Director at World Bank
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- Neelkanth Mishra was appointed as India's Executive Director at the World Bank, representing a South Asian constituency comprising India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.
- The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) in June 2026.
- He succeeds Parameswaran Iyer, who held the position since February 2023.
- Mishra graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering and received the Director's Gold Medal in 1997.
- He serves as a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, on the boards of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), and as Chief Economist at Axis Bank and Head of Global Research at Axis Capital.
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India elected to three UN Economic and Social Council subsidiary bodies for 2027-2030 (Mid of April)
India was elected by acclamation to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) subsidiary bodies: Commission on Science and Technology for Development 2027-2030, Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations 2027-2030…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has elevated five senior officers to the post of executive director. The newly empanelled executive directors are Gunveer Singh, Monisha Chakraborty, Suman Ray, Sudhakar Malli and Ravi…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approves Jose Joseph Kattoor as South Indian Bank Chairman (End of March)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sanctioned the appointment of former RBI Executive Director Jose Joseph Kattoor as non-executive part-time chairman of South Indian Bank on 3 February 2026. Kattoor’s chairmanship is effective…
Dr. Neena Malhotra, Secretary South of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), chaired the meeting of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys for the Middle East and North Africa (BRICS MENA) in New Delhi. The…
Mette Frederiksen Secures Third Term as Prime Minister of Denmark
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- Mette Frederiksen has secured her third term as the Prime Minister of Denmark.
- She is the leader of the Social Democrats party, which won 38 seats in the election held on March 24.
- The new left-leaning coalition government comprises the Social Democrats, Green Left, Social Liberals, and the Moderates.
- The coalition holds 82 out of 179 seats in the Danish parliament.
- The government was formed following an invitation from King Frederik X.
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Nisha Mehta appointed Nepal health minister (End of March)
Nisha Mehta, an AIIMS Delhi College of Nursing alumna (2006–2010), has been appointed Nepal’s health minister. She trained as a nurse at AIIMS Delhi before entering Nepalese politics.
Janez Jansa Voted Prime Minister of Slovenia (End of May)
Janez Jansa was voted as the Prime Minister of Slovenia by the 90-member assembly with a vote of 51-36. Jansa leads the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), which formed a coalition government with New Slovenia, Democrats…
Balendra Shah sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal. (End of March)
Balendra Shah took oath as Prime Minister of Nepal on 27 March 2026. He leads the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) which won 182 of the 275 parliamentary seats in the 5 March 2026 election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Royal Order of Polar Star by Sweden. The Royal Order of Polar Star is the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation.
Shah Rukh Khan Appointed Brand Ambassador for Visa
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- Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Visa in India.
- The partnership was launched through the #InfinitelyMore campaign.
- The campaign was rolled out across social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
- The collaboration aims to enhance brand visibility and engage with the Indian consumer landscape.
- The initiative focuses on connecting Visa's services with travel, lifestyle choices, and everyday moments.
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Jindal Stainless appoints Ranveer Singh as first brand ambassador (Start of April)
Jindal Stainless appointed actor Ranveer Singh as its first-ever brand ambassador on 7 April 2026. The campaigns will run across television, digital and social media platforms to boost stainless steel awareness.
A.R. Rahman Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Yamaha Music India (Start of April)
Yamaha Music India announced Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman as its Brand Ambassador at an event held in Chennai. Yamamoto Taketoshi serves as the Managing Director (MD) of Yamaha Music India.
Suresh Sethi has been appointed as the Group Country Manager for India and South Asia at Visa. Sethi will lead Visa's strategy and operations across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, and Bhutan.
City Union Bank appointed Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja as its primary brand ambassador on 16 March 2026. The two-year agreement was executed in association with Baseline Ventures India Private Limited.