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NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) partnered with Juspay to introduce a switch and software development kit (SDK) for its Banking Connect platform. The solution provides a single integration layer for banks and partners.
NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) announced that Axis Bank is now live on the Banking Connect platform. Banking Connect platform was launched in 2025 and provides interoperability between payment aggregators and banks for…
Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) launched the Navjyoti mobile application for human resources, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) services, and a Digital Gold Loan facility on its 119th Foundation Day. PSB introduced the PSB…
NBBL has integrated PLI as a biller under the insurance category to enable premium payments via digital and offline channels. State Bank of India (SBI) is acting as the Biller Operating Unit for this integration.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi to deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Both leaders established a target to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The two nations aim to attract ¥10 trillion in Japanese investment into India over the next…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Government of Odisha-Eastern Investment Accelerator and Special Task Force (GO-EAST) to attract industries from eastern and northeastern states. A GO-EAST Cell and a special…
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) in New Delhi. The agreement focuses on…
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The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana in 2018 to support traditional artisans through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) department. The scheme provides selected artisans…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the UP Berojgari Bhatta Yojana 2026, also known as the UP Rojgar Sangam Yojana, in 2015 to provide financial aid to unemployed youth. The scheme provides financial assistance…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the UP Kisan Karj Mafi Scheme (UPKMS), also known as Uttar Pradesh Kisan Rin Mochan Yojana, in 2017 to waive agricultural loans for small and marginal farmers. The UPKMS provides…
UP Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana was launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2019. The scheme provides a total benefit of ₹25,000 to girl children in six instalments from birth to graduation or Class 12.
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Microdroplet chemistry enables catalyst-free skeletal editing. Hydroxyl radicals power the transformation of aniline into pyridine.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), enacted in 2016, completed 10 years and facilitated creditor realisations exceeding ₹4 lakh crore as of March 2026. As of March 2026, 1,419 cases yielded resolution plans, with…
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) was established in 1976. NIUA celebrated its Golden Jubilee under the theme Resilient Urban India @2047.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a high-level Special Task Force to counter emerging global challenges and safeguard India's agricultural sector. The Task Force chaired by M L Jat…
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a direction under Section 69A of the IT Act to restrict access to the messaging app Telegram across India until June 22. A second order from MeitY…
The Union Government introduced the Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. The reform was implemented through amendments enabled by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026.
The Supreme Court (SC) issued a notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on May 18, 2026. The notice follows a plea by the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Energy Watchdog…
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Home Ministry, identified an emerging cybercrime trend known as the Boss Scam or CEO impersonation fraud. Cybercriminals target high-ranking officials and…
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India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva to facilitate Ethiopia's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The protocol was signed by Senthil Pandian C., Ambassador and Permanent…
India and Austria signed and operationalised the FTM during the India-Austria Business Forum held in New Delhi. The event marked the first official visit by an Austrian Chancellor to India in over four decades.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that India aims to become a developed country by 2047 with an economy of approximately USD 30 trillion. India has entered into 9 free trade agreements (FTAs) in…
India and Italy upgraded bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership and set a target to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029. Both nations reaffirmed support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic…
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The Indian Army conducted an operational demonstration of the Divyastra Mk-1, a tactical loitering munition platform developed by Hoverit, in Jodhpur. The Divyastra Mk-1 is an indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile. The flight-tests were conducted at the Integrated Test…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of…
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received 'Prajna', an indigenously developed AI-enabled satellite imaging system. The system was developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of the Defence…
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The United States (US) announced the designation of Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organisations. The Foreign Terrorist Organization label for these two Brazilian criminal networks…
National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually across India on May 21 to spread awareness about the dangers of terrorism and promote peace. The day marks the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who…
India observed the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a military countermeasure initiated following the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025. The operation involved decisive military action by the Indian Armed…
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released the latest crime statistics for India on Wednesday. India recorded 58.85 lakh crimes in 2024, representing a six per cent decline from the 62.41 lakh cases reported in…
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated that India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78-lakh crore in the 2025-26 financial year. This output represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal…
The United States (US) notified the sale of sustainment support services and related equipment for Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers to India at an estimated cost of $482.2 million. The Defence Security…
India has issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in a government-to-government deal worth approximately ₹3.25 lakh crore. Under the…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of Germany-based DWS Group to acquire a 40 per cent equity stake in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd (NIAIF). NIAIF is a subsidiary of Nippon Life India…
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), developed the Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) technology.…
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have developed an electricity-free cooling system called Nescod. The technology is designed to reduce the reliance on air conditioners.
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the apex research body under the Ministry of Ayush, launched three major initiatives during its 5th Executive Committee meeting. A research methodology…
Scientists at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Central Rice Research Institute developed the world's first AI-designed genome-editing tool for plants. The tool functions as a molecular scalpel to…
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The Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) successfully reached a temperature of 4 Kelvin (-269°C) using a dilution refrigerator at the Quantum Reference Facility in Medha Towers, Andhra Pradesh. The project was initiated…
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a Technology Transfer and Bharatiya Nirdeshak Document (BND) Release Function in New Delhi. The programme witnessed the transfer of seven technologies to…
Andhra Pradesh launched two open-access quantum computer test beds under the Amaravati Quantum Valley project. The 1Q test bed is located at Medha Towers and the 1S test bed at SRM University, Amaravati.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facilities (AQRF) in Amaravati. AQRF comprises Amaravati 1S located at a private college and Amaravati 1Q located at Medha…
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International Museum Day (IMD) is observed globally on 18 May every year to raise awareness about museums as a means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures, and development of mutual understanding. The theme for…
The International Day of Families 2026 will be observed on May 15, 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing".
International Thalassemia Day is observed annually on May 8. The theme for 2026 is Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen.
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) is observed globally on June 26 every year. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution…
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The Union Territory of Ladakh has announced a ban on single-use plastics to protect its fragile ecology and landscapes. Random inspections for banned plastic items will be conducted at Leh Airport and border entry…
Australian researcher Angelina Arora developed a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics using a combination of prawn shells and silk proteins. The production process involves isolating chitin from waste shells…
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) will come into force on July 15. The agreement is projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually, add £4.8 billion to the UK's Gross…
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) developed the Phoenix Geocell, India's first technical textile geocell made…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens and met Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, estimated to be about 194 years old and holder of the Guinness World Record. PM Modi…
A new genus of giant tree named Daturodendron has been officially recognised in the Andean cloud forests, reaching heights of 66 feet (20 metres). The tree belongs to the Solanaceae family and the Datureae tribe, making…
Khurasani Imli, the fruit of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) from Mandu, has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Baobab tree is not indigenous to India and was introduced to Mandu nearly six…
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 clash of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history at…
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Rajendra Kumar Saboo, Executive Director of UCO Bank, has been assigned the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). The appointment was made by the Department of Financial Services…
Rajesh Kumar Singh has been given additional charge as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The appointment follows the…
Y. Balaji Kiran has taken additional charge as the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the South Coast Railway (SCoR). He is a 2013-batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
Ashok Kumar Panda has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Prior to his elevation, he served as Director (Finance) and held the additional charge of Director…