India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves rose by $2.362 billion to $703.308 billion in the week ended April 17, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous reporting week, the reserves had climbed to…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports foreign exchange reserves rise to $682.321 billion
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- India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $938 million to $682.321 billion in the week ended May 28, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Foreign currency assets (FCAs) increased by $3.116 billion to $546.148 billion during the reporting week.
- The value of gold reserves declined by $2.186 billion to $112.6 billion.
- Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remained unchanged at $18.747 billion.
- India's reserve stock reached an all-time high of $728.494 billion in the week ended February 27.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) records $9.06 billion rise in India's foreign exchange reserves (Mid of April)
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $9.06 billion to $697.12 billion during the week ended 3 April 2026, ending four consecutive weeks of decline. Gold reserves surged by $7.22 billion during the reported week.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) records $30.5 billion fall in forex reserves since late February West Asia conflict (Start of April)
India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped $30.5 billion since the West Asia conflict started in late February. Total reserves fell $10.28 billion to $688.05 billion in the week ended 27 March 2026.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports India’s forex reserves down USD 11.41 billion to USD 698.34 billion (End of March)
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 11.41 billion to USD 698.34 billion in the week ending 20 March. Gold reserves dropped USD 13.49 billion to USD 117.19 billion during the week.
National Statistical Office (NSO) reports 7.7% GDP growth for FY26
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- The National Statistical Office (NSO) reported India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.7% for the full financial year 2025-26 and 7.8% for the January-March quarter (Q4 FY26).
- Gross Value Added (GVA) is estimated to have risen by 7.3% under a revised national accounts series that shifted the base year to 2022-23.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 5.25% and revised its GDP growth projections to 6.6% for FY26 and 6.3% for FY27.
- The United Nations (UN) lowered India's 2026 growth forecast to 6.4% from 6.6%, citing global uncertainty and the economic impact of the West Asia crisis.
- The World Inequality Lab (WIL) projects in its Global Justice Report: A Plan for Equality and Prosperity With Planetary Boundaries that India will surpass China in its share of global GDP in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms by 2060.
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India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is estimated to reach approximately 7.2% in the final quarter of FY26. Domestic demand is driven by consumer spending on housing, travel, electronics, food services, vehicles…
State Bank of India (SBI) expects India's real GDP growth to reach nearly 7.2 per cent in the final quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. The SBI projects the full-year GDP growth for FY26 to be 7.5 per cent and for FY27…
Crisil Intelligence expects India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to moderate to 7.1 per cent in FY27. The conflict in West Asia is identified as a downside risk to the economic outlook due to its impact on…
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launches StAR NPS platform for digital onboarding of NPS subscribers.
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- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched the StAR NPS platform on June 4, 2026, developed by BSE Technologies Private Limited (BTPL).
- The platform enables Points of Presence (PoPs) to onboard NPS subscribers through a fully digital process including electronic data collection and KYC via CKYC and DigiLocker.
- Subscribers initiate the first contribution through the platform, which is remitted to the Trustee Bank, after which PRAN is generated via integration with Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) systems.
- The onboarding cost is Rs 200 plus applicable taxes, and subscribers retain the freedom to choose their pension fund manager, investment option, and asset allocation.
- The StAR NPS platform can currently be used for onboarding new NPS subscribers, making the initial contribution at registration, and processing subsequent contributions after account opening.
- The framework is currently applicable only to resident Indian individuals aged 18 years and above and up to 85 years.
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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) approves PPFAS Asset Management to sponsor NPS pension fund. (Mid of April)
PPFAS Asset Management has received approval from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to act as a sponsor for a pension fund under the National Pension System (NPS). The company will set up a…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) grants Centralised Payment System (CPS) membership to Pay Point India Network (End of April)
Pay Point India Network has become the first private-sector fintech to gain membership in the Centralised Payment System (CPS) operated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Access to CPS was previously limited to banks…
NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL) partners with Juspay to launch switch and SDK for Banking Connect platform (Start of May)
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.
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) hosts Demo Day for Cohort-II of Samarth Incubation Program (Mid of March)
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous R&D institution under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), hosted the Demo Day for Cohort-II of the Samarth Incubation Program in New Delhi. Launched…
SoftBank Affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) Sells Lenskart Solutions Stake for ₹2,873 Crore
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- SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) sold 5.65 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions at ₹508.55 per share in a block deal valued at approximately ₹2,873 crore.
- The buyers of the stake included global funds Goldman Sachs and Fidelity, alongside domestic institutions ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, Kotak Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, Quant Mutual Fund, HDFC Life Insurance, and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.
- Lenskart Solutions reported a 46% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in revenue to ₹2,516 crore for the January-March quarter of Financial Year (FY) 2026, while net profit declined 9% to ₹200 crore.
- For the full FY ending March 31, 2026, the company recorded a 32% YoY rise in revenue to ₹9,002 crore and a 148% surge in adjusted Profit After Tax (PAT) to ₹530 crore.
- The annual Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) of the firm climbed 55.3% YoY to ₹1,789 crore.
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KreditBee raised $280 million in a round led by Hornbill Capital, MUFG-backed Dragon Funds and Motilal Oswal Alternates. The round comprises $220 million primary capital and $60 million secondary capital.
TVS Venu will acquire up to a 9.9% equity stake in Jana Small Finance Bank (JSFB) on a fully diluted basis. The acquisition will be executed through a combination of primary warrant issuance and secondary share purchase.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL) to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99 per cent in AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB). KMBL also received the RBI nod to acquire…
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…
Tamil Nadu government signs Rs 18,600 crore MoU with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for three projects.
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- The MoU between Tamil Nadu government and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) involves a total investment of Rs 18,600 crore and creation of employment for approximately 8,200 people.
- L&T will undertake a Data Centre Expansion Project in Kancheepuram district with an investment of Rs 15,000 crore, generating 500 jobs.
- L&T will set up an Electronics and Electronic Systems Manufacturing Project in Coimbatore with Rs 2,500 crore investment, creating 2,000 jobs.
- L&T's shipbuilding facility at Kattupalli in Tiruvallur district will be expanded with Rs 1,100 crore investment, providing employment for 5,700 people.
- The projects align with the Tamil Nadu government's vision to transform the state into a US$1.5 trillion economy by 2036, and this is the first industrial MoU signed under the government led by Chief Minister V Joseph Vijay.
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Telangana Government acquires 100% equity of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited for ₹1,461.47 crore (Start of May)
The Telangana government acquired 100 per cent equity shares of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited (LTMRHL) through Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL) for ₹1,461.47 crores. The debt of LTMRHL, amounting to ₹13,538.53 crores…
Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047: India Signs MoU for First Mega Greenfield Shipyard in Tamil Nadu (Mid of May)
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on April 20 between HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park, Tamil Nadu Limited (NSHIP-TN), and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on 11 March 2026 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth ₹16,450 crore. In Ernakulam, Kerala, Modi will launch projects worth about ₹10,800…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth approximately ₹16,450 crore across Kerala and Tamil Nadu on 11 March. In Kerala, projects worth about ₹10,800 crore were launched, including the…
E85 Fuel Rollout: ₹20 per litre discount to drive ethanol adoption
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- State-run oil companies will sell E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, at a discount of ₹20 per litre compared to the E20 blend.
- The government targets the rollout of E85 fuel across 500 fuel stations by the end of this year and 5,000 stations by the end of 2027.
- Indian Oil has a network of 400 fuel stations dispensing E100 fuel (pure ethanol) across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
- The discount is provided to offset the energy content of ethanol, which is approximately one-third lower than that of petrol.
- Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp have each launched one vehicle model capable of running on E85 fuel.
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The Government of India plans to expand the national ethanol fuel network to 5,000 dispensing stations by the close of 2027. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) Hardeep Singh Puri stated the rollout begins with…
India plans to mandate a 1% blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) starting January 1, 2027. The government has outlined phase-wise indicative blending targets of 1% by 2027, 2% by…
India's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres during the first six months of Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA). The industry has…
The government notified new standards for higher ethanol-petrol blends, specifically E22, E25, E27, and E30, to enable blending beyond the current 20% level. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published the…
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign and 18 Namo Oxygen Parks Launched in Delhi
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- The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Delhi government inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks and launched the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day 2026.
- The 18 Namo Oxygen Parks, including the site at Maidangarhi, are designed to function as urban green lungs to improve air quality and enhance biodiversity in the national capital.
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the state government has set a target to plant 15 lakh trees across the city during the current year to expand green cover.
- The government released the Working Plan for the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi (2026–27 to 2036–37) and the Management Plan for the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary (2024–25 to 2034–35).
- The Delhi Bird Atlas, a comprehensive documentation of bird diversity created through a citizen-science initiative involving volunteers and researchers, was officially released at the event.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reinstated the Green Helpline (1800-118-600) and instituted a new standard operating procedure to report tree-related offences. The Department of Forest and Wildlife floated a tender…
Envirocatalysts Launches Air Quality Dashboard Highlighting Ozone Rise in Delhi and NCR (Start of May)
Envirocatalysts, a Delhi-based research and public policy think tank, launched a public air quality dashboard based on Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data since 2015. Delhi's annual average ozone levels rose from…
National Productivity Council (NPC) designated as Environment Audit Designated Agency under Environment Audit Rules 2025 (End of March)
National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), signed an agreement with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi Budget 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 1,03,700 crore. Government earmarked Rs 260 crore to provide one free LPG cylinder per household on Holi and on Diwali.
Odisha Coastal Highway and NH Projects: ₹24,249.6 Crore Outlay
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- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved National Highway (NH) projects worth approximately ₹24,249.6 crore in Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.
- The Rameshwar-Paradip section of the Odisha coastal highway will be constructed on a Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) at an estimated cost of ₹8,300.79 crore for a length of 160.18 km.
- The Rameshwar-Paradip section passes through Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur districts and connects nine economic nodes and five logistic nodes, including Puri railway station, Puri airport, Astarang port, Paradip port, and the proposed multi-modal logistics park in Jagatsinghpur district.
- In Telangana, the CCEA approved the widening of the Armoor-Jagtial-Mancherial section of NH-63 and the Jagtial-Karimnagar section of NH-563, covering 190.76 km at a cost of ₹7,597.16 crore.
- The CCEA cleared the widening of the Deshgaon-Julwaniya section of NH-347B in Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹4,415.60 crore and the Khagaria-Purnea section of NH-31 and NH-231 in Bihar at a cost of ₹3,936.05 crore.
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Maharashtra Leads India in Central Government Infrastructure Projects with 215 Initiatives (End of May)
Maharashtra has secured the top position in India with 215 central government projects involving an estimated investment of ₹5.5 trillion. Uttar Pradesh ranks second in the country with 180 central government projects…
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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch development projects worth more than ₹21,700 crore across Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep on June 5. Projects in Gujarat worth ₹18,800 crore include the dedication of…
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…
ANRF Portal launched for training in patent filing and scientific writing
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- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the launch of a digital portal on June 4, 2026, to provide structured training in patent filing and research paper writing.
- The platform is supported by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and is designed for scientists, students, and innovators across the country.
- The initiative was announced during a Joint Review Meeting involving the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
- The portal aims to help researchers convert scientific discoveries into legally protected assets and high-impact publications to enhance India's global standing in scientific publishing.
- The government is integrating the Capacity Building for Science Administration initiative with the Mission Karmayogi programme to train scientists in governance procedures and financial regulations.
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Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Selects 10 Convergence Research Centres of Excellence (CoEs) (End of May)
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has selected ten Convergence Research Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to promote multidisciplinary research integrating scientific knowledge with social sciences and…
The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education (MoE) launched the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026 to bring accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists, and…
Ayush Anudan Portal launched to strengthen digital governance and transparency in grant management (End of May)
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shri Prataprao Jadhav launched the Ayush Anudan Portal in New Delhi on 19 May 2026. The portal, developed under…
Administrative Capacity Building Programme for Scientists and Academicians Launched under Mission Karmayogi (Start of April)
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the first-ever Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians programme under the Mission Karmayogi framework. The programme aims to equip academic leaders and…
Maruti Suzuki launches India's first flex-fuel car and government announces hydrogen pilot projects
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- Maruti Suzuki launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R, which is engineered to run on ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E100.
- The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways announced a pilot project to operate hydrogen-powered buses and trucks on 10 roads in collaboration with Reliance Industries, Tata Group, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), and Ashok Leyland.
- India currently produces 78,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per year, with the government aiming to transition the country into a net exporter of the fuel within two years.
- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has identified E85, a blend containing up to 85 per cent ethanol, as the mono-fuel standard to facilitate the rapid expansion of flex-fuel vehicles.
- The government plans to establish 500 ethanol dispensing stations by December, focusing initially on the Delhi-NCR and Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur corridors.
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Odisha Government Mandates Electric Vehicles (EVs) and 10% Fuel Reduction for Official Work (End of May)
Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Majhi issued an eight-point directive mandating a 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption across all Odisha government departments. The state government made it mandatory from 1 June to…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a private sector defence manufacturing complex developed by NIBE Limited in Shirdi, Maharashtra. The Minister flagged off Suryastra, which is India’s first 300-km Universal…
The Government of India plans to expand the national ethanol fuel network to 5,000 dispensing stations by the close of 2027. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) Hardeep Singh Puri stated the rollout begins with…
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launches hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central Vista (Mid of May)
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), launched a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central…
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R Praggnanandhaa wins Norway Chess title
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- R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title since the tournament's inception in 2013.
- The 20-year-old player from Chennai finished the tournament with a total of 18 points.
- Praggnanandhaa secured the title with a final-round classical victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer.
- During the event, he defeated the World No. 1 and seven-time Norway Chess champion Magnus Carlsen twice in classical chess.
- American Grandmaster Wesley So finished the tournament with 17 points.
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The book titled India’s First Olympic Gold was released on May 27, 2026, by P.T. Usha, the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The book was authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam.
Mayank Chakraborty becomes India’s 94th Chess Grandmaster (Mid of March)
Mayank Chakraborty secured his final GM norm by defeating Philip Lindgren in the eighth round of the Hotel Stockholm North by First Hotels Young Talents tournament in Sweden. He won the tournament with a score of 7.0/9…
R Vaishali wins FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 (Mid of April)
Indian Grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu won the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 held in Cyprus. Vaishali defeated Kateryna Lagno in the final round to secure the title and a spot…
India and Norway sign 12 agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway in May 2026 (End of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oslo was the first by an Indian prime minister to Norway in 43 years. King Harald V conferred Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of…
Kona Srikar Bharat announces retirement from international cricket
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- India wicketkeeper-batter Kona Srikar Bharat announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 32.
- He represented India in seven Test matches between 2023 and 2024, scoring a total of 221 runs with a career-best score of 44.
- Bharat made his Test debut against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023 and played his final Test for the country against England in Visakhapatnam.
- He is the first wicketkeeper-batter to score a triple century in the Ranji Trophy, having scored 308 runs for Andhra against Goa in the 2014-2015 season.
- In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2021 and represented Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2022.
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Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the age of 35 to pursue new opportunities. Shankar represented India in 12 One Day Internationals…
Sarfaraz Ahmed announced retirement from international cricket on Sunday after captaining Pakistan in 100 international matches across formats. He led Pakistan to the ICC Champions Trophy title in 2017 by defeating India…
Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Samman Ceremony 2026 held on June 05, 2026
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- The Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Samman Ceremony 2026 was held at the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan in Lucknow.
- A total of 51 distinguished artistes were honoured for their contributions to music, dance, theatre, and folk arts for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- The ceremony featured a message from Governor Anandiben Patel, which was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak.
- The SNA has preserved more than 5,500 hours of rare audio-video recordings related to folk music and folk theatre traditions.
- The event was attended by SNA Chairman Prof Jayant Khot, Vice-chairperson Vibha Singh, Special Secretary (Culture) Sanjay Kumar Singh, and Academy Director Dr Shobhit Kumar Nahar.
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Veteran Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit were honoured at the 13th edition of the Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards for their contribution to Indian classical music. The awards were…
The SAA has named actor Sayani Gupta as its Person of the Year for her contribution to storytelling and global cultural impact. The honour recognises individuals whose work has significantly influenced South Asian…
Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 announced on 16 March (Mid of March)
Sahitya Akademi announced its 2025 awards on 16 March 2026 for 24 Indian languages. The award ceremony will be held in New Delhi on 31 March 2026.
29th National Conference on e-Governance scheduled for July 1 and 2, 2026
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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 excellence in digital transformation through the use of data analytics on digital platforms by Central Ministries, States, and Union Territories.
- The 29th National Conference on e-Governance is scheduled to be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on July 1 and 2, 2026.
- The conference is jointly organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan.
- The theme for the upcoming national conference is Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance.
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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 Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 Portal to assess digital governance across States, Union Territories, and…
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report for FY 2023–24 on National Panchayati Raj Day, celebrated on 24th April 2026. PAI 2.0 recorded a national participation of 97.30…
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, selecting 42 Panchayats for honours. Karnataka secured the highest number of awards with six Panchayats, followed by Andhra Pradesh and…
Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) Jammu inaugurated on June 5, 2026
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- Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s seventh Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Jammu on June 5, 2026.
- The RMC Jammu will provide specialised weather services and disaster warnings for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh, while a future centre in Lucknow will cater to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) currently operates four Doppler Weather Radars at Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, and Banihal Top, with five more proposed for Anantnag, Rajouri, Baramulla, Kishtwar, and Doda under Mission Mausam.
- The Srinagar Meteorological Observatory has been officially recognised by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as a Centennial Observing Station for its service spanning over a century.
- A High-Altitude Cloud Physics Laboratory has been established at Patnitop in collaboration with Swiss scientific institutions to conduct cloud and aerosol studies in the Himalayan region.
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Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first SkyCast aviation weather monitoring system at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi.…
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune Launches India’s First Dedicated Climate-Tech Incubation Hub (Mid of May)
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has launched a dedicated Incubation Center for Startups in Weather and Climate. The incubation facility is a core…
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) installs X-band Doppler Weather Radar in Mahabaleshwar (End of April)
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) commissioned an X-band dual-polarisation Doppler Weather Radar in Mahabaleshwar under the Mission Mausam initiative. The radar is installed at the High Altitude Cloud…
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) inaugurates Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University (Start of May)
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, established the Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. The…
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates NAMO Airport terminal building in Daman on 5 June 2026
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- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in the Union Territory of Daman.
- The project is part of a series of development initiatives worth approximately ₹2,970 crore across sectors including healthcare, tourism, and infrastructure.
- The new terminal facility at NAMO Airport includes a seating capacity for approximately 180 passengers at a time.
- The airport is designed to connect Daman with major Indian cities including Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
- The infrastructure project aims to enhance regional connectivity and support the entry of the Union Territory into the civil aviation network of India.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch development projects worth more than ₹21,700 crore across Gujarat, Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep on June 5. Projects in Gujarat worth ₹18,800 crore include the dedication of…
SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026 announced (Start of April)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) was named the World’s Best Airport for the 13th consecutive year in the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) rose to 2nd place in 2026 from 4th in…
Noida International Airport Phase I inaugurated by PM Modi (End of March)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the Aerodrome License to…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026. The airport is located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district along the Yamuna Expressway and serves as…
International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing observed on 5 June
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- The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed annually on 5 June to highlight the impact of unsustainable fishing on world fish stocks and food security.
- The United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2017, following a proposal initiated by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
- The date 5 June marks the anniversary of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) entering into force, which is the first legally-binding international treaty specifically dedicated to combating IUU fishing.
- According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), IUU fishing is responsible for the annual loss of 11 to 26 million tonnes of fish, valued at an estimated 10 to 23 billion USD.
- The World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which prohibits subsidies for vessels and operators engaged in IUU fishing, officially entered into force on 15 September 2025.
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Rice’s Whale Endangerment Halts Trump Gulf Drilling Expansion as ‘God Squad’ Considers Exemption (Start of April)
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World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2 May 2026. The theme for World Tuna Day 2026 is 'Advocating for Tuna Conservation'.
Saurabh Vijay to take additional charge as CEO of India AI Mission
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- Saurabh Vijay, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), will assume additional charge as the CEO of the India AI Mission.
- The India AI Mission is a strategic initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with an approved budget of Rs. 10,371 crore.
- Saurabh Vijay replaces the previous CEO, Abhishek Singh, who was appointed as the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Approved by the Cabinet in March 2024 for a five-year duration, the mission aims to establish an indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem in India.
- The mission has established 27 India Data and AI labs and onboarded over 38,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) to support computer infrastructure.
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Saurabh Vijay has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the UIDAI. He is a 1998-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Maharashtra cadre.
R Mukundan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Chemicals, was elected President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2026-27. Mukundan succeeds Rajiv Memani as the President of CII.
Ravichandran Purushothaman elected Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern Region Chairman for 2026-27 (End of March)
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Swaminathan Janakiraman re-appointed as Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor for two years
Key Updates:
- Swaminathan Janakiraman's tenure as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been extended for two years effective June 26, 2026.
- He was initially appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for three years in June 2023.
- He replaced M K Jain, former Managing Director of IDBI Bank.
- The other three deputy governors of RBI are Poonam Gupta, Shirish Chandra Murmu, and Rohit Jain.
- According to the RBI Act, 1934, the central bank should have four deputy governors, including two from within the ranks, one commercial banker, and an economist.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates 3-year cooling-off period for Urban Co-operative Bank directors (End of May)
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Rohit Jain Appointed as RBI Deputy Governor (Start of May)
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Government extends Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 4% retail inflation target framework till March 2031 (End of March)
Government extended the mandate for Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain retail inflation at 4% with a tolerance band of 2 percentage points on either side for another five years ending March 31, 2031. The flexible…
Lok Sabha extended the tenure of the Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) examining simultaneous polls Bills till the last week of the Monsoon Session. The JPC is chaired by senior BJP MP PP Chaudhary and has 39 members.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff
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- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), assuming charge on July 1.
- He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff.
- Commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF on December 06, 1986, he is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Defence Services Staff College (Bangladesh), and National Defence College, New Delhi.
- He is a Qualified Flying Instructor and Experimental Test Pilot with over 3,300 hours of flying experience on more than 20 types of aircraft, including Mirage-2000, MiG-21, and Jaguar.
- He previously served as the Commanding Officer of the Flight Test Squadron at the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bengaluru, and as Director of Air Staff Requirements.
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Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumed Charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command (Start of June)
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Rajesh Kumar Singh assumed additional charge of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman (Start of June)
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Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy on May 31, 2026. He succeeded Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after completing his tenure as Navy chief.
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed Chief of Defence Staff (Start of June)
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Major Prabhat Mishra Won Two Awards At US Army Command and General Staff College
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- Major Prabhat Mishra of the Indian Army received the Birrer-Brookes Award for Outstanding Master of Military Arts and Science Thesis.
- Major Prabhat Mishra was awarded the General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award.
- The awards were presented during the graduation ceremony of the Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
- The CGSOC is a 10-month programme designed to prepare mid-career officers for senior leadership and staff responsibilities.
- The graduating class included 951 officers, featuring 120 international military students from 92 countries.
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General Upendra Dwivedi inducted into International Hall of Fame of US Army War College (End of April)
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The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29. The theme for the 2025 International Day of UN Peacekeepers is 'Invest in Peace'.
Subhash C Kashyap Passes Away at 97
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- Subhash C Kashyap, a renowned constitutional expert and former Secretary General of the Lok Sabha, passed away at the age of 97 in New Delhi.
- He served as the Secretary General of the seventh, eighth, and ninth Lok Sabha during the period from 1984 to 1990.
- Kashyap was a member of the high-level committee on simultaneous elections chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind and served on the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC).
- He was conferred with the Padma Bhushan in 2015 and authored prominent legal texts including Our Constitution: An Introduction to India’s Constitution and Constitutional Law.
- His career included roles as the Honorary Constitutional Advisor on Panchayati Raj Laws and the head of the Centre for Innovation and Development in Parliaments (CIDP) at the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva.
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Sudhanshu Sil, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) and former Member of Parliament, passed away at a private hospital in Kolkata. He was 81 years old and was born on March 27, 1945.
Yogesh Patel Dies Former Gujarat Minister (Start of June)
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KP Dhanapalan passes away at 76 (Start of June)
KP Dhanapalan, a senior Congress leader and former Member of Parliament, passed away at the age of 76 at a private hospital in Paravur, Ernakulam. He was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2009 from the Chalakudy constituency.
Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister (Start of June)
Venkataramanappa, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), passed away at the age of 80 in Bengaluru. He died following a heart attack at a private hospital on Friday morning.
Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away as Former Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
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- Pahlaj Nihalani, a veteran film producer and former chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), passed away in Mumbai on June 4, 2026, at the age of 76.
- He served as the chairperson of the CBFC between 2015 and 2017.
- He began his career as a film producer in the early 1980s with his first production, Haathkadi, released in 1982.
- His notable film productions include Aandhi-Toofan (1985), Aankhen, Andaz, Talaash, Julie 2, and Rangeela Raja.
- His last rites were scheduled to take place at the Santacruz Hindu Crematorium in Mumbai on June 4, 2026.
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R. B. Choudary Passes Away as Film Producer; he was 76 (Start of May)
R. B. Choudary died in a car accident near Udaipur on May 5. He was a veteran film producer and the founder of Super Good Films.
Nandamuri Balakrishna Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 (End of March)
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Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away at 87 in Mumbai. (Start of April)
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Biren Singh Engti passed away at 81, former Union Minister and five-time Lok Sabha MP. (Mid of March)
Biren Singh Engti, veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister, died at the age of 81 in a private hospital in Guwahati. He represented the Diphu constituency in Lok Sabha five times.