India's economy grew by 7.6% in FY2025-26, compared to 7.1% in the previous year, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $681.4 billion for the week ending May 22, 2026.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) records $7.1 billion current account surplus for Q4 FY26
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- India logged a current account surplus of $7.1 billion (0.7% of GDP) in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to a deficit of $13.2 billion in the third quarter.
- Personal transfer receipts, primarily remittances, rose to $43.5 billion in the fourth quarter from $33.9 billion in the year-ago period.
- The full-year current account deficit for FY26 widened to $25.2 billion (0.6% of GDP) from $22.9 billion (0.6% of GDP) in the preceding fiscal.
- The capital account recorded a surplus of $25.4 billion for the fiscal, compared to $21.5 billion in the previous year.
- Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rose to $6.9 billion in FY26 from $1 billion in the previous period, while foreign portfolio investors (FPI) recorded net outflows of $16.4 billion.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reports foreign exchange reserves rise to $682.321 billion (Start of June)
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…
Government data shows India’s April–February fiscal deficit at Rs 12.53 lakh crore, 80.4% of FY26 aim (Start of April)
India’s fiscal deficit for April–February was Rs 12.53 lakh crore, equal to 80.4% of the FY26 budget estimate. Total receipts up to February stood at Rs 27.92 lakh crore, 82.0% of the revised estimate.
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…
European Union (EU) authorises continued imports of Indian aquaculture products
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- The European Union (EU) has authorised India to continue exporting aquaculture products, eggs, honey, and animal casings beyond September.
- The EU notified an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2021/405 due to growing concerns over antimicrobial resistance.
- The revised regulation, effective from September, establishes additional requirements for countries exporting specified animal-origin products to the EU.
- Exports of fish and fishery products from India to the EU are currently valued at approximately $1.59 billion.
- The Export Inspection Council (EIC) has strengthened India's official control system through enhanced inspection, testing, and certification mechanisms to align with EU regulations.
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India aims to increase annual seafood exports by 2.5 times to reach a target of $30 billion over the next five years through higher production and quality. Marine product exports reached a record ₹73,890.46 crore ($8.45…
India and Oman to Implement Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) from June 1 (Start of June)
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman will come into force on June 1, marking the fifth free trade agreement implemented by the Indian government since 2014. Bilateral trade…
European Union (EU) restores India on seafood export list to support $1.593 billion trade (Mid of May)
The European Union (EU) has included India in the revised draft list for the continued export of aquaculture products from September 2026. The inclusion follows compliance with the European Commission Delegated…
Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) reports record seafood exports of ₹72,325.82 crore in FY 2025-26 (End of April)
India's seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore ($8.28 billion) with volumes of 19.32 lakh metric tonnes in Financial Year (FY) 2025-26, according to the Marine Products Export Development Authority…
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates export of Tezpur litchi to Dubai
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- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, facilitated the first export consignment of one metric tonne of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi to Dubai.
- Tezpur litchi (Litchi chinensis) is grown in the Sonitpur district of Assam.
- Apart from the Dubai shipment, 500 kg of Tezpur litchi will be shipped to Singapore.
- 100 specially packaged boxes of premium Tezpur litchis will be dispatched to the Prime Minister’s office.
- The initiative aims to provide farmers with better prices and create new opportunities for agricultural products from Northeast India.
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Gross exports of gems and jewellery decreased by 9.07% to US$ 2,448.53 million (₹20,952.26 crores) in April 2026, while gross imports declined by 9.54% to US$ 2,032.56 million. Exports of cut and polished diamonds fell…
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, launched Mission Senehjori in collaboration with the Government of Assam, Central Silk Board (CSB), and the Ministry of Textiles. The…
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates first sea export of millet foods to New Zealand (Start of June)
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…
Assam exported 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice to the United Kingdom and Italy. The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry…
Fitch Ratings Lowers India FY27 GDP Growth Projection to 6.4 Per Cent
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- Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has lowered India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.4 per cent from the previous estimate of 6.7 per cent.
- The agency expects economic growth to ease from 7.4 per cent in FY26 as rising prices due to the US-Iran war erode real incomes and dampen consumer spending.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut its growth forecast for the current fiscal to 6.6 per cent and increased its inflation projection to 5.1 per cent.
- Fitch revised its 2026 average price assumption for Brent crude oil to USD 87 per barrel and expects India's inflation to reach 5.3 per cent by the end of the calendar year.
- The agency expects the RBI to increase the policy rate to 5.5 per cent from 5.25 per cent and projects the exchange rate to average 97.50 to a dollar in the current fiscal.
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Moody's Ratings (Moody's) has reduced India's GDP growth forecast for 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent. Moody's has lowered the GDP growth estimate for 2027 by 0.5 percentage points to 6 per cent.
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…
World Bank (WB) raises India FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% (Start of April)
World Bank upgraded India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6%, 30 basis points higher than its October 2025 projection of 6.3%. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projects FY27 growth at 6.9%.
S&P Global Market Intelligence (S&P Global) has lowered India's economic growth forecast for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.6% from an earlier projection of 7.1%. The revision is driven by risks associated with…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Announces Measures to Attract Foreign Capital
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expanded the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) to include all new issuances of 15-year, 30-year, and 40-year government securities (G-Secs).
- The RBI removed restrictions for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) under the General Route regarding short-term investments, investment concentration, and individual security exposure.
- The government removed taxes on foreign investors purchasing specified government securities to enhance post-tax returns.
- Investment limits for equity instruments traded on Indian stock exchanges were increased for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and all individual Persons Resident Outside India (PROIs).
- A concessional forex swap facility for External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) raised by public sector undertakings (PSUs) is available until September 30, 2026.
- The RBI will bear the full hedging cost for fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits with maturities between three and five years raised by authorised dealer (AD) banks until September 30, 2026.
- The timeline for the realisation of export proceeds has been restored to nine months.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that debt market fundraising has reached nearly ₹9 lakh crore in FY26. The debt market fundraising volume in FY26 is recorded as almost…
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…
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) crosses ₹18.4 lakh crore GMV (Start of April)
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) reached ₹18.4 lakh crore. GeM recorded ₹5 lakh crore procurement in FY 2025–26 alone.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approves AIF, FPI, InvIT, REIT and governance reforms in 213th board meeting. (End of March)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) held its 213th board meeting in Mumbai on 23 March 2026. SEBI amended AIF Regulations 2012 to allow Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) with no active fund management to…
International Finance Corporation (IFC), Siemens and Fullerton invest $105 million in Hygenco Green Energies
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- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), Siemens Financial Services and Fullerton Carbon Action Fund have announced an equity investment of $105 million in Hygenco Green Energies.
- The investment breakdown includes $25 million from IFC, $25 million from Siemens, and up to $30 million from Fullerton.
- Additional funding is provided via two blended-finance facilities, with $20 million from the Clean Technology Fund of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and $5 million from the Frontier Opportunities Fund supported by the German government.
- Hygenco previously received a $25 million equity investment from the State Bank of India (SBI) Ventures-managed Neev II Fund in 2022.
- Hygenco is a recipient of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme and currently operates two commercial green hydrogen plants in India.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes ₹41.80 lakh penalty on Canara Bank
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹41.80 lakh on Canara Bank.
- The penalty was levied for non-compliance with directions regarding Know Your Customer (KYC) and Unclaimed Deposits and Inoperative Accounts in banks.
- The RBI found that Canara Bank failed to upload KYC records of certain customers onto the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) within the prescribed timeline.
- The bank incorrectly classified certain accounts as inoperative despite the last customer-induced transaction being less than one year old.
- The penalty was imposed under section 47A(1)(c) read with sections 46(4)(i) and 51(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes monetary penalties on City Union Bank and two other entities (End of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.10 lakh on City Union Bank for levying loan-related charges on agriculture advances qualifying as priority sector loans up to ₹25,000. The RBI penalised…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on Airtel Payments Bank Limited for non-compliance with RBI directions on 'Disclosure in Financial Statements'. The penalty action was carried out…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on HSBC for non-compliance with regulatory norms. The penalty was issued following a statutory inspection for supervisory evaluation of the…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Imposes Penalties on YES Bank and Hinduja Housing Finance Ltd (Mid of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹31.80 lakh on YES Bank. The penalty on YES Bank was levied for non-compliance with certain provisions of the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA): Ensuring Safe Motherhood and Healthy Newborns
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- Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9, 2016, to provide free, quality antenatal care through specialist doctors on the ninth day of each month.
- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda launched nationwide celebrations on June 9, 2026, under the theme “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care”.
- The Extended PMSMA (E-PMSMA) strategy was introduced in January 2022 to monitor high-risk pregnancies by tracking them individually up to 45 days after delivery.
- Since its inception, more than 7.5 crore antenatal check-ups have been conducted and nearly 1.2 crore high-risk pregnancies have been identified.
- A special ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp were released to mark the 10-year milestone of the programme.
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Mission Shakti Scheme strengthens women safety via One Stop Centres, Women Help Desks, Helpline-181 (End of March)
Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) runs Mission Shakti Scheme adopting holistic and victim-centric approach for safety, security and empowerment of women. One Stop Centre Scheme operational since 2015…
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) launched the national campaign Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat on 27th November 2024 to make India child-marriage-free. A 100 Days Special Campaign under the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat…
Women and Men in India 2025 report: Highlights progress in education, jobs and health (Start of May)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 27th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2025' at the National Deliberative Summit on “Data for Development” in Bhubaneswar. The sex ratio at…
India's maternal mortality ratio fell from 508 per one lakh livebirths in 1990 to 116 per one lakh livebirths in 2023. India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023.
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) Launched with ₹33,660 Crore Outlay for 100 Industrial Parks
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- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA).
- The Union Cabinet approved BHAVYA with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 investment-ready, world-class industrial parks over a period of six years.
- The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will implement the scheme under a 51:49 partnership model with state governments, following guidelines from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
- The industrial parks will provide infrastructure including assured water and power supply, road and rail connectivity, and digital single-window clearances, with sizes ranging from 25 to 1,000 acres.
- Applications for the first phase of 20 parks are open from June 1 to July 31, while the second phase of 30 parks will consider applications received up to September 30.
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, released guidelines for the BHAVYA Scheme to develop investment-ready, world-class industrial parks. The scheme aims…
Bharat Taxi: Cooperative-based ride-hailing platform with zero commission for drivers (End of April)
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5 in Delhi. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Taxi app in…
DPIIT and Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) sign MoU to expand multilingual access in investment ecosystem (Start of June)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) have signed an MoU to strengthen multilingual digital access across India's investment and business…
The Union Cabinet Committee approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an allocation of Rs 33,660 crore. BHAVYA will develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India in partnership with state…
Yamuna Action Plan: Haryana sets December 2027 deadline for clean-up projects
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- Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed departments to complete all sewage treatment, industrial effluent management, and pollution-control projects under the Yamuna Action Plan by 31 December 2027.
- The projects aim to add more than 425 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage treatment capacity and over 150 MLD of industrial effluent treatment capacity.
- Key projects include the upgrade of the 10 MLD sewage treatment plant (STP) at Jattal Road in Panipat and six micro-STPs in Karnal villages.
- The plan includes proposed common effluent treatment plants at Nathupur and Kundli in Sonipat and the expansion of the Rathdhana STP.
- The review covered projects in Gurugram and Faridabad, alongside measures to treat wastewater in the Mungeshpur Drain before it enters Delhi.
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PM KUSUM deadline extended to March 2027 for eligible projects (Start of April)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) extended the commissioning deadline for PM KUSUM projects with power purchase agreements or letters of intent signed or issued on or before 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2027.…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has opened registrations for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026. The registration window is from 30 April 2026 to 19 May 2026 via the official website kmy.gov.in.
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…
The Union Cabinet Committee approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an allocation of Rs 33,660 crore. BHAVYA will develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India in partnership with state…
Atal Asra Yojana: Goa Government Provides Up to ₹3 Lakh for Tribal Housing
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- The Goa government implemented the Atal Asra Yojana to provide financial assistance for the construction, reconstruction, and repair of houses for Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
- The scheme offers two slabs of assistance: ₹3,00,000 for building a new house or completely reconstructing an existing one, and ₹1,50,000 for repairing an existing house.
- To be eligible, the applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) community of Goa and the total annual family income must not exceed ₹3,00,000.
- The application process is entirely offline and requires submission at the Department of Tribal Welfare (DTW) office located at Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji.
- Required documents include an affidavit, house tax receipt, income certificate, ST certificate, passbook copy, photograph of the existing house, Aadhaar card, ration card, mandate form, and sanction order under Jawahar Awas Yojana (JAY) or Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) if previously availed.
- Technical requirements include a detailed cost estimate from a professional registered under the Public Works Department (PWD) or Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC), along with land ownership documents or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and a construction licence for new builds.
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The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) released a mother sanction of ₹10,021.42 crore to 12 states under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). The 12 recipient states are Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat…
The Chhattisgarh government will launch the Adarsh Shahar Samriddhi Yojana to equip emerging towns and urban centres with modern civic infrastructure and facilities. The state government has earmarked ₹200 crore for the…
ITDC–Ministry of Tribal Affairs launch capacity building programme for tribal homestay owners (Mid of March)
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) launched a capacity building programme for tribal homestay owners in New Delhi. The inaugural ceremony was held at Kautilya Hall, Hotel…
Odisha has maintained the top national ranking for completed houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U 2.0) since March 2025. The state of Odisha has delivered 2,008 affordable urban homes as of the…
Singappen Special Force: Tamil Nadu Launches Women’s Safety Unit with ₹354 Crore Outlay
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- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force, a policing unit dedicated to preventing crimes against women and girls, at Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai.
- The state government has provided an initial budget allocation of more than ₹354 crore for the establishment and operation of the specialised force.
- The initiative includes the introduction of India’s first drone-based patrol system specifically designed to prevent crimes against women.
- The force will focus on preventive policing and rapid response regarding stalking, sexual harassment, attempted abductions, and harassment in public transport and spaces.
- The project’s second phase involves the creation of 2,500 additional posts and the procurement of specialised vehicles and modern surveillance technology.
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The Tamil Nadu government ordered the formation of the Singappen Special Task Force to strengthen women's safety and preventive protection measures. The special unit will function under the direct supervision of the…
The Indian Navy (IN) ship INS Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka for a training visit and Operational Turnaround (OTR). The visit is aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
The Indian Navy launched 'Sanghmitra', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The vessel, designated as Yard 3039, was launched by Sarita Vatsayan…
INS Sunayna, an Offshore Patrol Vessel of the Indian Navy, set sail from Mumbai as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR. Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, flagged off the ship carrying naval personnel from India and…
Mega Leather, Footwear and Accessories Clusters: ₹898 Crore Investment
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- The Centre is establishing mega leather, footwear and accessories clusters in Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Sitapur (Madhya Pradesh), Raigad district (Maharashtra), and Ranipet (Tamil Nadu).
- The cumulative investment for these clusters is ₹898 crore, and they have attracted investments of ₹2,000 crore so far.
- The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is overseeing these clusters to boost exports beyond traditional hubs in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
- The cluster at Panapakkam in Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) spans 290 acres and is being established with Central government assistance of ₹125 crore.
- A Zero Solid Waste Discharge facility will be established in Ranipet at a cost of ₹50 crore to convert solid waste into industrial-use salt.
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The PM MITRA Scheme was approved by the Union Ministry of Textiles in 2023 to create large scale integrated textile parks across India. Seven states selected under PM MITRA Scheme: Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka…
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, launched Mission Senehjori in collaboration with the Government of Assam, Central Silk Board (CSB), and the Ministry of Textiles. The…
Rajasthan Industrial Park Promotion Policy-2026 aims to boost investment and employment. (End of March)
Rajasthan government introduced the Industrial Park Promotion Policy-2026 under Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma. The policy seeks to develop world-class industrial parks and position Rajasthan as a reliable and…
Rajasthan inaugurates first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi with ₹1,200 crore investment (Mid of May)
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated Rajasthan's first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi. The Bhiwadi electronics manufacturing cluster attracted an investment of ₹1,200 crore and is expected to generate…
IndiaAI Mission: Empanelment of firms for AI deployment and ₹10,000 crore outlay
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- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), has empanelled six firms to develop and deploy AI solutions across government departments: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), NEC Corporation India, Kyndryl Solutions, Innefu Labs, CoRover, and Cactus Communications.
- The IndiaAI Mission has been approved with a total outlay exceeding ₹10,000 crore to build an AI ecosystem spanning compute infrastructure, datasets, foundation models, startup support, skills development, and responsible AI frameworks.
- The IndiaAI Compute initiative aims to expand GPU capacity and provide computing resources to startups, researchers, and academic institutions to reduce dependence on overseas cloud providers.
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that over USD 200 billion in investments could flow into India's AI ecosystem over the next two years.
- AI-related jobs in India are reported to be growing by 15–20 per cent annually.
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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…
Netrasemi, a Kerala-based semiconductor startup backed by Zoho, has developed the A2000 AI system-on-chip (SoC) using the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 12nm process. The A2000 targets smart cameras…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the "IP Catalyst" initiative and digital platform on 12 May 2026 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The initiative is implemented by the…
IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme (ISG) selects 10 startups for Paris residency (Mid of April)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the selection of 10 startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme (ISG). The ISG is developed in…
BRICS Agriculture Meeting Commences in Indore on June 9, 2026
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- Senior officials from BRICS countries gathered in Indore for a five-day agriculture meeting starting June 9, 2026.
- The meeting is held under the chairmanship of India to focus on food security, climate-resilient farming, and agricultural trade.
- The agenda includes farmer welfare, nutrition, digital agriculture, supply chains, research collaboration, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
- A meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers is scheduled for June 12-13 to adopt a joint declaration on cooperation and shared priorities.
- The Madhya Pradesh government has designated 2026 as the Year of Farmer Welfare.
- BRICS is an 11-member grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.
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The Government of India and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for 2026–2033. The programme was unveiled at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi…
The Maharashtra Goseva Commission, in collaboration with the Global Confederation of Cow-Based Industries (GCCBI), will organise the Gau-Tech 2026 exhibition from March 20 to 23. The event will be hosted at the…
The meeting of agriculture ministers of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) will be held in Indore from June 12 to 13 under India's presidency. A three-day meeting of officials under the BRICS…
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the inaugural session of GCWAS-2026 in New Delhi on 12 March 2026. United Nations has declared 2026 as ‘The International Year of the Woman Farmer’.
India's Ministry of Defence approves 250 MW Solar Power Project in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh
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- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur Ex-Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh.
- The project will be established on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land.
- This is the first-of-its-kind project undertaken by the MoD involving a large-scale solar power generation facility with integrated BESS support on defence land.
- NTPC Limited is implementing the project through a competitive bid process to achieve optimal energy pricing and savings for defence establishments.
- The project is being implemented in close coordination with the Integrated HQ of MoD Army and the Directorate General Defence Estates (DGDE).
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A 1 MW solar power plant set up by the Chaitanya Self Help Group (SHG) was inaugurated at Venkatapuram in Errupalem mandal of Khammam district, Telangana. The solar power plant was constructed at a cost of ₹2.84 crore…
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy dedicated a 5-MW ground-mounted solar power plant at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) facility in Haridwar. The solar installation comprises over…
India Achieves Milestones in Space Exploration, Solar Energy, and Digital Health Records (End of May)
India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has been honoured with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has linked over…
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes (Start of June)
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship rooftop solar scheme aimed at enhancing energy self-reliance and supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. The government has set a target to…
Israel to Install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
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- The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai announced plans to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel to symbolise the growing friendship between the two nations.
- The announcement was made on the occasion of Shivrajyabhishek Din, which marks the anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on 6 June 1674.
- Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revach stated that the memorial would highlight historical connections between Maharashtra and the Indian Jewish community.
- The Maharashtra government will collaborate on the project by providing historical references, artistic consultation, and design considerations to ensure the statue reflects the leader's legacy.
- The initiative follows the landmark visit of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to Israel, intended to deepen people-to-people connections between the two countries.
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The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the United States was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle. The bronze statue was sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat and gifted by the Indian…
Vice President releases Sudha Murty’s book 'Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament' on 1 April 2026 (Start of April)
Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (RS) Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament' authored by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP)…
India: President Droupadi Murmu confers Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra awards
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- President Droupadi Murmu conferred 7 Kirti Chakras (2 posthumously), 15 Vir Chakras (3 posthumously), and 29 Shaurya Chakras (1 posthumously) to personnel of the defence forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and state or Union Territory police forces during phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Kirti Chakra recipients include Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Lance Naik Meenatchi Sundarama of Rashtriya Rifles, Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba of Para (Special Forces), Major Arshdeep Singh of Assam Rifles, and Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of Para (Special Forces).
- Sepoy Janjal Pravin Prabhakar of the Mahar Regiment of Rashtriya Rifles and Lt Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts were conferred the Kirti Chakra posthumously.
- Lt Commander Dilna K and Lt Commander Roopa A of the Indian Navy were awarded the Shaurya Chakra for Navika Sagar Parikrama II, during which they sailed over 25,600 nautical miles and became the first Indians to reach Point Nemo, the oceanic Pole of Inaccessibility, by sailboat.
- Other Shaurya Chakra recipients include Major Anshul Baltoo (The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, 32 Assam Rifles), Major Leishangthem Deepak Singh (11 Para (Special Forces)), and Lieutenant Colonel Neetesh Bharti Shukla (19th Battalion, The Sikh Regiment).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a traditional Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh to Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a Muga Silk stole from Assam, which possesses a…
The Department of General Administration issued orders on May 20, 2026, appointing N.S.K. Umesh as the Additional Secretary and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister of Kerala. N.S.K. Umesh is an Indian…
Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd) released a non-fiction book titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries. The book is published by Rupa Publications and explores…
Canada to introduce legislation banning social media for users under 16
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- The Canadian government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16.
- The proposed measure is part of a larger online harms bill to be presented before Canada's Parliament.
- The bill is expected to address harms caused in the digital space by Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots, especially regarding children.
- A regulator will be appointed to set standards for social media usage by children.
- Australia introduced similar social media measures earlier this year.
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Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban for Users Under 16 (Start of June)
Malaysia has enforced rules barring children under 16 from owning social media accounts. The regulations apply to social media platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Turkish MPs passed a bill restricting social media access for children under 15. The legislation mandates that social media platforms install age-verification systems and provide parental control tools.
Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content. Adolescents up to 16 must now have their accounts linked to that of a…
Indonesia bans children under 16 from YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox (End of March)
Indonesia on Saturday began implementing a government regulation that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction.…
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Lucknow upgraded to Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) for UP and Uttarakhand
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- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Lucknow was upgraded to a Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) to cater to the meteorological needs of Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Uttarakhand.
- India's Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) infrastructure expanded from 17 in 2014 to 50 at present, with 50 more proposed under Mission Mausam over the next two years.
- Uttar Pradesh (UP) currently has three operational DWRs, compared to one in 2014, with six additional radars being commissioned.
- In UP, Automatic Weather Stations increased from 59 to 107, Automatic Rain Gauges from 132 to 140, and lightning sensors from zero to seven.
- Weather services are being provided at 11 airports across the state of Uttar Pradesh.
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Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched two AI-enabled weather forecast products under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES): a monsoon advance forecasting system and a high spatial resolution rainfall forecast for Uttar…
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…
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…
Rare Yellow Puffball Mushroom Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
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- A rare species of yellow puffball mushroom, provisionally identified as Bovista colorata, was discovered in Zedua village of Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- The specimen was documented by a team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR-KVK) during a field survey.
- The initial identification was carried out by Dr. Deep Narayan Mishra, Subject Matter Specialist in Plant Pathology at KVK Longding.
- Arunachal Pradesh is part of the globally significant Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot.
- Puffball fungi develop spores inside a sealed, globe-shaped structure and perform ecological functions by decomposing dead organic matter and recycling nutrients into the soil.
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Researchers identified three new rove beetle species—Megalopinus arunachalensis, Megalopinus mithun, and Megalopinus micros—in Arunachal Pradesh. The study was published in the journal 'Soil Organisms' and conducted by…
Indian botanical scientists rediscovered Vaccinium piliferum, a rare and endangered wild relative of the blueberry, in the forests of Vijoynagar in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The species was first…
Mushroom Mission: ₹13,000 Crore Investment to Make Andhra Pradesh India's Largest Producer (End of April)
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch the Mushroom Mission with an estimated investment of ₹13,000 crore, supported by the Centre. The initiative is a five-year project aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as the…
SKUAST-Kashmir achieves first controlled cultivation of high-value Morchella mushrooms (Mid of April)
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) in Srinagar has successfully cultivated Morchella mushrooms in controlled conditions for the first time. Morchella, locally called Kangaech…
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England to host expanded ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
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- The 10th edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in England and Wales from 12 June to 5 July 2026.
- The tournament will feature 12 teams for the first time, expanding from 10, and will comprise 33 matches including the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
- New Zealand will enter the competition as the defending champions, while the Netherlands will make their debut in the tournament.
- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed seven host venues: Edgbaston, Old Trafford, Headingley, Rose Bowl, County Ground Bristol, The Oval, and Lord’s.
- Group A consists of Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and South Africa, while Group B features England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, and Scotland.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) launched the inaugural Women's T20I Challenge Trophy in Kigali, Rwanda. The five-team tournament features Rwanda, Italy, Nepal, United States of America (USA), and Vanuatu.
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…
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) officially withdrew from the 2026 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 25 to June 6 at the Pandit…
Thomas and Uber Cup 2026: India men and women teams begin campaigns in Horsens, Denmark (Start of May)
The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup championships are being held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. Indian men face defending champions Canada in Group A, while the women's team takes on Denmark in the opening round.
India wins inaugural World Yogasana Championships
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- India topped the medal table at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, winning 114 medals, including 102 gold.
- Japan secured the second position with three gold, three silver, and five bronze medals, while Argentina finished third.
- Nepal finished fifth in the standings but was the second-most successful contingent in terms of total medals, winning 52 medals (one gold, 36 silver, and 15 bronze).
- A total of 522 athletes from 79 countries competed in the championships, with 31 countries winning at least one medal and 10 nations claiming at least one gold.
- India fielded a 122-member contingent across six age categories: Sub-Junior Men and Women (10-14 years), Junior Men and Women (14-18 years), Senior (18-28 years), Senior A (28-35 years), Senior B (35-45 years), and Senior C (45-55 years).
- The event was supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of SYUSH, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Authority of Gujarat, Gujarat Tourism, and Gujarat Yogasana Sports Association.
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India won 19 medals, comprising 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze, at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships held in Hong Kong. Pooja Singh set a senior national record and a meet record in the women's high jump with a…
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…
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.
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…
Sports Authority of India (SAI) partners with University of Tsukuba for sports excellence
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- The Sports Authority of India (SAI) signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Tsukuba, Japan, to strengthen the high-performance sports ecosystem.
- The agreement was signed by Prof Kyosuke Nagata, President of the University of Tsukuba, and Manjushree Dayanand, Deputy Director General of SAI.
- The partnership focuses on athlete preparation and skill development for major upcoming events, including the Commonwealth Games 2030 and the 2036 Olympics.
- The collaboration prioritises specific disciplines including athletics, archery, table tennis, swimming, and judo to expand India's international competitiveness.
- The MoU facilitates exchange programmes for faculty and officials, joint research projects, and internship opportunities through the Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS 2.0).
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Kids’ Athletics Day observed on 7 May (Start of May)
Kids’ Athletics Day is held annually on 7 May. The Kids’ Athletics programme was launched in 2022 and has reached 1.3 million children in schools, clubs, and communities globally.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS), Government of Odisha, signed a renewed five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand elite youth football. The…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eligibility will be determined by a…
India won 19 medals, comprising 10 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze, at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships held in Hong Kong. Pooja Singh set a senior national record and a meet record in the women's high jump with a…
International Day of Yoga observed on June 21 with theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing
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- The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on June 21.
- The Ministry of Ayush announced Yoga for Healthy Ageing as the theme for IDY 2026.
- The theme was announced by Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
- The Ministry of Ayush has launched initiatives including 10 Yoga Protocols for Non-Communicable Diseases and Target Groups, Yoga 365, and Yoga Samavesh.
- The Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine (SAGE) is a government initiative promoting innovation, entrepreneurship and start-up participation in elderly care and wellness services.
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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…
Yoga for Air Travel Protocol Launched for In-Flight Wellness (End of March)
The Ministry of Ayush launched a 5-minute in-flight wellness protocol titled Yoga for Air Travel during the Yoga Mahotsav 2026. Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush, introduced the initiative designed for…
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.
Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Achieved on June 9, 2026
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- The Zojila tunnel will be India's longest road tunnel and is expected to be Asia's longest bi-directional tunnel with a total length of 14.15 kilometres.
- Located at an elevation of 11,578 feet, the tunnel connects Sonmarg in Jammu and Kashmir to Minamarg in Ladakh on the National Highway 1D (NH1D).
- A major breakthrough was achieved with the completion of more than 13 kilometres of excavation work, and the project is expected to become operational in 2028.
- The tunnel provides all-weather connectivity across the Zojila Pass, reducing the travel time between Ganderbal and Kargil from approximately three hours to slightly upwards of 20 minutes.
- The project is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 6,800 crore and is part of a larger regional initiative involving 19 tunnels costing Rs 25,000 crore.
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Zojila Pass Avalanche occurs on March 27, 2026 (End of March)
Zojila Pass is a critical high mountain pass that connects the Kashmir and Ladakh regions. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a key agency involved in disaster relief and rescue operations at the pass.
China proposes 120 km Bohai Strait Undersea Channel project (Mid of April)
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Fotu La Tunnel Project: ₹1,196.22 Crore Outlay (Start of June)
The Fotu La Tunnel project on National Highway-01 (NH-01) in Ladakh has been approved with an estimated cost of ₹1,196.22 crore. The project covers a 2.65-kilometre alignment, which includes a 1.96-kilometre twin-tube…
Abhay Karandikar is the secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (DST). He announced the 1,000-km quantum communication milestone under the National Quantum Mission.
Second Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards on June 23
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- President Droupadi Murmu to confer the Padma Awards on 65 distinguished personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23.
- The Padma Awards are announced annually on Republic Day and are recognised as being among the highest civilian honours in India.
- A total of 131 awards were approved this year, comprising five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri honours.
- Malayalam actor Mammootty was selected for the Padma Bhushan, while actor-filmmaker R Madhavan and veteran actor Satish Shah received the Padma Shri.
- Telugu cinema veteran Rajendra Prasad was also conferred with the Padma Shri for his career spanning over 40 years and 286 films.
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards 2026 (End of May)
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards 2026 to 66 personalities at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026, comprising five Padma…
Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, Padma Shri Recipient, Dies at 87 (End of April)
Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, the head of Narayana Gurukula in Varkala and a renowned philosopher, passed away at the age of 87 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2024 for his significant…
Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 awarded to GRASA on June 5, 2026
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- GRASA Millets & Foods Pvt. Ltd. is India's first food-led metabolic recovery system built on millets, fermentation, and gut health.
- GRASA received the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 as Emerging Health Tech & Nutrition Innovation Startup of the Year at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The award was presented by actress and Member of Parliament Smt. Kangana Ranaut.
- GRASA is the precision nutrition arm of MediCAPS and was incubated within the Innovation Development Council (IDC India) through its startup incubation ecosystem COSMINNOX, described as India's Founder Operating System.
- IDCIJST stands for IDC India's International Journal of Science and Technology, a peer-reviewed journal that documented GRASA's clinical science.
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Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) wins 2026 Food Planet Prize on June 04, 2026 (Start of June)
The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) programme won the 2026 Food Planet Prize, presented by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Båstad, Sweden. The APCNF received a prize amount of $1.5 million…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly launched the Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation (SEHAT) initiative. The programme…
Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026) appoints Dr Renu Swarup as Conference Chair. (Mid of March)
Dr Renu Swarup, former Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has been appointed Conference Chair for GCWAS–2026. Dr Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), Indian Council of…
World Homoeopathy Day 2026 observed on April 10 with theme 'Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health' (Mid of April)
World Homoeopathy Day 2026 was observed by the Ministry of Ayush at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on April 10, 2026. The theme for 2026 was 'Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health'.
World Food Safety Day observed on 7 June 2026 with theme 'From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere'
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- World Food Safety Day is observed globally on 7 June 2026.
- The theme for 2026 is 'From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere'.
- The event is facilitated jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- Contaminated food causes an estimated 600 million illnesses and 420,000 deaths every year.
- International food standards are supported by the Codex Alimentarius guidelines to ensure safer food production and fair practices in global trade.
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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…
The International Day of Plant Health is observed on 12 May 2026 at the Sheikh Zayed Centre, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Headquarters in Rome. The theme for the 2026 observance is Plant Biosecurity for Food…
World Hunger Day observed on May 28 (End of May)
World Hunger Day is observed globally on May 28. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises found 35.5 million children aged 6–59 months were acutely malnourished across 23 countries and territories.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed on 28 April (End of April)
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed annually on 28 April to promote safe, healthy and decent work. The day has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003.
Kumar Shanker Appointed Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)
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- Kumar Shanker has taken over as the Managing Director of IGL.
- He succeeds Kamal Kishore Chatiwal, who has been repatriated to GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) after completing a three-year tenure.
- Kumar Shanker is a chemical engineer from BITS Pilani and brings over 32 years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
- Prior to joining IGL, he served as the Managing Director of Maharashtra Natural Gas, where he led city gas distribution operations.
- IGL is a joint venture of GAIL and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), with the Government of NCT of Delhi holding a 5 per cent equity stake.
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Nitin Paranjpe has been appointed as the non-executive Vice Chairman of the board of Infosys. The appointment is effective immediately.
Lieutenant Commander Suraj Prashar Conferred Shaurya Chakra
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- President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Shaurya Chakra on Lieutenant Commander Suraj Prashar during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I) at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- The award was granted for bravery during Operation Chuntawadi in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Lieutenant Commander Suraj Prashar led a joint cordon and search operation on November 5 and 6, 2024, in Chuntawadi village, resulting in the elimination of one A++ graded foreign terrorist and the recovery of war-like stores.
- The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- Other recipients of the Shaurya Chakra for their bravery during the operation in Chuntawadi include Assistant Commandant Mohd Shafiq, Lieutenant Commander Ram Goyal, and Constable Saddam Hussain.
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) observes Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, annually on 09 April. The day commemorates the 1965 battle at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, where CRPF personnel…
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…
Indian Army Clears Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit for Promotion to Brigadier Rank (Mid of April)
The Indian Army has cleared Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit for promotion to the rank of Brigadier. The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) stayed the retirement of the officer, which was scheduled for 31 March 2026…
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), Maha Vir Chakra awardee and Kargil War hero, passes away. (Mid of April)
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd) died at age 61 following a heart attack at his residence in Leh, Ladakh. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second-highest wartime gallantry award, for his actions during the Kargil…
Nithya Raman and Karen Bass Advance to Los Angeles Mayoral Run-off
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- Nithya Raman and incumbent Karen Bass have advanced to the run-off election for the mayor of Los Angeles.
- Nithya Raman is a 44-year-old urban planner who has served on the Los Angeles City Council since 2020.
- Raman is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) organisation.
- Karen Bass is the 72-year-old incumbent mayor who served six terms in Congress and chaired the Congressional Black Caucus.
- Bass was the first black woman to serve as a House speaker in any state legislature during her tenure in the California state assembly.
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Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, Padma Shri Recipient, Dies at 87 (End of April)
Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, the head of Narayana Gurukula in Varkala and a renowned philosopher, passed away at the age of 87 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2024 for his significant…
Tushar Kumar has become the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom (UK). He took charge as the Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council.
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…
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member. (Mid of April)
Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP. He resigned from his membership of the Bihar Legislative Council after his election to the Rajya Sabha.