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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is launching the E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts) portal to enable members to access inoperative accounts through…
Zerodha Fund House became the first asset management company in India to introduce target-date maturity funds. The fund house launched two schemes: Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2036 and Zerodha Life Cycle Fund 2041.
The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates unchanged for all major post office small savings schemes for the July-September quarter of financial year 2026-27. For the period from July 1 to September 30, 2026, the rates…
Federal Bank has introduced the FCNR Max Deposit Scheme in US dollars for Non-resident Indian (NRI) customers, offering an interest rate of 6.25% per annum for tenures between three and five years. The scheme includes a…
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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…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s growth forecast for FY27 to 6.5% from 6.4% projected in January and 6.2% in October last year. Growth is expected to remain steady at 6.5% in 2027-28, keeping India…
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has revised India's economic growth forecast for 2026 to 6.4 per cent from an earlier projection of 6.6 per cent. UN DESA projects India's economic…
Goldman Sachs (GS) has raised India's real GDP growth forecast for calendar year (CY) 2026 to 6.8% year-on-year, an increase of 0.3 percentage points. GS has lowered the headline inflation forecast to 4.4% year-on-year…
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The GoI has increased the effective import tax on gold and silver to 15% from the previous rate of 6%. The 15% duty structure comprises a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess…
The Government of India has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, comprising a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged…
The US Commerce Department announced preliminary antidumping duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Indonesia and Laos. The preliminary duty rates, known as dumping margins, are 123.04 per cent for India…
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced a preliminary anti-dumping duty of 123.04% on solar cells and modules from India. The DOC identified critical circumstances for imports from companies including Mundra…
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The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reported total foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows of $47.87 billion for April-December FY26. Singapore was the top source of FDI equity…
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) released the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026. India's economic growth is projected to be 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that India received the highest remittances globally in 2024 with inflows of $137.67 billion, becoming the first nation to cross the $100 billion mark. India's…
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) released the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026. India's economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in…
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CTBC Bank of Taiwan (CTBC Bank) has opened a branch at GIFT City in Gujarat to support cross-border financing and enhance financial connectivity. CTBC Bank is the first Taiwanese lender to establish a presence at GIFT…
Sharnbasva University in Kalaburagi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The agreement is a five-year pact designed to promote collaborative research and…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in digital payments and financial innovation. The agreement, approved by the Union…
India and Vietnam agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two nations established a bilateral trade target of 25 billion USD to be achieved by 2030.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore over 10 years. The scheme is approved for implementation from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 to…
The Centre has earmarked ₹28,840 crore over the next 10 years for the modified Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme to expand regional aviation. The UDAN scheme envisages the development of 100 aerodromes from existing…
The Union Health Ministry has authorised the Navi Mumbai Airport as a new entry point for pharmaceutical imports into India. The inclusion of the airport was notified by amending Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved the preparation of a detailed project report for the country's first offshore airport near Kore beach in Palghar district. The project is being overseen by the…
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Vivek Aggarwal has been elected as the Vice President of the FATF, an intergovernmental organisation that formulates global standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Aggarwal is a 1994-batch Indian…
Laura Fernández was sworn in as the president of Costa Rica. Fernández is the second woman to lead the Central American country.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for transferring Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) technology to private sector firms. Only companies…
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released a book titled Agatthiyar – The Unifier. The book release event took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Data Centre Policy, 2026, aiming to attract investments of more than ₹2 lakh crore. The policy seeks to create over two gigawatts of additional data centre capacity to support green…
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Startup Policy 2026 and Data Centre Policy 2026 to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem and digital infrastructure. The Startup Policy 2026 introduces a ₹1,000 crore Startup…
The Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI) released a report titled 2026 Global Analysis of Planned Data Centres for Physical Climate Risk and Resilience. India ranks 11th globally in terms of physical climate risk exposure…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella presented the Fairwater Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Wisconsin as a model for sustainable infrastructure during the Microsoft Build 2026 keynote. The Fairwater facility is a…
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The Government of Odisha approved the 'Revival of Languishing Products (Cotton Bomkai Saree)' project in the last financial year. The initiative is led by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department to safeguard…
The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative to promote Indian handlooms globally. The initiative was developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner…
The Ministry of Textiles launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative. The initiative was developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner Handlooms in collaboration with the National…
Six youth-led startups won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. The initiative is jointly led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India and Citi Foundation, in…
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National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released a policy report titled School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement. The report presents a decade-long…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) convened a high-level meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Sanjay Kumar, to reintegrate over two crore dropout children into the…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that 15 foreign universities have received Letters of Intent (LoIs) to establish campuses in India. The initiative is governed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) (Setting…
Seven Indian schools have been named in the top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, setting a record for the highest number of schools from a single country in one year. The prizes were founded by…
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The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 came into force on July 1, 2026, increasing the statutory employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days for eligible rural…
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1 to June 30. The month-long campaign will begin from Ramsiya village in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) Chirag Paswan inaugurated a Common Incubation Center (CIC) on June 28 at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) in Parbhani, Maharashtra. The CIC was…
The first-ever National Rural Development Conference will be held on June 28–29, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in Pusa, New Delhi. The conclave will be chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France. Both nations reaffirmed their objective to conclude…
India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the goal of concluding talks by the end of 2026. The proposed agreement aims to triple bilateral trade between the two nations…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation of nearly 150 Indian business leaders to Canada, with engagements in Ottawa on May 25 and a two-day programme in Toronto from May 26 to 27, 2026, and is…
The G7 Summit was held in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with UK PM Keir Starmer and Canadian PM Mark Carney. During the meeting with UK PM Starmer…
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Pixxel has partnered with Sarvam to develop and build Pathfinder, which is India’s first orbital data centre satellite. The Pathfinder is a 200 kg-class satellite scheduled for launch as early as the fourth quarter (Q4)…
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…
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace announced a launch window between July 12 and August 4 for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The mission, named Agaman, will be…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to establish a research centre focused on transportation, mobility, and…
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Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is leading the Indian delegation to the inaugural United Nations (UN) Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6-7. The Global Dialogue…
The 52nd Group of Seven (G7) Summit will be held in the resort town of Evian under the French presidency. The summit's key focus areas include geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, artificial intelligence (AI), and…
Mukesh Ambani (Chairman, Reliance Industries), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Chairman, Bharti Airtel), Lakshmi N Mittal (Executive Chairman, ArcelorMittal), and Vishal Talwar (President, FedEx Dataworks) were named founding…
Thirty-five countries, including India, signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity at the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington on June 26, 2026. The initiative aims to build trusted and resilient supply chains for…
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes.…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully demonstrated a multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability through three consecutive flight-tests conducted on June 10 and 11. The…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The…
NIBE Limited (NIBE) successfully conducted firing demonstrations of EXTRA (150 km range) and Predator Hawk (300 km range) "Suryastra" rockets. The trials were carried out on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the Integrated Test…
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India and China held the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing on May 27. The Indian delegation was led by Sujit Ghosh, Joint Secretary…
The 57th director general-level border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) was held from June 8 to June 11. The meeting took place at the BSF headquarters in…
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing conducted an official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Myanmar as a key partner at the intersection of India's Neighbourhood First…
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to visit India, marking his first overseas trip since assuming his role in April. Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as President on April 10, 2026, with India represented by…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France. Both nations reaffirmed their objective to conclude…
India and Austria concluded 15 arrangements covering defence, technology, innovation and trade. A Joint Working Group on counter‑terrorism was agreed to be set up between the two countries.
The 10th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks were held in New Delhi on May 8, led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad for India and First Assistant Secretary Bernard Philip for Australia. The Ministry of Defence (MoD)…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the 'Bintang Adipurna', the highest civilian honour of Indonesia. India and Indonesia signed agreements for the supply of BrahMos missiles and Air-to-Air Missile ASTRA systems…
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Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is leading the Indian delegation to the inaugural United Nations (UN) Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6-7. The Global Dialogue…
India will chair the ninth session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from July 6 to 8. The session is organised by the United…
Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. She held a bilateral meeting with Gilbert F.…
India and the European Union (EU) held the 12th India-EU Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi, co-chaired by Piyush Srivastava of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Hervé Delphin, EU Ambassador to India. The…
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Florida State Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sam Altman. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI prioritised profit and speed over user safety and failed to…
Prabhjeet Singh has been appointed as the Managing Director for India at OpenAI. He will join OpenAI in September and report to Kiran Mani, the Managing Director for Asia Pacific.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has granted in-principle approval to LEXI Money IFSC Private Limited to operate as a Payment Service Provider at GIFT-IFSC, Gandhinagar. The Government of…
OpenAI announced a new AI model called GPT-5.4-Cyber, a cyber‑permissive variant of GPT-5.4 designed for defensive cybersecurity. Access to GPT-5.4-Cyber is limited to the highest‑tier users who authenticate themselves…
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Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Ajit Kumar Mohanty, inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) Thermochemical Cycle. The facility utilises nuclear…
Mintage World, the world's first online museum for coins, stamps, and banknotes, has launched a coffee table book titled Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes Issued During the Premiership of Shri Narendra Modi. The 200-page book…
Teplizumab is the first drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes and is being made available on the National Health Service (NHS) in England and Wales. The drug is a form of immunotherapy that can give people…
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.…
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China aims for 50% of its electricity to come from non-fossil sources by 2030, an increase from the 42.3% target set for 2025. Wind and solar energy are targeted to exceed 50% of installed capacity, reaching 2,700…
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) has commissioned a cumulative 3.37 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda in Gujarat. The BESS at Khavda is the world's largest single-location battery storage…
The Indian Energy Alliance (IESA) projected that India's electric vehicle (EV) battery demand will grow tenfold from 20 GWh in 2025 to 200 GWh by 2032. The IESA, in association with Customized Energy Solutions (CES)…
India has set a target to scale up its nuclear power capacity from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad announced the roadmap during an…
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Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian artificial intelligence warfare company, announced the establishment of its first international manufacturing node in Portugal for the Kaal Bhairava autonomous combat…
The Indian Navy has invited domestic companies to design and manufacture 80-mm aero rockets for its MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB carrier-based fighter jets. The Expression of Intent (EoI) for the project was issued on May 26 by…
The first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gujarat. The aircraft is being produced through a partnership…
Rolls-Royce Plc (Rolls-Royce) aims to establish India as its fourth home market following the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. The company has indicated an intention to invest up to $10 billion in India…
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) on 3 July 2026 at Sriharikota. The static test of the SOLVE-ST01…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out the second integrated air drop test (IADT-02) for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The test focused on…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) committee on astronaut selection and management has recommended including four civilian specialists from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds…
The Indian Army conducted an operational demonstration of the Divyastra Mk-1, a tactical loitering munition platform developed by Hoverit, in Jodhpur. The Divyastra Mk-1 is an indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)…
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted the first indigenously constructed air cushion vehicle (ACV), H-561, into service on 18 June 2026. The ACV H-561 is the first of six hovercraft being built for the ICG.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) signed separate partnerships with HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Payments to enable real-time foreign exchange (FX) settlement for international Unified Payments Interface…
The International Day of Markhor is observed on May 24 following a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) spearheaded by Pakistan. The theme for the year 2026 is Markhor and Mountain Biodiversity…
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned ICGS Akshay, the fourth of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The vessel features over 65 percent indigenous content and is part of…
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a hot test of the Semi-Cryogenic Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) on June 24 at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) on 3 July 2026 at Sriharikota. The static test of the SOLVE-ST01…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a 1,200-second runtime of its actively cooled scramjet full-scale combustor. The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility of…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out the second integrated air drop test (IADT-02) for its Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. The test focused on…
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Aronyak Ghosh from Kolkata became the 95th Grandmaster (GM) of India. He achieved his final GM norm at the Bangkok Chess Club Open, finishing tied for first place with a score of 7/9.
Ethan Vaz became India's 96th Grandmaster (GM) at the age of 14 years, 9 months, and 27 days. He is the third person from Goa to achieve the GM title, following Anurag Mhamal and Leon Mendonca.
Rithika Shri is the first registered transgender umpire in Tamil Nadu. She has officiated in over 300 matches across Salem and Namakkal.
Faustino Oro from Argentina became the second youngest Grandmaster in chess history at the age of 12 years, 6 months, and 26 days. He secured his third and final Grandmaster (GM) norm during the Sardinia World Chess…
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As of 4 May 2026, the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) Ranking 2026 identifies Cobh in Cork, Ireland, as the most polluted city in the world with an AQI of 208. The top three most polluted cities globally are Cobh…
Global real estate advisory firm Savills identified Bengaluru as the world’s fastest-growing major city through 2035 in its Growth Hubs Index. The index evaluated 245 cities globally based on indicators including…
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, recommended a new national settlement classification framework called Functional Urban Settlements. The framework aims to…
An Oxford University study of 205 cities with populations exceeding one million found that India has the highest number of cities in the world's 50 most heat-vulnerable list, with 14 cities. Nigeria and Pakistan follow…
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The Kerala government will establish an Academic Syndicate as an apex body to coordinate higher education governance and will focus on developing globally competitive institutions to curb academic migration. Steps will…
The Odisha government announced free and universal education from kindergarten to postgraduate (KG to PG) level. The decision is expected to benefit more than 10 lakh students, particularly those from economically…
The Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Department is establishing a committee to examine support measures for children of single mothers in colleges, universities, and technical institutions. Higher and Technical…
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) secured the No. 1 global rank for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 - Gender Equality in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026. MAHE achieved Rank 5 globally…
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Sikkim has been declared a fully literate State under the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme, also known as the Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The recognition was granted by the…
The Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya (JPNSV) scheme is a flagship initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government's Social Welfare department providing free residential education to socially, economically, and…
The Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, to designate Khasi and Garo as official languages of the state alongside English. The ordinance will repeal the Meghalaya State Language…
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet approved the Startup Policy 2026 and Data Centre Policy 2026 to strengthen the state's innovation ecosystem and digital infrastructure. The Startup Policy 2026 introduces a ₹1,000 crore Startup…
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Acharya Ranchhodlal Goswami, an Ahmedabad-based Haveli Sangeet scholar, has been selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025. The award was announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Union Ministry of…
Harsh Vardhan, President of the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA), was honoured with the Global Prestige Award at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, on June 20, 2026. The Global Prestige Award recognises distinguished…
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) won the Association of Indian Universities National Moot Court Competition 2026 hosted by Integral University. BHU received a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with trophies and medals.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossed the magic number of 148 seats in West Bengal, where Suvendu Adhikari defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency by 15,105 votes. In Assam, the National…
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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Visa in India. The partnership was launched through the #InfinitelyMore campaign.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) appointed cricketer Shreyas Iyer as the official brand ambassador for its F1 programme. The partnership is headlined by the launch of the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026.
Infosys has named tennis star Carlos Alcaraz as its global brand ambassador in a multi-year partnership. The partnership will use Infosys Topaz, an AI-first platform, for advanced match analytics and a personalised…
The Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has obtained a licence to undertake reinsurance business from the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) at GIFT City. GIFT City is India's first…
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Lt. Gen. Madan Mohan Lakhera died at the age of 88 at a private hospital in Dehradun. He served as the Governor of Mizoram from 25 July 2006 to 1 September 2011.
Former Indian football midfielder Mohan Singh died on May 7 at the age of 78, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) paying tribute to his contributions. He made his senior national team debut against Burma in…
Raja Randhir Singh, a five-time Olympian and Arjuna Awardee shooter, passed away at the age of 80 in New Delhi on May 27, 2026. He was the first Indian shooter to win a gold medal at the Asian Games in the trap event.
Narayana Ramachandran, former president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and World Squash Federation (WSF), passed away at the age of 77 in Chennai. He served as the WSF President between 2008 and 2016 and was the…