World Bank Ranks Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) 22nd Globally in Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025
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- Maharashtra’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) climbed one place to rank 22nd globally in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025.
- The CPPI 2025, published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, identified JNPA as India’s best-performing container port.
- APM Terminals-owned Pipavav Port ranked 28th globally, overtaking Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone-owned Mundra Port to become India's top-performing private container port.
- Mundra Port slipped five places to 30th position, while state-owned Visakhapatnam Port fell 34 places to 104th position in the 2025 rankings.
- Four of the world’s five best-performing container ports in 2025 were located in China, according to the CPPI report.
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JSW Infrastructure has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SPMPA) for integrated development of Outer Container Terminal and Berths 1–5 at Netaji Subhas Dock (NSD), Kolkata Dock…
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 under the Sagar Aankalan framework to benchmark the operational performance of Indian ports. The…
India's major ports handled 915.17 million tonnes of cargo in FY 2025-26, exceeding the annual target of 904 MT and registering 7.06% year-on-year growth. Deendayal Port Authority led with 160.11 MT, followed by Paradip…
National Maritime Day is observed in India on April 5 to commemorate the historic voyage of the country's first modern merchant ship. India possesses a coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometres and handles approximately…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues final norms for bank lending to REITs and InvITs
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final amendments permitting commercial banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
- Overseas branches of Indian banks may participate in REIT financing under syndication arrangements, subject to a 20 per cent contribution cap and a 150 per cent risk weight.
- Eligibility for lending requires that at least 80 per cent of underlying assets generate positive cash flows for at least one year.
- The RBI rejected financing for land acquisition and under-construction assets and barred small finance banks from extending acquisition finance facilities to InvITs.
- Aggregate bank exposure to REITs, InvITs, and their underlying entities is capped at 49 per cent of asset value, with exposures shifting to the capital charge framework on April 1, 2027.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) discontinued the requirement for commercial banks to maintain the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) effective from May 18, 2026. The IFR served as an additional buffer to hedge against…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent and retain its neutral policy stance. The RBI revised its real Gross Domestic…
The RBI has issued final amendment directions to dispense with the IFR requirement for commercial banks effective from May 18, 2026. The IFR serves as a financial buffer maintained by banks to absorb valuation losses in…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the effective date of the Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposures by three months to 1 July 2026. The central bank revised the framework after stakeholder feedback…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approves Nuvama Wealth to launch mutual fund business
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- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted final approval to Nuvama Wealth Management to start mutual fund operations through Nuvama Asset Management Limited.
- The asset management company will initially seek approvals to launch investment products under the Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) framework.
- The Indian asset management industry has recorded Assets Under Management (AUM) surpassing ₹80 lakh crore.
- Nuvama manages total client assets of over ₹4.5 trillion as of March 2026, serving more than 1.3 million affluent, High Net Worth Individual (HNI), and Ultra High Net Worth Individual (UHNI) clients.
- The Nuvama Group's alternative asset management franchise holds client assets of over ₹12,500 crore as of 31 March 2026.
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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…
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on May 19. NISM is an educational institution established by…
Wealth First Portfolio Managers received Sebi approval to start mutual fund operations. Lakshya Asset Management Company, sponsored by Wealth First Portfolio Managers, will be India’s first AMC headquartered in…
Bajaj Alternate Investment Management (Bajaj Alts) has received SEBI approval to commence portfolio management services (PMS). The PMS will target high net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra high net-worth individuals…
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Sanlam Group's stake purchase in Shriram Life Insurance
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- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of South Africa-based Sanlam Group to acquire a stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd (SLIC).
- The acquisition involves 2.80 per cent of the expanded equity capital of SLIC.
- The stake will be acquired through a preferential issue by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Ltd (SEMM).
- SEMM is incorporated in Mauritius and is a part of the Sanlam Group of South Africa.
- SLIC is registered with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and operates under the Insurance Act, 1938.
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Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Advent International’s proposal to acquire 14.3% equity in Aditya Birla Housing Finance (ABHFL) through a preferential private placement to Indriya Ltd. Aditya Birla Capital…
Shriram General Insurance Company (SGIC) has launched Shri Health Suraksha 2.0, an indemnity health insurance plan featuring unlimited restoration of the sum insured within a policy year. The policy removes standard…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposal by Japan's MUFG Bank Ltd to acquire a stake in Shriram Finance Limited. MUFG Bank, a part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (MUFG), will acquire a…
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) arm to sell 2.3% stake in Lenskart
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- Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, an investment arm of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), is selling up to 4 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions.
- The stake sale represents approximately 2.3% of the company.
- The shares are being sold at a floor price of ₹486 per share.
- The ADIA group arm is expected to receive approximately ₹1,944 crore (about $204 million) from the sale.
- IIFL Capital Services is the broker for this block deal.
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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…
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has awarded a purchase order worth ₹29.83 crore to RRP Defense Ltd for the supply of optical lens components. The order was issued by the Machilipatnam unit of BEL.
GQG Partners sold a 1.85 per cent stake in GMR Airports Ltd (GAL) to Fidelity International for ₹1,906.12 crore. The transaction involved the offloading of 19.50 crore shares at an average price of ₹97.75 per share…
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…
11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting: Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi.
- The meeting was held under the theme Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat @2047, aligned with the vision of Team India.
- The Inclusive Human Development Framework is built around four pillars: Foundational Human Capital and Future-Ready Skills, Productive Employment, Entrepreneurship and Decentralised Growth, Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing, and Equity and Dignity for All.
- The implementation roadmap for the vision will be supported by governance reforms, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), convergence, partnerships, and data-driven systems.
- The council reviewed recommendations from the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries, which focused on Early Childhood Education, School Education, Skilling, Higher Education, and Sports and Extracurricular Activities.
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Former Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Ashok Lahiri will be the next Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. He will replace Suman Bery in the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the appointment of Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Dr Joram Aniya's inclusion marks a…
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi, and Australia’s Penny Wong attended the meeting at Hyderabad House. India and the US signed a…
Ashok Lahiri has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Lahiri replaces Suman Bery in the role of Vice Chairman.
BIS Issues IS 20201:2026 Standard for Community Seed Banks to Protect Indigenous Crop Varieties
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- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has released the Indian Standard IS 20201:2026 to strengthen the management of Community Seed Banks (CSBs).
- Developed by the Biodiversity Sectional Committee of the Environment and Ecology Department of BIS, the standard provides a framework for preserving traditional seed varieties and enhancing agricultural resilience.
- The standard aligns with the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM), the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001, and the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- The guidelines cover organisational arrangements, seed collection and acquisition, viability testing, cleaning, drying, storage, documentation, quality assurance, seed regeneration, risk management, and continuous improvement.
- The draft was prepared under the convenorship of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, with contributions from the National Biodiversity Authority, the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority, Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, and the BAIF Development Research Foundation.
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The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to strengthen financial stability and improve operational efficiency. The revised plan is approved for a…
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 Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs launched several initiatives at the 37th Foundation Day of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) in Mumbai, highlighting a capital infusion of ₹5,000…
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Provides Free Antenatal Care Services
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- Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the nationwide celebrations for ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) under the theme 10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care in New Delhi.
- The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched the PMSMA in June 2016 to provide assured, comprehensive, and quality antenatal care services free of cost to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month.
- A special 75 rupees commemorative coin and a 5-rupee postal stamp were released to mark the ten-year milestone of the PMSMA and recognise its contribution towards maternal healthcare.
- The initiative has contributed to an 86 per cent decline in the maternal mortality ratio, a 79 per cent decline in the Under-Five Mortality Rate, and a 70 per cent decline in neonatal mortality.
- Under the maternal healthcare framework, institutional deliveries have increased to 90.6 per cent, while the proportion of mothers receiving antenatal care has risen to 95.9 per cent.
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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…
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Nurses Award to Lalenthangi Hnamte, also known as Maeni, in New Delhi. The award ceremony was held on International Nurses Day to recognise exceptional…
Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will launch the nationwide free 'Annual Health Check-Up Initiative' for workers aged 40 years and above on May 7, 2026. The initiative will be formally inaugurated…
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated annually on April 30 to recognise the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). PM-JAY was launched on September 23, 2018, in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Union Cabinet clears Office and Housing Projects in Amaravati worth Rs 2,534 Crore
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- The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation (CGGPOA) complex and a General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) campus in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- The total investment for the two infrastructure projects is estimated at Rs 2,534 crore, with the CGGPOA costing Rs 1,299 crore and the GPRA campus costing Rs 1,234.91 crore.
- The CGGPOA complex will be developed on a 5.53-acre site with a built-up area of 23.25 lakh sq ft to house central government departments and public sector undertakings.
- The GPRA campus, the first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh, will feature 11 residential towers with 1,504 dwelling units across Type-II to Type-VI categories on a 17-acre plot.
- The residential project aims to achieve a minimum 4-star Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) and comply with the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC).
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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…
The Department of Space (DoS) has approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities (CTFs) in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu to expand the country's space infrastructure. The Gujarat government has identified a land…
The World Bank (WB) has released USD 340 million for the Amaravati Capital Phase-I development in Andhra Pradesh as of April 2026. The WB and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed a total of USD 1,600 million…
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…
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar develop ArsenSafe for arsenic detection
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- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar have developed a portable, handheld device named ArsenSafe to detect arsenic contamination in drinking water.
- The device was developed by Nano Semic, a startup led by faculty members Sayan Dey and Akshay K, and incubated at the Research and Entrepreneurship Park of IIT Bhubaneswar.
- ArsenSafe utilizes a reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-based sensing system and integrates nanotechnology with machine learning to enhance accuracy and sensitivity.
- The device is designed to detect arsenic concentrations in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) safety standards.
- The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) identified arsenic concentrations exceeding the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) permissible limit of 0.01 mg/l in the Odisha districts of Gajapati, Ganjam, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur.
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur are developing next-generation flexible semiconductor devices for continuous health monitoring and early disease detection. The work is carried out at the…
The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad has become the first water-neutral coaching depot in India. The facility utilizes a natural purification process involving plants to treat wastewater for reuse.
The Government of India launched the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission with a projected outlay of ₹200 crore over five years. The mission is jointly funded by ANRF…
The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched an advanced maritime research facility to strengthen indigenous ship design, ocean engineering research, and hydrodynamic testing. The facility was…
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launches ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’ AI Advisory Service
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- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’, a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence (AI) powered advisory service for oilseed farmers.
- Developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, the service was launched on February 6, 2026, during the National Oilseeds Conference in New Delhi.
- The initiative was launched by the Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of ICAR to increase domestic oilseed production and reduce edible oil imports.
- The platform provides 24x7 guidance in multiple Indian languages for crops including groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, and niger.
- The knowledge base was developed in collaboration with the ICAR-National Soybean Research Institute (Indore), ICAR-Indian Institute of Groundnut Research (Junagadh), ICAR-Indian Institute of Rapeseed and Mustard Research (Bharatpur), and the PC Unit (Sesame and Niger).
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The Government of India (GoI) is implementing the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to enhance domestic production and reduce reliance on imported edible oils. Oil palm cultivation is currently being…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) released the Third Advance Estimates, projecting India’s total foodgrain production to rise by 5% to a record 376.56 million tonnes in the 2025-26 crop year. Union…
ITC Ltd became the first company in India to receive the globally‑acknowledged Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy. The certification helps build credibility with global customers…
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a high-level Special Task Force to counter emerging global challenges and safeguard India's agricultural sector. The Task Force chaired by M L Jat…
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Sign MoU for Telecom Technologies
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- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint research, development, testing, deployment, and commercialisation of next-generation telecom technologies.
- The collaboration focuses on advanced communication technologies and the integration of broadcasting and digital communication infrastructure, complementing BSNL's existing work in Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology.
- BSNL is developing the Bharat Mesh Network, a nationwide wireless connectivity framework designed to support users across different access technologies, including 4G and Wi-Fi.
- BSNL has commenced the rollout of the BharatNet programme with a target to achieve completion within a fixed three-year timeframe.
- BSNL is transitioning towards an all-IP platform and will utilise the expertise of IIT Kanpur to develop indigenous products and technologies tailored for India, particularly for rural areas.
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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…
FIFA announces record $871 million prize pool for World Cup 2026
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- The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced a total financial distribution of $871 million for the World Cup 2026.
- The champion of the tournament will receive $50 million in performance-based prize money.
- The 2026 edition will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches.
- Every qualified team is guaranteed a minimum payout of $12.5 million, consisting of $2.5 million in preparation money and $10 million in qualification money.
- FIFA will distribute $355 million to clubs through the Club Benefits Programme to compensate for releasing players.
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Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will make their tournament debut at the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Qatar is advancing to a World Cup for the first time through…
FIFA has announced a partnership with YouTube to allow official broadcasters to stream the first 10 minutes of 2026 World Cup matches live on the platform. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19…
MCA decided to implement annual contracts for its players effective from the 2026-2027 domestic season. The contract system will have three grades – A, B and C – with remuneration based on grade.
HDFC Bank and Visa have introduced a co-branded, limited‑edition FIFA World Cup 2026‑themed Pixel credit card. The card is issued on the Visa network and is positioned as a digital‑first offering with instant issuance…
World Day Against Child Labour observed on June 12 with theme Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults
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- World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June, and the theme for 2026 is Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults.
- The 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour held in Marrakech, Morocco, adopted the Marrakech Global Framework for Action against Child Labour.
- Globally, 138 million children are in child labour, of which nearly 54 million are engaged in hazardous work.
- Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for nearly two-thirds of all children in child labour, totalling approximately 87 million.
- Agriculture is the largest sector for child labour accounting for 61 per cent of cases, followed by services at 27 per cent and industry at 13 per cent.
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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.…
The International Day of Families 2026 will be observed on May 15, 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing".
International Day for Street Children is observed annually on April 12. The day was launched in 2012.
International Labour Day, also known as May Day or Antrarashtriya Shramik Diwas in India, is observed annually on May 1. The theme for International Labour Day 2026, selected by the International Labour Organisation…
International Day of Play observed on June 11
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- International Day of Play is celebrated annually on June 11.
- The day was created by Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute for Play.
- The observance was first celebrated in the early 2000s.
- The day aims to raise awareness about the critical role of play in human development.
- International Day of Play recognizes play as a fundamental human right and an essential aspect of healthy childhood development.
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World Fair Play Day is celebrated on 19 May every year to highlight fair play in the world of sport. The day was officially designated through a resolution passed by the United Nations (UN) in July 2024.
World Football Day is observed on May 25. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution in May 2024 proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.
Commonwealth Games (CWG) Day will be celebrated nationwide on May 24, 2026, at more than 8,000 locations through Fit India Sundays on Cycle. The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Ahmedabad…
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually on April 6. The 2026 theme is 'Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers'.
Jaspal Rana, Indian shooting legend and coach, dies at 49
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- Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49 in New Delhi due to health complications.
- He was serving as India's high-performance coach for pistol events at the time of his death.
- Rana won 15 Commonwealth Games medals (9 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) across the 1994, 1998, 2002, and 2006 editions, and 8 Asian Games medals including 4 gold.
- He equalled the world record in the 25m Centre Fire Pistol event with a score of 590 during the 2006 Asian Games and won a gold medal at the 1994 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Shooting Championships in Milan.
- He was awarded the Arjuna Award in 1994, the Padma Shri in 1997, and the Dronacharya Award in 2020.
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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.
Former Indian shot putter Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal passed away at the age of 67 in Chandigarh after battling lung cancer. He was a 10-time national champion in shot put between 1981 and 1992 and set an Asian record of…
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 75th-year anniversary ceremony of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) in New Delhi on 27 April. The NRAI launched a new Athlete…
Former Indian hockey player and Olympic bronze medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away at the age of 84 following a heart attack in Zirakpur. He was a member of the Indian team that secured a bronze medal at the 1968…
Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA) Announces Annual Awards and Fellowships
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- Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), established in 1953 under the Ministry of Culture, is India's apex national body for the performing arts.
- Seven personalities were selected as Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna): Ramlal Bareth, A.V. Anand, Rita Ganguly, Puru Dadheech, Chittaranjan Jyotishi, Pasumarthi Rattaiah Sarma, and Sudharani Raghupathy.
- The SNA fellowship is restricted to 40 members at any given time and carries a purse money of ₹3,00,000.
- 108 artists were selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (Akademi Puraskar) for 2024-25, which carries a prize of ₹1,00,000, a Tamrapatra, and an Angavastram.
- 106 young artists were selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2024 and 2025, which carries a prize of ₹25,000, a Tamrapatra, and an Angavastram.
- The SNA Fellowship and Awards are conferred by the President of India, while the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is conferred by the Chairman of the SNA.
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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…
The Jury committee has selected 10 Lok Sabha (LS) MPs, 2 Rajya Sabha (RS) MPs, and 4 Parliamentary Standing Committees for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026. Individual awardees include Jagdambika Pal, P.P. Chaudhary…
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…
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…
Gautam Dey and Omaya Dudin Awarded EMBO Gold Medal 2026
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- The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has awarded the EMBO Gold Medal 2026 to Gautam Dey and Omaya Dudin for their outstanding contributions to the life sciences.
- The award includes a medal and a bursary of 10,000 euros, presented annually to scientists early in their independent careers based within European Molecular Biology Conference (EMBC) Member States.
- Gautam Dey, a group leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, is recognised for his research on the evolutionary origins of nuclear organisation and cell division.
- Omaya Dudin, an assistant professor at the University of Geneva, is honoured for his work on the evolutionary origins of multicellularity.
- Gautam Dey completed his biochemistry studies at the University of Delhi and a research Masters at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore before pursuing further research in the United States and United Kingdom.
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Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2026 was observed on May 7, marking the 165th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate. Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to parents Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi.
Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta were named the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026. The team developed 'Plas-Stick', a biodegradable powder made from tamarind seed waste that removes microplastics…
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), founded in 1876 by Mahendralal Sircar in Kolkata, is regarded as India’s first research institution established by Indians for modern scientific research.…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 2026 Agricola Medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at its headquarters in Rome. The award was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in recognition of the…
