Daily current affairs for 14 May 2026 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.
Editorial note for exam revisionLast updated: 14 May 2026. This briefing is structured for current affairs revision, with key updates and related coverage links to help readers connect recurring topics across days.
Government of India raises gold and silver import duty to 15% from 6% to curb imports.
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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 Indians to avoid buying gold for a year, a rare public call highlighting government concern over pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
The India Bullion and Jewellers Association warned that the duty hike could affect demand as gold and silver prices were already elevated.
Inflows into India's gold exchange-traded funds surged 186% year-on-year in the March quarter to a record 20 metric tons, according to the World Gold Council.
April gold imports hit a near 30-year low due to a 3% integrated goods and services tax (IGST) levy, which had prompted banks to pause purchases for over a month.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has authorised 15 banks to import both gold and silver and two banks to import only gold for a period of three years. The authorisation is effective from April 1, 2026, and…
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $9.06 billion to $697.12 billion during the week ended 3 April 2026, ending four consecutive weeks of decline. Gold reserves surged by $7.22 billion during the reported week.
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a three-month high of $34.68 billion in January 2026, up from $23.43 billion in the same month the previous year. Total merchandise imports for January rose by 19% to reach…
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $27.10 billion in February 2026, compared with $14.42 billion in the same month of the previous year. Merchandise exports for February 2026 stood at $36.61 billion, while…
Finance Ministry (FinMin) records Public Sector Banks (PSBs) net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore in FY26
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Public Sector Banks (PSBs) achieved an all-time high net profit of ₹1.98 lakh crore in the 2025-26 fiscal year, representing an 11.1 per cent year-on-year increase.
The aggregate operating profit of PSBs reached ₹3.21 lakh crore, and the aggregate business grew by 12.8 per cent to ₹283.3 lakh crore as of 31 March 2026.
Aggregate deposits rose 10.6 per cent to ₹156.3 lakh crore, while gross advances increased by 15.7 per cent to ₹127 lakh crore.
The gross non-performing assets (NPA) ratio of PSBs declined to 1.93 per cent and the net NPA ratio fell to 0.39 per cent as of 31 March 2026.
Total recoveries amounted to ₹86,971 crore, with the slippage ratio reducing to 0.7 per cent and the provisioning coverage ratio remaining above 90 per cent.
UPI transactions reached an all-time high of ₹29.52 trillion in March 2026, up 10% from ₹26.84 trillion in February. Transaction volume rose 11% to 22.64 billion in March from 20.39 billion in February.
All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) reports ethanol supplies of 515 crore litres
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India's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres during the first six months of Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA).
The industry has supplied nearly 49% of the total contracted volume of 1,059 crore litres.
Grain-based distilleries contributed approximately 333 crore litres, with maize emerging as the largest contributor at around 182 crore litres, followed by surplus rice/surplus food grain (SFG) at nearly 125 crore litres and damaged food grains (DFG) at approximately 26 crore litres.
Sugarcane-based distilleries supplied nearly 182 crore litres, consisting of sugarcane juice (SCJ) at approximately 130 crore litres, B-heavy molasses (BHM) at around 45 crore litres, and C-heavy molasses (CHM) at nearly 7 crore litres.
Monthly supplies crossed approximately 102 crore litres in December 2025, 95 crore litres in March 2026, and 92 crore litres in April 2026.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG) mandated oil marketing companies to supply ethanol-blended petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol content across all states and Union territories from 1 April 2026. The…
Brazil has overtaken India as the top supplier of corn to Bangladesh. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service reported that Brazil accounted for 78 per cent of Bangladesh's total…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) directed that from 1 April 2025 all petrol pumps nationwide must supply E20 petrol containing up to 20% ethanol. E20 petrol has an octane rating of about 95 RON compared…
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution released the draft Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026 to replace the 1966 regulations. The draft order recognizes ethanol as a core output of sugar mills and…
Department of Financial Services (DFS) launches USD 1.5 billion Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)
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The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a total capacity of USD 1.5 billion.
The BMIP is supported by a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion, equivalent to ₹12,980 crore, to provide maritime insurance amid global geopolitical tensions.
The General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) will function as the pool administrator, overseen by a newly constituted governing body and underwriting committee.
The pool provides coverage for hull and machinery, cargo, protection and indemnity (P&I), and war risks for Indian-flagged or India-linked vessels.
Under the pool structure, claims up to USD 100 million will be met through pooled capacity, while higher claims will be backed by the sovereign guarantee.
The Maritime India Foundation, acting as the implementing agency for the Sagarmala Startup Innovation Initiative under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to…
The Union Cabinet has approved the formation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI pool) to provide insurance coverage for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels. The Centre has provided a sovereign guarantee of…
NBBL has integrated PLI as a biller under the insurance category to enable premium payments via digital and offline channels. State Bank of India (SBI) is acting as the Biller Operating Unit for this integration.
The Government of India has allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies through the automatic route. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in Press Note 1 (2026…
Government of India (GoI) increases customs duty on precious metals to 15%
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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 (AIDC).
Customs duty on platinum imports has been raised to 15.4% from 6.4% to contain pressure on foreign exchange reserves during the West Asia crisis.
According to the World Gold Council (WGC), inflows into India’s gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged 186% year-on-year to a record 20 metric tonnes during the March quarter.
The GoI previously implemented a 3% Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on gold and silver imports, leading to April gold imports hitting a near 30-year low.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has authorised 15 banks to import both gold and silver and two banks to import only gold for a period of three years. The authorisation is effective from April 1, 2026, and…
India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $9.06 billion to $697.12 billion during the week ended 3 April 2026, ending four consecutive weeks of decline. Gold reserves surged by $7.22 billion during the reported week.
75% of India’s agricultural exports to the United States will now attract zero tariff, according to a State Bank of India (SBI) report. USD 1.36 billion worth of Indian agricultural commodities will receive zero…
India secured 18% tariff on nearly $900 billion worth of US global imports and zero-duty access on $150 billion. Indian exports to the US stood at $86.35 billion in 2024.
Government releases Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for January-March 2026
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India's urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above decreased to 6.6% in the January-March 2026 quarter, while the rural unemployment rate increased to 4.3%.
The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above stood at 55.5% during the January-March 2026 quarter.
The overall female LFPR for the January-March quarter was 34.7%, with rural female LFPR at 39.2% and urban female LFPR at 25.4%.
The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for persons aged 15 years and above was 52.8% during the quarter, with urban WPR at 46.9% and rural WPR at 55.7%.
An average of 57.4 crore persons aged 15 years and above were employed in India during the January-March 2026 quarter, comprising 40.2 crore males and 17.2 crore females.
The unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in March, up from 4.9% in February. Women faced a higher unemployment rate of 5.3% compared to 5.0% for men in March.
India's industrial output growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed to 4.1% in March 2026. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial growth for February 2026 to 5.1% from the…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for February 2026. India’s overall unemployment rate eased to 4.9% in February from 5% in January…
India’s unemployment rate declined to 6.5% in 2025 from 7.0% a year earlier under the usual status measure for persons aged 15 years and above. Urban female unemployment edged lower to 6.4% in 2025 from 6.7% in the…
Moody's Ratings slashes India GDP growth forecast to 6% for 2026
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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.
The agency projected a growth rate of 7.5 per cent for India in 2025.
India imports approximately 90 per cent of its energy requirements and 60 per cent of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) usage.
Coal powers about 70 per cent of India's electricity generation, and the country is increasing imports of Russian crude.
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…
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…
Goldman Sachs has lowered India’s 2026 growth forecast to 5.9% from its pre-Iran war estimate of 7%. The bank predicts a 50 basis points increase in policy rates by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) due to currency…
Fitch Ratings (Fitch) upgraded India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) to 7.5% from the previous projection of 7.4%. The agency revised the India FY27 growth estimate…
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP).
The BMIP has a total capacity of USD 1.5 billion and a sovereign guarantee of USD 1.4 billion (₹12,980 crore).
The General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) will act as the pool administrator.
The pool covers hull and machinery, cargo, protection and indemnity (P&I), and war risks for Indian-flagged or India-linked vessels.
Claims up to USD 100 million will be met through pooled capacity, while higher claims will be backed by the sovereign guarantee after exhausting reserves and reinsurance arrangements.
The Union Cabinet has approved the formation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI pool) to provide insurance coverage for Indian-flagged or controlled vessels. The Centre has provided a sovereign guarantee of…
NBBL has integrated PLI as a biller under the insurance category to enable premium payments via digital and offline channels. State Bank of India (SBI) is acting as the Biller Operating Unit for this integration.
The Government of India has allowed 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies through the automatic route. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in Press Note 1 (2026…
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…
Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee formed to redesign India’s judicial infrastructure for the 21st century
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The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant announced the formation of the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to modernise courts across India.
The high-powered panel is led by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar and includes Justice Debangsu Basak (Calcutta High Court), Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra (Punjab and Haryana High Court), Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan (Bombay High Court), Director General of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and Secretary General of the Supreme Court.
The committee’s mandate focuses on seven priority areas, including the e-courts initiative to eliminate the digital divide and the construction of modern court complexes for 21st-century requirements.
The committee’s findings will form the basis for the CJI to secure substantial financial allocations from the Government of India and state governments.
The panel will identify systemic constraints and propose improvements for facilities used by lawyers and the public, and submit a formal report to the CJI.
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant announced the "One Case One Data" initiative to strengthen judicial data integration and improve public access to court services. The "One Case One Data" initiative will integrate…
The Supreme Court (SC) Collegium approved the elevation of 10 advocates as judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on May 4. The elevated advocates are Pravindra Singh Chauhan, Harmeet Singh Deol, Rajesh Gaur…
The Finance Ministry (FinMin) has notified the Principal Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) as the National Appellate Authority for Advance Rulings. The notification is deemed to have come…
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The decision facilitates the introduction of…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi high-speed double-line railway project.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs 20,667 crore.
The 134-km corridor is planned with indigenously developed technology and is scheduled for completion by 2030-31.
The rail line will connect Ahmedabad with the Dholera Special Investment Region, the upcoming Dholera Airport, and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.
The project is planned under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and is expected to reduce oil imports by nearly 0.48 crore litres and cut carbon emissions by about 2 crore kilograms.
PM Modi inaugurated the Majlis Park–Maujpur Babarpur section of the Pink Line and the Deepali Chowk–Majlis Park stretch of the Magenta Line. The Pink Line now totals 71.56 km, forming India's first fully operational ring…
Indian Railways sanctioned two projects worth ₹647.58 crore on 24 March 2026 to improve connectivity and reduce congestion. The rail-over-rail flyover at Kosamba, Gujarat, spans 9.20 km and costs ₹344.38 crore to connect…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved three multi-tracking railway projects worth ₹23,437 crore to expand the national rail network by 901 kilometres. Managed by the Ministry of Railways (MoR), the…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the revised total capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for greenfield connectivity to Jewar international airport. The 31.42 km…
Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects: ₹37,500 Crore Outlay
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The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects with a total financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore.
The scheme aims to gasify approximately 75 million tonnes of coal to support the national target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.
Financial incentives of up to 20% of plant and machinery cost will be provided, capped at ₹5,000 crore for a single project, ₹9,000 crore for a single product (excluding Synthetic Natural Gas and Urea), and ₹12,000 crore for a single entity group.
The programme is expected to mobilise investments between ₹2.5 lakh crore and ₹3 lakh crore and create around 50,000 direct and indirect jobs across 25 projects in coal-bearing regions.
The initiative aims to reduce India's import dependence on liquefied natural gas (LNG), urea, ammonia, methanol, coking coal, and ammonium nitrate.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded a large contract by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) to construct a coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha. Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) is…
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) signed a land lease agreement for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha. The agreement…
The Government of India notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of Pipelines and Other Facilities) Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act…
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Compressed Biogas (CBG) Policy, 2026, with an outlay of ₹500 crore for 2026-27. The policy aims to convert urban waste, farm residue, agricultural residue, and cattle waste into clean…
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV): ₹1,763.08 crore for rural roads in Madhya Pradesh
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The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Bhairunda, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.
Under PMGSY-IV, Madhya Pradesh received approval for 973 rural roads covering 2,117.52 kilometres at an estimated cost of ₹1,763.08 crore to benefit 987 habitations.
The Union Government allocated ₹830 crore to Madhya Pradesh from the total indicative PMGSY allocation of ₹18,907 crore for the financial year 2026-27.
A mother sanction of ₹2,055 crore was provided under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for housing support in Madhya Pradesh.
PM-JANMAN road project approvals worth ₹261.81 crore were handed over, covering 384.34 kilometres and benefiting 168 habitations in backward and underserved regions.
Madhya Pradesh secured first place among large states for completing the highest road length under PMGSY with 90,766 kilometres, while Bihar topped for connecting the highest number of habitations.
Gujarat secured first position in green technology usage in rural road construction, followed by Tamil Nadu and Haryana.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal were recognised for outstanding performance in rural road maintenance.
Assam was honoured for completing the highest road length and connecting the highest number of habitations among northeastern and hill states.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three Jan Suraksha Schemes—Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY)—on May 9, 2015. The cumulative…
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV (PMGSY-IV) road projects worth ₹1,698.04 crore in Rayagada, Odisha on May…
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana is a voluntary, contributory pension programme for unorganised sector workers aged 18-40 years with monthly income below Rs 15,000. Subscribers contribute monthly…
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. The total financial outlay for the scheme has been…
Pakistan, Qatar, and Turkey Discuss Expansion of Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia on 13 May 2026
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Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Qatar and Turkey could join the existing strategic defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement in September 2025, which stipulates that aggression against one signatory is treated as aggression against the other.
The proposed expansion aims to establish a broader regional security and economic framework, frequently described as a potential Islamic North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).
A Pakistani military contingent recently arrived at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia as part of ongoing joint military and regional security cooperation.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is closely monitoring the development for its implications on national security and regional stability.
China confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during a four-day conflict with India known as Operation Sindoor. Technical support was provided by Zhang Heng, an engineer from the Aviation Industry…
Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion agreement to supply weapons and jets to Sudan. The deal was put on hold after Saudi Arabia requested its termination and declined to finance the purchase.
Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq on the night of 26-27 February 2026, targeting Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar and Paktika. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed 27 Taliban posts were destroyed…
Three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between institutions from Pakistan and China during a ceremony held in Changsha. The ceremony was attended by Asif Ali Zardari.
India and Oman to implement Free Trade Agreement from June 1, 2026
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Oman, signed in December 2025, is expected to come into force from June 1, 2026.
The FTA will provide duty-free access to 98 per cent of India's exports to Oman, including textiles, agri, and leather goods.
Under the agreement, India will reduce tariffs on Omanese products such as dates, marbles, and petrochemical items.
India and Chile are negotiating to widen the scope of their 2006 Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
The India-Chile CEPA aims to encompass digital services, investment promotion and cooperation, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and critical minerals.
Chile is the top producer of copper and holds the world's largest lithium reserves.
In 2024-25, India's exports to Chile declined 2.46 per cent to USD 1.15 billion, while imports grew 72 per cent to USD 2.60 billion.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) announced that India will issue its first carbon credits under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in October 2026. The scheme consists of two primary components: a mandatory…
The Government of India will introduce the Vishwas Bill 2.0 to decriminalise more than 100 provisions across various laws to enhance the Ease of Doing Business (EODB). Since 2014, the government has removed over 42,000…
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) introduced the trust-based Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) scheme effective 1 April 2026. Online applications for the EMI scheme open from 1 March 2026 and the…
India signed terms of reference with the Philippines for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and with the Maldives for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). India’s exports to the Philippines rose 3.11 per cent to USD 2.16…
Russia tests RS-28 Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missile on 13 May 2026
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Russia successfully tested the RS-28 Sarmat, a heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36M2 Voyevoda.
The RS-28 Sarmat, dubbed 'Satan II' by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), is a silo-based missile with a launch weight exceeding 208 tonnes and a length of approximately 35 metres.
The missile can carry Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs), including up to 10 heavy or 16 smaller nuclear warheads, and is capable of carrying the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle.
It reaches speeds of up to Mach 20 (approximately 24,000 kmph) during its terminal phase and has a reported range exceeding 18,000 km.
The system utilises inertial navigation supported by the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) and began development in 2011.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) off the coast of Odisha. The Agni-6 missile possesses a strike range of over…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the second flight test of its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile (LR-AShM) off the Odisha coast. The missile has a strike range…
North Korea test-fired two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles from the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon-class destroyer. The tests were conducted off the western coast of the country to verify the integrated…
The Pakistan Navy successfully test-fired the indigenously developed 'Taimoor' air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) on April 21, 2026. The Taimoor ALCM is an anti-ship weapon system capable of striking land and sea targets…
Indian Armed Forces set strategic goals for 2047 drawing insights from Operation Sindoor and global conflicts
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The Indian Armed Forces have set strategic goals for 2047, including the formulation of a National Military Strategy and modernising with autonomous technologies under the Atmanirbharta initiative.
The military aims to strengthen deterrence through procurement of intelligent platforms, combat assets, force multipliers, robust border infrastructure, and coastal surveillance.
Strategic priorities include expanding Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA), enhancing space-based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, and developing robust cyber defence networks.
Long-term goals include establishing unified theatre commands, integrating networks and communication, a joint logistics and inventory management system, and an operations coordination centre.
Plans also involve creating a Defence Geospatial Agency, a Drone Force, a force for cognitive warfare, a full-fledged Space Command, Cyber Command, and expansion of missile defence and air defence systems under mission Sudarshan Chakra.
India is the world's fifth-largest military spender with an expenditure of $92.1 billion in 2025, following an 8.9 per cent increase. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the trends in…
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)…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the document titled Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military in New Delhi on Tuesday. The roadmap envisages the transformation of the military into…
The announcement was made by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at the ANI National Security Summit 2.0 in New Delhi on 30 April 2026. Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Samir V…
IIT Ropar and Dhash Defense sign MoU on 5 May 2026 to develop next-generation all-terrain vehicles
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Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) Defence Research and Innovation Foundation (DRIF) and Dhash Defense Systems Private Limited (DDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 May 2026.
The partnership focuses on Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured (IDDM) solutions, including unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), robotic combat vehicles (RCVs), and advanced all-terrain platforms.
The mobility platforms are engineered for operation in extreme environments, including mountainous terrains, forests, desert conditions, coastal regions, and high-altitude conflict zones.
The collaboration aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision and the Make in India framework to reduce dependence on foreign military hardware.
DRIF will provide domain expertise, operational insights, and applied research support to DDS to identify critical technology gaps and operational requirements of the armed forces.
The North Tech Symposium 2026, themed 'Defence Triveni Sangam', is scheduled to be held in Prayagraj from May 4 to May 6. The event is organised by the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) under the Ministry of Defence…
Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), released the Indian Army’s Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions (LM). The roadmap aims…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled two indigenous advanced armoured platforms, one tracked and one wheeled, on April 25 at the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE)…
The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) of the Indian Army has partnered with the IIT-Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation to develop indigenous military technologies. A Nodal Indigenisation Centre…
Indian Army receives indigenous kamikaze drones and precision munitions on May 12, 2026
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The Indian Army received the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and AGNIKAA VTOL-1 First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone under emergency procurement (EP-6).
Both combat systems were designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Adani Defence & Aerospace.
The ULPGM is a loitering munition featuring a 2-kg warhead and a 1-metre circular error probable (CEP) accuracy for destroying soft and hard targets.
The AGNIKAA VTOL-1 drone has an endurance of 30 minutes, a speed of 60 km/h, and the capability to operate in GPS-denied and electronic warfare environments.
Adani Defence & Aerospace handed over these indigenous systems to the Western Command of the Indian Army after successful high-altitude and electronic warfare trials.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started work on Vayu Baan, the first indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme in India. The project is being led by the Directorate of Aerospace Design (DAD), Gandhinagar, which has…
The Defence Ministry approved the Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) programme, formerly called Ghatak, valued at Rs 39,000 crore. DRDO will adopt a development-cum-production partner model and invite industry bids…
Sheshnaag-150 is a long-range swarm-attack drone under development by Bengaluru-based Newspace Research Technologies. The drone made its maiden flight about a year ago and is currently undergoing testing and development.
Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), released the Indian Army’s Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions (LM). The roadmap aims…
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and NUS-ISS sign MoU for AI Governance and Digital Leadership
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The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and NUS-ISS of the National University of Singapore (NUS-ISS) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital leadership and responsible AI governance for Indian enterprises.
The partnership will jointly deliver the Leadership Programme on Artificial Intelligence and Governance, an executive certification for board members, CXOs, and senior decision-makers.
The MoU was exchanged during the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 held in New Delhi.
The initiative targets training over 100 executives by the end of 2026, with half-yearly programme runs scheduled for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
The CII Global Leadership Centre in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, will anchor the joint programmes, which align with the Digitalisation and Skilling pillars of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Singapore.
The Centre announced the formation of the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG) to lead the national AI governance strategy. AIGEG is a high-level inter-ministerial body designed to coordinate the development of AI…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has constituted the Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC). The TPEC is an advisory body designed to provide specialised technical, policy, and…
India released its first comprehensive AI governance guidelines on Sunday, opting for a principle-based framework over a new law. The framework is anchored in seven principles: trust as foundation, people first…
The Government of India unveiled the nation's first comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance guidelines to manage risks while promoting innovation. The framework is anchored in seven broad principles or…
D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) and Dassault Systemes sign MoU for Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Experience Centre
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D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dassault Systemes to establish a Digital Engineering and Digital Manufacturing Experience Centre in Pune, Maharashtra.
The centre will integrate advanced digital technologies into the Smart Manufacturing curriculum of DYPIU to align with Industry 4.0 demands and the 'Make in India' vision.
The facility will feature three dedicated labs: NextGen Product Innovation Lab, Intelligent Production System Lab, and Virtual Twin and Simulation Lab.
Students will gain exposure to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and technologies including virtual twins, generative design, multi-physics simulations, and digital manufacturing systems.
The partnership includes a three-year Training of Trainers (ToT) programme to equip faculty with expertise in advanced digital manufacturing workflows.
Sanjay Jamuar has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL). DMIL is a newly set-up arm of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) created to undertake metro…
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya signed an MoU with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the presence of Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday. The partnership focuses on formalising…
The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd. to provide industry-integrated…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Kanpur. The Centre will operate under the Pradhan Mantri…
Rahul Dravid joins European T20 Premier League as Dublin franchise owner
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Rahul Dravid is the owner of the Dublin Guardians franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL).
The ETPL is the first International Cricket Council (ICC) sanctioned multi-country franchise T20 competition in Europe, planned for a 2026 debut.
The league is launched in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland, and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association.
The ETPL co-founders are Abhishek Bachchan, Saurav Banerjee, Priyanka Kaul, and Dhiraj Malhotra.
The franchise ownership consists of Rahul Dravid (Dublin), Glenn Maxwell and Rohan Lund (Belfast), Kyle Mills, Nathan McCullum and Rachel Wiseman (Edinburgh), Vipul Aggarwal and Chris Gayle (Glasgow), Steve Waugh, Jamie Dwyer and Tim Thomas (Amsterdam), and Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, Glashin and Samir Shah with Madhukar Shree as managing partner (Rotterdam).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was acquired for $1.78 billion (around ₹16,600 crore) by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and The Times of India Group, along with Bolt Ventures and Blackstone. The franchise…
Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first Indian Premier League (IPL) team to be sold for over 1 billion USD. The acquisition deal is valued at 1.63 billion USD (Rs 13,500 crore), marking the largest ownership transaction…
Herjit S. Bhalla has joined Dabur India as the chief executive officer (CEO) for its India business, effective April 23, 2026. Mohit Malhotra has been elevated to the role of whole-time director and global CEO of Dabur…
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has signed a definitive agreement to form a majority-owned joint venture with Nigeria-based…
Somnath Amrit Mahotsav and Sardar Dham Inauguration on May 11
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on May 10 and 11 to attend the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Sardar Dham in Vadodara, Gujarat, on the evening of May 11.
The Somnath Amrit Mahotsav marks 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple by India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad.
Earlier this year, the Somnath Swabhiman Parv was held to mark 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath temple.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi stated that the Prime Minister has led the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to electoral victories in various states.
The Art of Living, founded in 1981 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, celebrated its 45th anniversary and the 70th birthday of its founder at the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru. The PM MITRA Park at…
Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a Rs 4.08 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 with an estimated surplus of Rs 974 crore and no new taxes. The Budget continued the 5 per cent tax rebate on Motor Vehicle Tax…
PM Modi will visit Gujarat on 31 March to inaugurate or lay foundation stone of developmental projects worth around Rs 19,000 crore in Vav-Tharad district. Vav-Tharad became Gujarat’s 34th district after being carved out…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ajmer, Rajasthan on 28 February 2026 and launched 43 projects worth ₹16,686 crore across urban development, drinking water, roads, railways, irrigation, energy and industrial…
Bhima Mandali caves in Odisha to be developed as Global Heritage site
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that the Bhima Mandali caves in the Rairakhol sub-division of Sambalpur, Odisha, will be developed into a premier global heritage destination.
The caves are situated within the Naktideul Forest Range, 92 km from Sambalpur town and 15 km from Naktideul.
The site is believed to be over 10,000 years old, with further archaeological verification potentially dating it back 15,000 to 20,000 years.
The site contains rock paintings and stone inscriptions over 20,000 years old and served as shelter for early humans from the Old Stone Age to the Neolithic period.
The site is associated with the Pandavas from the Mahabharata and named after Bhima, who is said to have built a dam on the Champali River.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya, Karnataka. The inauguration was part of Modi's official visit to Karnataka.
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Darjeeling Hill Festival at the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan in Darjeeling, now renamed Lok Bhavan. The festival is curated by experts from the Indian Museum and involves…
State finance minister Radha Krishana Kishore inaugurated the three-day Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav in Chatra on Thursday. Excise minister Yogendra Prasad and Chatra MP Kalicharan Singh were also present on the occasion.
National Technology Day observed on May 11
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National Technology Day is observed every year on May 11 to commemorate the successful Pokhran-II nuclear tests of May 11, 1998.
The 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, developed by BHAVINI under the Department of Atomic Energy, reached first criticality in April 2026, making India the second country after Russia to have a commercial-scale fast breeder reactor.
India became the fourth nation to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first to do so near the lunar south pole through the Chandrayaan-3 mission in July 2023.
Aditya-L1, India's first dedicated solar observatory, was launched in September 2023 and reached its halo orbit around the Sun-Earth L1 point in January 2024.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission, launched in July 2025, employs dual L-band and S-band radar to monitor Earth's surface changes.
The Gaganyaan mission, expected in the first quarter of 2027, aims to send three astronauts (vyomnauts) into low Earth orbit at approximately 400 km for up to three days.
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is an indigenous fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter with a prototype rollout targeted for late 2026–2027 and a first flight scheduled for 2028.
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26. The event was established to increase general understanding of intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and…
On National Technology Day (May 11, 2026), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the state's aim to become India's 'Deep Tech Capital'. Missions in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) have been…
The North Tech Symposium 2026, themed 'Defence Triveni Sangam', is scheduled to be held in Prayagraj from May 4 to May 6. The event is organised by the Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) under the Ministry of Defence…
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026 is recognised by UNESCO and delivered by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO). Adani Group has been named the official partner for WED…
Kevin Warsh Confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair
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Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate on May 13 as the chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed).
He replaces Jerome Powell as the chair of the Fed.
Warsh was confirmed to a new 14-year term on the Fed's Board of Governors on May 12.
He will serve a four-year term as chair.
Warsh previously served on the Fed's Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is projected to maintain the federal funds rate within the 3.5%–3.75% range. The Federal Reserve (Fed) last conducted a rate cut in December 2025.
Rohit Jain was appointed as Deputy Governor (DG) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by the appointments committee of the cabinet. His appointment is for a period of three years from the date of joining on or after May 3…
Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), assumed charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence on 1 May 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as the…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sanctioned the appointment of former RBI Executive Director Jose Joseph Kattoor as non-executive part-time chairman of South Indian Bank on 3 February 2026. Kattoor’s chairmanship is effective…
Prashant Pise Appointed Ambassador of India to Oman
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Prashant Pise has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Pise is a 1995 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.
He succeeds Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, a 1993 batch IFS officer, in Muscat.
Prior to this appointment, Pise served as the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Slovenia in March 2024.
He currently holds the position of Additional Secretary (Emigration Policy and Welfare) in the MEA.
Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Doraiswami is a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)…
Priyanka Mittal, Director of KRBL Limited, has been appointed as Co-Chair of the Indian side of the Saudi-India Business Council (SIBC) by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Dr. Siddeek…
R Mukundan elected President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
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R Mukundan, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Chemicals, was elected President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2026-27.
Mukundan succeeds Rajiv Memani as the President of CII.
Suchitra K Ella, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bharat Biotech, was appointed President-Designate of CII for 2026-27.
Shashwat Goenka, Vice-Chairman of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, was named Vice President of CII.
Suchitra K Ella was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2022.
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi will attend the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi from March 5 to 7, 2026. The Raisina Dialogue is billed as…
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to New Delhi from March 3-6, 2026. Landau will lead the United States (US) delegation to the 2026 Raisina Dialogue.
India was elected by acclamation to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) subsidiary bodies: Commission on Science and Technology for Development 2027-2030, Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations 2027-2030…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) elected CA Prasanna Kumar D as its 74th President for the 2026–27 term. CA Mangesh Pandurang Kinare was elected as Vice-President of ICAI for 2026–27.
Prateek Yadav passed away
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Prateek Yadav passed away at the age of 38 on May 13, 2026, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
He was the son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, founder of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
He was the stepbrother of the SP chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav.
He was the husband of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aparna Bisht Yadav.
Aparna Bisht Yadav serves as the Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Women Commission.
Dr Gopalrao Patil, a former Rajya Sabha member and paediatrician, passed away at the age of 94 in Latur, Maharashtra. He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) between 1994…
Abu Hasem Khan Choudhury, former Union Minister, died on 8 April 2026 in Kolkata. He was 89 years old and had been suffering from multiple age-related complications.
Pravina Deshpande died on 17 February 2026 after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 60. Her cremation was held on 17 February 2026 at 3:00 pm at Hindu Crematorium, Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East.
Swapan Sadhan Bose Dies Former Mohun Bagan President
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Swapan Sadhan Bose, a former president of Mohun Bagan, died at the age of 79 in Kolkata on Tuesday.
He passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
He served the club in various capacities, including as secretary and president, for more than three decades.
His administration oversaw the induction of foreign players and the signing of Nigerian striker Chima Okorie.
He played a key role in the 2020 merger of Mohun Bagan with Atletico de Kolkata (ATK).
Chandrikapersad Santokhi served as President of Suriname from 2020 to 2025. He previously held the post of Minister of Justice and Police from 2005 to 2010.
Balbir Punj, aged 76, passed away on April 18, 2026. He served as a former Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha and as a former vice president of the BJP.
K P Unnikrishnan died in Kozhikode at the age of 89. He represented Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency for seven consecutive terms from 1971 to 1996.
N Rangasamy sworn-in as Chief Minister of Puducherry
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N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress (AINRC), took oath as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a fifth term on May 13.
Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy at Lok Nivas.
The AINRC-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 18 seats in the 30-member Puducherry Legislative Assembly, consisting of 12 seats for AINRC, 4 for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), 1 for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and 1 for the Lakshiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK).
A Namassivayam of the BJP took oath as a Cabinet minister in the Puducherry government.
Rangasamy won the Thattanchavady constituency and is Puducherry's longest-serving Chief Minister, with previous tenures from 2001 to 2008 and 2011 to 2016.
Sunil Bajpai belongs to the 1990 batch of IRS. He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur and an M.Tech in Structural Engineering from IIT Delhi.
Runiel Debbarma was appointed as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) by the TIPRA Motha party (TMP). Debbarma replaced the former CEM Purna Chandra…
Lt Gen VMB Krishnan took over as General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command on Wednesday. He succeeded Lt Gen R C Tiwari, who retired at the end of March.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the appointment of lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board on 3 May 2026. Prasoon Joshi has served as the Chairperson of the…
Susan Elias Appointed First Woman Principal of St Stephen’s College
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Professor Susan Elias, a computer scientist, has been appointed as the 14th principal of St Stephen’s College in New Delhi.
This appointment marks the first time a woman will lead the institution in its 145-year history since its establishment in 1881.
Elias is scheduled to officially assume her role as the head of the college starting from 1 June 2026.
The college was founded by the Cambridge Mission to Delhi, with Canon Samuel Scott Allnutt serving as its founder and first principal.
Elias holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering, a Master’s in multimedia technology, and a doctorate in multimedia communications.
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as the first female commander to lead the Australian Army in its 125-year history. The appointment was announced by the Defence Minister Richard Marles, with her term as…
The Supreme Court (SC) has proposed the creation of a permanent vice-president post reserved for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) from 2027 onwards. For the 2026-27 SCBA elections, the post of secretary…
Saba Shawl was appointed Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar through Government Order No. 145 Home of 2026 dated March 2, 2026. She was transferred from her previous role as Staff Officer to the Director General…
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become chief of army in July 2026, the first woman to lead the Australian Army in its 125-year history. Coyle currently serves as chief of joint capabilities and will replace…
N. Rangasamy sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry
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N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on May 13, 2026.
Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan administered the oath of office and secrecy at Lok Niwas in Puducherry.
The second National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Union Territory includes Ministers A. Namassivayam of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Malladi Krishna Rao of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC).
N. Rangasamy is the founder of the AINRC and the head of the NDA in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The Chief Minister approved the extension of ₹3 lakh health insurance coverage to APL families, the establishment of Namo Cancer Hospital at the Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, and land allotment to the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER).
C Joseph Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in…
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on 9 May 2026. Adhikari is the first leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold the Chief Minister's post in West Bengal.
Sunil Bajpai belongs to the 1990 batch of IRS. He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kanpur and an M.Tech in Structural Engineering from IIT Delhi.
Runiel Debbarma was appointed as the new Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) by the TIPRA Motha party (TMP). Debbarma replaced the former CEM Purna Chandra…
Dr. Harvansh Chawla Appointed as Chairman of BRISEC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRISEC)
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Dr. Harvansh Chawla has been appointed as the Chairman of the BRISEC Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRISEC).
He is a legal expert specialising in international trade and policy.
Dr. Chawla previously served as the Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI).
His tenure at BRICS CCI involved advancing trade and investment among BRICS+ nations and developing institutional dialogues.
The mandate of BRISEC under his leadership includes enhancing cross-border trade opportunities and facilitating policy dialogues for global business engagements.
Retired High Court judge Justice Ramachandra D Huddar has been appointed as the chairperson of the Admissions Overseeing Committee for professional courses in Karnataka. A notification confirming the appointment was…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reconstituted four parliamentary committees for the 2026-27 financial year. The committees were officially reconstituted on May 1, 2026, and will serve till April 30, 2027.
The Government of India notified the appointment of Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the chairperson of the CBFC for a three-year term effective from the date of joining. Shashi Shekhar Vempati is an alumnus of Indian Institute…
