Submer Group invests $2 Billion in Madhya Pradesh Semiconductor Sector
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- Spain's Submer Group announced an investment of $2 billion (₹19,000 crore) in the semiconductor industry of Madhya Pradesh.
- The announcement was made at the MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0: GCC - Data Centres and Semiconductors.
- The investment is expected to create nearly 5,000 direct employment opportunities in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) roles.
- The Madhya Pradesh state government allotted 15 acres of land in the Acharpura industrial area for a data centre project.
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between Google Play India and the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC).
- Submer Group plans to establish a manufacturing facility in India to serve as a production and export hub for its liquid cooling systems across Asia.
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Adani Defence & Aerospace laid the foundation stone for South Asia's largest private-sector missile ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. The company will invest ₹2,500 crore over the next three years, creating 5,000…
The Odisha Government, Intel, and 3DGS signed a tripartite MoU to establish an advanced packaging glass core substrate manufacturing facility in the state. The proposed project involves an estimated investment of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility marks the commissioning of India's third semiconductor manufacturing plant.
The Government of Odisha signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with ACME Group and Japan’s IHI Corporation on July 3, 2026, for clean energy and industrial projects worth ₹67,000 crore. Adani Enterprises and UAE’s…
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Launches Gramodyam for Rural Entrepreneurship
Key Updates:
- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched Gramodyam, an entrepreneurship development programme, on its 45th Foundation Day.
- The initiative was launched by Shaji KV, Chairman of NABARD.
- Gramodyam is being implemented in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- The programme is being implemented through the Institute for Industrial Development.
- Gramodyam adopts a digital-first, hybrid delivery model to ensure outreach across all States and Union Territories.
- The programme provides a structured journey including psychometric assessments, counselling, entrepreneurship development training, industry or trade specific training, mentoring, and enterprise establishment support.
- The integrated support framework encompasses business opportunity identification, business planning, enterprise management training, credit facilitation, market linkages, mentorship, and post-establishment handholding.
- All beneficiaries enrolled under the programme will undergo e-KYC verification through the NSDC.
- During the pilot phase, Gramodyam aims to support the creation of approximately 4,000 rural entrepreneurs over a period of three years.
- Participants will receive support in preparing bankable detailed project reports and establishing linkages with NABARD-supported regional rural banks and other financial institutions for credit support.
- The programme delivery architecture is integrated with the digital platform of the NSDC to enable real-time monitoring and tracking of participant progress.
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The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has facilitated the Geographical Indication (GI) registration of 28 new traditional products, increasing the total number of supported GI-tagged products…
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development launched the 'PRAGATI' initiative to create a nationwide ecosystem of 20,000 agri entrepreneurs. The initiative focuses on advancing…
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched ‘Navachar Mantra’, a national initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and support scalable innovations from Tier 2, Tier 3, and rural…
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…
NAMASTE Scheme: 3rd Anniversary Event to Focus on Zero Fatalities and Mechanised Sanitation
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- Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar will commemorate the 3rd National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Day at Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, West Bengal.
- The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the NAMASTE Scheme in 2023-24 to ensure the dignity, safety, and social security of sanitation workers.
- The scheme aims to achieve zero fatalities in sanitation work and eliminate direct contact between sanitation workers and human faecal matter.
- The National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) is among the key organisations participating in the event, which also includes the Divya Kala Mela.
- Objectives of the scheme include strengthening Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs) and empowering workers through the formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and entrepreneurship.
- Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) nationwide will organise parallel programmes focused on occupational safety training, health check-up camps, and demonstrations of mechanised sanitation equipment.
- The scheme targets the welfare of sewer and septic tank workers, waste pickers, and former manual scavengers to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities.
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) from September 22-26, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The theme for the IIWW is Climate Resilient Water Management.
Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel launched the state-wide Namo Swachhata Abhiyan and Amritpan Abhiyan from the Civil Hospital campus in Gandhinagar on 1 July 2026. The week-long campaign involves a massive…
The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has launched the Vande Mataram Frames National Filmmaking Competition to celebrate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. The competition features a total prize pool…
The main celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata on June 21. The theme for the 2026 observance is Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
Amnesty Scheme 2026: EPFO Offers Six-Month Window to Regularise Exempted PF Trusts
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- The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) introduced the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, to allow employers with exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts to regularise their legal status.
- The scheme was notified on 29 June 2026 and will remain open for a period of six months from the date of notification.
- The Finance Act, 2026 aligned income tax rules for recognised provident funds with the provisions of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act (EPF & MP Act), 1952.
- Eligible establishments can receive exemption under Section 17 of the EPF & MP Act and Section 143 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
- The scheme targets establishments running PF trusts recognised under the Income Tax Act, 1961, that lack formal exemption notifications from the Central or State Government.
- Category I establishments seek retrospective regularisation while complying as un-exempted, while Category II establishments intend to continue as exempted under the Code on Social Security, 2020.
- The scheme waives certain requirements under the Code on Social Security, 2020, including minimum employee strength, corpus size rules, and the three-year prior compliance rule.
- Pending assessments for PF dues, damages, and interest will be withdrawn if contributions and interest meet or exceed statutory EPF rates.
- Employers must submit applications to the EPFO Regional Office or via email to rc.exemption@epfindia.gov.in and ensure financial accounts are audited by a Chartered Accountant.
- Establishments must complete any special or compliance audit directed by EPFO authorities within three months of submitting the application.
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The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has commenced processing annual interest at a rate of 8.25% for the financial year 2025-26, with passbook updates expected by July 15. The interest payout involves a…
The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Under the EPF Scheme, both…
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…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement (GARUDA) mechanism to accelerate the launch of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes. The…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that August 16 will be observed as 'Ayushman Diwas'.
Key Updates:
- The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
- AB-PMJAY is a health insurance scheme of the Government of India providing annual health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh for hospitalisation.
- The scheme provides eligible beneficiary families with health coverage for secondary and advanced treatment care hospitalisation at public and private hospitals across the country.
- August 16 was previously declared as 'Khela Hobe Diwas' in 2021 by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to promote sports among young people.
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West Bengal will become the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) on June 8. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between the National Health Authority…
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is observed on June 25. The day commemorates 50 years of the Emergency.
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…
Pohela Boishakh 2026 will be celebrated on April 15. The Sankranti Moment on Pohela Boishakh is 09:39 AM on April 14, according to Drik Panchang.
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Campaign: District-Level Competitions for Youth
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- The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), launched the district-level competitions of the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign on 13th July 2026.
- The initiative aims to combat substance abuse and align youth aspirations with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
- The competitions are structured in a three-tier format: District Level, State Level, and National Level.
- The National Finale is scheduled for 12th and 13th August 2026 at the National Youth Summit in New Delhi.
- The competitions are open to youth aged 15 to 29 years for both individual and group entries.
- Five creative categories are featured: Dance, Music, Reel & Short Film, Nukkad Natak, and Slam Poetry.
- Registrations and submissions are conducted via the MY Bharat Portal (mybharat.gov.in) in Hindi, English, or any regional language.
- District-level competitions will take place from 24th to 27th July 2026, and state-level selection rounds will occur from 30th July to 6th August 2026.
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The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DSJE) organised the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 nationwide from June 17 to June 26, 2026. The campaign concluded on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit…
Akashvani, Prasar Bharati in collaboration with MyGov launched a Signature Tune-Making Contest themed “Akashvani @90- The New rhythm of Bharat”. The Signature Tune-Making Contest seeks instrumental themes for the…
National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) launched the anthology titled "Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India" on 17 April 2026. The initiative aims to inspire citizens and global travellers to…
The Uttar Pradesh government announced the second phase of the School Chalo Abhiyan, scheduled from July 1 to July 15. The campaign aims to achieve universal school enrolment, re-enrol children who have dropped out, and…
Assam Statewide Drug Disposal Programme: First Narcotics Incinerator Launched
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- The Assam government launched a statewide drug disposal programme, featuring the inauguration of the state's first special narcotics incinerator in Doulasal, Nalbari district.
- The incinerator was provided by the Union Home Ministry (MHA).
- The incinerator will be used over 10 days for the scientific destruction of seized drugs valued at ₹472.51 crore.
- Contraband destroyed in Nalbari includes approximately 60 kg of heroin, 38,000 kg of ganja (valued at nearly ₹190 crore), methamphetamine, Yaba tablets, cocaine, morphine, cough syrup bottles, and poppy straw.
- The Assam government has adopted a Zero Tolerance policy towards drug trafficking and smuggling.
- Assam Police seized narcotics worth ₹3,227 crore and registered approximately 3,300 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act over the past five years.
- In Tamulpur, police destroyed narcotics worth ₹71.92 lakh, including 87.868 kg of ganja, 6,855 intoxicating capsules, and 2.832 grams of brown sugar.
- In Biswanath district, police destroyed drugs worth approximately ₹86 lakh, including 163 kg of ganja and 18.5 grams of heroin.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on 26 June 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting is organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to review and…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Vision Document on Drug Control (2026-2029) during the 10th Apex Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) in New Delhi. The government launched the Online Drugs…
Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel launched the state-wide Namo Swachhata Abhiyan and Amritpan Abhiyan from the Civil Hospital campus in Gandhinagar on 1 July 2026. The week-long campaign involves a massive…
India is hosting a two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati from July 6 to enhance intelligence sharing and combat narcotics trafficking. The meeting is hosted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)…
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: ₹140 Crore Redevelopment of Jaisalmer Railway Station
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- The Jaisalmer Railway Station in Rajasthan has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at an estimated cost of ₹140 crore.
- The project was implemented by the North Western Railway (NWR).
- The new main station building is a G+2 structure covering approximately 8,327 square metres and is constructed using golden-yellow sandstone.
- Passenger amenities include 10 lifts, 10 escalators, two six-metre-wide foot overbridges, an air concourse, modern waiting halls, an expanded circulating area, organised parking facilities, and disabled-friendly infrastructure.
- Modern platform shelters covering more than 10,000 square metres have been installed across three platforms.
- The station includes a 480-square-metre commercial area with outsourced assets comprising kiosks, retiring rooms, dormitories, a waiting lounge, a multipurpose hall, vehicle parking, a rail coach restaurant, and catering stalls.
- The redevelopment is expected to generate approximately ₹50 lakh in annual non-fare revenue for the railways.
- Security has been strengthened with the installation of 219 CCTV cameras supervised by the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
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Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a 20-kW FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Rajasthan. The transmitter is part of a government initiative to provide comprehensive…
The Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur, Nepal, was granted the Award of Merit under the 2025 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage…
The Delhi government approved the Monument Adoption Scheme and a grant-in-aid scheme to preserve 75 monuments under the banner 'Hamare Smarak, Hamara Gaurav'. The Monument Adoption Scheme allows private organisations…
Japan has backed India's target to start commercial operations on priority sections of the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor by 2027. The MAHSR project utilizes Shinkansen technology with trains…
UDISE+ 2025-26 Report: Improvement in School Digital Infrastructure
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- The Ministry of Education (MoE) released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 report on 'School Education in India'.
- The UDISE+ report highlighted an increase in the number of teachers, improved pupil-teacher ratio, reduced dropout rates, and improved infrastructure.
- The percentage of schools with computer access increased from 64.7 per cent in 2024-25 to 69.9 per cent in 2025-26.
- The percentage of schools with internet connectivity rose from 63.5 per cent in 2024-25 to 67.4 per cent in 2025-26.
- A report by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) highlighted that regional disparities in school infrastructure persist.
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $10 million financing package with Schoolnet India Limited (SIL) to improve learning outcomes for 4.5 million students. The project aims to scale up digital learning…
A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on July 10, 2026, at the Delhi Secretariat for a rainwater harvesting project in 75 CM Shri Schools across Delhi. The project is part of the ‘Catch the Rain’…
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 Uttar Pradesh government launched Project Ganga to ensure last-mile digital connectivity in rural areas for digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, skill development, and technology-based employment. The…
Key Updates:
- The Election Commission (EC) has introduced a new declaration in the online version of Form 6 on the ECINET portal for first-time voters and those seeking fresh enrolment in the electoral roll.
- The declaration requires applicants to disclose whether they or their parents/grandparents were part of the last Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- Applicants must select one of three options: their own name exists in the last SIR electoral roll, the name of a parent or grandparent (father, mother, grandfather or grandmother) exists in the last SIR electoral roll, or neither exists.
- If the first two options are selected, the portal requires the Assembly constituency, polling booth number, and serial number from the previous SIR exercise.
- The declaration is visible for applicants in every state and Union Territory where the SIR concluded during 2025-26 or is currently underway, excluding Bihar and Assam.
- The ongoing SIR exercise has resulted in the deletion of over 5.58 crore names from electoral rolls across 10 states and three Union Territories since last year.
- In West Bengal, more than 27 lakh electors were removed during the adjudication process.
- Form 6 is the prescribed application for citizens seeking fresh enrolment after attaining 18 years of age, acquiring Indian citizenship, or reapplying after deletion from the electoral roll.
- Form 6 derives its legal basis from the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, framed under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for 2026 in Mizoram. The door-to-door verification and enrolment drive is scheduled to conclude on…
The Election Commission (EC) will commence the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Odisha from May 30, with the final roll to be published on September 6. July 1 has been fixed as the qualifying…
The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the power of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure purity and free and fair elections. A three-judge bench headed by…
The Supreme Court of India (SC) issued notice to the Election Commission of India (EC) and the Central Government on a PIL filed by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The PIL requests creation of a nationwide fingerprint and iris…
Ladakh Administration Approves 17 New Tehsils to Strengthen Grassroots Governance
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- The Ladakh Union Territory (UT) administration has approved the creation of 17 new tehsils, increasing the total number of tehsils in the region from 15 to 32.
- Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the reorganization of the revenue administrative framework to eliminate administrative overlaps and ensure each revenue village is mapped to a single tehsil.
- The revised administrative structure allocates seven tehsils to Kargil, six to Nubra, five each to Leh and Sham, four each to Changthang and Zanskar, and one to Drass.
- The LG sanctioned the establishment of new engineering divisions across five newly created districts to decentralise engineering works and fast-track developmental schemes.
- The approved engineering divisions include seven Public Works Department (PWD) divisions and four Public Health Engineering (PHE)/Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) divisions.
- Five of the newly created PWD divisions will function under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) to enhance rural road connectivity.
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Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the notification for the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The five new districts are Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.
Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena dedicated 15 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) across the Union Territory of Ladakh. The CFCs aim to strengthen micro-enterprises, generate livelihood opportunities for women and…
Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the Mahey Tokpo-Raldho canal in the Changthang region of Ladakh. The project aims to boost water security, enhance agricultural productivity, and support the…
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for India’s first high-altitude flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Leh district, Ladakh. The Choglamsar Floriculture Park is being developed over…
14 Nations Reaffirm 2016 Hague Ruling and Reject China's South China Sea Claims
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- A group of 14 nations, including the United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK), issued a joint statement on July 12, 2026, reaffirming the 2016 arbitration ruling on the South China Sea.
- The 14 signatory countries are the US, UK, Philippines, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Italy, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Slovenia.
- The 27-member European Union (EU) issued a separate statement describing the 2016 ruling as a landmark decision for the peaceful settlement of disputes.
- The 2016 ruling was issued by a tribunal at The Hague constituted under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- The tribunal ruled that there is no legal basis for China to claim historic rights to resources in the South China Sea beyond territorial areas recognised under UNCLOS.
- UNCLOS took effect in 1994 and has been ratified by more than 170 countries and parties, including China and the Philippines.
- China maintained its stance that the ruling is null and void, asserting it has no binding force and is not recognised by Beijing.
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The 11th Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Energy Ministers’ Meeting was held in Gurgaon to strengthen cooperation in energy security, sustainability, and innovation. Union Minister of Power Manohar…
China imposed export controls on 10 United States (US) companies involved in defence and rare earths mining. The action follows the US government blacklisting 80 companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, for…
Bimal N. Patel was elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-2035 term during the 36th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea…
The United States (US) conducted the first Indo-Pacific trial of Magura-class uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), developed in Ukraine, during an exercise in the Philippines. Taiwan is developing the Kaui-Chi attack USV…
ICAI Inaugurates First Edition of Global Orbit Summit 2026 in New Delhi
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- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Global Trade & Services Committee, inaugurated the first edition of the ICAI Global Orbit Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
- The summit was organised under the theme ICAI Global Orbit: From GCCs to Global Leadership to strengthen India’s position as a destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
- India currently hosts over 2,100 GCCs, employing nearly 2.36 million professionals and generating approximately USD 100 billion in annual revenue.
- The New Delhi event marks the commencement of a seven-city summit series that will travel to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai.
- The summit is supported by ecosystem partners including the Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and IIM Sambalpur.
- The initiative aims to align Indian Chartered Accountants with global business standards and emerging skill requirements in finance, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- The summit series focuses on enhancing India’s competitiveness as a global hub for high-value services to contribute to the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
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Switzerland announced that the Geneva AI Summit 2027 will take place on June 21-22, 2027, at Palexpo in Geneva. The summit will be held back-to-back with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) AI for Good Global…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) released his memoir titled 'The Second Orbit' on June 25, 2026. The launch event was held at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September. India, as the chair of the BRICS, will host the annual summit of the…
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of Kalam & Kavach on May 14 at the Manekshaw Centre. The conference is themed ‘Taking JAI Forward With I²’ and focuses on strengthening defence…
China's Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Faces Stability Risks Due to Paizhen Fault
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- China is constructing the world's largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet.
- The project is designed to generate approximately 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is about three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam.
- A study published in the journal Sedimentary Geology and Tethyan Geology warns that the project site lies on the active Paizhen Fault.
- The research was supervised by the state-owned China Geological Survey (CGS) and conducted by Chengdu University of Technology, the Civil-Military Integration Centre of the CGS, and the Middle Yarlung Zangbo River Natural Resources Observation and Research Station.
- The Paizhen Fault is located in a seismically active belt of the Himalayas where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.
- The Yarlung Tsangpo River becomes the Brahmaputra after entering Arunachal Pradesh, flows through Assam, and enters Bangladesh as the Jamuna River.
- India has expressed concerns regarding the project's potential risks to water security, ecology, and downstream communities.
- A magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Milin in Tibet in 2017 provides evidence of the fault's continuing seismic potential.
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Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated India’s first rock check dam on the Sindhu River in Leh under the Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan. The structure is located at Upshi at an altitude of 11,400 feet and…
Odisha will host the second technical meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group of BRICS from June 3-5, 2026, in Puri. The event will feature representatives from 11 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China…
The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group was held in Puri, Odisha, from June 3 to 5, 2026, under India's presidency. The meeting brought together officials from 11 member and…
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…
India Withdraws 2017 Travel Restriction Notification for Yemen
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- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has withdrawn Gazette Notification No. 3223 (E) dated 3 October 2017, which imposed travel restrictions on Yemen.
- The withdrawal was formalised through the Government of India Gazette Notification No. 3760 (E) dated 10 July 2026.
- The MEA continues to advise Indian nationals to refrain from non-essential travel to Yemen despite the withdrawal of the formal restriction.
- Indian citizens currently in or planning to travel to Yemen are strongly advised to register with the Embassy of India in Riyadh for emergency assistance.
- The advisory specifies that any unavoidable travel should only be undertaken after a thorough assessment of the local security situation, avoiding active conflict zones.
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Saudi Arabia has ended a five-year ban on imports from Lebanon to rebuild relations between Lebanon and Gulf countries. The ban was initially imposed in 2021 on Lebanese fruits and vegetables due to the smuggling of the…
The Delhi government launched the Pink Saheli Smart Card Yojana on 2 March 2026 to provide free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses operated by the Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System…
India will hand over USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as the first tranche of its annual USD 5 million contribution. India's Permanent Representative to the UN…
Researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research on Women's Health (ICMR-NIRWoH), Mumbai, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, have developed an…
United States and Allies Reject China's South China Sea Claims on 10th Anniversary of Arbitral Award
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- On 12th July 2026, a joint statement was issued by 13 countries rejecting Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea.
- The countries issuing the joint statement were Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, New Zealand, the Philippines, Romania, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
- The joint statement reaffirmed that the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal award is final, legally binding, and definitive between China and the Philippines.
- The arbitration was initiated by the Philippines in January 2013 under Annex VII of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) served as the registry for the proceedings, which concluded on 12th July 2016.
- The tribunal, presided over by Judge Thomas A. Mensah, ruled that China's claims based on historic rights within the nine-dash line are null and void.
- The European Union (EU) issued a separate statement supporting the ruling and calling for peaceful dispute resolution in accordance with international law.
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The People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on July 6. The launch involved a strategic missile carrying a training simulation warhead fired from a strategic…
The United States (US) conducted the first Indo-Pacific trial of Magura-class uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), developed in Ukraine, during an exercise in the Philippines. Taiwan is developing the Kaui-Chi attack USV…
The Indian Navy (IN) retired the Sea King Mk 42B helicopter fleet and decommissioned the Indian Naval Air Squadron 330 (INAS 330), known as the "Harpoons". The Sea King Mk 42B, nicknamed "Flying Frigates", completed its…
China launched the Haiyang-2E (HY-2E) marine satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was deployed using a Long March-4B rocket, marking the 654th launch of the Long March…
Ahmedabad Sets Guinness World Record for Planting 3.61 Lakh Trees in One Hour
Key Updates:
- The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) set a Guinness World Record by planting 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour.
- The plantation drive was conducted at Bhadaj in the Thaltej Ward using the Japanese Miyawaki afforestation method.
- The achievement surpassed the previous record of 3,31,929 trees planted in one hour by the Assam Forest Department under the Amrit Brikshya Andolan on September 15, 2023.
- The drive covered a total area of nearly 91,006 square metres, with dense Miyawaki forests developed across approximately 76,000 square metres.
- Around 35 indigenous tree species suited to the local ecosystem were planted during the event.
- Over 25,000 volunteers participated, including AMC officials, BAPS volunteers, CREDAI members, police personnel, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, school students, NGOs, educational institutions, social organisations, and citizens.
- This marks the fifth Guinness World Record for Ahmedabad in three years, including the longest flower structure (2024), world's largest flower bouquet (2025), world's largest flower mandala (2026), and world's largest flower portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (2026).
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Mission 70 Lakh Plantation' campaign in Delhi under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative. The Centre and Delhi government aim to develop 6,300 hectares of green Ridge area into…
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India secured a place in the Guinness World Records (GWR) for unfurling the largest Indian national flag underwater. The record-setting feat was performed at Radhanagar Beach located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
United Nations (UN) Releases First Scientific Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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- The United Nations (UN) released the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI), marking the first scientific assessment of AI commissioned by the UN.
- The 40-member panel was co-chaired by Turing Award laureate Yoshua Bengio and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa.
- The report examines AI across seven broad themes: advances in AI science; applications in healthcare, education and agriculture; economic implications; security and environmental impacts; human rights and democracy; cultural and individual wellbeing; and governance and reliability.
- In 2025, the United States accounted for approximately 75% of global AI computing capacity, China accounted for 15%, and the rest of the world shared the remaining 10%.
- In 2025, institutions based in the United States produced 59 notable AI models, compared to 35 in China and 13 in the rest of the world.
- The report emphasizes the importance of domestic AI infrastructure for India, which has launched the IndiaAI Mission to invest in compute hardware.
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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 Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will launch the Index of Services Production (ISP) in July 2026 as a monthly macro indicator to measure short-term growth in the formal services sector. The…
The Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) is the official digital database for the education sector maintained by the Ministry of Education (MoE). According to the UDISE+ 2025-26 report, school…
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…
Rhino Population in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Rises to 53
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- The rhino population in the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) of Uttar Pradesh has increased to 53.
- The data was recorded during the fourth rhino census conducted between 25 and 27 June.
- The census was carried out by 20 teams comprising trained forest personnel and World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India) staff.
- The survey was conducted in six hourly shifts each day using 20 camp elephants.
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The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) inaugurated the National Workshop on “Tiger Re-introduction: Opportunities & Challenges” in Alwar, Rajasthan, organised by the National Tiger Conservation…
The All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 recorded 42 individual tigers in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR). The tiger population in ATR consists of 18 female tigers, 14 males, 2 sub-adults, and 8 cubs.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reported that 25 out of 58 tiger reserves in India are potential recipient sites requiring priority intervention due to low or absent tiger populations and…
A captive-bred, radio-tagged white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) died of electrocution on 28 June 2026 in The Nilgiris forest division. The bird was released in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in April 2026, after…
AIIMS Bibinagar and ICMR Study Demonstrates Drone Technology Reducing TB Diagnosis Costs in Telangana
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- Researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bibinagar and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) demonstrated that drones can reduce costs and delays in Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in Yadadri-Bhongir district.
- The study was conducted under the ICMR i-DRONE initiative.
- Patient average pre-treatment Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) decreased from ₹9,451 to ₹90.90.
- The Median Turnaround Time (TAT) for test results was reduced from 15 days to 5 days.
- The study tracked 840 individuals, comprising 206 patients in the ground transport phase and 634 patients in the drone transport phase.
- The operational model utilised a hub-and-spoke system with AIIMS Bibinagar serving as the command centre.
- The drone network connected the District TB centre to 4 TB Units and 11 Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
- The findings were published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Open and Digital Health in 2026.
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The Department of Posts launched the Drone-Based Mail Transmission Service in Himachal Pradesh to modernise postal operations in remote and mountainous regions. The initiative was announced by the Union Minister of…
A 1 MW solar power plant set up by the Chaitanya Self Help Group (SHG) was inaugurated at Venkatapuram in Errupalem mandal of Khammam district, Telangana. The solar power plant was constructed at a cost of ₹2.84 crore…
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh dedicated the UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) programme to the nation on 21 May 2026. The programme is designed to improve early diagnosis, screening…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is establishing the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Union Health Minister J…
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to Introduce India's First Mangrove Restoration Standards
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- The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is introducing the country's first set of guidelines for the restoration of mangrove ecosystems titled ‘Restoration of Mangrove Ecosystem — Guidelines’.
- The guidelines are designed to streamline biodiversity restoration efforts, particularly in the Sundarbans.
- The BIS has agreed to incorporate the use of cloth or biodegradable bags instead of polythene bags for seeding plantation.
- The standards suggest planting fruit-bearing trees on the landward side of mangrove plantations to create economic incentives and livelihoods for local communities.
- All Indian standards issued by the BIS are voluntary in nature.
- There are plans to approach the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the state forest departments of West Bengal, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh to make the guidelines binding through state-specific manuals.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published six new standards for medical assistive technologies under the National List of Essential Assistive Products (NLEAP) initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research…
Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad, Telangana, became the first university in India to receive four international ISO certifications simultaneously. The certifications were awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards…
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has become the first water utility board in India to be awarded the internationally recognised ISO 50001:2018 certification. The certification was officially issued…
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…
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Drills Second Geothermal Well in Ladakh
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- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) completed drilling its second geothermal well in the Puga Valley of Ladakh.
- The drilling was conducted by the ONGC Energy Centre, reaching a depth of 1,000 metres at an altitude exceeding 14,000 feet.
- The project is a significant step towards establishing India's first 1-megawatt electric (MWe) pilot geothermal power plant.
- The Puga geothermal field in eastern Ladakh is considered the most promising geothermal resource in the country.
- The first well in the region demonstrated potential by producing steam at temperatures above the boiling point of water.
- Geothermal energy provides a round-the-clock, low-carbon baseload power source, unlike weather-dependent solar and wind energy.
- This initiative aligns with India's target of installing 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel electricity capacity by 2030.
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The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved a five-year extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to establish India's first geothermal power…
Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) will develop a 1.75 million metric tonne (MMT) underground cavern at Mangaluru, Karnataka, to strengthen India's energy security. The project involves a total investment of approximately…
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has approved the construction of a new strategic crude oil storage facility with a capacity of 1.75 million tonnes at Mangaluru, Karnataka. This project marks the first instance of…
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) appointed Yogish Nayak S as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective from May 1, 2026. ONGC approved the formation of a joint venture (JV) for integrated petrochemicals marketing…
Central Vista Area renamed to Kartavya Bhawan Area on July 13, 2026
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- Union Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) Minister Manohar Lal announced that the Central Vista redevelopment area will now be referred to as the Kartavya Bhawan Complex or Kartavya Bhawan Area.
- The Kartavya Bhawan Area comprises multiple Kartavya Bhawans, Kartavya Marg, and any future government buildings in the zone.
- The announcement was made during the foundation day of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).
- The government plans to construct 10 buildings under the Common Central Secretariat to house ministries, of which three have been completed.
- In 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi renamed Rajpath, the two-kilometre stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, as Kartavya Path.
- The new complex housing the Prime Minister's Office, Cabinet Secretariat, and the office of the National Security Advisor is named Seva Teerth.
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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), launched a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Central…
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, approved the renaming of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district as Parshurampuri. The existing Jalalabad Nagar Palika Parishad has been renamed as…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) announced the development of four greenfield "Namo Cities" (Namo Nodes) in the National Capital Region (NCR), with one city each in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and…
The Union government notified the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone with headquarters at Visakhapatnam, effective from June 1, 2026. The new zone has been established under sub-section (4) of Section 3 of…
Key Updates:
- India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, following the death of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed that the National Flag be flown at half-mast across the country on all buildings where it is regularly flown.
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, referred to as the Father Amir, served as the Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013.
- There will be no official entertainment conducted by the Government of India on the designated day of mourning.
- Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju is expected to visit Qatar to convey condolences on behalf of the Indian government.
- Sheikh Hamad assumed power in June 1995 and is credited with transforming Qatar into a leading global producer and exporter of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
- He handed over power in 2013 to his son, the current Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
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National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually across India on May 21 to spread awareness about the dangers of terrorism and promote peace. The day marks the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who…
National Doctors' Day is celebrated in India every year on July 1 to recognise the contribution of doctors to society. The theme for National Doctors' Day 2026 is "Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?".
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that May 10 will be observed annually as 'Marka-e-Haq Day'. 'Marka-e-Haq' is the name given by Islamabad to a four-day conflict with India that occurred in 2025.
International Physics Olympiad 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia.
- India shared the World No. 1 rank with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- The competition involved 381 students from 87 countries.
- The Indian gold medalists were Kanishk Jain (Pune, Maharashtra), Riddhesh Anant Bendale (Indore, Madhya Pradesh), Rishit Garg (Dwarka, New Delhi), Shresth Suraiya (Mumbai, Maharashtra), and Svarit Joshi (Ahmedabad, Gujarat).
- The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) serves as the nodal centre for the Olympiad programme in India.
- HBCSE is a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), which is an aided institution under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).
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India won the gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay at the second edition of the Asian Relays Championships held in Shaoxing, China. The gold-winning women's 4x100m relay team comprised Srabani Nanda, SS Sneha, Sudeshna…
India secured a total of 20 medals, comprising four gold, seven silver, and nine bronze, at the Under-20 Asian Wrestling Championships. In Women's Wrestling, India finished second overall with 184 points, behind…
India secured four gold medals at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and the Universal Cup (Senior) held in Apia, Samoa. Sunil Singh won gold in the 65kg men's category with a total lift of…
Indian women's hockey team won the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Nations Cup title by defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the final, earning promotion back to the FIH Pro League. Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo scored…
Key Updates:
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar known as the Father Emir, passed away at the age of 74 on 12 July 2026.
- He served as the ruler of Qatar from 1995 to 2013 and was the father of the current Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
- Born in 1952 in Doha, he completed his education at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, in the United Kingdom (UK).
- He served in the Qatar Armed Forces and held the position of Defence Minister before being named the heir apparent in the late 1970s.
- His reign was marked by significant economic, social, and cultural reforms that established Qatar as a global hub for diplomacy and investment.
- The Amiri Diwan, the official administrative office of Qatar, announced a four-day period of national mourning with flags flown at half-mast.
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Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol of Thailand died at the age of 47 at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. She was the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s seven children and initiated the Kamlangjai or…
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…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026. The UAE is the world's seventh-largest oil producer.
Poomani Passes Away, Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Writer
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- Poomani, a celebrated Tamil writer, died at the age of 79 on 13 June 2026 in Chennai.
- He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2014 for his novel Agnaadi.
- His novel Vekkai was adapted into the National Award-winning film Asuran.
- He directed the film Karuvelam Pookal for the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
- His literary works include the novels Piragu, Vekkai, Neivedhyam, Kommai, Vaikkaal, and Agnaadi, and the short-story collection Kizhisal.
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced that Poomani would be accorded state honours.
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Puviyarasu, a renowned Tamil poet, translator, screenwriter, and actor, died at the age of 96 in Coimbatore. He was among the few Indian litterateurs to win the Sahitya Akademi Award twice, for translation and poetry.
Marjane Satrapi, a French-Iranian author, illustrator, director, and activist, died at the age of 56. She is best known for her autobiographical graphic novel series and film Persepolis, which was first published in…
Renowned Odia litterateur, art historian, and playwright Jagannath Prasad Das passed away at the age of 90 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Born on April 26, 1936, in the Puri district of Odisha, he joined the IAS in 1958.
A.C. Sreehari was a poet, writer, and academic who passed away at the age of 56 following a heart attack. He served as the former head of the Department of English at Payyanur College.
Soumya Swaminathan elected Fellow of the Royal Society
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- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, an institution established in 1660.
- She is the first Indian in the institution's 365-year record to be named a Fellow after a parent who also received the distinction.
- Her father, Bharat Ratna recipient Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, was previously inducted as a Fellow for his work in agricultural science.
- She is the second Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Royal Society Fellow, following Professor Gagandeep Kang's induction in 2019.
- Dr. Soumya Swaminathan previously served as the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO).
- She formerly held the position of Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
- She currently serves as the principal advisor to India's National TB Elimination Program.
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Dr Soumya Swaminathan and Professor Manindra Agrawal have been elected as fellows of the FRS in the 2026 cohort for their landmark contributions to science. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, a paediatrician and former Chief…
Manindra Agrawal, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. The Royal Society is the national academy of sciences of the United Kingdom, founded…
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…
Bagalkot University will confer honorary doctorate (honoris causa) degrees on three individuals. The recipients are space scientist S. Nambi Narayanan, Sri Gurumahanth Swami of Chittaragi Shri Vijaya Mahantesha Samsthana…
