The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported India's retail inflation rate for May at 3.93 per cent, up from 3.48 per cent in April, marking the fifth print under the updated 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) series. The…
Commerce and Industry Ministry releases Producer Price Index (PPI) data to replace Wholesale Price Index (WPI)
Key Updates:
- The Commerce and Industry Ministry has released the Producer Price Index (PPI) data for both goods and services for the first time, intending to phase out the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) within five years.
- The revised base year for both WPI and PPI has been updated to 2022-23 from 2011-12, covering a total of 957 items.
- Manufactured items hold the highest weight of 69.93 per cent in the Output PPI (Goods), followed by agriculture, forestry, and fishing at 22.16 per cent, electricity at 4.49 per cent, and mining and quarrying at 3.42 per cent.
- The first phase of the Service PPI covers seven services: banking, securities transaction, insurance, management of pension funds, railways, air (passenger), and telecom, using data from the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN).
- The transition follows the recommendations of a working group established on 30 December 2024, under the chairmanship of former NITI Aayog member Ramesh Chand.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index reached 128.5 points in March, up 2.4% from February. This marks the second consecutive monthly increase after a five-month streak of declines.
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to launch Producer Price Index (PPI) and revamped Wholesale Price Index (WPI) (Start of June)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will introduce a new Producer Price Index (PPI) and a revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 15 June. The DPIIT has updated the WPI base year from…
India's wholesale inflation reached 8.3% in April, marking the fastest pace in three-and-a-half years. Fuel and power inflation jumped to 24.71% in April from 1.05% in March, driven by a 67.18% rise in crude petroleum…
India and France target doubling bilateral trade to $32 billion
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- India and France have set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade from the current $16 billion to $32 billion.
- The two nations unveiled the India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, startup and incubator ecosystems, and academic mobility.
- A joint Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group was established to focus on AI governance, joint research and development, capacity building, and industry exchanges.
- The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will be expanded to the Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris and the airport in Nice.
- A National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Allied Sectors will be established at Kanpur to support skilling, research, and the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) sector.
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that India aims to become a developed country by 2047 with an economy of approximately USD 30 trillion. India has entered into 9 free trade agreements (FTAs) in…
India and France announce 13 key outcomes to deepen strategic, tech and trade cooperation on 14 June 2026 (Mid of June)
Adoption of India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 to guide cooperation in technology, innovation, research and education. Creation of a Joint India–France AI Working Group focused on AI governance and responsible…
India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sign MoUs on LPG supplies and Strategic Petroleum Reserves (Mid of May)
India and the UAE are expected to sign two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to boost Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies and energy security. Bilateral merchandise trade between India and UAE reached US$101.25…
The upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit will feature a dedicated meeting on West Asia to address regional volatility and maritime security. Future defence agreements between India and France will be integrated with the…
Quality Council of India (QCI) and Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) sign MoU to enhance quality and skilling ecosystem across six key footwear clusters.
Key Updates:
- The Quality Council of India (QCI) and the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 12, 2026.
- The partnership aims to strengthen quality, testing, accreditation and skilling ecosystem in the leather and footwear sector, covering clusters including Agra, Bahadurgarh, Ranipet, Chennai, Calicut and Kanpur.
- The MoU envisages joint design and delivery of need-based programmes for workers, MSMEs, supervisors, industry professionals and other stakeholders across the leather and footwear value chain.
- Under the collaboration, QCI will provide technical guidance on accreditation principles and quality management systems, while FDDI will lead cluster-specific skilling and training programmes.
- The MoU includes a multi-level worker assessment and personal certification framework with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways for semi-skilled and experienced workers.
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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UltraTech Cement Limited to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The…
The Centre is establishing mega leather, footwear and accessories clusters in Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Sitapur (Madhya Pradesh), Raigad district (Maharashtra), and Ranipet (Tamil Nadu). The cumulative investment for these…
The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) signed MoUs with Porter and Gigin Technologies on 13 April 2026 to expand employment opportunities through the NCS portal. Over 7 lakh vacancies are currently active on the NCS…
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Chamber India Sign MoU to Globalise Startup Ecosystem (Start of May)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chamber India to strengthen the nation's startup ecosystem and promote innovation-led growth. Under…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for six months
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed several operational restrictions on Mumbai-based Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for a period of six months effective from June 13, 2026.
- The RBI has capped withdrawals from savings, current, or any other accounts at a maximum sum of ₹1 lakh per depositor due to the bank's deteriorating financial position.
- The cooperative bank is prohibited from granting or renewing any loans and advances, making investments, or incurring any liability including the borrowing of funds.
- The directions further restrict the bank from accepting fresh deposits or undertaking any new financial commitments without prior approval from the RBI.
- Eligible depositors are entitled to receive a deposit insurance claim amount of up to ₹5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancels licence of The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Ltd., Phaltan (End of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the licence of The Yashwant Co-operative Bank Ltd., Phaltan, in an order dated May 18, 2026. The RBI took this action due to the bank's inadequate capital, poor earning…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the licence of the Mumbai-based Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank due to inadequate capital and earning prospects. The bank will cease banking business with effect from the close…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued directions to the Etawah-based Nagar Sahakari Bank Ltd restricting it from granting or renewing loans, making investments, or accepting fresh deposits without prior written…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Cancels Licence of Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (Mid of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the licence of Sarvodaya Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai, effective from the close of business on May 12, 2026. The RBI stated that the bank lacks adequate capital and earning…
Telangana Government Breakfast Scheme: Providing meals to government school students
Key Updates:
- The Telangana government launched a breakfast scheme for students in government educational institutions.
- The first phase of the programme covers 1,44,610 students across 1,302 government educational institutions, including 1,269 schools and 33 junior colleges.
- In Hyderabad, the first phase covers 45 government schools with 12,437 students on their rolls, with the Manna Trust tasked with providing meals.
- Under a centralised procurement programme, the state promised to provide students with two uniform sets, shoes, socks, belts, ties, and bags.
- The government announced that women's self-help groups (SHGs) would be responsible for stitching the uniforms.
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Uttar Pradesh Government to supply indigenous cow milk products to Indian Army on 13 June 2026 (Mid of June)
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government has initiated a programme to supply high-protein dairy products derived from indigenous cow breeds to the Indian Army. A premium dairy supplement known as Skyr, produced using Danish and…
Andhra Pradesh is implementing a "farm to home" model to ensure fruits and vegetables reach consumers directly from farmers through Farmers' Producer Organisations (FPOs). The Rayalaseema region will be developed as a…
World Milk Day is observed globally every year on June 1 to recognize the importance of milk as a nutritious food and celebrate the contributions of the dairy sector. The theme for World Milk Day 2026 is Celebrating…
Himachal Pradesh inks three MoUs with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to expand dairy infrastructure (Mid of March)
The Himachal Pradesh government signed three MoUs with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and improve milk processing infrastructure. Two milk processing plants of 20,000…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister's cashless medical scheme for teachers portal launched for registration
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- The Uttar Pradesh education department developed a dedicated portal (http://cmtcts.upsdc.gov.in) for registration under the Chief Minister's cashless medical scheme for teachers.
- The scheme covers over 15 lakh teachers and non-teaching staff including teachers, Shiksha Mitras, special educators, instructors in schools recognised by the Basic Education Council, wardens and full-time/part-time teachers in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, and cooks under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana.
- The cashless treatment facility will be available in government and private hospitals, and the health card will be issued by the state agency for comprehensive health and integrated services.
- After application submission, verification is done by the Block Education Officer (BEO) followed by final approval from the District Basic Education Officer (BSA).
- Beneficiaries must complete Aadhaar e-KYC on the National Health Authority (NHA) beneficiary portal to download the Chief Minister's teacher cashless medical card.
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) is expanding the Samarth Panchayat portal to Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra to digitise revenue collection and asset management. The portal enables village panchayats to…
Ayush Anudan Portal launched to strengthen digital governance and transparency in grant management (End of May)
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shri Prataprao Jadhav launched the Ayush Anudan Portal in New Delhi on 19 May 2026. The portal, developed under…
Swasth Bharat Portal: Integration of Digital Health Systems (Start of May)
The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, launched the Swasth Bharat Portal on May 7, 2026, during the 10th National Summit on "Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's…
FSSAI targets misleading 'healthy' and 'organic' food label claims
Key Updates:
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued notices to food business operators for violating the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims.
- FSSAI flagged The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base for misleading trade names and associated claims.
- The regulator objected to health-focused branding on Troovy’s “Healthy Mix Veggie Chips”, “Healthy Ragi Chips”, and “Healthy Moong Dal Chips”, as well as “Healthy Choice Healthy Food for Healthy Life Poha”, Emami’s “Healthy & Tasty”, “Health Aid”, “Healthy Master”, and “Vision to Serve Healthy”.
- Notices were issued to Neuherbs True Vitamin for using an undefined term and PLAN B Plant Based Vegan for lacking prior approval for vegan food endorsement in its FSSAI licence.
- Organic claims were flagged for lack of required certifications and endorsements for Organic Wisdom, Shine Organic, Two Brothers Organic Farms, and World of Organic.
- FSSAI raised concerns over Storia Juice Pomegranate for containing only 4% pomegranate juice concentrate and Iota Water for misleading claims regarding the addition of minerals.
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World Food Safety Day observed on 7 June 2026 with theme 'From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere' (Start of June)
World Food Safety Day is observed globally on 7 June 2026. The theme for 2026 is 'From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere'.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Notifies Standardised Vegan Logo Mandatory from July 2027 (Start of June)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified a standardised vegan logo that will be mandatory on all approved vegan food packages from July 1, 2027. The requirement was introduced under an…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly launched the Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation (SEHAT) initiative. The programme…
ITC Ltd Achieves Nation-First Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA 3.0) Certification for Wheat and Paddy (Mid of April)
ITC Ltd became the first company in India to receive the globally‑acknowledged Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0 certification for wheat and paddy. The certification helps build credibility with global customers…
Indian Navy commissions INS Agray anti-submarine warship on 15 June 2026
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- The Indian Navy (IN) commissioned INS Agray, a new anti-submarine warship built mostly in India under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- The vessel is one of eight new ships scheduled to replace the older Abhay-class within the IN fleet.
- INS Agray measures 77.6 metres in length, weighs 900 tons, and is specifically designed for operations in shallow coastal waters.
- The ship is equipped with waterjet propulsion for enhanced manoeuvrability and carries lightweight torpedoes, Indian-made rocket launchers, and sonar systems.
- Beyond anti-submarine warfare, the ship is capable of laying mines, conducting coastline surveillance, and handling smaller maritime missions.
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India inducts fourth ASW SWC 'Agray' built by GRSE on 30 March 2026 (Start of April)
The Indian Navy inducted 'Agray', the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) on 30 March 2026. 'Agray' is designed for shallow coastal waters and…
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) delivered three frontline platforms to the Indian Navy. The delivered vessels include the guided missile frigate INS Dunagiri, the survey vessel INS Sanshodhak, and the…
India to induct five indigenous naval platforms in June 2026 (Start of June)
The Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenously built naval platforms in June 2026. The new additions comprise two Project 17A stealth frigates (INS Dunagiri and INS Mahendragiri), one large survey vessel, and two…
Indian Navy inducts three indigenous warships from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) (Start of April)
The Indian Navy inducted three indigenously built vessels — Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray — from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. Dunagiri is the fifth Nilgiri-class stealth frigate under…
Telangana Department of Heritage and Iran's Noor International Microfilm Centre sign MoU on 15 June 2026 to digitise archives
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- The Department of Heritage signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Noor International Microfilm Centre (NIMC) on 15 June 2026.
- The NIMC operates under the Iran Cultural House, which is under the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, New Delhi.
- The collaboration aims to digitise and conserve 737 manuscripts, 3,091 paintings, 14,522 library books, and 101 archival Dastawazats.
- The MoU was signed by Prof. Arjun Rao Kuthadi, Director of the Department of Heritage, and Dr Mehdi Khajeh Piri, Director of NIMC.
- The entire cost of digitisation and conservation will be borne by the Iranian partner.
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Samrat Samprati Museum inaugurated in Gandhinagar on March 31, 2026 (Start of April)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The museum is named after Samrat Samprati Maharaj (224 to 215 BC), the grandson of Samrat Ashoka and a prominent…
International Archives Day was marked on 9 June 2026 with activities opened in Bamako by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga. The theme for the event was Ensuring and strengthening the preservation and access to archives…
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the launch of a digital portal on June 4, 2026, to provide structured training in patent filing and research paper writing. The platform is supported by the Anusandhan National…
Ministry of Culture (MoC) will conduct a three-month nationwide survey from Monday to map India’s manuscript heritage. Survey teams will identify manuscripts in institutions, private collections and with individual…
India successfully tests indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026
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- India successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026.
- The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The LRLACM is capable of striking targets beyond 1,000 km.
- The test was conducted in full operational configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
- The DRDO also recently conducted three consecutive tests of next-generation ballistic missile defence (BMD) interceptors and the maiden flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR).
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India successfully flight-tests indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile on 02 June 2026 (Start of June)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile. The flight-tests were conducted at the Integrated Test…
India successfully test-launched the Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on May 22, 2026. The test of the Agni-1 missile was conducted under the aegis of the…
India conducts second test of long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off Odisha coast (Start of May)
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…
NIBE Limited tests Suryastra rockets with 300 km range off Odisha on May 18 and 19, 2026 (End of May)
NIBE Limited (NIBE) successfully conducted firing demonstrations of EXTRA (150 km range) and Predator Hawk (300 km range) "Suryastra" rockets. The trials were carried out on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the Integrated Test…
Indian Army clears MEPRO X6 telescopic sights for NEGEV guns, BEL to lead indigenous production
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- The Indian Army has cleared the Israeli-origin MEPRO X6 telescopic sight for its in-service NEGEV light machine guns after operational and environmental trials.
- The programme will be executed through Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), with sights manufactured in India under a Transfer of Technology (ToT) agreement between Meprolight and RRP Defense.
- The MEPRO X6 is a fixed 6x-magnification telescopic sight designed for assault rifles and light machine guns, offering improved target identification, wider field of view, and enhanced engagement at longer distances.
- The sight will be deployed on the Army’s NEGEV 7.62 mm light machine guns, for which the Army earlier contracted 41,000 units from Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), with production in India through PLR Systems.
- Meprolight Senior Vice-President Golan Kalimi described the Army’s decision as a major milestone, and the programme brings together two systems under Israel’s SK Group: NEGEV by IWI and MEPRO X6 by Meprolight.
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Ordnance Factories Day observed on 18 March 2026 (Mid of March)
Ordnance Factories Day is observed annually on 18 March. The first Ordnance Factory in colonial India was established at Cossipore near Kolkata in 1801.
The United States (US) cleared two military support packages worth $428 million for India through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) mechanism. A package estimated at $198 million provides sustainment support for AH-64E…
Israel Weapons Industries (IWI) delivered the first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62x51 light machine guns to India under the 'Make in India' initiative. The delivery was executed by PLR Systems, a joint venture between IWI and…
Adani Defence delivers first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns to Indian Army (End of March)
Adani Defence & Aerospace delivered the first batch of 2,000 indigenously manufactured 7.62 mm ‘Prahar’ light machine guns to the Indian Army. The 7.62 mm-calibre weapons have been produced at the company’s Small Arms…
Switzerland rejects population cap proposal in nationwide vote
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- Swiss voters rejected a proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million, with nearly 55% voting against and 45% in favour, and a turnout of 60%.
- The proposal was brought by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which has campaigned on an anti-immigration platform.
- The vote risked jeopardising Switzerland's free movement agreement with the European Union (EU) and was opposed by the government, Swiss businesses, and all other major parties.
- Switzerland's justice minister Beat Jans welcomed the no vote, calling it 'a sign of stability, openness and reliability'.
- Over half of all Swiss products are sold into the EU, and the population cap would have required termination of the free movement agreement.
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The Government may review the voting rights cap in banks to attract long-term capital. A panel, yet to be formally constituted, is expected to include officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024 was published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Union Ministry of Home Affairs. India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is estimated…
France Unveils Roadmap to Phase Out Fossil Fuels by 2050 (End of April)
France announced a roadmap to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045, and gas by 2050 for energy purposes. The plan was unveiled during a global conference in Santa Marta, Colombia, which was co-hosted by Colombia and the…
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 and Delimitation Bill Shelved Following Lok Sabha Vote (Mid of April)
The Government of India decided to drop the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposed 33%…
India and Slovakia to strengthen bilateral ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first-ever visit to Slovakia
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
- The visit follows high-level engagements including a 2022 visit by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, a 2025 visit by President Droupadi Murmu to Slovakia, and a February visit by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini to India for the AI Action Summit.
- Bilateral trade between India and Slovakia has doubled over the last three years, rising from approximately €800 million to €1.6 billion.
- The automotive sector accounts for approximately €300 million in annual trade, with investments including €1.4 billion by Jaguar Land Rover (Tata Group) and €300 million by Tata AutoComp in Lozorno.
- India and the European Union (EU) are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which will be part of a broader package including an investment agreement and an agreement on geographical indications.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia from June 13 to 18, attending the G7 Summit and the VivaTech technology event in Paris. In Nice, France, PM Modi and President Emmanuel Macron will jointly…
Narendra Modi received Royal Order of the Polar Star (Mid of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, by Sweden. The award is the highest honour granted to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation and…
India and Czech Republic strengthen bilateral economic cooperation during official visit on April 22-23, 2026 (End of April)
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada conducted an official visit to the Czech Republic from April 22-23, 2026. The 13th session of the India-Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic…
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.
India hosts 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on 11 June 2026
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- The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on 11 June 2026 at Sushma Swaraj Bhavan, New Delhi.
- The forum was hosted under India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 with the theme ‘Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures.’
- Participating nations included Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- India hosted the forum for the fourth time, following previous editions held in New Delhi (2013), Visakhapatnam (2016), and virtually (2021).
- The publication ‘India’s Urban Transformation: Stories of Change’ was released during the inaugural session to present urban practices from India's states and Union Territories.
- India and the Russian Federation held a bilateral meeting to expedite the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sustainable Urban Development.
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India to host second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Varanasi on June 4-5, 2026 (Start of June)
India will host the second meeting of the BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on June 4-5, 2026. The meeting is conducted under India's 2026 BRICS theme, Building for Resilience, Innovation…
The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12 and 13 under India’s Presidency. The BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture will be…
BRICS Agriculture Meeting Commences in Indore on June 9, 2026 (Start of June)
Senior officials from BRICS countries gathered in Indore for a five-day agriculture meeting starting June 9, 2026. The meeting is held under the chairmanship of India to focus on food security, climate-resilient farming…
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released a roadmap titled “Moving Towards Effective City Government” to strengthen city governments in India’s million-plus cities. The report was unveiled by…
Avataar.ai launches indigenous video model Varya to drive cost-efficient AI accessibility across India
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- Avataar.ai launched Varya, an indigenous distilled video model, at a press event in New Delhi on June 12, 2026.
- The technical framework of Varya uses a distillation technique that reduces video generation from 50 steps to four steps.
- Avataar.ai's internal inference-cost benchmarks indicate that Varya generates video at Rs 0.48 per second, making it up to 10 times more cost-efficient than several leading global video models.
- Avataar was selected by the IndiaAI Mission to build indigenous foundation AI capabilities, and the research utilized subsidized national AI compute infrastructure.
- Varya targets applications in education, commerce, governance, citizen services, and digital storytelling for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge to develop open-source, multilingual and voice-first artificial…
Ministry of Home Affairs receives DRDO-developed 'Prajna' satellite imaging system for security support (End of April)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) received 'Prajna', an indigenously developed AI-enabled satellite imaging system. The system was developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of the Defence…
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Receives DRDO-Developed Satellite Imaging System 'Prajna' (End of April)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has received 'Prajna', an indigenously developed AI-enabled satellite imaging system. Prajna was developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) of the Defence…
The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nonprofit organisation Karya. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s…
Oil India Limited (OIL) partners with Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) for clean energy innovation
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- Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a collaboration framework with the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC), Canada, on June 10 at the Global Energy Show 2026 in Calgary.
- The partnership focuses on carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), geothermal energy, clean energy technologies, and startup-led innovation.
- The framework covers the permanent geological storage of captured carbon dioxide, mineralisation of CO₂ in geological formations, and innovative enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
- Both organisations will conduct joint research on subsurface energy production and storage through the Energy Innovation Hub of PTRC.
- The partnership includes collaborative research with mc2+, a startup platform launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to support innovation in clean energy technologies.
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First UN carbon credits under Paris Agreement Article 6.4 face scrutiny over Myanmar junta links (Mid of June)
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Colombia and Netherlands launch Santa Marta Conference to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels (Start of May)
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India and Canada aim to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks by end of 2026 (End of May)
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Lewis Hamilton wins 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
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- Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden Grand Prix victory for Scuderia Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit.
- The victory ended a nearly two-year winless drought for the seven-time world champion and broke Mercedes' early-season winning streak.
- Ferrari deployed a calculated three-stop strategy, capitalising on a Virtual Safety Car for Hamilton's final pit stop.
- Hamilton, aged 41, secured his 106th career victory with a three-second advantage on fresh hard tyres.
- The race saw seven total vehicle retirements, including championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.
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Global Wind Day observed on June 15
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- Global Wind Day is observed every June 15 to highlight the role of wind energy in shaping a sustainable future.
- Heron of Alexandria created the first recorded wind-driven wheel to power a machine in the 1st century A.D.
- In the 1900s, approximately 2,500 windmills in Denmark produced a combined power of 30 megawatts to pump water and grind grains.
- The first modern wind turbine was constructed in Vermont, United States.
- The wind energy industry employs 650,000 people in different capacities around the world.
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NIUA Golden Jubilee celebrations themed Resilient Urban India @2047
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- The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) was established in 1976.
- NIUA celebrated its Golden Jubilee under the theme Resilient Urban India @2047.
- The National Urban Learning Platform (NULP) was launched as the urban component of iGOT-Mission Karmayogi.
- Three publications were released: Vision for a Resilient Urban India: Building Sustainable and Future-Ready Cities, Understanding the New Geography of India’s Urbanisation, and 50 Years of Shaping India’s Urban Transformation.
- The report Understanding the New Geography of India’s Urbanisation introduces a Modified DEGURBA Framework.
- A total of 127 students were awarded certificates during the convocation ceremony of the Urban Renaissance Tech Programme.
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World Blood Donor Day observed on 14 June with theme One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
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- World Blood Donor Day is observed worldwide on 14 June 2026.
- The official theme for the 2026 observance is One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
- The theme was announced by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- A single blood donation can be separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets to benefit multiple patients.
- The campaign aims to encourage regular voluntary donors and strengthen national blood programmes.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed on June 15
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- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15.
- The day was established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
- Elder abuse is defined as any action or lack of action that causes harm or distress to an older person.
- Forms of elder abuse include physical, emotional or psychological, financial, neglect, and sexual abuse.
- Warning signs of elder abuse include unexplained injuries, malnutrition, poor hygiene, anxiety, fearfulness, sudden social withdrawal, and unusual financial transactions.
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