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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) Directions, 2026 on 9 April 2026. New TReDS platform operators must hold minimum net worth of ₹25 crore; existing entities must comply…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) expanded the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) to include all new issuances of 15-year, 30-year, and 40-year government securities (G-Secs). The RBI removed restrictions for foreign portfolio…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final amendments permitting commercial banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Overseas branches of Indian banks…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) discontinued the requirement for commercial banks to maintain the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) effective from May 18, 2026. The IFR served as an additional buffer to hedge against…
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The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026, aiming to attract over ₹10,000 crore in investment and generate 1.5 lakh jobs by 2031. The policy proposes the establishment of a…
The Madhya Pradesh government and Google Cloud India plan to establish an AI Center of Excellence in Indore to train and connect more than 10,000 developers. For Simhastha 2028, Google Cloud India proposed AI-based…
KreditBee raised $280 million in a round led by Hornbill Capital, MUFG-backed Dragon Funds and Motilal Oswal Alternates. The round comprises $220 million primary capital and $60 million secondary capital.
Kreditbee raised $280 million in a round led by Hornbill Capital, MUFG-backed Dragon Funds and Motilal Oswal Alternates. The round comprises $220 million primary capital and $60 million secondary share sales.
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur Ex-Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh. The project will be established on…
The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship rooftop solar scheme aimed at enhancing energy self-reliance and supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. The government has set a target to…
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) extended the commissioning deadline for PM KUSUM projects with power purchase agreements or letters of intent signed or issued on or before 31 December 2025 to 31 March 2027.…
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Dhruva Space Private Limited (DHRUVA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, manufacture, testing, and supply of solar panels. The partnership aims to…
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The Gujarat government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) in Gandhinagar to provide citizen-centric services via a WhatsApp chatbot. The initiative is part of the 'Sugam Digital…
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…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) extended the SIM-binding implementation deadline for OTT platforms to December 31. The original 90-day compliance window was set after DoT issued directions on November 28…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducted a nationwide test of the indigenous Cell Broadcast emergency alert system on May 2, 2026. The system is being developed by the Department of Telecommunications…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Foreigners can now complete their registration any time…
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…
The Supreme Court (SC) allowed a 15-year-old minor to terminate a seven-month pregnancy, citing reproductive autonomy under Article 21 of the Constitution. A bench comprising Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal…
The Supreme Court (SC) has mandated all police stations nationwide to register a kidnapping case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for every missing person or child. A committee headed by Justice (retd) Mukta…
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The Rajasthan state health department ordered an immediate halt to the sale, distribution, and use of seven medicines. The regulatory action was taken after laboratory testing found the medicines to be substandard.
The National Health Service (NHS) will provide a two-dose vaccine against meningitis B to pupils in their final year of secondary school and 18- to 25-year-olds entering university or residential further education for…
GLP-1 drugs are prescription-only and can be prescribed only by endocrinologists, cardiologists, and internal medicine specialists. Over-the-counter sales of GLP-1 drugs are prohibited.
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the State Pharmacy Councils of Bihar, Maharashtra, and Mizoram. The agreements were signed at the IPC headquarters in Ghaziabad by…
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The MoU between Tamil Nadu government and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) involves a total investment of Rs 18,600 crore and creation of employment for approximately 8,200 people. L&T will undertake a Data Centre Expansion…
National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) launched the Dirghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojana under the Ministry of Cooperation. The scheme provides long-term financial assistance to cooperatives engaged in…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Rs 1,718.56 crore to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) for cotton procurement operations during the cotton season…
The Centre extended the validity of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (CGSMFI-2.0) until August 31, 2026, or until guarantees covering ₹20,000 crore are issued, whichever occurs first. The…
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Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on April 7 at Doordarshan Bhawan in New Delhi. The agreement was signed by Doordarshan Director…
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) have signed an MoU to strengthen multilingual digital access across India's investment and business…
Regional Passport Office (RPO) Bhopal introduced passport-related information in Braille script for visually impaired applicants. A series of sign language videos were launched for speech and hearing-impaired applicants…
The Ministry of Ayush (Ayush) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to enhance multilingual access…
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The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant announced the formation of the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to modernise courts across India. The high-powered panel is led by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar…
The Supreme Court (SC) Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli, and Senior Advocate V Mohana as judges of the SC. The…
The Supreme Court of India (SC) bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi declined to permit 34 lakh appellants excluded from West Bengal electoral rolls to vote in the 2026 polls while their…
The Supreme Court (SC) is hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office Act, 2023. The…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the upgraded Next Gen CG Dial-112 service at the Police Training School parade ground in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The service, operating under the theme “Ekke Number, Sabbo Bar”, has…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 400 next-generation Dial-112 vehicles and 32 mobile forensic science laboratory vans on May 18, 2026, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh (CG). The upgraded Next Gen CG Dial-112 service…
Indian Railways (IR) has sanctioned ₹238 crore for safety upgrade works on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway (NR). The project includes slope stabilisation measures, tunnel seepage…
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced five new reforms under the Reform Express initiative, raising the 2026 total to nine. Indian Railways launched stainless steel containers with top-loading and hydraulic…
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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…
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…
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…
India and Sweden agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Prime Minister Modi was awarded the 'Royal…
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Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy on May 31, 2026. He succeeded Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired after completing his tenure as Navy chief.
The Indian Navy launched 'Sanghmitra', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The vessel, designated as Yard 3039, was launched by Sarita Vatsayan…
The Indian Army and the Indian Navy (IN) signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) on Affiliation to formalise structured cooperation between Army formations and naval ships and commands. The MoA was signed by Lt Gen VPS…
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in Mumbai on 30 May 2026. Prior to this appointment, he served as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at…
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The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has released a new green chilli variety named KAU Thejaswini, specifically developed for the farming conditions of Kerala. The variety was developed by the Department of Vegetable…
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAFW) projects India's horticulture production to reach 3,777.76 lakh tonne in 2025-26, marking a 1.9 per cent increase over the previous year. The area under…
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for South India and the World Spice Organisation (WSO) organised a seminar on “Sustainable Spice Value Chains”. India exports over 250 varieties of spices and…
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…
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A 43-year-old man from Kozhikode district, Kerala, has tested preliminary positive for the Nipah virus (NiV). Samples from the patient have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation.
The UK government raised its Newcastle disease risk level from low to medium after confirmed cases in Spain, Poland and Germany. Newcastle disease is caused by avian paramyxovirus serotype 1 and causes clinical signs…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has activated the Viral Shield protocol, utilising a network of 165 specialised Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) facilities to monitor the Andes strain of…
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the hantavirus outbreak response as a Level 3 emergency activation. The emergency response was triggered following international concerns…
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India added 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY26, a 46% increase year-on-year. The previous record annual wind capacity addition was 5.5 GW in FY17.
India has set a target to scale up its nuclear power capacity from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad announced the roadmap during an…
India added a record 44 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2025, bringing the total installed solar power capacity to 150 GW. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) attributed this growth to the PM Surya Ghar…
The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, released the 33rd edition of 'Energy Statistics India 2026' on 30 March 2026. The publication integrates data on reserve…
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded contracts worth $220 million each to Lunar Outpost and Astrolab for building autonomous lunar rovers. Blue Origin was selected to deliver these rovers to…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aims to land humans on the lunar South Pole by 2028 as part of the Artemis programme. The Artemis III crew consists of Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) unveiled a three-phase plan to establish a permanent moon base with a budget of USD 20 billion. NASA aims to land astronauts on the moon in 2028 as part of the…
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) Defence Research and Innovation Foundation (DRIF) and Dhash Defense Systems Private Limited (DDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 May 2026. The partnership…
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Airports Authority of India (AAI) data shows Bengaluru airport handled 3.28 million domestic passengers in April 2026. Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) airports handled approximately 3.4 million domestic passengers in…
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) was named the World’s Best Airport for the 13th consecutive year in the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026. Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) rose to 2nd place in 2026 from 4th in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh on 28 March 2026. The airport is located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district along the Yamuna Expressway and serves as…
India has emerged as the world's 3rd-largest domestic aviation market. The metro rail network in India has expanded from 248 kilometres to over 1,095 kilometres and now reaches 26 cities.
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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed as the festival director for the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Gowariker succeeds filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who served as festival…
The Maharashtra government and Prasar Bharati will jointly establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to develop an Integrated Film and Television Media Hub in Mumbai. The hub will be established on 150 acres of land, out…
International Museum Day (IMD) is observed globally on 18 May every year to raise awareness about museums as a means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures, and development of mutual understanding. The theme for…
Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 for his five-decade contribution to the film industry. The award ceremony was…
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India’s sports economy reached Rs 18,864 crore ($2.1 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 13.4% year-on-year growth according to the 13th edition of WPP Media’s Sporting Nation report. Cricket accounted for 89% of total…
TIME Magazine released its TIME100 Most Influential People list for 2026 on April 16, 2026. The list includes three individuals of Indian origin: Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor and Vikas Khanna.
Sundar Pichai was named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 for democratising Artificial Intelligence, with Google integrating tools such as Gemini CLI, NotebookLM and Antigravity under his leadership. Ranbir…
Jay Shah, the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been selected for the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). He was recognised for his role in shaping the…
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President Droupadi Murmu conferred Gallantry Awards to personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and State and Union Territory Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati…
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…
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…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Royal Order of Polar Star by Sweden. The Royal Order of Polar Star is the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation.