Cushman & Wakefield ranks India as the second-largest data center market in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with 1.6 GW of operational capacity. India is among the top three markets by development pipeline with 3.1 GW…
Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2026 ranks Bengaluru 15th globally, second-best AI-native cluster in Asia
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- Bengaluru ranked 15th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2026 and 6th in the Asia Startup Ecosystem.
- Bengaluru emerged as the second-best AI-native cluster in Asia after Beijing.
- Bengaluru scored 9 out of 10 in performance and R&D, 8 in AI-native cluster, and 7 in funding and market reach.
- The city has 30 active unicorns, an ecosystem valued at $153 billion, and total venture capital (VC) funding of $39 billion between 2021 and 2025.
- The average salary of a software engineer in Bengaluru is $19.6K, significantly lower than the global average of $54K and the Asian average of $27K.
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Global real estate advisory firm Savills identified Bengaluru as the world’s fastest-growing major city through 2035 in its Growth Hubs Index. The index evaluated 245 cities globally based on indicators including…
ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy (Start of June)
The ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) released the State of India's Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report. India is ranked as the fifth most digitalised economy globally, improving from the…
An Oxford University study of 205 cities with populations exceeding one million found that India has the highest number of cities in the world's 50 most heat-vulnerable list, with 14 cities. Nigeria and Pakistan follow…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launches Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France.
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- The Government of India, through Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France.
- UPI was previously launched at the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 2024.
- The launch involved the participation of Lyra Collect and NIPL.
- UPI is now accepted in nine countries: Singapore, United Arab Emirates, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
- Galeries Lafayette Nice Massena offers over 600 brands across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
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NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has partnered with ACLEDA Bank Plc to enable Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments in Cambodia.…
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…
India and France launch India-France ATL Bridge on 14 June 2026 to connect school innovation labs (Mid of June)
India and France launched the India-France ATL Bridge to strengthen bilateral innovation cooperation by connecting young innovators through school-level innovation labs. The initiative was formalised through a Letter of…
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) records UPI transaction value of ₹29.90 trillion in May (Start of June)
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) reported that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions reached a record value of ₹29.90 trillion and a volume of 23.20 billion in May. The UPI transaction value in…
Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) becomes world's 5th largest company by market value
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- Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) has become the 5th largest company globally by market value, surpassing Amazon.
- As of 16 June 2026, the top five companies by market capitalisation are Nvidia ($5.09 trillion), Alphabet ($4.46 trillion), Apple ($4.34 trillion), Microsoft ($2.92 trillion), and SpaceX ($2.89 trillion).
- SpaceX stock traded at $220, representing a 62% increase from its initial public offering (IPO) price of $135.
- SpaceX announced the acquisition of Anysphere, the software company behind the AI coding agent Cursor, for $60 billion.
- The merger between SpaceX and Anysphere is expected to officially close during the third quarter of 2026.
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Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire (Mid of June)
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire with a total net worth of $1.11tn (£828bn) according to the Bloomberg rich list. Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a…
John Ternus Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Apple (End of April)
John Ternus has been named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple, effective from September 1. Tim Cook will transition from the role of CEO to Executive Chairman after a 15-year tenure.
Vibha Padalkar reappointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HDFC Life Insurance Company (End of April)
The Board of Directors of HDFC Life Insurance Company (HDFC Life) approved the re-appointment of Vibha Padalkar as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a five-year term effective September 12. The…
Taiwan has become the fifth largest stock market globally with a market capitalization of $4.95 trillion, overtaking India's value of $4.92 trillion. The global stock market rankings are led by the United States (US)…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches 'RBI Reelathon 2026' to raise awareness on cyber financial frauds
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched 'RBI Reelathon 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness against cyber-enabled financial frauds among college students.
- The campaign was inaugurated by Kerala Director General of Police Ravada A Chandrasekhar at the RBI office in Thiruvananthapuram.
- DGP Chandrasekhar warned against emerging threats including fraudulent investment schemes, digital arrest scams, illegal loan apps, fake job offers, and mule account networks.
- He emphasised the importance of the 'golden hour' in cybercrime reporting, urging prompt reporting through official channels to freeze transactions and recover funds.
- The best awareness content created through the competition will be promoted on the official social media platforms of Kerala Police.
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Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) sign MoU to curb mule accounts (Mid of May)
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to combat mule accounts. The…
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination. The MoU was signed by…
Indian journalists R.K. Anand and Suparna Sharma won the Pulitzer Prize in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category. The award was conferred for their work highlighting digital surveillance and cyber fraud…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the extension of Ketan Merchant's tenure as interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank for three months. The extension is effective from May 27, 2026, as per an RBI letter dated May 25…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduces new framework for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
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- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will implement a new framework for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) from September 1, 2026, replacing fixed price bands with dynamic price bands.
- Equity and debt ETFs, excluding overnight and liquid ETFs, will have an initial dynamic price band of 10%, which can be expanded up to 20% in 5% increments.
- Commodity ETFs tracking gold and silver will have an initial price band of 6%, which can be expanded in stages of 3%.
- The base price for ETFs will be determined using the previous day's closing price, calculated as the volume-weighted average price during the last 30 minutes of trading.
- SEBI has mandated a pre-open call auction session for gold and silver ETFs to improve price discovery.
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated that debt market fundraising has reached nearly ₹9 lakh crore in FY26. The debt market fundraising volume in FY26 is recorded as almost…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) operationalises PaRRVA framework for performance verification (Start of May)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) framework to standardise the reporting and verification of investment performance. Care Ratings…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approves AIF, FPI, InvIT, REIT and governance reforms in 213th board meeting. (End of March)
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) held its 213th board meeting in Mumbai on 23 March 2026. SEBI amended AIF Regulations 2012 to allow Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) with no active fund management to…
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) launches Verified App Label with Google to curb digital fraud (End of March)
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) introduced the Verified App Label Initiative in collaboration with Google to help investors identify genuine trading and investment apps on the Google Play Store. Sebi…
Maharashtra Cabinet approves High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (₹300 Crore) and Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026
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- The Maharashtra cabinet approved the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an estimated budget of ₹300 crore.
- HEMCP will be funded on a 50:50 cost-sharing basis between the Medical Education Department and the Industry Department, catering to patients in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
- The project will be executed through the 'Mahacare' company via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) using a 30-hectare land parcel at Bhansoli (Kinhi) in Hingna taluka.
- The Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Policy 2026, aligned with the Viksit Maharashtra 2047 vision, focuses on the operations and maintenance of water schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
- The water policy caps monthly household tariffs between ₹150 and ₹400 and prioritises Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) for billing and maintenance.
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Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha declared cancer a notifiable disease and launched a cancer registry on Tuesday. About 55,000 to 60,000 new cancer cases are reported in the state annually.
The Maharashtra government signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four companies for nuclear power generation projects with a total capacity of 25,400 MW and investments amounting to ₹6.5 lakh crore. National…
Vadinar Ship Repair Facility: ₹1,570 Crore Outlay (Start of May)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a ₹1,570 crore project to establish a ship repair facility at Vadinar, Gujarat. The project will be jointly implemented by the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) and…
Central Government approves ₹1,359 Crore for four-laning of National Highway-62 (NH-62) in Rajasthan (Mid of June)
The Central Government has sanctioned a ₹1,359 crore project for the four-laning of the Nagaur-Bikaner stretch of National Highway-62 (NH-62) in Rajasthan. The infrastructure project will be developed under the…
Yoga Park Portal: Transforming public parks into wellness hubs
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- The Ministry of Ayush (MoA) launched the Yoga Park Portal in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, to transform public parks and public spaces into community wellness hubs for yoga, meditation and preventive healthcare.
- The portal was launched by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav during the 25-day countdown event for International Day of Yoga 2026.
- The platform was unveiled alongside the revamped Yoga Sangam Portal to expand the grassroots reach of yoga and create long-term wellness infrastructure.
- Participating entities for developing and maintaining Yoga Parks include Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies, Resident Welfare Associations, non-governmental organisations, corporate entities and other institutions.
- The initiative encourages participation through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes and aligns with the International Day of Yoga 2026 theme, Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
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The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on June 21. The Ministry of Ayush announced Yoga for Healthy Ageing as the theme for IDY 2026.
BHASHINI Rajyam – A BHASHINI Sahayogi Program to boost Multilingual Digital Healthcare Services (Mid of May)
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…
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.
Yoga for Air Travel Protocol Launched for In-Flight Wellness (End of March)
The Ministry of Ayush launched a 5-minute in-flight wellness protocol titled Yoga for Air Travel during the Yoga Mahotsav 2026. Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush, introduced the initiative designed for…
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to be Placed in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Monsoon Session
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- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill will be tabled in the upcoming monsoon session of the state Assembly.
- A six-member high-level committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prasad Desai was constituted in April 2026 to prepare the draft UCC bill.
- The committee has been tasked with studying the UCC models adopted in BJP-ruled states including Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam.
- The Madhya Pradesh government has created a dedicated portal for the public to share their suggestions on the common civil code.
- The five-day monsoon session of the Assembly is scheduled to commence on July 20, 2026.
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The Assam Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, to establish a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. Assam is the third state in…
Assam Cabinet approves Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Draft Bill covering marriage, divorce, live-in relationships (Mid of May)
The Assam Cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on May 13, 2026. The Bill will be tabled in the Assam Assembly on May 26, 2026.
Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill: Prohibits polygamy and mandates live-in relationship registration (End of May)
The Assam government introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill to consolidate and simplify laws governing marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships. The legislation was introduced by Parliamentary…
The Gujarat Assembly passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill by a majority vote, making Gujarat the second state in India after Uttarakhand to adopt such legislation. The Bill seeks to regulate personal civil…
Namo Cities: ₹5,000 Crore Central Assistance for 4 Greenfield Cities in NCR
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- 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 Rajasthan.
- The project will be implemented with central assistance of ₹5,000 crore over a period of five years.
- The decision was taken by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Regional Plan 2041, while the existing NCR area of 55,083 sq km will remain unchanged.
- Uttar Pradesh has proposed Noida, Dadri, Jewar, and Bulandshahr as potential candidates for the development of its greenfield city.
- The NCRPB decided to divide the NCR into four zones: Delhi, Central NCR (extending 5-km beyond Eastern and Western Expressways), highway corridor zone, and transit oriented development.
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in the Union Territory of Daman. The project is part of a series of development initiatives worth approximately ₹2,970 crore across…
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the Delhi government inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks and launched the nationwide 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on World Environment Day 2026. The 18…
Reliance MET City’s Metropolis earns India’s first LEED Platinum pre-certification under LEED for Cities: Plan and Design. (End of March)
Metropolis by Reliance MET City, Haryana, received India’s first LEED Platinum Pre-Certification under the LEED for Cities: Plan and Design rating system, as confirmed by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). LEED…
Pune will institutionalise India's first Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the Shivajinagar area of its central business district. The initiative is supported by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)…
WT-MARUT Portal launched to boost domestic wind turbine manufacturing and exports
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- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the WT-MARUT portal, India's first digital platform for wind turbine supply chain management.
- WT-MARUT aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing, enhance supply chain transparency, support domestic sourcing under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework, and boost exports.
- India targets 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035.
- India's current installed wind energy capacity stands at over 56.1 GW, making it the world's fourth-largest wind energy market.
- India added a record 6.1 GW of new wind power capacity in FY 2025-26, registering a 46% year-on-year increase.
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches WT-MARUT portal and announces wind energy targets (Mid of June)
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi announced that India aims to achieve 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035. India launched its first dedicated digital…
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 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.
Meta Platforms partners with Reliance Industries Limited for AI data centre in Jamnagar (Mid of June)
Meta Platforms has partnered with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) to lease a 168 MW AI-ready data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The Jamnagar facility will be powered by renewable energy, cooled with desalinated…
India and Japan adopt implementation rules for Joint Crediting Mechanism on June 8
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- India and Japan adopted the Rules of Implementation for the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) on June 8.
- The JCM is established under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which allows countries to cooperate voluntarily via the transfer of internationally recognised carbon credits.
- The mechanism is designed to support both nations in achieving their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
- Governance of the JCM includes the establishment of a Joint Committee comprising representatives from both governments.
- The framework provides for project approval procedures, third-party validation and verification systems, sustainable development safeguards, and national registries to track carbon credits.
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First UN carbon credits under Paris Agreement Article 6.4 face scrutiny over Myanmar junta links (Mid of June)
The first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 mechanism were issued in February 2026 for a cookstove project in Myanmar. The project distributes improved cookstoves through a partnership between South…
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…
India welcomes Japan's review of Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology (End of April)
India welcomed Japan's review of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology to expand bilateral defence cooperation and industrial collaboration. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated…
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signs ₹16,420 crore loan deals for four projects in India (End of March)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed four Official Development Assistance loan agreements with the Government of India totalling ₹16,420 crore. The agreements cover Maharashtra tertiary healthcare and…
India and Canada hold bilateral talks at G7 Summit in France
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France.
- Both nations reaffirmed their objective to conclude negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
- India and Canada agreed to launch negotiations on a General Security of Information Agreement to deepen defence and security cooperation.
- The leaders announced the establishment of Raisina Americas and India expressed support for Canada becoming a Dialogue Partner of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
- The two countries reviewed commercial arrangements for LNG, LPG, and metallurgical coal, following previous pacts on Uranium and critical minerals.
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India and Canada aim to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks by end of 2026 (End of May)
India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the goal of concluding talks by the end of 2026. The proposed agreement aims to triple bilateral trade between the two nations…
India and Cyprus Elevate Bilateral Ties to Strategic Partnership During Presidential Visit (End of May)
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership during high-level talks in New Delhi. The two nations signed six agreements, including…
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…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a delegation of nearly 150 Indian business leaders to Canada, with engagements in Ottawa on May 25 and a two-day programme in Toronto from May 26 to 27, 2026, and is…
India and United Kingdom to implement Free Trade Agreement from July 15
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- The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) will come into force on July 15.
- The agreement is projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually, add £4.8 billion to the UK's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and increase real wages by £2.2 billion.
- Under the FTA, tariffs on British whisky exports to India will be reduced from 150% to 40%, and duties on automobiles will decrease from 100% to 10% under a quota mechanism.
- Tariffs of up to 22% on cosmetics will be eliminated immediately or phased out over a decade, while the UK will reduce tariffs on Indian exports of clothing, footwear, and selected food products.
- The UK-India Double Contributions Convention Agreement, effective July 15, allows professionals to contribute to their home country's social security system for up to 60 months without parallel contributions in the host country, similar to UK arrangements with Japan, South Korea, and Canada.
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Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the India-UK free trade agreement is expected to come into force by May 2026. The India-Oman free trade agreement will take effect from 1 June 2026.
India and six other countries raised concerns at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the United Kingdom's (UK) steel safeguard measures. The UK's proposed measures, slated to come into effect on July 1, will…
India and Canada aim to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks by end of 2026 (End of May)
India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the goal of concluding talks by the end of 2026. The proposed agreement aims to triple bilateral trade between the two nations…
India and United States of America (USA) conclude 99% of bilateral trade agreement negotiations (Start of June)
India and the United States of America (USA) have completed 99 per cent of negotiations for the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement. A USA trade delegation is scheduled for negotiations in New Delhi from…
India records all-time high annual defence production of Rs 1.78-lakh crore in 2025-26
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- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated that India's annual defence production reached an all-time high of Rs 1.78-lakh crore in the 2025-26 financial year.
- This output represents a 15.6% growth over the previous fiscal year's Rs 1.54-lakh crore and a 110% increase since 2020-21 (Rs 84,643 crore).
- Indigenous defence production has increased almost four times since 2013-14, when it was Rs 43,746 crore.
- Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other PSUs accounted for approximately 76% of total production in 2025-26, while the private sector contributed 24%.
- The private sector's share touched an all-time high of around Rs 42,000 crore, contributing to record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26.
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) records India's defence exports at ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26 (Start of April)
India's defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up over 62% from FY 2024-25. Defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) contributed 54.84% of total exports, while private industry contributed…
India unveils Mission Sudarshan Chakra multi-layer missile defence system on 13 June 2026 (Mid of June)
Mission Sudarshan Chakra is a multi-level missile defence system designed to protect military installations, critical infrastructure, and civil establishments. The mission was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
India is the world's fifth-largest military spender with an expenditure of $92.1 billion in 2025, following an 8.9 per cent increase. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the trends in…
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…
Bharat Forge's Kalyani Strategic Systems unveils Simha 4x4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris
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- Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), the wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, unveiled the Simha 4x4 next-generation light armoured multi-purpose vehicle at the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition in Paris.
- The Simha 4x4 was developed in partnership with global defence and aerospace company Paramount.
- The vehicle features a modular architecture that allows upgrades and customisation, and is engineered using NATO-qualified aggregates.
- It is designed for urban warfare, reconnaissance, border protection, troop transport and special operations.
- The Simha 4x4 is aimed at armed forces across India, Africa, South Asia and other international markets, and supports local industrialisation and sovereign production objectives.
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveils advanced armoured platforms on April 25, 2026 (End of April)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled two indigenous advanced armoured platforms, one tracked and one wheeled, on April 25 at the Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (VRDE)…
Pune-based Bharat Forge signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India's first private-sector marine gas turbine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and development…
India to release Request for Proposal for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft manufacturing (End of May)
The government will release a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) by next month to three private sector-driven industrial groups for the manufacturing of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The Cabinet Committee on…
India showcases next-generation indigenous defence arsenal at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Hazira facility (Start of June)
The Zorawar light tank, developed with the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE), is a 25-tonne tank armed with a 105 mm gun designed for plains, deserts, and high-altitude regions. The K9…
United States restores name of US Indo-Pacific Command to US Pacific Command
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- The United States Department of Defence (DoD) has restored the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM).
- USPACOM was originally established on 1 January 1947 by President Harry S. Truman.
- USPACOM is the oldest and largest of the unified combatant commands of the United States.
- The area of responsibility for USPACOM extends from the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India.
- The command had been renamed as USINDOPACOM in 2018 during the first term of President Donald Trump.
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Indian Armed Forces set strategic goals for 2047 drawing insights from Operation Sindoor and global conflicts (Mid of May)
The Indian Armed Forces have set strategic goals for 2047, including the formulation of a National Military Strategy and modernising with autonomous technologies under the Atmanirbharta initiative. The military aims to…
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Assumed Charge as 20th Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) (Start of June)
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram. Established in 2001, the ANC is India's first and only integrated theatre command…
Quad Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi to unveil five Indo-Pacific cooperation initiatives (End of May)
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers met in New Delhi to launch five initiatives focusing on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, energy security, critical minerals, and regional maritime…
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumed Charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command (Start of June)
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Central Air Command. He succeeded Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired on 31 May 2026.
India to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia
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- The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
- The exercise is scheduled to take place in Australia’s Northern Territory from 20 July to 7 August.
- The drill involves over 100 aircraft and thousands of personnel from 20 nations, including India, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Fiji, Finland, France, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States.
- The exercise focuses on large force employment missions and complex combat-like scenarios, with a particular emphasis on night-time flying.
- The IAF previously participated in the 2018, 2022, and 2024 editions, with the 2024 contingent deploying Su-30 MKI multirole fighters, a C-17 Globemaster, and an IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft from the RAAF Base Darwin.
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The Indian Army dispatched a 120-member contingent for the second edition of the India-Cambodia Joint Military Exercise, CINBAX-II 2026. The exercise is scheduled to be held from May 4 to 17, 2026, in the Kampong Speu…
India commissions first batch of 17 National Defence Academy-trained women officers on 13 June 2026 (Mid of June)
A total of 17 women cadets from the 148th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) were commissioned as officers, marking the first time women have joined the forces with a permanent commission. The Indian Army…
Indian Army to host 11 nations for inaugural edition of exercise Pragati in Meghalaya (End of April)
The Indian Army is hosting the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise 'Pragati'. The exercise is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.
United States and Philippines conduct Balikatan 2026 exercise featuring HIMARS live-fire on 27 April 2026 (Start of May)
The United States (US) Army deployed the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from Palawan during the Balikatan 2026 exercise to reinforce archipelagic coastal defence. The exercise, running from 20 April…
PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Canada and UK at G7 Summit in France
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- The G7 Summit was held in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with UK PM Keir Starmer and Canadian PM Mark Carney.
- During the meeting with UK PM Starmer, PM Modi reviewed progress in India-UK relations and discussed collaboration in trade, investment, technology, defence and people-to-people exchanges.
- In the meeting with Canadian PM Carney, both leaders signalled intent to accelerate negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with a target to conclude by the G20 Summit.
- Canadian PM Carney set a target to double bilateral trade with India by the end of the decade.
- Earlier, Carney visited India from 27 February to 2 March, during which agreements were finalised on supply of uranium and critical minerals, and commitment to expand cooperation in defence, critical technologies, small modular nuclear reactors, education and renewable energy.
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta Ian Borg in Valletta on Saturday. They discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation…
India hosted the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers' meeting on 26 May 2026. The meeting was chaired by the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and attended by United States (US) Secretary…
India and Canada aim to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks by end of 2026 (End of May)
India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the goal of concluding talks by the end of 2026. The proposed agreement aims to triple bilateral trade between the two nations…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited New Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first South Korean presidential state visit to India in eight years.
India and Denmark collaborate to trace 1619 Danish shipwreck off Karaikal coast
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- The Underwater Archaeology Wing (UAW) of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Museum of Denmark's Njord Center for Maritime and Underwater Cultural Heritage have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a collaborative underwater archaeological project.
- The project aims to locate and document the remains of the historic Danish ship Oresund, which was wrecked near Karaikal, Puducherry, in 1619 CE.
- The Oresund is recognised as the first Danish ship known to have reached India.
- The investigation will utilise non-invasive archaeological surveys and advanced scientific methods to identify the shipwreck remains.
- This initiative marks the first collaborative archaeological project between the UAW and an international organisation.
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched an extensive epigraphical survey in the Nallamala forest region. The survey aims to identify and document ancient inscriptions from the 11th to 16th centuries CE to…
ASI begins drilling at Konark Sun Temple on April 23, 2026 (End of April)
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated drilling a 6x5-foot passage into the Jagamohan (assembly hall) of the Konark Sun Temple. The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century monument designated as a United…
National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) to install high-frequency radar along Karaikal coast (Start of May)
The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) will deploy a high-frequency (HF) radar along Puducherry's coastline. The radar will measure surface currents and waves up to 200 km offshore.
MoSPI launches first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) (Start of April)
The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) in April 2026. The survey…
India's SMPP delivers 106 Peacekeeper (Agniveg) kamikaze drones to Indian Army on 12 June 2026
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- SMPP, an Indian defence manufacturer, completed the delivery of 100 operational Peacekeeper (Agniveg) jet-based drones and six training drones to the Indian Army.
- The Peacekeeper (Agniveg) is a turbojet-powered kamikaze drone system designed to engage high-value targets with an operational range of approximately 180 km.
- The drone system demonstrated a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 5 metres during user trials conducted in heavily-jammed and spoofed environments.
- The system is capable of reaching speeds of up to 450 kmph and is designed to conduct autonomous precision strike missions against military infrastructure and radar installations.
- The delivery of the entire drone consignment was completed within a timeframe of six months to enhance the indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem of India.
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Indian Army receives indigenous kamikaze drones and precision munitions on May 12, 2026 (Mid of May)
The Indian Army received the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and AGNIKAA VTOL-1 First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone under emergency procurement (EP-6). Both combat systems were designed and developed by…
Indian Army releases Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems and Loitering Munitions (Start of April)
Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), released the Indian Army’s Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions (LM). The roadmap aims…
The Indian Army (IA) is equipping its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units known as Shaurya Squadrons to support surveillance, precision strikes, electronic warfare, and logistics. A 13-day drill was conducted…
Indian Army Southern Command concludes 13-day mechanised warfare exercise Amogh Jwala in Uttar Pradesh (End of March)
The Southern Command of the Indian Army conducted a 13-day exercise named Amogh Jwala at the Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh. The exercise commenced on 6 March and aimed to validate technology-driven…
Indian Army and Bharti Airtel sign MoU for mobile connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh
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- The Indian Army and Bharti Airtel Pvt. Ltd. (Airtel) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand communication infrastructure in the Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The project aims to establish mobile connectivity in remote areas that have remained disconnected for over a decade.
- The initiative is designed to facilitate access to digital education, healthcare, financial inclusion, and government services for local residents.
- The upgraded network infrastructure will enhance the operational effectiveness and logistical coordination of Indian Army troops deployed in forward areas.
- The partnership aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 to strengthen border areas through sustainable infrastructure.
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India's Ministry of Defence signs ₹1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Ltd for Indian Army systems (Start of May)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a ₹1,476 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to procure five ground-based mobile electronic systems for the Indian Army. The mobile electronic systems are intended to…
Indian Army executed its first capital procurement contract through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Contract covers supply of 93 Telescopic Handlers under Buy (Indian) category.
Prudential plc to Acquire 75% Stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited for ₹3,500 Crore (Mid of May)
UK-based insurer Prudential plc will acquire a 75 percent stake in Bharti Life Insurance Company Limited for an initial value of ₹3,500 crore (approximately USD 389 million). The transaction involves Prudential plc…
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Sign MoU for Telecom Technologies (Mid of June)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint research, development, testing, deployment, and commercialisation of…
World Crocodile Day Observed to Promote Crocodilian Conservation
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- World Crocodile Day is celebrated every June 17 to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of all crocodilians, including crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.
- The day was established in 2017 by the Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) in collaboration with the Belize Zoo.
- The saltwater crocodile is the largest living reptile, with males capable of exceeding 6 metres in length and weighing over 1,000 kilograms.
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Forest Department, and Murdoch University conducted a satellite tracking study on saltwater crocodiles in the Sundarbans mangroves of Bangladesh.
- India initiated a crocodile project in 1975 at Bhitarkanika in Odisha to bring back the gharial and other species from the brink of extinction.
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International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2026: Acting locally for global impact (End of May)
The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on 22 May, and the theme for 2026 is Acting locally for global impact. The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional…
National Endangered Species Day is observed every year on the third Friday of May, having been initiated in 2006 by conservation voices in the United States. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
International Leopard Day observed on May 3 (Start of May)
International Leopard Day is observed on May 3. The day was celebrated with a nature walk at Etawah Safari Park, organised by the safari park and the Society for Conservation of Nature.
World Tuna Day is observed globally on 2 May 2026. The theme for World Tuna Day 2026 is 'Advocating for Tuna Conservation'.
New Lynx Spider Species Hamataliwa mawlyngot Discovered in Meghalaya
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- Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the University of Calcutta discovered a new lynx spider species, Hamataliwa mawlyngot, in Meghalaya.
- The species was named after Mawlyngot village in the East Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, where it was found inhabiting Molucca brambles.
- The findings were published in the journal National Academy Science Letters and authored by Souvik Sen, Upasana Bhattacharya, and Puthoor Pattammal Sudhin.
- The discovery extends the known range of the Hamataliwa genus, which had previously been documented in China, Southeast Asia, and parts of southern India.
- The spider is an active hunter that does not rely on webs and serves as a natural biological control agent by regulating insect pest populations.
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Two New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in India (End of April)
Two new species of jumping spiders belonging to the genus Mogrus have been discovered in India. The newly identified species are named Mogrus shushka and Mogrus pune.
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered two new spider species in northeast India. ZSI carried out a comprehensive taxonomic revision of Indian whip scorpions.
New Species of Burrowing Reed Snake Discovered in Meghalaya (Mid of April)
A new species of burrowing reed snake, named Calamaria garoensis (Garo Hills reed snake), has been described from the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. The species was previously identified as Calamaria pavimentata…
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers new frog species Amolops Kamal in Nagaland (Start of June)
A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered and described a new species of cascade-dwelling frog named Amolops Kamal in Nagaland. The specimens of the new species were collected from…
Ladakh to Establish Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) Conservation Society
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- Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the constitution of the Snow leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) conservation society in Ladakh.
- SHAN will operate under the Department of Environment and Forests, Ladakh.
- The society will serve as an institutional mechanism for wildlife conservation, scientific management of biodiversity, and community-led environmental stewardship.
- According to the 2024 report of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India, India has 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh hosting 477.
- SHAN will promote the conservation of Ladakh's unique alpine fauna, flora, wetlands, and fragile cold desert ecosystems.
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International Leopard Day observed on May 3 (Start of May)
International Leopard Day is observed on May 3. The day was celebrated with a nature walk at Etawah Safari Park, organised by the safari park and the Society for Conservation of Nature.
A rare wild cat species known as Caracal was spotted in Kuno National Park (KNP) located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. The sighting of the Caracal occurred during a recent camera trap survey, marking the…
Saudi Arabia is set to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 26th member country. The IBCA was launched by India to promote coordinated global action for protecting major big cat species and their…
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has postponed the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, which was originally scheduled for 1 June 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was being…
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to Establish India's First Nuclear Engineering Design Hub
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- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad will establish 'CODENE', the country's first Centre of Design Excellence in Nuclear Engineering.
- IIT Hyderabad signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with CEEPL India and Dassault Systèmes.
- The agreement was signed during Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France.
- The Shanti Act has opened the civil nuclear sector in India to private participation.
- The government aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
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T-Mobile USA, through TMUS Global Solutions Technology, has opened its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) outside the United States in Hyderabad. The new facility in Hitech City covers 2.5 lakh square feet and is…
D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dassault Systemes to establish a Digital Engineering and Digital Manufacturing Experience Centre in Pune, Maharashtra. The centre…
Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (R&D) and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), inaugurated a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)…
IIT Madras introduces OmegaBall in India (End of April)
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) introduced OmegaBall in India. The inter-college OmegaBall tournament was organised by the Institute Gymkhana and the Office of the Dean (Students) on April 17, 2026.
Jio Platforms enters global top 20 in WIPO Patent Cooperation Treaty rankings
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- Jio Platforms, the technology arm of Reliance Industries, has entered the global top 20 in the latest Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
- The company improved its global ranking by 320 positions in 2025, recording 1,058 published PCT applications compared to 87 in 2024 and 90 in 2023.
- Jio Platforms joins an elite group of global technology leaders in the top 20, including Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, Panasonic, Nokia, Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
- As of March 31, 2026, the company has filed a total of 6,817 patents, with 2,393 filed in India and 4,424 across various foreign jurisdictions.
- The patent portfolio focuses on advanced technologies including 5G, 5G advanced, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, radio access, core network software, edge intelligence, fixed wireless access, network slicing, and digital services infrastructure.
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Akash Ambani has been appointed as the managing director of Jio Platforms. The appointment is for a period of 5 years with effect from April 9, 2026.
Jio Financial Services Limited and Allianz Group (Allianz) have signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 primary insurance joint venture (JV). The JV will operate in the general and health insurance segments of the…
L & T Finance Ltd. (LTF), a leading Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) headquartered in Mumbai, has become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The UNGC is the world's largest corporate…
Sarvam enters unicorn club with $234 million fundraise (Mid of June)
AI startup Sarvam raised $234 million in the first close of its $300 million series B funding round. The company achieved a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion.
Tripura Sarinda granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag
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- The traditional Tripura Sarinda, a stringed musical instrument associated with indigenous communities, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
- The GI recognition is intended to preserve folk traditions and provide national and international recognition to the instrument.
- The recognition is expected to improve livelihood opportunities for artisans by protecting the authenticity and enhancing the market value of the Sarinda.
- With the addition of the Sarinda, Tripura now has a total of four GI-tagged products.
- The GI-tagged products of Tripura are Tripura Sarinda, Tripura Queen Pineapple, Risa and Pachra (also known as Rignai), and Matabari Peda.
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Four products from Jharkhand have secured Geographical Indication (GI) status. The products granted the GI tag are Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, and bamboo craft.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Shri on Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee at a ceremony scheduled for 25 May. Mukherjee has over 37 years of experience in Kantha stitch embroidery and is recognised for…
Sikkim has been declared a fully literate State under the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme, also known as the Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The recognition was granted by the…
Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Initiative: Tripura completes all Phase I and II Priority Areas (Mid of May)
Tripura is the first state in India to complete all 51 Priority Areas under Phase-I and Phase-II of the Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative led by the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India. Launched…
Four Assam products granted GI tags on June 15, 2026
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- Four iconic cultural and artisan products from Assam have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Geographical Indications Registry of the Government of India.
- The newly GI-tagged products are Karbi Anglong Handloom Products, Assam Bihu Pepa, Assam Bamboo Crafts, and Deuri Handloom Products.
- The certification process was supported and facilitated by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
- With this achievement, the total number of GI-certified products supported by NABARD has reached 12.
- The GI certification provides legal protection against unauthorised imitation and misuse, while helping artisans and weavers secure better market access, premium pricing, and wider recognition.
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Assam's Nari Shakti Plantation Drive: 1 Crore Trees Target (Start of June)
Assam is conducting a community-led environmental initiative on World Environment Day to plant one crore trees across the state. The drive involves 35 lakh women from self-help groups (SHGs) to spearhead grassroots…
The Assam Government and the European Union (EU) launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative in Guwahati to expand cooperation in bioeconomy sectors including natural flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH. The initiative…
Four products from Jharkhand have secured Geographical Indication (GI) status. The products granted the GI tag are Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, and bamboo craft.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a traditional Gond painting from Madhya Pradesh to Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a Muga Silk stole from Assam, which possesses a…
World Dengue Day observed on 15 June with theme One World Against Dengue
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- World Dengue Day is observed each year on 15 June.
- The theme for the observance is One World Against Dengue.
- Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV) and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) supports countries in implementing the Global Vector Control Response (2017–2030) and the Global Arbovirus Initiative.
- The flagship World Dengue Day 2026 event will be held in Singapore in conjunction with the 9th Asia Dengue Summit 2026.
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National Dengue Day is observed annually on May 16 in India to raise awareness and strengthen preventive pre-monsoon measures against the disease. The day is officially declared and observed by the Ministry of Health and…
World Blood Donor Day observed on 14 June with theme One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives. (Mid of June)
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) detected a second case of the New World Screwworm (NWS) in a calf in south Texas. The NWS was previously thought to have been eradicated in the United States in 1966.
World Chagas Disease Day observed on April 14 (Mid of April)
World Chagas Disease Day is observed annually on April 14 to raise awareness about American trypanosomiasis. The date commemorates the diagnosis of the first human case of the disease by Brazilian physician Carlos…
Sundarraj Pattilingam appointed National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General
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- IPS officer Sundarraj Pattilingam was appointed Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- He spearheaded anti-Maoist operations in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region and served as the face of the counter-insurgency there.
- Pattilingam is a 2003 batch IPS officer aged 46.
- He served for 12 years in Bastar and headed the police there for seven years.
- He is an alumnus of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, and underwent advanced commando training at the Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School in Kanker, Bastar.
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Sibash Kabiraj, a 1999-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon. Kabiraj replaces Vikas Arora, a 1998-batch IPS officer, who has been posted as Additional…
Anurag Garg is a 1993 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Garg was appointed as the Director General (DG) of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in September 2024.
The Tamil Nadu government ordered the formation of the Singappen Special Task Force to strengthen women's safety and preventive protection measures. The special unit will function under the direct supervision of the…
Vir Vikram Yadav appointed Director General of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (Start of April)
Vir Vikram Yadav, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Odisha cadre, has been appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Appointments Committee…
P L Gautam named Chair of Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity
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- Padma Shri P L Gautam has been named as the Chair of the reconstituted Expert Committee on Agrobiodiversity under the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).
- The committee has been reconstituted for a period of one year under Section 13(1) of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
- The Chairperson of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA) will serve as the Co-Chair of the committee.
- The committee comprises representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), National Bureaus of Plant, Animal and Fish Genetic Resources, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, National Innovation Foundation, and NALSAR University of Law.
- The committee will support India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Targets 4 and 13, and contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2, 13, and 15.
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National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) constitutes Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species (End of March)
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) constituted an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species in pursuance of National Green Tribunal directions. The Committee is chaired by Shri Dhananjai Mohan, IFS (Retd.), former…
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched a short-term internship programme of up to 3 months for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The programme offers project-based, experiential learning by engaging…
The theme for International Biodiversity Day is Acting Locally for Global Impact. The Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT (Alliance) houses Future Seeds, a conservation and research hub containing 67,000 samples of beans…
BIS Issues IS 20201:2026 Standard for Community Seed Banks to Protect Indigenous Crop Varieties (Mid of June)
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…
Lt Vishal Kumar wins Sword of Honour and President’s Gold Medal
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- Lieutenant Vishal Kumar won the Sword of Honour and the President’s Gold Medal at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) passing out parade.
- The event took place in Dehradun.
- Lt Vishal Kumar is set to join 4 Garhwal Rifles.
- He received training at the Indian Military School Chail in Himachal Pradesh, the National Defence Academy (NDA), and the IMA.
- He is the son of Binod Kumar, a retired sepoy from the Bihar Regiment.
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Odisha Police received the President’s Police Colour, the highest honour for a police force, on 1 April 2026. The award was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and coincided with Odisha’s 90th police…
India commissions first batch of 17 National Defence Academy-trained women officers on 13 June 2026 (Mid of June)
A total of 17 women cadets from the 148th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) were commissioned as officers, marking the first time women have joined the forces with a permanent commission. The Indian Army…
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…
Gautam Dey and Omaya Dudin Awarded EMBO Gold Medal 2026 (Mid of June)
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has awarded the EMBO Gold Medal 2026 to Gautam Dey and Omaya Dudin for their outstanding contributions to the life sciences. The award includes a medal and a bursary of…
CP Radhakrishnan Released Book as Vice President
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- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released a book titled Agatthiyar – The Unifier.
- The book release event took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- The publication highlights the legacy of Sage Agatthiyar and the cultural unity of Bharat.
- The book was brought out by Kalaimagal magazine.
- Kalaimagal magazine has been preserving and promoting Tamil literature, culture, and heritage for more than 95 years.
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Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book, which chronicles the life and contributions of P.N. Panicker…
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book titled When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference on June 3, 2026. The book was edited by the former Comptroller and Auditor General…
Vice President releases Sudha Murty’s book 'Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament' on 1 April 2026 (Start of April)
Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (RS) Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament' authored by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP)…
Book 'Apnapan' to be released on May 26 (Mid of May)
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of his new book titled Apnapan. The book chronicles the 35-year-long association and experiences of Shivraj Singh Chouhan with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.