India's economy grew by 7.6% in FY2025-26, compared to 7.1% in the previous year, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $681.4 billion for the week ending May 22, 2026.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Releases Financial Stability Report June 2026, Gross NPAs at Multi-Decadal Low of 1.8%
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the June 2026 Financial Stability Report (FSR) on June 30, 2026, stating the financial system is resilient and well capitalised.
- Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of scheduled commercial banks fell to a multi-decadal low of 1.8% as of March 2026.
- RBI's baseline scenario projects gross NPAs to edge up to 1.9% by March 2028.
- Household sector debt rose to 45.5% of GDP, driven by non-housing retail loans which now account for 58.4% of total household borrowing.
- AI-enabled cyberattacks were ranked as the top risk by surveyed banks and NBFCs for the next 12 months.
- Banks' funding costs are shifting as savers move from low-cost current and savings accounts (CASA) to higher-yielding options like equities and mutual funds.
- Macro stress tests show the banking system well positioned to absorb shocks, with aggregate capital ratios staying above regulatory thresholds even under adverse scenarios.
- RBI flagged rising foreign currency borrowing by NBFCs as raising exchange rate vulnerability, despite most exposure being hedged.
- Bond markets are under strain due to higher supply of government securities and softer demand from insurers and pension funds, keeping long-term yields elevated.
- The near-term risk balance has improved, credited to an interim peace deal in the West Asia conflict and recent government and RBI measures to strengthen capital inflows.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.9 per cent and Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 4.6 per cent for the financial year 2026–27. The Gross Fiscal Deficit…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the ₹1 lakh crore threshold for classifying upper layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The threshold will now be reviewed every three years, instead of the earlier…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) simplifies Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Upper Layer identification framework (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established an asset size of ₹1 lakh crore and above as the sole criterion for classifying Non-Banking Financial Companies in the Upper Layer (NBFC-UL). The revised Scale Based…
Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu top NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index
Key Updates:
- The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) on July 17, 2026, assessing investment ecosystems across 28 states and eight Union Territories.
- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Odisha were named the top performers in the overall assessment.
- Among large states, Gujarat secured the first rank, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
- Among hilly and North-Eastern states, Uttarakhand ranked first, followed by Assam and Himachal Pradesh.
- Among city states and Union Territories, Goa led, followed by Delhi and Chandigarh.
- The index evaluates investment attractiveness across eight pillars and comprises 84 indicators, combining secondary data with a perception-based investor survey.
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NITI Aayog Proposes ₹50,000 Crore BioEconomy Growth Fund (Mid of July)
NITI Aayog has proposed a ₹50,000-crore BioEconomy Growth Fund for the period 2026-2035 to bridge the gap between lab innovation and commercial biomanufacturing. The fund is part of a roadmap to build a $691 billion…
Ashok Lahiri Appointed Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (End of April)
Ashok Lahiri, an economist and former chief economic advisor, appointed as Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Ashok Lahiri replaces Suman Bery, who served as the vice chairman of…
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Shri Ashok Kumar Lahiri released the 8th edition of the Trade Watch Quarterly for the fourth quarter (January–March 2026) of FY2025-26 in New Delhi. India's total goods and services trade grew…
Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya Appointed Full-Time Members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (Start of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the appointment of Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Dr Joram Aniya's inclusion marks a…
International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Revises Credit Rating Rules for GIFT City
Key Updates:
- The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has revised the Master Circular for Credit Rating Agencies operating in GIFT City.
- Credit rating agencies (CRAs) must now provide issuers an opportunity to review factual errors, omissions or misperceptions before publication of a rating action.
- Issuers cannot influence rating opinions, and the final analytical judgment rests solely with the CRA.
- The pre-publication review requirement does not apply to unsolicited ratings and private credit rating assignments.
- Record-keeping norms have been tightened to require CRAs to maintain accurate, detailed records to reconstruct the rating process.
- The scope of credit ratings has been expanded to include credit quality ratings, financial strength ratings, and ratings for issuers.
- Private credit rating assignments are exempted from mandatory public disclosure requirements.
- Unsolicited ratings are kept outside the mandatory disclosure framework.
- CareEdge Global IFSC Ltd and S&P Global Ratings Singapore Pte. Ltd are the two CRAs currently registered in GIFT City.
- Moody’s Investors Service Singapore Pte. Ltd has applied to IFSCA to establish a presence in GIFT City.
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Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) signs MoU with Vietnam International Financial Center - Da Nang (VIFC-DN) (Start of July)
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam International Financial Center - Da Nang (VIFC-DN) to share institutional knowledge and best practices. The…
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) secures licence for reinsurance business in GIFT City (End of April)
The Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has obtained a licence to undertake reinsurance business from the International Financial Services Centre Authority (IFSCA) at GIFT City. GIFT City is India's first…
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has granted in-principle approval to LEXI Money IFSC Private Limited to operate as a Payment Service Provider at GIFT-IFSC, Gandhinagar. The Government of…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Revises Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Rules from January 2027 (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final directions for the revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, which will come into effect from 1 January 2027. The revised framework applies to all commercial banks, small…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Introduces New SNFA Framework
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced the Specified Non-Financial Assets (SNFAs) framework for immovable assets acquired from defaulting borrowers by banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities.
- The framework mandates that SNFAs can only be acquired when the lender's exposure to the borrower has been classified as a non-performing asset (NPA).
- SNFAs must be valued at the lower of the net book value of the extinguished exposure or the distress sale value determined by at least two independent external valuers.
- The maximum holding period for SNFAs is capped at seven years, and sale back to the original borrower or related parties is prohibited.
- SNFAs will be disclosed separately in the balance sheet and excluded from Gross NPA, Net NPA, and Provision Coverage Ratio calculations.
- The norms take effect from October 1, 2026, with legacy assets required to comply by September 30, 2027.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recognises Sahamati Foundation as Self-Regulatory Organisation for Account Aggregator ecosystem (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised Sahamati Foundation as the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for the Account Aggregator (AA) ecosystem. The RBI announced this recognition through a press release issued on…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the ₹1 lakh crore threshold for classifying upper layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The threshold will now be reviewed every three years, instead of the earlier…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework for banks (Start of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued amendments to the framework for classification of assets, income recognition, and provisioning, shifting to an Expected Credit Loss (ECL) based approach. The new directions will…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces compensation framework for digital fraud victims (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has overhauled its framework for fraudulent electronic banking transactions, applicable to Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks for transactions undertaken on or after January 1, 2027.…
Maharashtra Legislature Moves Towards Implementation of NeVA Under Digital India Programme
Key Updates:
- The Maharashtra Legislature has decided to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) under the Digital India Programme.
- The project, budgeted at ₹48 crore, aims to enable paperless legislative operations across all 37 State and Union Territory Legislatures.
- A meeting at Vidhan Bhawan, Mumbai on July 16, 2026, expedited the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the rollout.
- The initiative is led by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and supports the 'One Nation, One Application' vision.
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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). West Bengal is the 33rd legislature in the country to join…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised states during a PRAGATI meeting to implement e-Zero FIRs for cyber crime cases to prevent victims from visiting multiple police stations or agencies. The e-Zero FIR is a digital…
The Jharkhand government proposed the Jharkhand Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026–2031 during the National Stakeholders’ Consultation 2026 held in New Delhi. The state government proposed an investment of ₹1,150…
Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026 to Legally Recognise Women as Independent Farmers (Mid of June)
The Maharashtra government will introduce the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, to grant women engaged in agriculture independent legal recognition as farmers. The legislation aims to provide women…
PM Modi Inaugurates Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER Chandigarh
Key Updates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER Chandigarh on July 17, 2026.
- The Advanced Mother and Child Centre is expected to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services and benefit thousands of families across the region.
- The Advanced Neurosciences Centre will provide integrated neurology, neurosurgery, neuro-critical care, and advanced diagnostic facilities under one roof.
- The foundation stone was laid for a 150-bed Critical Care Block under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) at PGIMER.
- The total value of development projects launched in Chandigarh, including road connectivity, healthcare, and education, was Rs 4,736 crore.
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PM Launches ₹4,700 Crore Projects in Chandigarh (Mid of July)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated development projects worth ₹4,700 crore in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The projects aim to strengthen infrastructure, improve public services…
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has inaugurated the Unilever Fragrance Hub at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) campus in Mumbai. The facility is the third global hub established under a €100…
India and Kyrgyzstan launch 'Manas and Mahabharata' International Centre for Civilizational Studies (Start of July)
The International Centre for Civilizational Studies "Manas and Mahabharata" was established by the Manas National Academy in collaboration with the Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi.…
C-DOT and IIT Hyderabad Establish Centre of Excellence in Advanced Communication Technologies (End of June)
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)…
Bar Council of India (BCI) issues social media rules banning courtroom reels for advocates
Key Updates:
- The Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a circular prohibiting reels and promotional content from court premises for lawyers and law students.
- The circular bars misuse of live-streamed court proceedings by clipping, editing, or adding captions that ridicule or scandalise the judiciary.
- New advocates enrolling must sign a sworn affidavit acknowledging standards of professional conduct relating to social media, digital platforms, and data privacy.
- State bar councils and bar associations must designate a social media ethics nodal officer to handle complaints.
- Short-form legal education content like reels or podcasts is permitted if it is accurate, non-soliciting, and does not mislead.
- Violations of the circular invite disciplinary action, and contempt proceedings may be initiated for content that scandalises the court.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab nation to implement such a regulation. Children under the age of 15 are prohibited from creating…
BCCI wins ruling to remain outside RTI ambit (Mid of May)
The Central Information Commission (CIC) ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not qualify as a public authority under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The order, passed by Information…
Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban for Users Under 16 (Start of June)
Malaysia has enforced rules barring children under 16 from owning social media accounts. The regulations apply to social media platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
The Canadian government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16. The proposed measure is part of a larger online harms bill to be presented before Canada's Parliament.
Andhra Pradesh Notifies Common Zoning Regulations, 2026
Key Updates:
- The Andhra Pradesh government notified the Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, introducing a uniform framework for regulating land use and urban development across the state.
- The regulations replace multiple legacy zoning frameworks with nine standard land-use categories: residential, commercial, public and semi-public, recreational, industrial, transportation, mixed use, agricultural, and development-restricted zones.
- The regulations adopt a zone-wise negative-list approach, under which compatible activities are permitted unless specifically prohibited.
- The regulations apply to Master Plans, Zonal Development Plans and General Town Planning Schemes across the state, except the capital city area.
- The regulations were issued by the Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) and supersede G.O.Ms.No.216 dated October 22, 2025.
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Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management (KAOM) Bill, 2025: Common Ownership Rights, Redevelopment Rules and Key Features (Mid of July)
The draft Karnataka Apartment Ownership and Management (KAOM) Bill, 2025, recognizes every apartment owner's undivided proportionate right in the project land and common areas. Redevelopment proposals require written…
Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026: Framework for sustainable water management in Andhra Pradesh (End of June)
The Government of Andhra Pradesh approved the Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026, issued by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department under the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047. The policy…
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…
Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Introduction of Millet Chikki for Student Nutrition (Start of July)
The Andhra Pradesh government introduced peanut millet jaggery ‘chikki’ under the Dokka Seethamma Mid-Day Meal Scheme to improve children’s nutrition, immunity, and classroom concentration. The ‘chikki’ is composed of…
NMCG Drafts Small River Rejuvenation Framework
Key Updates:
- The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) unveiled the draft Small River Rejuvenation (SRR) Framework on July 18, 2026.
- The framework prioritizes natural connectivity, catchment restoration, local water storage, and nature-based solutions.
- Financing for small river rejuvenation will involve convergence of resources under existing government schemes.
- Regional consultations on the draft framework will be held in Pune and Guwahati before finalization.
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Uttar Pradesh Small River Rejuvenation Initiative Enhances Rural Sustainability and Ecological Resilience (Mid of May)
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is implementing the Small River Rejuvenation initiative through the State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG) to restore ecological resilience and rural sustainability. The Namami Gange and…
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana project, which has received a ₹4,000 crore loan from the World Bank (WB) out of a total project cost of ₹5,714 crore. The project will be…
Union Cabinet approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme with ₹62,500 crore outlay
Key Updates:
- The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore for five years.
- The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- It targets cumulative production of ₹39 lakh crore and mobile phone exports of ₹15 lakh crore during its tenure.
- The scheme aims to generate 60,000 direct jobs in mobile manufacturing and other sectors.
- Incentives under the scheme are based on domestic sourcing, design, R&D by Indian brands, and export of smartphones.
- The scheme seeks to promote an Indian brand capable of serving the global market and build intellectual property through patent creation, R&D, and innovation.
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Government of India (GoI) Approves Dixon-Vivo Joint Venture for Domestic Smartphone Manufacturing (Mid of July)
The Government of India (GoI) has approved the joint venture (JV) between Dixon Technologies and Vivo Mobile India for manufacturing smartphones and other electronic devices. Under the JV, Dixon Technologies will hold a…
DoT Disconnects Over Five Crore Fake Mobile Connections (Mid of July)
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) disconnected over five crore fraudulent mobile connections in the past two years. Over 12 lakh lost and stolen mobile phones were recovered during the same period.
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) begins production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). (Mid of May)
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) has commenced production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). The production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) has been started by FACT.
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…
UK Nationalises British Steel from China's Jingye on July 18, 2026
Key Updates:
- The British government took British Steel into full public ownership on July 18, 2026, nationalising the company from Chinese firm Jingye.
- British Steel had faced closure after Jingye deemed the Scunthorpe plant financially unviable in 2024.
- The UK government had taken operational control of British Steel in April 2025 and introduced legislation in May 2026 to nationalise it.
- Nationalisation brings British Steel back into government ownership for the first time since 1988.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that the decision secures the future of steelmaking in the UK, protects skilled jobs, and safeguards national capability.
- Business Minister Peter Kyle confirmed that compensation for Jingye will be determined by an independent assessor, and no payment may be made.
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Tata Steel and SMS Group to Implement EASyMelt Technology for Low-Carbon Steel in Jamshedpur (End of April)
Tata Steel has entered into agreements with Paul Wurth, S.A (Luxembourg), part of the SMS Group GmbH (SMS Group), to implement the world's first electrically-assisted syngas smelter (EASyMelt) technology. The first…
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on July 16, 2026, after four years of negotiations. This is India's first comprehensive trade deal with a developed country.
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…
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes till 2027 (Mid of July)
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the anti-dumping duty on seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron, alloy, or non-alloy steel. The levy has been extended up to and inclusive…
Supreme Court Clears India’s First Night Safari at Kukrail Reserve Forest
Key Updates:
- The Rs 1,510-crore Kukrail Night Safari and Day Zoo project, spanning 855 acres within the 2,027-hectare Kukrail Reserve Forest in Lucknow, received Supreme Court approval.
- The project will be India's first night safari and the world's fifth, after similar facilities in Singapore, Thailand, China, and Indonesia.
- Phase I includes a Night Safari and Eco-tourism Zone, while Phase II will add a Day Zoo, with visitors travelling in battery-operated vehicles along theme-based trails.
- A special lighting system designed to mimic natural moonlight will allow visitors to observe nocturnal animals without disturbing them.
- The night safari will feature naturalistic habitats for species including Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, leopards, hyenas, flying squirrels, and gharials.
- The Kukrail Reserve Forest also hosts India's first gharial conservation centre, established in 1975, which has bred and released gharials into rivers across the country.
- The facility is expected to manage a daily footfall of about 4,000 visitors on weekdays and 8,000 on weekends or holidays.
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The Supreme Court (SC) of India allowed euthanasia for rabid, incurably ill, or demonstrably dangerous stray dogs for the first time on Tuesday. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria…
A Supreme Court (SC) bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan ruled that the statutory bar on anticipatory bail under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act (SC/ST…
The Supreme Court (SC) declared the right to walk on secured footpaths a fundamental right under Part III of the Constitution, integral to Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Atul S…
The Supreme Court proposed the creation of a Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund to address financial hardships faced by junior advocates and stop brain drain. The bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and…
India commissions first geothermal wells in Puga Valley of Ladakh
Key Updates:
- Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena commissioned India's first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley in Ladakh on July 17, 2026.
- The wells were drilled by ONGC Energy Centre to a target depth of 1,000 metres each, with the first completed on May 22, 2026, and the second on July 8, 2026.
- A maximum temperature of 135 degrees Celsius was recorded at a depth of 400 metres during drilling.
- The wells are critical for India's first 1 MW pilot geothermal power project at Puga, intended as a demonstration-scale project.
- The project was executed in one of the world's most challenging operating environments, featuring extreme weather, rugged terrain, and a limited annual working season.
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) completed drilling its second geothermal well in the Puga Valley of Ladakh. The drilling was conducted by the ONGC Energy Centre, reaching a depth of 1,000 metres at an altitude…
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, approved a five-year extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to establish India's first geothermal power…
Andhra Pradesh Government launches India's first private gold mining project at Swarnagiri (End of June)
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched India's first private gold mining project at Swarnagiri (formerly Jonnagiri) in the Kurnool district. The project is operated by Geomysore Services India Pvt Ltd (GMSI) with an…
The Himachal Pradesh government signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 MW and an estimated investment of ₹3,336 crore. The 19 hydropower projects include Soyal Dashal…
National Film Awards 2026 Announced
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- The 72nd National Film Awards were announced on July 18, 2026 in New Delhi.
- The Best Feature Film award was given to 'Article 370'.
- Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) and Mammootty (Bramayugam) jointly won the Best Actor award.
- Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for her role in 'Article 370'.
- Rajkumar Periasamy won the Best Director award for 'Amaran'.
- The Best Book on Cinema award went to 'Naaniruvude Nimagaagi Naadiruvude Nanagaagi: Kannada Cinemada Thathva Matthu Rajakeeya' by Kenchanuru Pradeep Kumar Shetty.
- Sanjeev Shrivastava was honoured as the Best Film Critic for his work on Hindi cinema.
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79th Cannes Film Festival concluded on May 23, 2026 (End of May)
The 79th Cannes Film Festival concluded on May 23, 2026, with the Palme d'Or awarded to Fjord by Cristian Mungiu. The Grand Prix (Grand Prize) of the 79th Cannes Film Festival was awarded to Minotaur by Russian director…
The 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is a biennial festival for non-feature films scheduled from June 15 to 21, 2026. MIFF 2026 received 1,459 film entries from across the world, with the Competition…
Legendary Playback Singer S. Janaki Dies at 88 (Mid of July)
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, known as the 'Nightingale of South India,' passed away at the age of 88 in a private hospital in Mysuru due to age-related health issues. She recorded over 40,000 songs in about 20…
Salim Kumar passes away as National Award-winning actor (Start of June)
Salim Kumar, a National Award-winning Malayalam actor, passed away in Kochi on 7 June 2026, at the age of 56 after suffering a heart attack. He made his film debut in 1997 with the movie Ishtamanu Nooru Vattam and…
World Listening Day observed on July 18
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- World Listening Day is observed globally on July 18 every year.
- The day is dedicated to the sounds of the natural world.
- The Biophilia Hypothesis, an innate tendency to seek connections with nature, is associated with the calming effect of bird sounds.
- Dr. Suzanne Simard coined the term 'wood wide web' to describe fungal filaments connecting trees underground.
- A 2024 study by JK Gullari at Sri Venkateswara University found that sound waves positively affect plant processes such as stomatal behaviour and photosynthesis.
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World Digestive Health Day observed on May 29 (End of May)
World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) is a worldwide public health campaign observed on May 29. The event is coordinated by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO).
World Allergy Week observed from 21-27 June 2026 (Start of July)
World Allergy Week 2026 is observed from 21-27 June. The campaign is launched by the World Allergy Organization (WAO).
World Horse Day 2026 – July 11 (Mid of July)
World Horse Day is celebrated on July 11 every year. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution on June 3, 2025, declaring July 11 as World Horse Day.
World Refrigeration Day (WRD) is observed on June 26. The theme for World Refrigeration Day 2026 is Cool Intelligence.
West Indies Legend Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Away at 89
Key Updates:
- Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of cricket's greatest all-rounders, passed away at his home in Barbados at the age of 89.
- He played 93 Test matches for the West Indies between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and taking 235 wickets at an average of 34.03.
- Sobers set the world record for the highest individual Test score by making 365 runs against Pakistan in 1958, a record later broken by Brian Lara.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) named its premier annual award for men's cricket the Sir Garfield Sobers Award in his honour.
- He made his Test debut against England in Jamaica, scoring 14 and 26 and taking 4 for 75 in England's first innings.
- Sir Donald Bradman described Sobers as a 'five-in-one cricketer' due to his batting, left-arm spin bowling, and outstanding fielding.
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Kyle Busch Passes Away as NASCAR Icon (End of May)
Kyle Busch, a National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) icon, died at the age of 41 following a severe illness. He was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, winning the title in 2015 and 2019.
Jaspal Rana passed away at the age of 49 in New Delhi due to health complications. He was serving as India's high-performance coach for pistol events at the time of his death.
Vijaya Mehta passes away as veteran Marathi theatre legend (Start of July)
Vijaya Mehta, a veteran Marathi theatre director, actor, and producer, passed away at the age of 91. She co-founded the Rangayan theatre group in the 1960s alongside Vijay Tendulkar, Shriram Lagoo, and Arvind Deshpande.
The Election Commission (EC) has introduced a new declaration in the online version of Form 6 on the ECINET portal for first-time voters and those seeking fresh enrolment in the electoral roll. The declaration requires…
Harjit Singh Grewal Appointed Chairperson of National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
Key Updates:
- On July 17, 2026, the Centre appointed Harjit Singh Grewal as the chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM).
- Munawari Begum was appointed as vice-chairperson and Glenn E Souza Ticlo as a member of the NCM.
- All three appointments are for a three-year tenure from the date of assumption of office or until further orders.
- Grewal is a Jat Sikh leader and one of the BJP's oldest Sikh faces in Punjab.
- He previously served as chairman of the Punjab Khadi and Village Industries Board and vice-chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NACOF).
- The NCM is constituted under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, and is tasked with safeguarding the rights of notified minority communities.
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Justice (retired) Anupinder Singh Grewal has been appointed President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his appointment on April 29.
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) begins production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). (Mid of May)
Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT) has commenced production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP). The production of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) has been started by FACT.
Gurbax Singh Grewal Passes Away, Olympic Bronze Medallist (End of April)
Former Indian hockey player and Olympic bronze medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away at the age of 84 following a heart attack in Zirakpur. He was a member of the Indian team that secured a bronze medal at the 1968…
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Alok Mittal, a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, as the Director General of BPR&D under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Amit Garg, a…