The NSE launched EGRs on May 4, 2026, to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and formalisation to the gold market. EGRs are dematerialised securities representing ownership of physical gold stored in Securities and…
National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Launches Electronic Gold Receipts Backed by SEBI-Regulated Vaults
Key Updates:
- The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) in May 2026.
- EGRs are exchange-traded securities representing ownership of physical gold stored in SEBI-regulated vaults.
- EGRs are available in two purity standards: 999 (99.9% pure) and 995 (99.5% pure).
- Each purity category offers six denominations: 10 mg, 100 mg, 1 g, 10 g, 100 g, and 1 kg.
- EGRs can be traded from Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. (or 11:55 p.m. during US daylight saving time).
- EGRs follow a T+1 settlement cycle with the receipts credited to the buyer's demat account the next trading day.
- No GST is applicable on EGR trading, but a 3% GST is levied on physical delivery of gold.
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National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) signs MoU with Bharat Metal Exchange (BME) to boost non-ferrous metal derivatives (End of June)
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Metal Exchange Ltd. (BME), formerly known as Bombay Metal Exchange Ltd., to promote the development, awareness, and…
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, a Shariah-compliant investment instrument for citizens and residents. The programme features…
Coinbase has launched direct Indian Rupee (INR) deposit and withdrawal services for retail users in India through the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS). The rollout provides Indian users with access to spot trading across…
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) Releases Quarterly Update of PAIMANA Dashboard to Track 165 Infrastructure Indicators
Key Updates:
- The dashboard now tracks 165 indicators across six sub-sectors: Civil Aviation (31), Roads (8), Power (14), Ports, Shipping & Waterways (62), Telecommunications (13), and Railways (37).
- 44 new indicators were added in the latest update, along with sector-wise narratives for better interpretation.
- Civil Aviation cargo movement in April 2026 was 98,920.10 tonnes, up 11.8% year-on-year, and the number of aerodromes increased to 165 (up 81 since 2014).
- Telecommunications mobile data consumption in FY 2025-26 reached 285,376 petabytes, up 24.7% year-on-year, and telephone subscribers rose to 133.06 crore with tele-density at 93.26%.
- Road Transport and Highways constructed 9,360 km of National Highways in FY 2025-26, and electronic toll collection transactions rose to ₹88 crores (up 39.7% year-on-year) in FY 2026-27 up to May.
- Ports, Shipping & Waterways saw coastal cargo handling at major ports increase 3.09% year-on-year to 196,808.7 thousand tonnes, and sea-borne trade nearly doubled from 76 million tonnes in 2015 to 145 million tonnes in 2023.
- Railways reported average carrying capacity of Broad Gauge wagons at a record 64.0 tonnes per wagon in 2024-25, and average daily passengers carried reached 19.98 million (up 5.8% year-on-year).
- Power sector energy storage requirements are projected to rise from 87 GWh in 2027-28 to 888 GWh by 2035-36, with Pumped Storage Plant capacity expected at 94 GW and Battery Energy Storage System capacity at 80 GW by 2035-36.
- The next quarterly update of the PAIMANA Dashboard is scheduled for October 16, 2026.
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Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY): Launch of Digital Portal and Mobile App (End of May)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) will launch the PM-AJAY portal and the AJAY mobile application to digitise the implementation and monitoring of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna…
MoSPI releases SDG Progress Report 2026 highlighting 65.3% Social Protection Coverage (Start of July)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2026, to mark the 20th Statistics Day. The National…
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to launch Index of Services Production (ISP) (Start of July)
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will launch the Index of Services Production (ISP) in July 2026 as a monthly macro indicator to measure short-term growth in the formal services sector. The…
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases uniform norms for District Domestic Product (DDP) estimates (Start of June)
The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released uniform guidelines for the compilation of District Domestic Product (DDP) estimates with the base year 2022-23. The National Statistics Office…
Union Cabinet Approves Semicon 2.0 (₹1.275 Lakh Crore), MPMS (₹62,500 Crore), NIPU-2026, and Railway Projects (₹3,907 Crore)
Key Updates:
- On 16 July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a total outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore to develop a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- Semicon 2.0 aims to attract nearly ₹4 lakh crore in investments and position India as a global semiconductor hub.
- The Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore over five years.
- MPMS offers incentives ranging from 2.25% to 5% on eligible sales and an additional 1.5% for domestic sourcing.
- MPMS is expected to increase mobile phone production to approximately ₹39 lakh crore and double exports to ₹15 lakh crore.
- MPMS is expected to generate nearly 60,000 direct jobs.
- The Cabinet approved the National Investment Policy for Urea (NIPU-2026) to promote new gas-based urea manufacturing plants.
- NIPU-2026 provides a Return on Equity (RoE) band of 12% to 16% and estimated savings of over ₹250 crore per new plant.
- NIPU-2026 aims to reduce fertilizer imports and improve long-term economics for domestic producers.
- The Cabinet approved two railway multitracking projects worth ₹3,907 crore: Paradeep–Haridaspur Doubling in Odisha and Rajkharsawan–Dangoaposi Fourth Line in Jharkhand.
- The railway projects cover a total route length of approximately 145 km and are targeted for completion by 2030–31.
- The railway projects aim to improve freight movement and logistics efficiency for industrial and mining regions.
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Paradeep-Haridaspur Doubling Project and the Rajkharsawan-Dangoaposi Fourth Rail Line Project on July 15, 2026. The projects cover approximately 145 km across…
The Union Cabinet approved two elevated highway corridors in Varanasi at a total cost of Rs 25,446 crore. The Varuna river corridor (43 km) will connect NH-31 to Varanasi ring road and reduce travel time to Kashi railway…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) issued new guidelines for states to shift the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) base year to 2022-23 to align with national Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two highway projects with a combined investment of ₹14,114.81 crore. A six-lane road tunnel on NH-148AE connecting Shivmurti Interchange on Dwarka Expressway…
MoHUA Approves PARIVARTAN Scheme Guidelines with Rs 9,585 Crore Outlay for Cleaner Vehicles in NCR
Key Updates:
- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) approved the operational guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions).
- The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 9,585 crore, including Rs 5,041 crore as budgetary support from the Central Government.
- It aims to replace old, polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region (NCR) with Bharat Stage (BS)-VI compliant or electric vehicles.
- The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 June 2026.
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will implement the scheme, funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB).
- Incentives under the scheme include Motor Vehicle Tax concession, registration fee waiver, 5% interest subvention on vehicle loans, minimum 8% OEM discount, monthly fuel vouchers, and one-time financial assistance for electric vehicles.
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The scheme will be implemented in coordination with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to replace older trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI-compliant or electric vehicles, with a…
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2026 and is administered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The scheme has an outlay of ₹9,585 crore and aims to replace over 2 lakh BS-IV or…
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…
Indian Railways launches Reform Express freight reforms (Mid of July)
Indian Railways unveiled eight new structural reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernise freight operations. Containerised transportation of fly ash using ISO-standard containers was introduced to enable…
Chhattisgarh Becomes First Indian State to Introduce Risk-Based Business Approval System
Key Updates:
- The Chhattisgarh Assembly passed the Ease of Doing Business Act 2026 on July 16, 2026.
- The Act introduces a risk-based and trust-based approval system, making Chhattisgarh the first Indian state to adopt such a framework.
- The new system covers 43 services from eight state government departments and is expected to benefit over 1.5 million MSMEs.
- Low-risk enterprises will receive simplified approvals through self-certification and auto-approval, while high-risk projects will continue to undergo inspections.
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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…
Uttarakhand has become the sixth state in India to achieve full literacy status under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The state achieved this milestone through the implementation of the Understanding Lifelong…
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 national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative led by the Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India.…
Assam has become the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea. Commercial production commenced at the Chota Tingrai Tea Estate located in the Tinsukia district of eastern Assam.
Telangana Teams Up with Microsoft to Set Up Green Skills CoE in Hyderabad
Key Updates:
- The Telangana government, in partnership with Microsoft, 1M1B Foundation, and MeitY Startup Hub, is establishing a Green Skills & Applied AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Hyderabad.
- The CoE will focus on green pharma and is expected to become operational by August 2026.
- The initiative aims to prepare youth with future-ready skills at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and sustainable manufacturing.
- The CoE is part of a national initiative to engage 1,00,000 youth in Applied AI and Green Skills by 2030 and create pathways to 50,000 jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
- The CoE aligns with Telangana's Next-Generation Life Sciences Policy 2026–30 and its vision for a Green Pharma City.
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Telangana signs MoUs with Germany's Thuringia and South Africa for technology, skills, and medical tourism (Start of June)
Telangana and Germany's Thuringia state signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for mutual cooperation in technology, skill training, startups, and life sciences. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy sought Thuringia's…
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)…
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…
Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026: Six youth-led startups win seed grants (End of June)
Six youth-led startups won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. The initiative is jointly led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India and Citi Foundation, in…
India Wins Four Gold Medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026
Key Updates:
- India's team won four gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from July 10 to 19.
- India shared the joint world No. 1 ranking with China, Vietnam, and an individual participant from Russia.
- The gold medalists are Kabeer Chhillar (Haryana, JEE Advanced 2026 AIR 2), Debadatta Priyadarshi (Odisha), Harshit Singhal (Punjab), and a fourth team member.
- The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) coordinates India's Olympiad training programme.
- The competition featured 363 students from 93 countries.
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India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. India shared the World No. 1 rank with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026 held from 23–29 June 2026 (Start of July)
Team India won a total of 5 medals, including 3 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze, at the Global Skills Challenge (GSC) Australia 2026 held from 23–29 June 2026. Gold medals were achieved by Pavan Bhadravati Suresha from…
Inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2026: China Tops; India Finishes Fourth with 3 Gold Medals (Mid of July)
The inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships were held in Ordos from 9-12 July 2026. China topped the medal tally with 23 gold, 17 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
India wins four gold medals at Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships (End of April)
India secured four gold medals at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and the Universal Cup (Senior) held in Apia, Samoa. Sunil Singh won gold in the 65kg men's category with a total lift of…
Indian Students Shine at International Biology Olympiad 2026 with Four Medals
Key Updates:
- The 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 was held in Vilnius, Lithuania, bringing together 307 students from 78 countries.
- The Indian contingent won one gold and three silver medals at the Olympiad.
- The practical examination covered Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Animal Physiology, Animal Morphology and Systematics, and Plant Computational Biology.
- The theoretical examination focused on research-based biological concepts.
- The Indian team was trained and selected by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
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India won five gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 held in Bucaramanga, Colombia. India shared the World No. 1 rank with China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta were named the Asia winners of The Earth Prize 2026. The team developed 'Plas-Stick', a biodegradable powder made from tamarind seed waste that removes microplastics…
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…
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) hosted the ASPIRE-SHAKTI event at its New Delhi headquarters to commemorate women in STEM. CSIR Secretary and Director General Dr. N. Kalaiselvi unveiled the…
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches White Rabbit Technology-Based IST Distribution Demonstration Network
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- Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network.
- The demonstration network was launched at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL) in Bengaluru.
- The initiative is part of the 'One Nation, One Time' vision aimed at establishing a uniform, highly precise and secure time standard across India.
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Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the smart warehousing system of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) that uses modern technologies like AI and IoT to monitor inventory and real-time operations in 216 grain…
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…
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, launched the Cell Broadcast Alert System under the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah. The system…
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…
Akasa Air and BPCL Sign Landmark MoU to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in India
Key Updates:
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Akasa Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 14, 2026, to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India.
- The partnership will develop a framework for supplying SAF-blended Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) at selected airports to reduce carbon emissions.
- The collaboration includes sharing demand forecasts, supporting SAF supply chain growth, and gradually increasing blending levels.
- BPCL is developing a 61 KTPA Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility at its Mumbai Refinery to boost domestic SAF production.
- The initiative aligns with India's clean energy goals and the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) CORSIA framework.
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India plans to mandate a 1% blending of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) starting January 1, 2027. The government has outlined phase-wise indicative blending targets of 1% by 2027, 2% by…
Air India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) to collaborate on Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). The partnership aims to contribute towards developing India as a…
State-run oil companies will sell E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, at a discount of ₹20 per litre compared to the E20 blend. The government targets the rollout of E85 fuel across 500 fuel stations by the…
The government is expected to notify the final Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) III norms by the end of May 2026. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is updating the compliance formula to shift the reference fuel…
Skyroot Aerospace Successfully Launches India’s First Private Orbital Rocket ‘Vikram-1’ Under Mission Aagaman
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- Hyderabad-based startup Skyroot Aerospace launched India’s first privately-built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, under Mission Aagaman from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- The multi-stage Vikram-1 rocket, standing about seven storeys tall, is powered by in-house developed 3D-printed engines and high-thrust solid fuel motors, and is designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to low-Earth orbit.
- The rocket successfully deployed a set of technology demonstration satellites into low-Earth orbit at an altitude of about 450 km, making India the third country after the United States and China to have private sector orbital launch capability.
- Vikram-1 is a four-stage vehicle with three solid propellant-fuelled stages named ‘Kalam’ and a fourth liquid propellant-based engine named ‘Raman’ for precision orbit insertion.
- The rocket’s body is made of carbon composite instead of metal, and its engines are 3D-printed, reducing time and cost of production.
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Skyroot Aerospace Announces Launch Window for Vikram-1 Rocket (Start of July)
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace announced a launch window between July 12 and August 4 for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The mission, named Agaman, will be…
Skyroot Aerospace has completed the Integrated Electrical Test (IET) Campaign-Phase 3 for its Vikram-1 rocket. The Vikram-1 rocket is named after Indian space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai and is designed to place small…
Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn (Start of May)
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has achieved a valuation of $1.1 billion, making it the first space-technology startup in India to reach unicorn status. The company raised nearly $60 million in a funding round co-led…
Agnikul to Attempt Rocket Stage Recovery (Mid of July)
Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian private space company incubated at IIT Madras, plans to launch Mission 02 to attempt the country's first orbital-class rocket booster recovery. The mission will use a two-stage Agnibaan rocket…
Indian Analog Astronaut Capt Aman Johri Conducts Microgravity Space Research on Maharashtra Crops
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- Indian Analog Astronaut Capt Aman Johri completed a microgravity research flight under Project Astra Farm, focusing on Maharashtra-grown onions and potatoes.
- The experiment used a passive microgravity payload in collaboration with NRC-CNRC Canada.
- The crop samples are proposed to undergo nuclear food irradiation at facilities associated with BARC and the Department of Atomic Energy, in partnership with Hindustan Agro Co-Op Ltd.
- Scientists will compare irradiated and non-irradiated samples to study biological and cellular changes for future space farming.
- Project Astra Farm aims to establish Maharashtra as a global hub for space agriculture and advanced food technology.
- The research is expected to contribute to food systems for long-duration human spaceflight, lunar bases, and Martian settlements.
- The findings may also improve crop resistance against climate change, extreme weather, and post-harvest losses.
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Anil Menon to Travel to International Space Station (ISS) as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut (Mid of July)
Anil Menon, a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut of Indian descent, is scheduled to launch on an eight-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on July 14 from the Baikonur…
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched his book ‘The Second Orbit’ aiming to share his personal space journey and inspire engagement with space and astronomy. Former Indian Space Research…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) committee on astronaut selection and management has recommended including four civilian specialists from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds…
U.P. Rajeev has been appointed as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram. He previously served as the Associate Director Research and Development at VSSC.
Reliance Jio gets IN-SPACe approval for 1,600-satellite LEO network
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- The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) granted technical clearance to Reliance Jio's proposed 1,600-satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation.
- The technical evaluation was carried out in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- The satellite network is designed to achieve an overall throughput of 4.5–5 terabits per second (Tbps).
- Reliance Jio plans to establish 20 to 22 ground stations across India to support the satellite network.
- Discussions are reportedly underway to accommodate defence-related payloads on the satellites for national security applications.
- The project still requires government support for filings with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and coordination with global satellite operators to avoid radio frequency interference.
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Pankaj Pawar Appointed as CEO of Jio Platforms (Mid of July)
Pankaj Pawar was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jio Platforms on March 24, 2026. He succeeded Kiran Thomas, who resigned as CEO on March 23, 2026.
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…
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.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for transferring Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) technology to private sector firms. Only companies…
Arunachal Pradesh Signs MoU with Norway’s Tidal Sail AS for India’s First River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Project
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- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) and Tidal Sail AS under the India-Norway Green Partnership.
- The project will establish a 500 kW River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Plant, India's first such facility, in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The technology generates electricity directly from river currents without requiring major civil infrastructure, offering an environmentally sustainable and cost-effective renewable energy solution.
- The initiative is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Innovation Norway.
- CES&HS Director Tana Tage stated that successful implementation could reduce fossil fuel dependence, lower carbon emissions, and preserve river ecosystems.
- The project aims to diversify Arunachal Pradesh's renewable energy portfolio and explore decentralised power generation for remote and inaccessible regions.
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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…
India and Netherlands sign Kalpasar pact and PM Modi visits Afsluitdijk project on May 18, 2026 (Mid of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Afsluitdijk, a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway in the Netherlands used for flood control and land reclamation. India and the Netherlands signed a Letter of Intent for technical…
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) achieves 45 per cent reduction in carbon emissions (End of June)
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced that V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) has reduced its net carbon emissions by approximately 45 per cent. The port has been…
India and Norway sign 12 agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway in May 2026 (End of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Oslo was the first by an Indian prime minister to Norway in 43 years. King Harald V conferred Norway's highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of…
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Spain defeats Argentina to win FIFA World Cup 2026
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- Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Argentina 1-0 in the final.
- The final match was played in New Jersey.
- Lionel Messi became the first player to start three FIFA World Cup finals (2014, 2022, 2026).
- Only one other player, Cafu, has featured in three World Cup finals, but he came on as a substitute in 1994.
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Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) men’s World Cup with 18 goals. Messi broke the 12-year record of 16 goals previously held by Miroslav…
Argentina unveils world's tallest Lionel Messi statue (End of June)
Argentina inaugurated a 26-meter-tall statue of Lionel Messi in Cutral Co, Neuquén, marking the tallest tribute to the football legend worldwide. The artwork was created by local artist Aldo Beroisa and took nearly a…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup tournaments. The record was achieved during Portugal's 2026 World Cup Group K match…
Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as Messi equals all-time goal record (Mid of June)
Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. The match was played at a venue in Kansas City, with more than 70,000 supporters in attendance.
PV Sindhu Creates History with Japan Open 2026 Title
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- PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open title.
- She defeated three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the final.
- The victory ended her 19-month title drought and marked her first BWF Super 750 title.
- This is her biggest title since winning the 2019 World Championships.
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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty became the first Indian pair to win the men's doubles title at the Singapore Open 2026 by defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri 18-21, 21-17, 21-16. The…
Sabastian Sawe wins London Marathon with sub-two-hour record (End of April)
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya became the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, winning the London Marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds. Yomif Kejelcha finished as runner-up in 1:59:41…
Su Li Yang defeats Kidambi Srikanth to win US Open Badminton (Start of July)
Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei won the men's summit clash of the US Open Badminton tournament. Former world number one Kidambi Srikanth finished as the runner-up in the tournament.
PV Sindhu joins BWF Council as voting member (End of April)
PV Sindhu has assumed a full voting position on the Council of the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Sindhu was elected as the Chair of the BWF Athletes' Commission.
Rohit Sharma Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's Record with Historic First-Ever Indian ODI Century at Lord's
Key Updates:
- Rohit Sharma scored 138 runs off 110 balls in the third ODI against England on July 19, 2026.
- He became the oldest Indian to score an ODI century at 39 years and 80 days, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
- This was the first ODI century by an Indian batter at Lord's.
- Rohit Sharma reached his century in 84 balls.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad defeats Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 (End of April)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 47 runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match held in Hyderabad. SRH scored 242 for 2 in 20 overs, while DC scored 195 for 9 in 20 overs.
India Women defeated England Women by 270 runs in the one-off Test at Lord's. This was the first women's Test match ever played at Lord's.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from Samastipur district, Bihar, became India's youngest international debutant during the second T20I against England in Manchester. He surpassed the record for India's youngest international…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Urvil Patel jointly hold the record for the fastest half century in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, both achieving the feat in 13 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored the 13-ball fifty for Rajasthan…
Gujarat Bags Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 for Horticulture
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- The Agriculture Leadership Award was instituted in 2008 by the Agriculture Today Group on the advice of agricultural scientist Dr. M. S. Swaminathan.
- The selection committee for the award is headed by former Chief Justice of India Justice P. Sathasivam.
- Gujarat received the Agriculture Leadership Award 2026 for excellence in the horticulture sector.
- The award was presented by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave in New Delhi.
- Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani received the award on behalf of the state.
- Gujarat had previously won the Agriculture Leadership Award as Best Agriculture State in 2009, 2014, and 2018, and for animal husbandry in 2019.
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Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare projects horticulture production at 3,777.76 lakh tonne (Mid of June)
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Narendra Modi conferred with 2026 Agricola Medal by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (End of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 2026 Agricola Medal from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at its headquarters in Rome. The award was presented by FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in recognition of the…
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…
Navitas Solar has announced a proposed investment of ₹1,500 crore to set up a 3.6 GW high-efficiency solar cell manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The facility will also include a pilot wafer and ingot production line as…
Day of International Criminal Justice 2026 – 17 July
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- The Day of International Criminal Justice, also known as World Day for International Justice, is observed on July 17 every year.
- The day commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute on July 17, 1998, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- The observance was formally recognized in 2010 and aims to promote international justice, accountability, and the fight against impunity for grave crimes.
- The International Criminal Court (ICC), headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, investigates and prosecutes individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
- Key focus areas of the day include human rights, rule of law, victims' rights, and ending impunity.
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Philippines' Former President Rodrigo Duterte to Stand Trial at International Criminal Court (ICC) for Crimes Against Humanity (End of April)
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Vice-President Releases Book ‘The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks’ on July 15, 2026 (Mid of July)
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book ‘The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks’ on July 15, 2026 at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book is edited by Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar and published…
International Day of Hope 2026 observed on July 12 (Mid of July)
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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on 26 June to honour survivors and advocate for justice, rehabilitation, and prevention. The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or…
Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 – July 18
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- Nelson Mandela International Day is observed annually on July 18.
- The day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in November 2009 through resolution A/RES/64/13.
- The day commemorates Nelson Mandela’s birthday and his lifetime of service to humanity.
- The 2026 theme is 'It's in our hands'.
- In December 2015, the General Assembly extended the scope of the day to promote humane conditions of imprisonment and adopted the revised United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the 'Nelson Mandela Rules'.
- A virtual public service activity linked to the day encourages participation in the ActNow x Mandela Day challenge to limit global warming and protect the environment.
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International Malala Day 2026 – July 12 (Mid of July)
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International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica 2026 – 11 July (Mid of July)
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Bukhman International Booker Prize announced for 2027 (Start of July)
The International Booker Prize will be renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize from 2027 following a 10-year funding commitment from Bukhman Philanthropies. The prize money for winners will be doubled to £100,000…
Shabdalok, India's First Immersive Language Museum, Inaugurated on July 19, 2026
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- Shabdalok, India's first immersive language museum, was inaugurated at the National Library campus in Kolkata on July 19, 2026.
- The museum was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- It was developed by the National Library under the Union Culture Ministry.
- Shabdalok features nine galleries that showcase India's 22 official languages and trace their evolution from oral traditions to the digital age.
- The museum uses interactive technology including digital displays, holograms, and motion-sensor technology.
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Natural History Museum of Mizoram University designated as India's 21st Biodiversity Repository on June 19 (Start of July)
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Natural History Museum (NHM) of Mizoram University, Aizawl, as a Designated Repository. The NHM is India's 21st Designated Repository, notified…
International Museum Day observed on 18 May 2026 with the theme Museums Uniting a Divided World (Mid of May)
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Mintage World, the world's first online museum for coins, stamps, and banknotes, has launched a coffee table book titled Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes Issued During the Premiership of Shri Narendra Modi. The 200-page book…
Kerala's first private medical museum, the Museum of Medical Archives, has opened in Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram. The museum was founded by A Sivaraman, a former artist-modeler at the Government Medical College…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat.
Key Updates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on July 17, 2026, unveiling development projects worth around Rs 26,800 crore.
- He flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train between Jind and Sonipat, which uses hydrogen fuel cell technology and produces zero carbon emissions.
- The hydrogen train has a 10-coach configuration and a 3,200 HP propulsion system, designed and engineered using indigenous technology.
- Prime Minister Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone of National Highway projects worth over Rs 12,470 crore in Haryana, including the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway.
- In Chandigarh, he inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER).
- In Jalandhar, he inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including Jalandhar Cantt, developed at a cost of about Rs 1,570 crore.
- He also flagged off the Kartoli-Ambala train service and the Amritsar (Chheharta)-Varanasi train service.
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Prime Minister Modi visits Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, 2026 (Mid of July)
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India and New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership During PM Modi’s Visit (July 10-11, 2026) (Mid of July)
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Modified UDAN Scheme: ₹28,840 Crore Outlay for Regional Aviation (Start of July)
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