Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched the 'bob Golden Goal Deposit Scheme' for retail term deposits with a tenure of 555 days. For callable deposits, BoB offers interest rates of 6.75% per annum for general customers, 7.25%…
Federal Bank launches FCNR Max Deposit Scheme with 6.25% interest rate
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- Federal Bank has introduced the FCNR Max Deposit Scheme in US dollars for Non-resident Indian (NRI) customers, offering an interest rate of 6.25% per annum for tenures between three and five years.
- The scheme includes a mandatory lock-in period of one year, with premature withdrawals attracting an interest rate 1% lower than the applicable rate for the actual tenure held.
- Federal Bank reported a total business mix of ₹5.78 lakh crore as of 31 March 2026.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a special FCNR(B) swap facility and exempted incremental FCNR(B) deposits mobilised between July 1 and September 30 from Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) requirements.
- Other Indian lenders' USD FCNR(B) rates include ICICI Bank and Axis Bank at 6% for three to five years, Kotak Mahindra Bank up to 6.15% for larger-ticket deposits, YES Bank up to 6.60%, CSB Bank at 7.05% for five years, Bank of Baroda up to 6% for five years, and revised offerings from Punjab National Bank.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Introduces US Dollar-Rupee Forex Swap Facility for Fresh FCNR (B) Deposits (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a US dollar-rupee forex swap facility for fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits to attract foreign capital. The facility is available to Authorised…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for six months (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed several operational restrictions on Mumbai-based Mogaveera Co-operative Bank for a period of six months effective from June 13, 2026. The RBI has capped withdrawals from…
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) continues at 8.2% per annum. Public Provident Fund (PPF) remains at 7.1% per annum.
Ministry of Finance (MoF) Upgrades Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) to Navratna Status
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- The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the MoF has elevated CPCL to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status.
- CPCL, which functions under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), has become the 28th Navratna CPSE in India.
- The company recorded an annual turnover of ₹59,400 crore in FY 2025-26 and held Miniratna Category-I status prior to this upgrade.
- Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) serves as the majority shareholder and parent company of CPCL with a 51.89% stake.
- The Navratna classification empowers the CPSE to invest up to ₹1,000 crore or 15% of its net worth on a single project without seeking prior government approval.
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India deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' health cube in Jamaica for humanitarian emergency response (Start of May)
India has deployed the Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica for humanitarian emergency response. The deployment was coordinated under the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)…
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status to award own degrees (Start of April)
The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), declared the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and its six constituent units as deemed-to-be university…
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…
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status (Start of April)
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been declared a deemed-to-be university by the Ministry of Education on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The deemed status…
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System launched at Daulatpura toll plaza in Rajasthan
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- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched Rajasthan's first multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system at the Daulatpura toll plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur section of NH-48.
- The MLFF system integrates automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) technology with FASTag-based electronic toll collection to enable barrier-less tolling.
- NHAI plans to transit toll plazas at Shahjahanpur and Manoharpur to the MLFF system to ensure seamless commuting on the Delhi-Jaipur section.
- Previous MLFF implementations include the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat-Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat and the Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi.
- Users with insufficient or invalid FASTag balances are issued an electronic notice (E-Notice) and must pay the fee within 72 hours to avoid a penalty of twice the normal rate.
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Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system: reduces travel time and decongests highways (Start of May)
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) operationalised India's first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at the Choryasi toll plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat on May 1…
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system launched for barrier-less collection on NH-48 (Start of May)
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari launched India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system on 1 May 2026. The system is implemented at the Chorayasi toll plaza on…
Rajasthan inaugurates first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi with ₹1,200 crore investment (Mid of May)
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated Rajasthan's first semiconductor cluster in Bhiwadi. The Bhiwadi electronics manufacturing cluster attracted an investment of ₹1,200 crore and is expected to generate…
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…
Coal Gasification Incentive Schemes: Cumulative outlay up to ₹46,000 crore
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- The Ministry of Coal (MoC) is providing ₹1,350 crore support under its coal gasification incentive scheme for the Lakhanpur coal-to-ammonium nitrate project.
- The government has approved coal gasification incentive schemes with a cumulative outlay of up to ₹46,000 crore to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects.
- The project is being developed by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL), a joint venture between Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Coal India Limited (CIL).
- The project will produce 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate per day using indigenously developed coal gasification technology from BHEL.
- The initiative is expected to catalyse investments of ₹2.5-3 lakh crore and generate around 50,000 direct and indirect jobs across 25 projects in coal-bearing regions.
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly unveiled development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore in Odisha to enhance energy security and infrastructure. The foundation stone was laid for the…
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) signed a land lease agreement for a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project at Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district, Odisha. The agreement…
BCGCL and MCL sign Odisha land lease for 2,000 TPD coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant using BHEL technology (Start of April)
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) signed a land leasing pact in Odisha for a 2,000 tonnes per day coal to ammonium nitrate project. The facility will be built on about…
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded a large contract by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) to construct a coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant in Odisha. Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Ltd (BCGCL) is…
Maharashtra-Google MoU for free AI and digital training of over 4 lakh teachers
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- The Maharashtra School Education department signed a memorandum of understanding with Google for Education to provide free AI and digital technology training to more than four lakh teachers in government-run and aided schools.
- The letter of intent was signed in the presence of School Education Minister Dadaji Bhuse at Mantralaya.
- Selected master trainers will undergo training and then train teachers across the state, aiming to reach every school.
- The entire training programme will be provided free of cost by Google with no financial burden on the state government, and the Maharashtra government will retain control over the process.
- The initiative will focus on enhancing AI literacy and digital skills, provide localised training content in Marathi, Hindi and English, and promote the use of Google's AI tools for educational purposes.
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Google announced the Google AI Educator Series (GES) at the Education World Forum 2026 in London to train school and higher education teachers on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Gemini.…
Madhya Pradesh partners with Google Cloud India for AI-powered governance and Smart Simhastha 2028 (End of May)
The Madhya Pradesh government and Google Cloud India plan to establish an AI Center of Excellence in Indore to train and connect more than 10,000 developers. For Simhastha 2028, Google Cloud India proposed AI-based…
Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026: ₹10,000 Crore Investment Target (End of April)
The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Maharashtra Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026, aiming to attract over ₹10,000 crore in investment and generate 1.5 lakh jobs by 2031. The policy proposes the establishment of a…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), has empanelled six firms to develop and deploy AI solutions across government departments: Tata…
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL) partners with US-based AM General for mounted artillery gun systems
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- Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd (KSSL), the wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Ltd, signed a strategic partnership with American military vehicle maker AM General for mounted artillery gun systems for the global market.
- The partnership announcement was made at the ongoing biennial Eurosatory defence exposition in Paris.
- AM General has offered a proposal to participate in the US Army Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) programme, which includes development and delivery of a 155mm MTC solution based on KSSL's mounted artillery gun platform.
- Delivery of the 155mm MTC solution is planned in 2027 upon its down-selection by the US government.
- The MARG system features a 52-calibre 155mm cannon with patented Soft Recoil Technology (SRT), an automated load-assist, and an advanced all-weather fire control suite, firing standard high-explosive projectiles over 40 kilometres.
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The Indian Army has proposed the procurement of 300 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled artillery guns in a deal estimated at ₹23,000 crore. The proposal is expected to be placed before the Defence Procurement Board…
Indian defence firm SMPP and European major KNDS sign teaming agreement for loitering munitions production in India (End of June)
Indian defence manufacturer SMPP signed a teaming agreement with European defence major KNDS (formed through the merger of France's Nexter and Germany's Krauss-Maffei Wegmann) to manufacture advanced loitering munitions…
Bharat Forge's Kalyani Strategic Systems unveils Simha 4x4 armoured vehicle at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris (Mid of June)
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…
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…
France hosts 52nd G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026
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- The 52nd Group of Seven (G7) Summit is being held in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026 under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron.
- The G7 member leaders attending the summit include Mark Carney (Canada), Emmanuel Macron (France), Friedrich Merz (Germany), Giorgia Meloni (Italy), Sanae Takaichi (Japan), Keir Starmer (UK), and Donald Trump (US).
- The European Union (EU) is represented at the summit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa.
- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is attending as a guest leader to discuss global issues and hold bilateral talks with leaders including Donald Trump, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney.
- Invited guest and partner leaders include Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Ukraine), Abdel Fattah el-Sisi (Egypt), Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Qatar), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE), Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazil), Lee Jae-myung (South Korea), and William Ruto (Kenya).
- The summit agenda focuses on security risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media, cyber security, and finalising statements on regional conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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France to host 52nd G7 Summit in Evian (Mid of June)
The 52nd Group of Seven (G7) Summit will be held in the resort town of Evian under the French presidency. The summit's key focus areas include geopolitical crises, economic cooperation, artificial intelligence (AI), and…
PM Modi and US President Trump expected to meet at G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France from June 15-17, 2026 (End of May)
French President Emmanuel Macron invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the G7 Summit during his official visit to India from February 17-19, 2026. The G7 Summit is scheduled to be held in Evian-les-Bains…
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…
United States President Donald Trump to attend G7 Summit in France from 15 June to 17 June (Start of June)
The Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit is scheduled to take place from 15 June to 17 June in Évian-les-Bains, France. United States (US) President Donald Trump confirmed his attendance at the summit following the…
India's First Digital Repository of Space-Sector Capabilities Launched at India Space Congress (ISC)
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- The Indian Space Industry E-Catalogue, India's first comprehensive digital repository of space-sector capabilities, was launched at the India Space Congress (ISC).
- The platform was developed by the Satcom Industry Association (SIA)-India, a non-profit organisation representing the interests of the space industry in the country.
- The e-catalogue brings together more than 200 verified space and defence companies across nearly 20 domains and over 120 sub-domains.
- SIA-India, in partnership with OrbitAID, released a report titled Building India's On-Orbit Servicing and Refuelling Ecosystem: Policy, Partnerships and Pathways Forward.
- SIA-India collaborated with TakeMe2Space to prepare a report titled India's Strategic Opportunity in Space-Based Compute Infrastructure.
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The Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA) announced Bharat Digital Samvad, which is India's first dedicated national forum on digital sovereignty and infrastructure policy. The summit is scheduled for 20 May…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the "IP Catalyst" initiative and digital platform on 12 May 2026 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The initiative is implemented by the…
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) launched CALM-Brain, India's first digital repository of data on brain structure and function for major psychiatric disorders. The initiative is a…
Sikkim declared first paperless state judiciary in India (Start of May)
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declared Sikkim as the first paperless state judiciary in the nation. The declaration was made during the inaugural session of the two-day National Conclave on Technology and…
IITM and ARIES sign MoU to establish climate observation station in Himalayan region
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- The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 18 to establish a climate observation station in the Himalayan region.
- The station will be established at the Devasthal campus of ARIES in Uttarakhand under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON).
- The facility will monitor meteorological parameters, greenhouse gases, short-lived climate forcers, atmospheric chemistry, and soil moisture.
- BCON is a national initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) implemented by IITM to build a long-term, high-precision climate monitoring framework across India.
- The MoU between IITM and ARIES will remain in force for more than 50 years to facilitate collaborative research through sustained observations of climate variables.
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Birla Institute of Technology Mesra (BIT Mesra) and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), under the Department of Space, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ranchi to cooperate in geospatial…
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, established an Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory in Chennai under the Mission Mausam initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Inaugurated on May…
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) inaugurates Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University (Start of May)
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, established the Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. The…
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune Launches India’s First Dedicated Climate-Tech Incubation Hub (Mid of May)
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), has launched a dedicated Incubation Center for Startups in Weather and Climate. The incubation facility is a core…
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Rumesh Pathirage wins Doha Diamond League 2026
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- Sri Lankan Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the javelin throw event at the Doha Diamond League 2026 with a best throw of 88.68m.
- Grenada's Anderson Peters finished second with a throw of 86.38m, and American Curtis Thompson took third place with 85.99m.
- Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the event with a best throw of 85.69m.
- Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to cross the 85m mark this season, overtaking Rohit Yadav as the national leader.
- Neeraj Chopra cleared the qualifying mark of 82.61m set by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026.
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India has become the second-largest export market for Sri Lanka, surpassing the United Kingdom, while the United States remains the largest. Sri Lanka's exports to India increased by 8.9 per cent to USD 364.15 million…
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak, a diving support and submarine rescue vessel of the Indian Navy (IN), arrived at the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The vessel is participating in the 4th India-Sri Lanka joint diving…
Team India will represent the country for the first time at the World Apnea Pool Championship starting June 2, 2026, in Budapest. The Freediving Association of India (FAI) is the official national body for freediving in…
The Indian Navy (IN) ship INS Nireekshak arrived in Sri Lanka for a training visit and Operational Turnaround (OTR). The visit is aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
International Yoga Day 2026 observed on June 21 with theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing
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- International Yoga Day 2026 will be observed on June 21 to promote the ancient Indian practice of yoga for global health and well-being.
- The official theme for International Yoga Day 2026 is Yoga for Healthy Ageing, focusing on the importance of physical and mental well-being for ageing populations.
- The proposal for an international day dedicated to yoga was first introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2014.
- The UNGA adopted a resolution in December 2014 to proclaim June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, with the first celebration occurring on June 21, 2015.
- The date June 21 was selected because it coincides with the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which is the longest day of the year.
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The International Festival of Yoga and Meditation 2026 is being organised across Ladakh from June 15 to 21 to mark the 12th United Nations (UN) International Day of Yoga. The National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR), Leh…
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.
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.
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…
World Refugee Day observed on 20 June with theme Until Everyone is Safe
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- World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June.
- The theme for World Refugee Day is Until Everyone is Safe.
- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is headed by Barham Salih.
- The current observation marks the 75th anniversary of the Refugee Convention, a treaty adopted in 1951.
- The UNHCR has introduced the 50 by 35 vision to reduce the number of refugees in protracted displacement and reliant on humanitarian assistance by half by 2035.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports first decline in global refugee numbers in a decade as of 2025 (Mid of June)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported a three percent drop in global refugee figures as of 2025. The decrease in numbers is largely attributed to increased voluntary returns to Afghanistan…
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 International Day of Family Remittances is observed on 16 June. The theme for the 2026 observance is Remittances for Rural Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Employment.
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June, and the theme for 2026 is Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults. The 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour held…
Osmania University secures four ISO certifications on June 17 2026
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- Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad, Telangana, became the first university in India to receive four international ISO certifications simultaneously.
- The certifications were awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
- The university received ISO 21001:2018 for educational organisations management systems and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management systems.
- The university received ISO 50001:2018 for energy management systems and ISO 22000:2018 for food safety management systems.
- The certifications were presented by Sandeep Kumar Kanojia, Deputy Director General, Southern Region and Scientist ‘F’ at BIS.
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Chandigarh University (CU) Establishes India's First Private University 'IndiaAI Data Lab' with Intel India (Start of June)
Chandigarh University (CU) has established the 'IndiaAI Data Lab' in collaboration with Intel India, becoming the first private university in India to do so. The lab is located at the University Institute of Computing…
Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) Bengaluru attains ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for biochemistry and haematology (Mid of April)
The clinical laboratory at Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) Bengaluru received ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for biochemistry and haematology. CARI Bengaluru is the first institute under Central Council for…
UGC Foreign University Initiative: 15 Global Universities to Establish Campuses in India (End of June)
The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced that 15 foreign universities have received Letters of Intent (LoIs) to establish campuses in India. The initiative is governed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) (Setting…
QS World University Rankings 2027 released (Mid of June)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of the United States secured the top position in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Imperial College London of the United Kingdom and Stanford University of the United…
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict observed on 19 June
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- The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is observed on 19 June annually.
- In 2026, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message focusing on children subjected to sexual violence in conflict.
- The message highlights that sexual violence against children is a deliberate strategy used to punish communities and fracture social bonds.
- The message calls for action on three fronts: protection, accountability, and prevention.
- The message states that children must never be targets in war and protecting them is a legal and moral imperative for every combatant and every country.
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The United Nations (UN) has added Israeli and Russian security forces to its blacklist of parties suspected of committing patterns of sexual violence in armed conflict. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the…
The United Nations (UN) added Israel to its blacklist of parties suspected of sexual violence in conflict zones, prompting Israel to cut ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny…
International Sex Workers Day observed annually on June 2 (Start of June)
International Sex Workers Day, also known as International Whores' Day, is observed annually on June 2. The day aims to raise awareness of the often exploited working conditions of sex workers.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed globally on 17 May. The theme for the year 2026 is At the heart of democracy.
National Reading Day to be celebrated on June 19
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- National Reading Day is observed on June 19 to commemorate the memory of P.N. Panicker.
- Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will formally inaugurate the State-level celebrations at the Kanakakkunnu Palace.
- The observance is being organised under the aegis of the P.N. Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra.
- The state-level event for the celebrations is scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Extensive programmes have been arranged as part of the celebrations to mark the National Reading Day.
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International Picnic Day observed on June 18 (Mid of June)
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International Archives Day was marked on 9 June 2026 with activities opened in Bamako by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga. The theme for the event was Ensuring and strengthening the preservation and access to archives…
India will host the BRICS National Security Advisers' (NSA) Meeting on June 22 and 23, with National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval chairing the deliberations. The meeting will focus on the theme Non-traditional…
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…
Rajendra Kumar Saboo Assigned Additional Charge as MD & CEO of UCO Bank
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- Rajendra Kumar Saboo, Executive Director of UCO Bank, has been assigned the additional charge of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO).
- The appointment was made by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- Saboo takes over following the completion of the tenure of former MD & CEO Ashwani Kumar on May 31, 2026.
- He will hold the additional charge until August 31, 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
- UCO Bank is a Kolkata-based public sector lender.
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Rajesh Kumar Singh takes additional charge as Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) (End of May)
Rajesh Kumar Singh has been given additional charge as Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, and Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The appointment follows the…
Y. Balaji Kiran takes additional charge as Chief Public Relations Officer of South Coast Railway (SCoR) (Start of June)
Y. Balaji Kiran has taken additional charge as the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the South Coast Railway (SCoR). He is a 2013-batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
Rajneesh Karnatak, Debadatta Chand and Ashutosh Choudhary extended as Bank Executives (End of April)
Rajneesh Karnatak, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of India (BoI), has had his tenure extended for three years effective April 29, 2026. Karnatak was appointed as MD and CEO of BoI in…
Ajay Rajan Appointed Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Protean eGov Technologies (Start of June)
Ajay Rajan has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Protean eGov Technologies for a three-year term effective June 1, 2026. The company board approved his appointment as an…