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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) superseding all earlier instructions on the subject. The LBS aims to coordinate activities of banks, governments, and…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, applicable to new applicants and existing Payment System…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the 'Reserve Bank of India [Commercial Banks - Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme] Directions, 2026', applicable from January 2026. Crop seasons under the KCC Scheme are standardised at…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has deferred the effective date of the Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposures by three months to 1 July 2026. The central bank revised the framework after stakeholder feedback…
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the 'Reserve Bank of India [Commercial Banks - Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme] Directions, 2026', applicable from January 2026. Crop seasons under the KCC Scheme are standardised at…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced a full waiver of crop loans up to ₹75,000 for farmers who availed loans through cooperative banks. The waiver is applicable for loans availed from May 1, 2025, to…
The RBI has issued final amendment directions to dispense with the IFR requirement for commercial banks effective from May 18, 2026. The IFR serves as a financial buffer maintained by banks to absorb valuation losses in…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) discontinued the requirement for commercial banks to maintain the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) effective from May 18, 2026. The IFR served as an additional buffer to hedge against…
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted final approval to Nuvama Wealth Management to start mutual fund operations through Nuvama Asset Management Limited. The asset management company will…
Wealth First Portfolio Managers received Sebi approval to start mutual fund operations. Lakshya Asset Management Company, sponsored by Wealth First Portfolio Managers, will be India’s first AMC headquartered in…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed the Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement (GARUDA) to reduce the scheme launch period from 30 working days to 10 working days after filing…
NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), partnered with Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL) to launch a cross-border remittance linkage. The…
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Punjab National Bank (PNB) has partnered with Kiwi to launch the RuPay-based PNB Kiwi Credit Card. The collaboration aims to introduce credit-enabled Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments to 180 million customers.
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) launched a segmented four-card credit card portfolio targeting first-time credit customers, young salaried professionals, Gen Z spenders, and affluent travellers. The AU Ananta Credit Card…
AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) and CheQ have launched a co-branded credit card featuring an LED-powered tap-to-pay indicator. The LED feature is powered by the Near Field Communication (NFC) field of the point-of-sale…
DMRC has partnered with Airtel Payments Bank to launch co-branded RuPay On-The-Go NCMC. The NCMC is an open-loop card designed to enable seamless payments across metro systems, buses, and other transit networks…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor. The project cost is around ₹12,000 crore.
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…
Pixxel has partnered with Sarvam to develop and build Pathfinder, which is India’s first orbital data centre satellite. The Pathfinder is a 200 kg-class satellite scheduled for launch as early as the fourth quarter (Q4)…
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…
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Himachal Day is observed on April 15 every year to commemorate the formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948. Himachal Pradesh was formed on April 15, 1948, by integrating 30 erstwhile princely states.
The state government of Himachal Pradesh and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable development. The MoU was…
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released the second edition of the novel titled Bazaar authored by Niranjan Dev Sharma. The novel Bazaar chronicles significant social and political events occurring…
The Assam Government and the European Union (EU) launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative in Guwahati to expand cooperation in bioeconomy sectors including natural flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH. The initiative…
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed the Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement (GARUDA) to reduce the scheme launch period from 30 working days to 10 working days after filing…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has granted final approval to Nuvama Wealth Management to start mutual fund operations through Nuvama Asset Management Limited. The asset management company will…
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) approved the first batch of ₹22 crore support for nine startups under the ₹100 crore startup support programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). The MNRE…
Wealth First Portfolio Managers received Sebi approval to start mutual fund operations. Lakshya Asset Management Company, sponsored by Wealth First Portfolio Managers, will be India’s first AMC headquartered in…
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Maruti Suzuki launched India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R, which is engineered to run on ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E100. The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways announced a pilot…
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 of India plans to expand the national ethanol fuel network to 5,000 dispensing stations by the close of 2027. Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) Hardeep Singh Puri stated the rollout begins with…
India's cumulative ethanol supplies reached approximately 515 crore litres during the first six months of Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA). The industry has…
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the establishment of a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur Ex-Cantonment in Uttar Pradesh. The project will be established on…
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation…
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…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has granted in-principle clearance for a ₹500 crore National Military Drone Technology Hub at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The hub will provide end-to-end capabilities…
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Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise residing on Saint Helena island, holds the dual titles of the world's oldest-known land animal and the world's oldest turtle. Estimated to have been born around 1832, the tortoise is…
Authorities in Delhi are using processed legacy waste from the Bhalswa landfill to fill waterlogged low-lying areas in Roop Vihar and Sharma Colony. The initiative serves two purposes: reducing the burden on the Bhalswa…
Andhra Pradesh has finalised arrangements for its first semiconductor project under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) at Tarluvada village in Visakhapatnam. The project involves an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly…
The Department of Commerce notified a special economic zone for Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Pvt Ltd at Dholera, Gujarat. Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing has proposed an investment of ₹91,000 crore to set up India's…
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the Singappen Special Force, a policing unit dedicated to preventing crimes against women and girls, at Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai. The state government has provided…
The Ministry of Finance launched two digital platforms of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on April 15, 2026. The MyLIC app is a customer-focused platform that allows policyholders to manage insurance…
India recorded over 440 million digital wallet app downloads in Calendar Year (CY) 2025, maintaining its position as the world's largest market for the third consecutive year. PhonePe emerged as the most-downloaded…
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 Portal to assess digital governance across States, Union Territories, and…
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill will be tabled in the upcoming monsoon session of the state Assembly. A six-member high-level committee headed by retired Supreme…
On 16 April 2026, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved a high‑level committee to prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) framework. The committee is headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
The Chhattisgarh government approved the proposal to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to ensure legal uniformity and empowerment of women. A high-level committee headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has…
The Assam Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, to establish a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships irrespective of religion. Assam is the third state in…
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued a gazette notification on April 27 to amend 2023 regulations governing new medical colleges and expansion of existing courses. The NMC removed the clause that capped the total…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed a draft amendment to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 to extend the maximum duration for completing the MBBS course. The proposal seeks to increase the…
The Uttar Pradesh education department developed a dedicated portal (http://cmtcts.upsdc.gov.in) for registration under the Chief Minister's cashless medical scheme for teachers. The scheme covers over 15 lakh teachers…
The Odisha government announced free and universal education from kindergarten to postgraduate (KG to PG) level. The decision is expected to benefit more than 10 lakh students, particularly those from economically…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Foreigners can now complete their registration any time…
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) allows companies to deploy up to 10% of their annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure through subscription to zero coupon zero principal (ZCZP) instruments listed…
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCFPD) announced amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. The scope of Government Approved Test Centres (GATC) has…
India welcomed Japan's review of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology to expand bilateral defence cooperation and industrial collaboration. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated…
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Researchers at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, China, performed the world's first multi-organ pig-to-human transplant. The procedure involved transplanting two kidneys and a whole…
The Ministry of Health (Health Ministry) aims to establish at least one blood centre in every district by December 2026, in line with the National Blood Policy. Approximately 10 per cent of districts in the country…
World Blood Donor Day is observed worldwide on 14 June 2026. The official theme for the 2026 observance is One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
The Union Cabinet approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on May 5, 2026, to provide credit support amid liquidity pressures from the West Asia crisis. As of June 9, 2026, the Ministry of Finance…
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed a 20 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group 'C' posts. Ex-Agniveers are defined as retired short service Army personnel.
The Gujarat government proposed Project Transition for Harmonized Relocation and Inclusive Vibrant Economy (THRIVE) to encourage industries within municipal corporation limits to relocate outside urban areas. Under the…
Gujarat Sthapana Divas (Gujarat Day) is celebrated annually on May 1. The state of Gujarat was formed in 1960 after the former Bombay State was divided into Maharashtra and Gujarat on linguistic lines.
The Government of India decided to drop the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposed 33%…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Foreigners can now complete their registration any time…
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) scheme for a period of five years starting from 1 April 2026. The project has been allocated a total…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) operationalised India’s first designated Port of Refuge on 27 March 2026. The International Maritime Organisation defines a Port of Refuge as a location where ships can…
Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado to head the Vatican's communications department. Alvarado is the first lay woman to hold a post in the Roman Curia and the first non-religious woman appointed as prefect…
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China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties starting May 1. From May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2028, zero-tariff treatment will be granted to 20 African countries that are not…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Nara Chandrababu Naidu announced one-time cash grants of ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child. The policy initiative aims to reverse the declining…
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Eligibility will be determined by a…
The Congress United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has proposed providing up to three days of menstrual leave for school students. The Kerala government plans to provide six months of maternity leave for…
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India recorded over 440 million digital wallet app downloads in Calendar Year (CY) 2025, maintaining its position as the world's largest market for the third consecutive year. PhonePe emerged as the most-downloaded…
UIDAI signed a formal agreement with MapmyIndia on Wednesday to enable display of authorised Aadhaar centres on the Mappls App. The collaboration allows users to locate centres for adult enrolment, child enrolment, or…
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) reported that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions reached a record value of ₹29.90 trillion and a volume of 23.20 billion in May. The UPI transaction value in…
UPI transactions reached an all-time high of ₹29.52 trillion in March 2026, up 10% from ₹26.84 trillion in February. Transaction volume rose 11% to 22.64 billion in March from 20.39 billion in February.
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India successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on 15 June 2026. The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The…
NIBE Limited (NIBE) successfully conducted firing demonstrations of EXTRA (150 km range) and Predator Hawk (300 km range) "Suryastra" rockets. The trials were carried out on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the Integrated Test…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes.…
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India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on June 25-26 under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting is guided by the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and…
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…
India is hosting a BRICS senior officials meeting under its BRICS presidency that will see Iran and the UAE face to face for the first time since the West Asian conflict. The meeting agenda covers broader West Asian and…
Odisha will host the second technical meeting of the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Group of BRICS from June 3-5, 2026, in Puri. The event will feature representatives from 11 countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China…
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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released the "Blueprint for Reducing Exposure and Defending against AI-Assisted Vulnerabilities Exploitation in Digital Infrastructure" on May 25, 2026. CERT-In has…
Anthropic is providing access to its Mythos Artificial Intelligence (AI) model to 150 organisations across more than 15 countries through an initiative called Project Glasswing. Mythos is an AI model specifically…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) are monitoring Anthropic’s Mythos AI model for its potential to destabilise banking systems. South…
The Government of India has formed a panel led by State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman C S Setty to assess risks from the AI platform Mythos and devise mitigation strategies. C S Setty also leads the Indian Banks'…
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India and the United States (US) conducted the 29th edition of the Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) in Hawaii to deepen bilateral defence cooperation. The AAST was co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief…
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that India has signed a deal with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos missiles. The deal with Indonesia for BrahMos missiles is in the final stages.
The 7th round of India-Algeria Foreign Office Consultations was held in Algiers. The consultations were co-chaired by Indian Secretary (South) Neena Malhotra and Algerian Secretary General Lounes Magramane.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France. Both nations reaffirmed their objective to conclude…
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The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) and the Money Restoration Module (MRM) portals. The GRM portal is designed to…
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to combat mule accounts. The…
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination. The MoU was signed by…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched 'RBI Reelathon 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness against cyber-enabled financial frauds among college students. The campaign was inaugurated by Kerala Director…
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National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) launched the anthology titled "Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India" on 17 April 2026. The initiative aims to inspire citizens and global travellers to…
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) partnered with Razorpay on 26 Mar 2026 to provide financial tools, founder enablement programmes and ecosystem support to startups. Startup Sahayak platform…
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 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…
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National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) announced the launch of RAINMUMBAI, a Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, scheduled for May 29, 2026.…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched two AI-enabled weather forecast products under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES): a monsoon advance forecasting system and a high spatial resolution rainfall forecast for Uttar…
Rare Mishmi takins, a unique group of goat-antelopes, were spotted at Bakuchaang in Sikkim by staff from the Tourism and Forest departments. The species is distributed across the Eastern Himalayan landscapes of India…
World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice annually in May and October to align with migration patterns in both hemispheres. The theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2026 is the power of Community Science.
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The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has announced a full transfer of technology of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) to the Indian private industry. The opportunity is aimed at…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has selected three startups for the first round of funding under the Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) scheme. The selected companies are Astrobase…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has invited expressions of interest (EoI) for the transfer of technology (ToT) of the LVM-3 launch vehicle to the private sector. LVM-3, previously…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) unveiled its 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort, selecting 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries. Nine Indian start-ups were selected: Airbound, Dhruva, OrbitAID, Bellatrix Aerospace…
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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery. The document establishes a…
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the 'Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children' at the National Summit on Best Practices in Public Healthcare Service Delivery. The guidelines introduce…
The National Health Service (NHS) will provide a two-dose vaccine against meningitis B to pupils in their final year of secondary school and 18- to 25-year-olds entering university or residential further education for…
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launched a portal to track and control Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs. The portal was developed by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA).
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Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar have developed a portable, handheld device named ArsenSafe to detect arsenic contamination in drinking water. The device was developed by Nano Semic, a…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen the use of satellite technology and space-based applications for water resource…
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) will host India’s first and largest National AI and Digital Water Summit in Bengaluru on May 27, 2026. The summit aims to discuss the use of artificial intelligence…
The European Union (EU) Parliament approved updated water pollution standards on 26 March 2026. The updated lists add Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), pharmaceuticals such as painkillers, industrial…
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The Mahua flower festival, locally known as Ippa Puvvu Panduga, was celebrated in Adilabad district of Telangana. The festival was held at Jamidi village in Narnoor mandal on April 30, 2026.
Chinese scientists discovered a new lunar mineral named Magnesiochangesite-(Ce) in a Moon meteorite. The mineral was certified and named by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA).
India detonated a nuclear device codenamed Smiling Buddha at the Pokhran test range in the Thar desert of Rajasthan on May 18, 1974. The nuclear programme and test involved key figures including Homi Jehangir Bhabha…
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) approved development of two new airports in Telangana at Warangal and Adilabad. The foundation stone for the Adilabad airport will be laid within the next three months.
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Hazaribag district has been identified as the first and only pearl farming cluster in India by the Government of India (GoI). The fisheries department is developing Hazaribag into a model pearl hub at the national level.
Ishank Singh, a seven-year-old from Dhurwa, Ranchi, successfully swam across the Palk Strait covering 29 kilometres from Talaimannar (Sri Lanka) to Dhanushkodi (India). He completed the crossing in 9 hours and 50 minutes…
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad during a hot-fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, US. A hot-fire test is a procedure where a rocket engine is fired while it remains…
Blue Origin successfully landed the reusable booster of the New Glenn rocket at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The mission was the third for New Glenn and utilised a booster named Never Tell Me the…
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Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the notification for the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The five new districts are Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.
Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for the first model border village at Chumur, located at an altitude of 16,700 feet along the India-China border. The village is being developed under the…
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena approved the constitution of the Snow leopard and High-Altitude Nature (SHAN) conservation society in Ladakh. SHAN will operate under the Department of Environment and Forests…
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the 2.10 km Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal at an altitude of over 14,000 feet in the Changthang region. The canal draws water from Yaya Lake to provide…
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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.
Lionel Messi became the second footballer in history to reach billionaire status after Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Messi's net worth has surpassed $1 billion.
Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual footballer to receive this honour. The Princess of Asturias Award recognises outstanding achievements in fields…
The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the United States was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle. The bronze statue was sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat and gifted by the Indian…
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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.
Lionel Messi became the second footballer in history to reach billionaire status after Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Messi's net worth has surpassed $1 billion.
Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual footballer to receive this honour. The Princess of Asturias Award recognises outstanding achievements in fields…
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced a total financial distribution of $871 million for the World Cup 2026. The champion of the tournament will receive $50 million in…
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The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the United States was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle. The bronze statue was sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat and gifted by the Indian…
The Consulate General of Israel in Mumbai announced plans to install a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Israel to symbolise the growing friendship between the two nations. The announcement was made on the…
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Pravati Parida inaugurated the Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026 in Puri. The event featured traditional Odia folk arts such as Pala, Dasakathia, tribal dances, horse dances, and Sankirtan to…
Sudarsan Pattnaik, a sand artist from Odisha, became the first Indian to win the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026. The award was presented at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Kaliningrad, Russia, which…
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June. The theme for the 2026 observance is Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore.
World Accreditation Day (WAD) is celebrated globally on 9 June 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation.
PM Modi commissioned three indigenously designed and built naval platforms – INS Dunagiri (Project 17A stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (Survey Vessel Large for hydrography), and INS Agray (Arnala-class Anti-Submarine…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15. The day was established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
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World Bicycle Day 2026 is observed globally on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The theme for World Bicycle Day 2026 is 'Cycling for a Greener Future'.
The International Day of Families 2026 will be observed on May 15, 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing".
International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21. The official themes for International Tea Day 2026 are Fostering Growth and Inclusion and Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.
World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June. The theme for World Refugee Day is Until Everyone is Safe.
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World Bicycle Day 2026 is observed globally on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The theme for World Bicycle Day 2026 is 'Cycling for a Greener Future'.
World Environment Day 2026 will be observed on 5 June 2026 with the official theme Now For Climate. The global celebrations for 2026 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as selected by the United Nations Environment…
Telangana Formation Day is observed on June 2 to commemorate its creation as India's 29th state in 2014. The state was established following the passage of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, also known as the…
World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31 May. The slogan for World No Tobacco Day 2026 is Stop Youth from Nicotine Addiction Until Death.
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the Northeast's largest organic spice processing plant in the Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. The facility was established by the Eastern Ri-Bhoi Organic Farmer…
The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission with a total outlay of ₹189.79 crore. The mission aims to transform the state's GI-certified pharma-grade ginger…
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for South India and the World Spice Organisation (WSO) organised a seminar on “Sustainable Spice Value Chains”. India exports over 250 varieties of spices and…
The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) and the Spices Board of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to integrate India's wellness traditions with modern global markets. The MoU was…
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The Khurasani Imli, which is the fruit of the Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata), has been officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The Baobab tree is not indigenous to India and was introduced to the Mandu…
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-24 reports that 31.4 per cent of children in Madhya Pradesh are stunted, 39.7 per cent are underweight, and 23.8 per cent suffer from wasting. Only 12 per cent of…
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Bhairunda, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh. Under PMGSY-IV, Madhya Pradesh received approval for…
The traditional Tripura Sarinda, a stringed musical instrument associated with indigenous communities, has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The GI recognition is intended to preserve folk traditions and…
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Raghav Chadha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions. The appointment was made by Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan following the reconstitution of the panel.
Harivansh Narayan Singh, a member of the Janata Dal (United) party, was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha unopposed. He has been elected to the position for a third consecutive term.
President Droupadi Murmu nominated senior Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) leader Harivansh for a third six-year term in the Rajya Sabha. Harivansh currently serves as the Deputy Chairperson of the Council of States (Rajya…
Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10. Senior National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders are expected to attend the oath-taking ceremony.
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Indian-origin theoretical physicist Jainendra K Jain received the Wolf Prize in Physics for his discovery of composite fermions, which provided an explanation for the fractional quantum Hall effect. The award was…
Ted Turner, the founder of Cable News Network (CNN), died at the age of 87. He launched CNN in 1980 as the first dedicated rolling news channel.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2026 was observed on May 7, marking the 165th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate. Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to parents Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi.
Oscar Schmidt, a Brazilian basketball icon, passed away on 17 April 2026 at the age of 68 in Santana de Parnaíba, Brazil. He is the all-time leading scorer at the Olympic Games, tallying 1,093 points.