India Deaf Women’s cricket team won their first-ever international T20 series by whitewashing Sri Lanka 4-0. The series was played at De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
Ministry of Finance (MoF) tightens India-Sri Lanka tax treaty with anti-abuse rule
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- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) notified the Protocol amending the India-Sri Lanka Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) to include a Principal Purpose Test (PPT).
- The PPT allows authorities to deny treaty benefits if obtaining them was one of the principal purposes of an arrangement or transaction.
- The amendment entered into force on June 19, 2026, after completion of legal procedures by both countries.
- The anti-abuse rule will apply to income arising from financial year 2027-28 onwards in India.
- The amendment does not revise tax rates or create new taxes; it adds an anti-avoidance layer aligned with international efforts to curb base erosion and profit shifting.
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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…
Net direct tax collections grew 16.4% year-on-year to ₹6.51 lakh crore as of July 13 in FY27. Net corporate tax collection rose 22% to ₹2.40 lakh crore.
India A defeats Sri Lanka A to win Tri-Nation Series (End of June)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a world record for the fastest List A half-century by scoring 50 runs in 11 balls during the Tri-Nation Series final against Sri Lanka A. The previous world record for the fastest List A fifty…
EnKash Launches India’s First UPI-Enabled Meal Card
Key Updates:
- EnKash has launched India’s first UPI-enabled meal card, enabling employees to make payments by scanning UPI QR codes at food and grocery merchants.
- Under revised income-tax reforms, employees can receive up to ₹1,05,600 annually as tax-free meal benefit, subject to a limit of ₹200 per meal.
- The meal card is supported by RuPay network and includes merchant category-based spending controls.
- Employers can issue cards, load meal balances, set spending controls, and track transactions through a centralised platform.
- EnKash is a full-stack payments and spend management platform serving over 5,000 businesses.
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IDFC FIRST Bank launched the FD-backed Business Multiplier Metal Credit Card for founders, entrepreneurs, and business owners. The card is available against a Fixed Deposit starting from ₹50,000, providing a credit limit…
PayGlocal has launched Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway, becoming one of the first Indian payment platforms to enable Google Pay for international transactions. Indian merchants can now reach…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizens of India) card in New Delhi for over 50 lakh holders. The e-OCI card allows the entire process of application, document submission, and card…
ICICI Bank and Visa launch India's first US dollar debit card for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) at GIFT City (Mid of May)
ICICI Bank and Visa have launched India's first US dollar (USD) denominated debit card for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) customers. The card is offered through the IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) of ICICI Bank at Gujarat…
Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) launches E-Commerce Council of India in Bengaluru, Karnataka to unify $120 billion digital commerce ecosystem
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- The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) launched the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI), a first-of-its-kind national platform, in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- The ECCI aims to unify India's $120 billion digital commerce ecosystem through policy advocacy, research, and ecosystem collaboration.
- The council will bring together stakeholders including policymakers, e-commerce marketplaces, brands, retailers, logistics providers, technology companies, payment solution providers, startups, exporters, MSMEs, industry experts, and academic institutions.
- Leading digital commerce companies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Meesho, and Tata 1Mg are expected to participate in the ECCI.
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Karnataka launches India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru (Start of May)
The Karnataka government launched the country's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru on May 1, 2026. The Centre was established by the Karnataka government through the Karnataka…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), through its Global Trade & Services Committee, inaugurated the first edition of the ICAI Global Orbit Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was organised under the…
The Museum of Innovation, Startup & Technology (MIST) will be set up in Bengaluru, designed by the architects of the Grand Egyptian Museum. MIST is a Public-Private Partnership between the UnboxingBLR Foundation (51%)…
Karnataka Announces India’s First Government-Driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University (Mid of July)
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the establishment of India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University at the Google I/O Connect India 2026 event in Bengaluru. The state will also…
India’s Outward FDI Drops 47.9% to USD 3 Billion in June 2026: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Data
Key Updates:
- India’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) declined by 47.9% year-on-year to USD 3 billion in June 2026 from USD 5.74 billion in June 2025.
- Outward FDI in June 2026 also fell sequentially from USD 4.5 billion recorded in May 2026.
- Equity commitments dropped to USD 738 million in June 2026 from USD 2.2 billion in June 2025 and from USD 1.25 billion in May 2026.
- Debt commitments stood at USD 469.87 million in June 2026, down from USD 568.54 million a year earlier and USD 645.75 million in May 2026.
- Guarantees issued for overseas entities declined to USD 1.78 billion in June 2026 compared with USD 2.97 billion in June 2025 and USD 2.61 billion in May 2026.
- Despite the monthly decline, India’s outward FDI commitments for FY26 reached USD 48.6 billion, exceeding the USD 43.7 billion recorded in FY25.
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ranks India 11th among top FDI destinations in 2025 (Start of July)
India climbed to the 11th position among global foreign direct investment (FDI) recipients in 2025, with inflows rising to $38.89 billion from $27.09 billion in 2024. The United Nations Conference on Trade and…
India's total exports (merchandise and services) grew 11.37% year-on-year to USD 232.73 billion in the first quarter of FY27, as per the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I). The trade deficit widened to USD 37.42…
India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $30.43 billion in June 2026, a 59% year-on-year increase from $19.10 billion in June 2025. Imports rose 31% to $70.84 billion, while exports grew 15.5% to $40.41 billion in…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) records $7.1 billion current account surplus for Q4 FY26 (Start of June)
India logged a current account surplus of $7.1 billion (0.7% of GDP) in the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to a deficit of $13.2 billion in the third quarter. Personal transfer receipts, primarily remittances, rose to…
India Introduces Digital Monthly Toll Pass
Key Updates:
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched a digital 'Local Pass' facility on its Rajmargyatra app for monthly toll travel.
- The Local Pass is available for residents living within a 20-km radius of an eligible toll plaza and allows unlimited travel through that plaza for a month.
- The digital process uses consent-based integration with DigiLocker and VAHAN to automatically retrieve verified address, vehicle number, and FASTag details.
- The facility was first introduced at the Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) in Delhi.
- NHAI plans to extend the digital Local Pass to other toll plazas across the country in the coming months.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the Digital Local Pass and MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra mobile app under the Digital India programme. The Digital Local Pass allows eligible commuters…
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 at Daulatpura toll plaza in Rajasthan (End of June)
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…
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 Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAAY): ₹25 Lakh Health Coverage
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- The Rajasthan Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAAY) is a health insurance scheme launched by the Government of Rajasthan, formerly known as the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana.
- The scheme provides cashless coverage up to ₹25 Lakh per family per year, along with up to ₹10 Lakh accidental insurance cover.
- Beneficiaries under the free registration category include households listed under NFSA, SECC 2011, small and marginal farmers, contractual state workers, and destitute families receiving COVID-19 ex-gratia support.
- Households not covered under the free category can enroll by paying an annual premium of ₹850, with the state government paying the remaining 50% of the actual insurance cost.
- The scheme covers over 1,700 medical and surgical packages including advanced tertiary care such as open-heart surgeries, organ transplants, and cancer therapies.
- Registration can be done online via the SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) or offline through e-Mitra centres in Rajasthan.
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UP Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana was launched by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2019. The scheme provides a total benefit of ₹25,000 to girl children in six instalments from birth to graduation or Class 12.
The Uttar Pradesh government provides loans ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹10 lakh to women entrepreneurs through the UP Mahila Nidhi under the UP Mahila Udyam Nidhi Yojana. Launched in 2016, the scheme offers credit at an…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the UP Kisan Karj Mafi Scheme (UPKMS), also known as Uttar Pradesh Kisan Rin Mochan Yojana, in 2017 to waive agricultural loans for small and marginal farmers. The UPKMS provides…
The Delhi Government renamed the proposed Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. The scheme will provide ₹2,500 per month in direct financial assistance to eligible women.
Gujarat Launches Samras Vidya Setu Campaign to Re-enrol Over 80,000 Dropout Children
Key Updates:
- The Gujarat government launched the 'Samras Vidya Setu' Mega Campaign on July 22, 2026.
- The campaign aims to re-enrol over 80,000 school dropout children in Gujarat.
- It targets achieving 'zero dropout' by re-enrolling children in age-appropriate classes from Standards 1 to 12.
- The campaign includes academic support, bridge courses, and home visits to ensure re-enrolment.
- Education Minister Dr Pradyuman Vaja stated the campaign is a people's movement to enforce the Right to Education.
- Mechanisms such as Early Tracking System, Child Monitoring System, and residential schools will be used to bring back dropouts.
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Jharkhand Achieves Zero Primary Dropout Rate in 2024-25 (Start of May)
Jharkhand recorded a 0% primary dropout rate in 2024-25 according to data from the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and a NITI Aayog report released on 8 May 2026. The primary dropout rate…
Namo Swachhata Abhiyan and Amritpan Abhiyan Launched to Clean 11,935 Healthcare Institutions in Gujarat (Start of July)
Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel launched the state-wide Namo Swachhata Abhiyan and Amritpan Abhiyan from the Civil Hospital campus in Gandhinagar on 1 July 2026. The week-long campaign involves a massive…
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), launched the district-level competitions of the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign on 13th July 2026. The initiative aims to…
The Gujarat government approved ₹14.90 crore to establish 15-bed de-addiction centres in all 34 district hospitals. The centres will provide services including scientific detoxification, de-addiction therapy…
Rajasthan Launches Mukhyamantri Yuva Suyog Platform to Promote Sports and Identify Grassroots Talent
Key Updates:
- The Mukhyamantri Yuva Suyog Platform was launched by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on July 21, 2026.
- The platform aims to promote sports and identify talent at the grassroots level through competitions in cricket, volleyball, kabaddi, and football.
- Competitions will be organized at ward level in urban areas and panchayat level in rural areas, with winners advancing to assembly constituency level.
- A digital database of youth from every village and urban ward will be created under the initiative.
- 'Suyog Yuva Clubs' will be formed at the district level, with every registered participant automatically becoming a member.
- The programme was initially launched as a pilot project in Bagru Assembly constituency and Baran district.
- Sports grounds in schools, colleges, panchayats, and urban wards will be digitally mapped to improve infrastructure planning.
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India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex with 9 MMTPA capacity was dedicated at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan. The refinery is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)…
Bihar Launches Subsidised Heli-Tourism Service (Mid of July)
The Bihar government launched the 'Mukhyamantri Bihar Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026' on July 13, 2026. Under the scheme, helicopter services will be operated every Saturday and Sunday starting from…
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System launched at Daulatpura toll plaza in Rajasthan (End of June)
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…
Acharya Ranchhodlal Goswami was selected for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2025. The award was announced by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Union Ministry of Culture for the 2024-25 awards.
Jharkhand signs MoU with SRFTI for first film institute
Key Updates:
- The Jharkhand government signed an MoU between the Jharkhand Film Development Corporation Limited (JFDCL) and the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) to establish the Jharkhand Film and Television Institute (JFTI).
- The institute will initially offer short-duration courses in sound design, editing, animation, script and screenplay writing, cinematography, direction and film production.
- The training will also cover skills relevant to OTT platforms and social media content creation.
- Chief Minister Hemant Soren attended the MoU signing ceremony and stated the initiative aims to create opportunities for youth interested in cinema, mass communication and digital content creation.
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The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) to join the…
Government initiatives to strengthen Indian film industry for global competitiveness (Start of July)
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced initiatives to boost the Indian film industry to make it more globally competitive. The decisions were taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by…
The Maharashtra government and Prasar Bharati will jointly establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to develop an Integrated Film and Television Media Hub in Mumbai. The hub will be established on 150 acres of land, out…
The Andhra Pradesh government signed an MoU with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) on July 15, 2026, for inclusive and sustainable urban development. The partnership will establish a Centre of…
Chhattisgarh Reserves 10% Jobs for Agniveers
Key Updates:
- The Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved 10% reservation for Agniveers in direct recruitment to Group C posts in state government services.
- The reservation applies to posts such as Constables in the Police Department, Forest Guards, and Jail Warders.
- Eligible Agniveers must have successfully completed four years of service in the Indian Armed Forces and possess a valid service certificate.
- The Cabinet also approved the formation of a ministerial sub-committee to ensure timely availability of fertilisers to farmers during Kharif and Rabi seasons.
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The Indian Navy is likely to seek a 75 per cent retention rate for Agniveers, while the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) may seek an increase to 50 per cent from the current 25 per cent. The first batches of…
The Gujarat government announced a 20% reservation for former Agniveers in direct recruitment to Class III posts in several state departments. The reservation covers the state police armed units, the State Reserve Police…
Chhattisgarh Becomes First Indian State to Introduce Risk-Based Business Approval System (End of July)
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…
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.
MHI Data: Maharashtra tops PLI-Auto scheme with 66 manufacturing units; Tamil Nadu has 38
Key Updates:
- Maharashtra leads the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile and auto component industry with 66 manufacturing units.
- Tamil Nadu has 38 units, Haryana 35, and Karnataka 28 under the PLI-Auto scheme.
- A total of 225 manufacturing units have been established nationwide under the PLI-Auto scheme.
- The scheme has attracted investments totaling Rs 44,326 crore and created 67,820 jobs as of March 31, 2026.
- Incentives of Rs 2,386.36 crore have been disbursed under the scheme, focusing on Advanced Automotive Products.
- The data was presented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) to the Lok Sabha.
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The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) released the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) on July 17, 2026, assessing investment ecosystems across 28 states and eight Union Territories. Gujarat…
The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore for five years. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
The Union Government approved Karnataka's proposal for the installation of 1,243 electric vehicle (EV) chargers with an outlay of ₹123 crore under the PM E-DRIVE initiative. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is…
Tamil Nadu (TN) recorded a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 52.3% in higher education according to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report for 2023-24. The state surpassed the 50% enrolment mark for the…
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Launches Pilot Phase of 'Gems of India' Challenge to Promote Grassroots Digital Creators
Key Updates:
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched the Pilot Phase of the 'Gems of India' Challenge on July 21, 2026.
- The challenge aims to identify, nurture and promote grassroots digital creators from across the country.
- Creators can submit videos of 1 to 3 minutes showcasing their district's culture, heritage, tourism, traditions, history and achievements via the MyWAVES platform on WAVES OTT.
- The submission window for the Pilot Phase is from August 1 to August 31, 2026.
- The pilot covers Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Goa, and Ladakh.
- Awards include up to 20 district-level awards of ₹50,000 each per district, state-level awards of ₹2 lakh per district, and national awards of ₹5 lakh each.
- The Ministry is collaborating with YouTube and Meta to mobilise creator communities and extend outreach.
- The initiative builds upon MyWAVES, a citizen creator platform launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw under WAVES OTT.
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Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a 20-kW FM transmitter at Ramgarh in Rajasthan. The transmitter is part of a government initiative to provide comprehensive…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the Google Cloud India AI hub in Visakhapatnam on April 28, 2026. The project is valued at over $15 billion.
Union Railway Ministry Infrastructure Push: New Train Services and Network Expansion (Start of July)
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Nanded-Mumbai and Tanakpur-Nanded Express trains and extended the Tanakpur-Pilibhit service to Shahjahanpur. The Tanakpur-Agra service has been regularized after…
Maruti Suzuki launches India's first flex-fuel car and government announces hydrogen pilot projects (Start of June)
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…
US President Donald Trump Approves Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia for Uranium Enrichment
Key Updates:
- President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program.
- The deal is expected to last 30 years and involve US firms in developing the program.
- The agreement could allow for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia following a joint US-Saudi study.
- Nonproliferation experts warn that any enrichment capability in Saudi Arabia could open the door to a possible weapons program.
- Saudi Arabia and nuclear-armed Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact after Israel attacked Qatar targeting Hamas officials.
- Pakistan's defense minister stated that Pakistan's nuclear program will be made available to Saudi Arabia if needed.
- The United Arab Emirates signed a '123 agreement' with the US for its Barakah nuclear power plant without seeking enrichment, considered the 'gold standard'.
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi stated that inspections at Iranian atomic sites were 'going to happen' but did not offer a specific timeline. The statement followed a preliminary…
The United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran signed the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' (MoU), a 14-point interim agreement to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The interim deal declares…
United States (US) President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping conducted a two-day summit in Beijing, with the final meeting held at the Zhongnanhai complex. President Trump stated that China agreed to…
Russia agreed to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant under a $16.5 billion deal, with an agreement signed on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The plant will be located in the village of Ulken on the shores of Lake…
HAL-Safran Sign LEAP Engine Components Agreement
Key Updates:
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Safran Aircraft Engines signed a long-term agreement for the production and supply of superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme.
- HAL will manufacture the ring forgings at its Ring Rolling facility in Bengaluru, supporting the 'Make in India' initiative.
- The LEAP engine, a joint venture between GE and Safran, powers Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX, and COMAC C919 aircraft.
- The contract was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, 2026.
- HAL and Safran have also established a joint venture in Bengaluru to develop the Aravalli engine for India's future 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH).
- Bharat Forge Ltd signed an MoU with FLYING WHALES to jointly manufacture advanced airships for India's defence, based on the LCA60T heavy-lift airship platform.
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The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) signed an agreement to transfer governance of shooting Para sport from the IPC to the ISSF. The sport is currently…
Bengaluru-based Paninian India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the Yantur 4.5 kN Turbofan Engine Programme. The engine is designed to power the proposed Svayatt L1 autonomous cruise missile platform.
Department of Posts (DoP) and Flipkart sign agreement for last mile parcel delivery services (End of May)
The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications and Flipkart India Private Limited have signed an agreement for last mile parcel delivery services in New Delhi. Under the agreement, the DoP will provide last…
The Centre approved ₹530 crore for the implementation of the Chennai Intelligent Transport System (CITS) project in the Chennai metropolitan area. The project is funded through a loan from the Japan International…
President Murmu Unveils Gandhi Bust in North Macedonia
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- President Droupadi Murmu and North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova jointly unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje in Skopje, North Macedonia.
- The unveiling took place during President Murmu's state visit to North Macedonia.
- President Murmu described the bust as a lasting symbol of friendship between India and North Macedonia and a commitment to peace, tolerance, and humanity.
- Earlier, President Murmu addressed the Assembly of North Macedonia, emphasizing parliamentary diplomacy and India's view of North Macedonia as an important pillar in a stable global future.
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President Droupadi Murmu undertook the first bilateral visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia, holding talks in Skopje on July 22, 2026. India and North Macedonia identified digital technology, healthcare and…
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Gallantry Awards to personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), and State and Union Territory Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati…
India President Droupadi Murmu honours Armed Forces personnel at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Start of July)
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Distinguished Service Awards during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-2). The awards were presented to officers and personnel of the Armed Forces for their exceptional…
Second Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards on June 23 (Start of June)
President Droupadi Murmu to confer the Padma Awards on 65 distinguished personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23. The Padma Awards are announced annually on Republic Day…
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to Launch Digital Aviation Incident Reporting Platform on eGCA Portal
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- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital platform on the eGCA portal for electronic submission and processing of mandatory occurrence reports.
- The initiative aims to improve the timeliness and efficiency of aviation incident reporting.
- The eGCA portal stands for e-governance of civil aviation.
- The DGCA's existing safety oversight framework includes regulatory audits, night surveillance, ramp inspections, spot checks, and special audits.
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SkyHop Aviation has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The company is India's first dedicated commercial seaplane operator.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Conducts First Satellite-Based Landing System Approach on Jet Aircraft in India (Start of July)
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted the first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach on a jet engine aircraft in India. The exercise was carried out using an IndiGo Airbus A320 at Udaipur…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) conducted the first satellite-based landing system (SLS) approach for a jet engine aircraft in India. The operation was performed on an IndiGo Airbus A320 in Udaipur using…
India Approves First Point-in-Space (PinS) Satellite-Based Navigation Procedure for Helicopters (Start of July)
India has approved its first Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport in Andhra Pradesh. The procedure was developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and…
India’s First AI-Powered Bird Sanctuary Announced
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- Maharashtra government approved a ₹45-crore Eco-Nature Park at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS), which will feature India's first AI-powered bird detection and monitoring centre.
- The AI system uses cameras and monitoring systems to identify bird species in real time and monitor migration across a 1.5-kilometre stretch.
- Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary, declared a protected sanctuary in 2015-16, is India's first flamingo sanctuary and forms part of the Central Asian Flyway.
- The sanctuary hosts over 200 bird species including thousands of Greater and Lesser Flamingos, shorebirds, herons, egrets, and kingfishers.
- The Eco-Nature Park will offer nature trails, birdwatching facilities, educational exhibits, and interpretation centres to promote eco-tourism and conservation awareness.
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Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary, also known as Surha Tal, located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as India's 100th Ramsar site. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 June…
Karnataka Announces India’s First Government-Driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University (Mid of July)
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced the establishment of India's first government-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University at the Google I/O Connect India 2026 event in Bengaluru. The state will also…
Goa bird checklist crosses 500 species milestone (Mid of July)
Goa's bird checklist crossed the 500-species milestone for the first time, recording 502 species in its eighth edition. The checklist was published as a peer-reviewed paper in the Indian BIRDS Journal.
India Launches Campus Biodiversity Register Initiative (End of July)
The Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched a nationwide initiative to create Campus Biodiversity Registers (CBR) for higher education institutions. The CBR is inspired…
NCBS Launches INvenTree Dataset for Indian Forests
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- The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) has compiled the INvenTree-meta dataset, the largest meta-dataset of tree inventory studies from India.
- The dataset aggregates data from 465 published studies spanning over 4,650 hectares across all Indian biomes, conducted between 1991 and 2023.
- The study identified that biodiversity-rich regions like the northern Western Ghats, northeastern India, the Western Himalayas, and the Nicobar Islands remain under-sampled.
- Over 80% of the underlying datasets from Indian tree inventory studies are not publicly accessible, hindering their integration into global analyses.
- The median sampled area of these studies is only two hectares, and data accessibility was identified as the main bottleneck for India's inclusion in global forest databases.
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The Indian Grey Hornbill, which disappeared from Gujarat's Gir forests in the 1950s–1960s due to hunting, has been successfully reintroduced. A total of 40 Indian Grey Hornbills were translocated from healthy populations…
The State Forest Department of Himachal Pradesh and the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) at the Indian School of Business (ISB) prepared a report titled “Green wealth: Towards a future ready people’s forest…
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) will celebrate its 111th Foundation Day on 30 June 2026, featuring the inauguration of the Animal Taxonomic Summit–2026 by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and West Bengal Chief…
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.…
Five New Allographa Species Found in Western Ghats
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- Researchers from the MACS Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) discovered five new Allographa lichen species in the Western Ghats.
- The new species are Allographa keralensis, A. nayakae, A. paraconsanguinea, A. persistinspersa, and A. semicarbonisata.
- The study combined morphological and chemical analysis with DNA sequencing across three genetic markers—mtSSU, nrLSU, and RPB2.
- The team also produced fresh molecular data for five previously known species: A. calcea, A. macella, A. aquilonia, A. rimulosa, and A. effusosoredica.
- Allographa lichens are sensitive to pollution and habitat disturbance, making them valuable indicators of forest health.
- The findings were published in the journal Mycological Progress and reinforce the Western Ghats as a major centre of lichen diversity.
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New damselfly species found in Kerala’s Western Ghats (Mid of July)
A new species of spreadwing damselfly, Lestes paloti, was discovered in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The discovery is the first new Lestes species from the Western Ghats since 1929 and the first from India since 1987.
A new genus and species of tiger moth, named Antaram idukki, has been discovered in the Idukki district of Kerala in the southern Western Ghats. The species belongs to the subfamily Arctiinae (Erebidae) within the order…
Two new solitary bee species, Elaphropoda triangulata and Habropoda adi, have been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. The species were identified by researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the…
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. The Ministry of Environment…
Killai Becomes Tamil Nadu’s First Climate-Resilient Village
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- Killai in Cuddalore district has been developed as Tamil Nadu's first fully operational Climate Resilient Village (CRV) under the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM).
- The project was executed at a cost of ₹230.15 lakh using District Climate Change Mission (DCCM) and Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) funds.
- A 3-km stretch of the Buckingham Canal was desilted to improve tidal water exchange, enhance mangrove restoration, and reduce plastic accumulation.
- Hybrid solar power systems were installed at the Pichavaram Boat House and government buildings, including the Panchayat office and community centre, along with cool-roof interventions.
- A solar-powered electric boat was introduced for emission-free, low-noise eco-tourism in the Pichavaram mangrove creeks.
- The initiative includes a Green School programme to promote environmental education, tree planting, waste management, and biodiversity conservation among students.
- The project addresses multiple climate vulnerabilities such as cyclones, sea-level rise, saline intrusion, coastal erosion, and biodiversity loss through ecosystem restoration and community-led action.
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Aswath S becomes India's 98th Grandmaster (Start of July)
Aswath S from Tamil Nadu has become India's 98th Grandmaster (GM). He secured his third and final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026.
The Tamil Nadu government released a State-level standard operating procedure (SOP) on June 4, 2026, to scale up cool roof coatings across homes, schools, and public buildings. Launched on June 5 to mark World…
Rithika Shri is the first registered transgender umpire in Tamil Nadu. She has officiated in over 300 matches across Salem and Namakkal.
Tamil Nadu proposed to establish five renewable energy zones in Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, and Madurai under the Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited. The administrative restructuring aims…
China Launches Gravity-1 Rocket with Nine Satellites
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- Chinese private company Orienspace successfully launched its Gravity-1 rocket from a sea-based platform in the East China Sea.
- The rocket placed nine satellites into their intended orbits.
- This was the third successful flight of the Gravity-1 launch vehicle.
- The launch was conducted from a mobile sea-launch platform off the coast of Shanghai.
- Sea-based launches offer greater flexibility in launch trajectories and reduce risks to populated areas.
- Gravity-1 is designed to serve the small and medium satellite market, and its successor Gravity-2 is under development.
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Skyroot Aerospace Successfully Launches India’s First Private Orbital Rocket ‘Vikram-1’ Under Mission Aagaman (End of July)
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…
China launches Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 (Start of May)
China launched the Pakistani satellite PRSC-EO3 from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi Province. The satellite was launched using a Long March-6 carrier rocket.
China achieved its first-ever controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster using the Long March 10B rocket. The Long March 10B lifted off from the Hainan commercial space launch site (Wenchang Spacecraft Launch…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches CAS500-2 and 45 Rideshare Payloads (Start of May)
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on May 3. The primary payload was CAS500-2, a 500-kilogram imaging satellite developed by the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).
National Flag Day 2026 observed in India on July 22
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- National Flag Day, also known as National Flag Adoption Day, is observed in India on July 22 every year.
- The day commemorates the adoption of the Tiranga by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.
- The Indian national flag in its present form was adopted on that date, featuring saffron, white, and green stripes and the navy blue Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes.
- Pingali Venkayya played a pivotal role in developing the tricolour concept.
- The saffron colour represents courage, sacrifice and strength; white represents peace, truth and honesty; green represents prosperity, growth and harmony with nature; the Ashoka Chakra represents dharma, justice and continuous progress.
- The Tiranga was a powerful emblem of India's freedom movement, carried during protests and civil disobedience campaigns.
- The Flag Code of India governs the display and handling of the national flag; recent amendments allow citizens greater freedom to display it throughout the year.
- National Flag Day is observed with flag-hoisting ceremonies, educational programmes, cultural events, public awareness campaigns, and tributes to freedom fighters.
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India secured a place in the Guinness World Records (GWR) for unfurling the largest Indian national flag underwater. The record-setting feat was performed at Radhanagar Beach located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
National Mourning for former Qatar Emir on July 13, 2026 (Mid of July)
India declared a one-day national mourning on July 13, 2026, following the death of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed that the National Flag be flown…
International Day of Cooperatives observed on 4 July 2026 with theme Cooperatives for a Peaceful World (Start of July)
The International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) will be celebrated worldwide on 4 July 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is Cooperatives for a Peaceful World.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book 'RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice' on July 17, 2026
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- The book 'RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice' was released by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on July 17, 2026.
- The book is authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi.
- The launch event was held at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
- The book commemorates the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, and other dignitaries attended the launch.
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CP Radhakrishnan Released Book as Vice President (Mid of June)
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released a book titled Agatthiyar – The Unifier. The book release event took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
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…
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book, which chronicles the life and contributions of P.N. Panicker…
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto (Bhawaiya: A Cultural Treasure and Its Historical Journey) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book is co-authored by…
National Broadcasting Day 2026 observed on July 23
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- National Broadcasting Day is observed every year on July 23 to commemorate the beginning of radio broadcasting in India.
- The first-ever radio broadcast by the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) took place from Bombay (now Mumbai) on July 23, 1927.
- All India Radio (AIR), later known as Akashvani, was established in 1936 and became one of the largest radio networks in the world.
- FM radio brought clearer sound, lively presenters, and city-focused programming, transforming Indian broadcasting.
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026, to bring television channels, radio stations, DTH operators, and other…
Akashvani launches ‘Swar Prerna Veethika’ on July 1, 2026 (Start of July)
Akashvani inaugurated ‘Swar Prerna Veethika’, a dedicated photo gallery, on July 1, 2026, at the Akashvani Rang Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The gallery was inaugurated by Padma…
Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati (Start of May)
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the appointment of lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board on 3 May 2026. Prasoon Joshi has served as the Chairperson of the…
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Sign MoU for Telecom Technologies (Mid of June)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint research, development, testing, deployment, and commercialisation of…
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected Chairman of ECOWAS
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- Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- He succeeded Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio.
- The election took place at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Sierra Leone.
- Biram Diop was appointed as the President of the ECOWAS Commission, replacing Dr. Omar Touray.
- Faye assumed leadership of ECOWAS at a time when the bloc faced security threats, democratic challenges, and regional fragmentation.
- President Bola Tinubu urged ECOWAS member states to transform West Africa into a production-based economy.
- The new ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja was inaugurated, with Tinubu describing it as a symbol of resilience and renewal.
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the Prime Minister of Senegal on May 25, 2026. Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo succeeds Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked from the position on May 22, 2026.
Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman elected President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on 2 June 2026 (Start of June)
Khalilur Rahman, Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, was elected President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 2 June 2026. Rahman secured 99 votes against 91 votes for Andreas Kakouris of…
Bharat Singh Chauhan was unanimously re-elected as the chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for a four-year term. The elections were conducted during the Annual General Body Meeting of the CCA in…
President of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 80th session to visit India on April 28 (End of April)
Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), is scheduled to visit India on April 28. Baerbock will discuss multilateral issues of mutual interest with External Affairs…
Anurag Jain Appointed CEO of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)
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- Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog.
- He was serving as the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh prior to this appointment.
- His tenure as CEO of NITI Aayog is for a period of two years.
- He succeeded B V R Subrahmanyam, whose extended term as CEO ended on February 24, 2026.
- Nidhi Chhibber, a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, was serving as the interim CEO of NITI Aayog before Jain's appointment.
- Jain has previously served as Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Secretary of Road Transport and Highways.
- He also served as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) from 2011 to 2015.
- He holds a B.Tech Honours in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and an MA in Public Administration from Maxwell School, USA.
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Ashok Lahiri Appointed Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (End of April)
Ashok Lahiri, an economist and former chief economic advisor, appointed as Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Ashok Lahiri replaces Suman Bery, who served as the vice chairman of…
Ashok Lahiri Appointed Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (End of April)
Ashok Lahiri has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Lahiri replaces Suman Bery in the role of Vice Chairman.
Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya Appointed Full-Time Members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (Start of May)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the appointment of Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog). Dr Joram Aniya's inclusion marks a…
Ashok Lahiri to be Vice-Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) (End of April)
Former Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Ashok Lahiri will be the next Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. He will replace Suman Bery in the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India.