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…
Kerala Targets 150 Global Capability Centres by 2031
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- Kerala has set a target of hosting 150 Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by 2031.
- The state aims to generate two lakh associated jobs through GCCs by 2031.
- Kerala currently has more than 45 operational GCCs.
- The Kerala GCC Feasibility Report was launched by Minister PK Kunhalikutty at the 'Kerala GCC Outlook 2026' conclave in Technopark.
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The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), hosted the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 in Bengaluru. The event focused on connecting Global…
Kerala to establish Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; steps to curb academic migration (Start of June)
The Kerala government will establish an Academic Syndicate as an apex body to coordinate higher education governance and will focus on developing globally competitive institutions to curb academic migration. Steps will…
TeamLease Digital identifies India as world's largest retail Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub (Start of July)
TeamLease Digital reports that India is the world's largest retail Global Capability Centre (GCC) hub with 180 centres employing approximately 2.72 lakh professionals. India's retail GCC hub is 34% larger than the…
Department of Land Resources (DoLR) and RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH) Explore Digital Land-Credit Infrastructure for Rural Lending
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- The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) under the Ministry of Rural Development and the RBI Innovation Hub (RBIH) held a high-level meeting to integrate digital land governance with the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) for faster agricultural credit.
- The proposal aims to leverage authenticated digital land records for consent-based lending, particularly for Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans.
- Key proposals include secure access to digital land records, faster processing of KCC loans, reduction in transaction costs, and use of digital mortgage information to prevent multiple loans against the same land parcel.
- The initiative also involves adopting common data standards, expanding the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) or Bhu-Aadhaar, and ensuring API interoperability between land record databases and financial institutions.
- The Unified Lending Interface (ULI), developed by RBIH, is designed as a common API-based platform for lenders to access verified borrower information from multiple sources with customer consent.
- Earlier in 2026, RBIH integrated NABARD's e-KCC and Cooperative Digital Credit Infrastructure with ULI, enabling Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) and District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) to process agricultural loans digitally.
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Department of Financial Services (DFS) approves Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) (Start of May)
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to strengthen financial stability and improve operational efficiency. The revised plan is approved for a…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to leverage the digital public infrastructure (DPI) stack including Account Aggregator (AA), Unified Lending…
SHE-LEAPS Digital Platform to support Lakhpati Didi Mission (Start of July)
The Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability (SHE-LEAPS) is a digital platform for empowering women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across rural India.…
First National Rural Development Conference to shape roadmap for Viksit Gram, Viksit Bharat (End of June)
The first-ever National Rural Development Conference will be held on June 28–29, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium in Pusa, New Delhi. The conclave will be chaired by the Union Minister for Agriculture…
IIPA and ICAI Sign MoU to Strengthen Municipal Financial Governance
Key Updates:
- The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen municipal accounting and financial management practices.
- The MoU will remain in force for an initial period of three years.
- The partnership combines IIPA's expertise in governance and public administration with ICAI's professional strengths in accounting, auditing and public financial management.
- Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the collaboration is a significant milestone in strengthening local governance and will support institutional reforms across municipalities.
- The MoU establishes a framework for joint research, capacity building, training, advisory services and technical support for Urban Local Bodies.
- The Centre for Urban Studies (CUS) at IIPA has initiated discussions with the Government of Haryana to support accounting reforms across all 87 Urban Local Bodies in the state.
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Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and NUS-ISS sign MoU for AI Governance and Digital Leadership (Mid of May)
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and NUS-ISS of the National University of Singapore (NUS-ISS) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital leadership and responsible AI governance…
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on May 19. NISM is an educational institution established by…
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), functioning under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prasar Bharati. The partnership aims to strengthen…
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…
Mission Golden Spice: Rs 175 Crore Scheme to Boost Lakadong Turmeric Cultivation and Exports
Key Updates:
- The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) launched the five-year 'Mission Golden Spice' on July 21, 2026, with a total outlay of Rs 175 crore.
- The scheme aims to nearly triple Lakadong turmeric cultivation area from 2,600 hectares to 7,000 hectares in Meghalaya.
- It is expected to benefit approximately 17,500 farmers, 99 percent of whom are women, and create 3,000 additional jobs.
- Lakadong turmeric has a curcumin content of 7 to 12 percent, nearly four times the global average, giving it a competitive edge.
- Funding is shared among the Meghalaya state government, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and the DoNER Ministry, with DoNER contributing 50 percent.
- The mission targets doubling farmer income from Rs 30-40 per kg to about Rs 80 per kg by 2030 and opening export markets in the US, EU, Japan, and the Gulf.
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PM Modi Showcases India’s GI Treasures with Lakadong Turmeric, Ramban Honey and Ashwagandha at Global Stage (End of June)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 52nd Group of Seven (G7) Summit held in Evian, France. The Prime Minister presented Ramban Honey from Jammu and Kashmir and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Lakadong Turmeric…
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 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 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…
Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme renamed, expanded to cover Classes 6-8
Key Updates:
- The Tamil Nadu government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme as the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme.
- The scheme will be expanded to cover students of Classes 6 to 8 in government and aided schools from September 17, 2026.
- The expansion will add about 15.14 lakh middle school students, bringing the total beneficiaries to 35 lakh across 37,447 schools.
- The government approved an additional expenditure of ₹343.55 crore, with ₹217.63 crore sanctioned for the current financial year.
- The breakfast includes items like Upma, Kichadi, Pongal, and Rava Kesari on Fridays, providing about 293 calories, 9.85 grams of protein, iron, and calcium.
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The Telangana government launched a breakfast scheme for students in government educational institutions. The first phase of the programme covers 1,44,610 students across 1,302 government educational institutions…
MHI Data: Maharashtra tops PLI-Auto scheme with 66 manufacturing units; Tamil Nadu has 38 (End of July)
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the 'Nalam TN' AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot on July 14, 2026 for quick outpatient registration and appointment booking at government hospitals. Citizens can register by…
Andhra Pradesh Launches Mee Bhoomi Blockchain Pilot for Land Records Management
Key Updates:
- The Andhra Pradesh government launched the 'Mee Bhoomi-Blockhain' platform, a blockchain-based land records management system.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu virtually inaugurated the platform on July 23, 2026.
- The platform was developed jointly by NIC Andhra Pradesh and the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology, NIC Bengaluru, using Hyperledger Fabric Technology.
- The pilot implementation covers Aspari (Kurnool), Penumuru (Chittoor), Repalle (Bapatla), Gannavaram (Krishna), Kadiyam (East Godavari) and other areas.
- The system aims to address discrepancies arising from separate maintenance of land records by the Revenue, Survey and Registration departments.
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The Andhra Pradesh government launched the 'Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku' programme in Banaganapalle, Nandyal district. The initiative focuses on distributing secure Pattadar Passbooks carrying the State Emblem to farmers to…
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…
Andhra Pradesh is implementing a "farm to home" model to ensure fruits and vegetables reach consumers directly from farmers through Farmers' Producer Organisations (FPOs). The Rayalaseema region will be developed as a…
The Medical and Health Department of Andhra Pradesh has partnered with Wadhwani AI to introduce the Shishu Maapan application for contactless newborn measurements. The AI-powered system enables the automatic measurement…
IIT Tirupati Hosts 5th BRICS Geospatial Meeting
Key Updates:
- The 5th BRICS working group meeting on geospatial technology is being held at IIT Tirupati from July 21 to July 23, 2026.
- Delegates from Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, United Arab Emirates, and India are participating.
- The meeting focuses on applications of geospatial technology in governance, disaster management, agriculture, urban planning, and sustainable development.
- Technical sessions cover geospatial infrastructure, climate resilience, AI-based geospatial analytics, and data interoperability.
- The event includes a special session titled 'Translating Innovation into Impact' and will conclude with a cultural programme showcasing Andhra Pradesh heritage.
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India hosts Brics Heads of Space Agencies (Hosa) meeting in Bengaluru on June 23, 2026 (End of June)
The Brics Heads of Space Agencies (Hosa) meeting commenced as a two-day closed-door session in Bengaluru on June 23, 2026. The meeting is conducted under India's 2026 Brics chairship theme, “Building for Resilience…
India is hosting a two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati from July 6 to enhance intelligence sharing and combat narcotics trafficking. The meeting is hosted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh proposed the concept of a BRICS Space Economy during the BRICS Heads of Space Agencies (HOSA) Meeting in Bengaluru. The meeting was hosted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)…
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 and Moldova agree to deepen cooperation in AI, DPI, renewable energy, and trade during President Murmu’s first Moldova visit
Key Updates:
- President Droupadi Murmu's first-ever State Visit to Moldova marked a significant milestone in India–Moldova relations.
- India announced doubling of ITEC training slots for Moldovan professionals, including specialized courses in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.
- Moldovan diplomats have been invited to participate in dedicated programmes on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Diplomacy at the Foreign Service Institute of India.
- Both countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Public Infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and innovation.
- India and Moldova established diplomatic relations in 1992 and have since expanded ties through trade, capacity building, education, and multilateral engagement.
- President Murmu's visit was the first leg of her three-nation State Visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.
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President Murmu Unveils Gandhi Bust in North Macedonia (End of July)
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…
European Union to advance Ukraine and Moldova membership bids after Hungary drops veto (Start of June)
The European Union (EU) is set to advance the membership bids of Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary dropped its veto. The veto was removed following the election of Péter Magyar as the new Hungarian Prime Minister…
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…
India and Slovakia to strengthen bilateral ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first-ever visit to Slovakia (Mid of June)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since the establishment of diplomatic relations. The visit follows high-level engagements including a 2022 visit…
France Passes Law Banning Social Media for Under-15s from 2027
Key Updates:
- France has become the first EU country to pass a social media ban for children under 15.
- The law requires parental consent and will be phased in starting September 2026, with full effect in January 2027.
- From September 2026, all social media platforms must block children under 15 from creating new accounts using mandated age-verification controls.
- From January 2027, the restriction extends retrospectively to all existing accounts, requiring platforms to purge or suspend accounts of users under 15.
- Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube must enforce strict age-verification checks approved by France's privacy and data regulator.
- The French digital affairs ministry will establish a list of commercial social networking services covered by the ban, focusing on platforms with highly addictive algorithms.
- The legislation also includes an immediate domestic policy prohibiting smartphone use inside all French high schools.
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Bar Council of India (BCI) issues social media rules banning courtroom reels for advocates (Mid of July)
The Bar Council of India (BCI) issued a circular prohibiting reels and promotional content from court premises for lawyers and law students. The circular bars misuse of live-streamed court proceedings by clipping…
The Canadian government will introduce legislation to ban social media access for children under 16. The proposed measure is part of a larger online harms bill to be presented before Canada's Parliament.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a minimum age of 15 for social media use, becoming the first Arab nation to implement such a regulation. Children under the age of 15 are prohibited from creating…
Malaysia Enforces Social Media Ban for Users Under 16 (Start of June)
Malaysia has enforced rules barring children under 16 from owning social media accounts. The regulations apply to social media platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
First Direct Freight Train from India Reaches Nepal Customs Yard
Key Updates:
- The first direct commercial freight train from India arrived at the Nepal Customs Yard in Biratnagar on July 20, 2026, carrying canola grains from Kolkata Port.
- The 40-wagon rake used the Jogbani-Biratnagar cross-border rail link, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on June 1, 2023.
- The train movement followed the signing of the Letter of Exchange in November 2025, amending the Protocol to the India-Nepal Treaty of Transit.
- The amended protocol permits direct rail movement of containerised and bulk cargo from Kolkata and Visakhapatnam ports to designated rail points in Nepal, including the Nepal Customs Yard at Biratnagar.
- The direct rail service is expected to reduce logistics costs, improve transit efficiency, and boost bilateral trade between India and Nepal.
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India and Nepal discuss Janakpur–Ayodhya rail link and passenger train services on June 11-12, 2026 (Mid of June)
India and Nepal held discussions on expanding cross-border railway connectivity during the 10th Project Steering Committee and 8th Joint Working Group meetings in Kathmandu on June 11 and 12, 2026. The meetings focused…
Indian Railways launches Reform Express freight reforms (Mid of July)
Indian Railways unveiled eight new structural reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernise freight operations. Containerised transportation of fly ash using ISO-standard containers was introduced to enable…
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…
Indian Railways rolled out the 100th Vande Bharat train on May 3, 2026, from Modern Coach Factory (MCF) at Raebareli. The first Vande Bharat train was introduced in 2018 with only two such trains.
Samudra Pradakshina: India’s First Tri-Service All-Women Sailing Expedition Creates History
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- Samudra Pradakshina, India's first Tri-Service all-women sailing expedition, completed a 314-day circumnavigation covering 25,500 nautical miles.
- The expedition was conducted by nine women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force on the indigenously built Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni.
- The crew crossed four oceans, the Equator twice, the International Date Line, and rounded the three Great Capes (Cape Leeuwin, Cape Horn, Cape of Good Hope), including the Drake Passage.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the expedition on September 11, 2025, and virtually flagged in the crew on July 22, 2026.
- Senior military leaders including Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani, Naval Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, and Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit attended the flag-in ceremony.
- Military delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and South Africa also attended the ceremony.
- The expedition showcased Nari Shakti, Tri-Service jointness, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and served as a mission of military diplomacy during port visits.
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India conducts Samudra Pradakshina all-women tri-service global circumnavigation expedition (Mid of May)
The Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni is completing Samudra Pradakshina, which is India’s first all-women tri-service global circumnavigation expedition. The crew comprises 10 women officers from the Indian Army…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Launches ‘Seafarer-First’ Initiative to Safeguard Indian Seafarers (Mid of July)
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched a comprehensive 'Seafarer-First' response following attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative mandates real-time vessel-by-vessel…
The International Day for Women in Maritime is observed globally on 18 May every year. The theme for 2026 is "From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence".
India represents at United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 on 4 July 2026 (Start of July)
The Indian Navy (IN) sail training ship Sudarshini represented India at the United States International Naval Review 250 and Sail4th 250 on 4 July 2026. The event was held in New York to mark the 250th anniversary of the…
Indian Railways Becomes World’s Second-Most Electrified Network
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- Indian Railways has electrified 99.6% of its broad gauge network, making it the world's second-most electrified rail network after Switzerland.
- According to the International Union of Railways (UIC) report, India's achievement places it ahead of China (82%), Spain (67%), Japan (64%), France (60%), and the United Kingdom (39%).
- Diesel consumption for railway traction in India decreased from 293 crore litres in 2025-16 to 108 crore litres in 2024-2025 due to electrification.
- As of June 2026, Indian Railways has commissioned about 1,161 MW of solar plants and 103 MW of wind power plants to support low-carbon operations.
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Indian Railways Approves ₹381 Crore Projects for Kavach Expansion and Locomotive Maintenance (Mid of July)
Indian Railways approved a ₹206-crore project to install Kavach Version 4.0 on 680 route kilometres (RKm) in the Delhi Division of Northern Railway. The installation covers the Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda…
Indian Railways rolled out the 100th Vande Bharat train on May 3, 2026, from Modern Coach Factory (MCF) at Raebareli. The first Vande Bharat train was introduced in 2018 with only two such trains.
Indian Railways launches Reform Express freight reforms (Mid of July)
Indian Railways unveiled eight new structural reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernise freight operations. Containerised transportation of fly ash using ISO-standard containers was introduced to enable…
India's first hydrogen fuel cell train generates electricity onboard using a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell, producing only water vapour and heat as by-products. The train consists of 10 coaches (8 passenger…
India Hosts BRICS Network University Governing Board Meeting on July 21, 2026
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- India hosted the International Governing Board (IGB) meeting of the BRICS Network University (BRICS NU) virtually on July 21, 2026, as part of its BRICS Presidency 2026.
- The meeting followed the BRICS Network University Conference on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems, the first such event under the university framework.
- Member countries discussed creating a new International Thematic Group dedicated to Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems within the BRICS Network University, receiving broad backing.
- A set of Guiding Principles on Strengthening Academic Collaboration on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge Systems was presented to the Governing Board for consideration.
- The Governing Board reviewed the BRICS Network University Action Plan for 2025–2028 and adopted the BRICS Network University International Governing Board Declaration.
- India’s BRICS Presidency theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
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India chaired the inaugural Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) 2026 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting in virtual mode. The meeting was chaired by the Joint Secretary (Tourism) in the Ministry of…
The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12 and 13 under India’s Presidency. The BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Agroecology and Regenerative Agriculture will be…
BRICS Nations Adopt Consensus on Energy Security at 11th Energy Ministers' Meeting on 25 June 2026 (End of June)
The 11th Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) Energy Ministers’ Meeting was held in Gurgaon to strengthen cooperation in energy security, sustainability, and innovation. Union Minister of Power Manohar…
The Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) hosted the inaugural BRICS MSME Forum 2026 in Agra on June 19. The forum aimed to discuss strategies for strengthening MSME ecosystems, promoting…
India and Panama Expand Logistics and Digital Ties
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- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held bilateral talks with Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez to deepen maritime cooperation.
- Both sides identified logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development, and digital transformation as key pillars of the expanded strategic partnership.
- Panama outlined four priority areas: maritime security, technical collaboration between India's Directorate General of Shipping and the Panama Maritime Authority, maritime education and skilling, and digital maritime transformation including AI and smart port logistics.
- Sonowal proposed expediting discussions on a bilateral agreement on maritime transportation and port development and invited Panama's Minister of Maritime Affairs to India Maritime Week 2026 in New Delhi.
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Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) and Maritime Digital Reforms for Global Competitiveness (End of May)
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 under the Sagar Aankalan framework to benchmark the operational performance of Indian ports. The…
India and Italy upgraded bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership and set a target to increase bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029. Both nations reaffirmed support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic…
India and Australia launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) on July 9, 2026, replacing the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber-Enabled Critical…
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…
DRDO Signs Contracts for AEW&C Mk-II Programme
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- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed two major contracts under the Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Mk-II programme.
- The first contract was signed with AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL) for conversion of six A321 aircraft from commercial to green configuration.
- The second contract was signed with Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited (ADSTL) as development-cum-production partner (DcPP) for mission systems of the AEW&C Mk-II programme.
- The AEW&C Mk-II system, with Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS) as the nodal laboratory, will provide enhanced endurance, advanced airborne surveillance, secure communication, improved situational awareness, and enhanced command and control capabilities.
- The Netra AEW&C System recently received final operational clearance.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) on 30 June 2026 in New Delhi. The framework decentralises financial powers within the Defence Research and Development…
Indian Air Force receives Final Operational Clearance for indigenous Netra AEW&C system on June 25 (End of June)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over…
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited signs tech transfer pact with DRDO lab for naval systems on April 28, 2026 (Start of May)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) entered into a licensing agreement for transfer of technology (LAToT) with the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam. NSTL is a constituent laboratory of…
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh stated that the request for proposal (RFP) for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is likely to be issued soon to shortlisted private sector players. India has reached out to…
Paras Defence to Set Up $644 Million Semiconductor Packaging Facility
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- Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited announced a Rs 6,200 crore ($644 million) investment for a semiconductor unit through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paras Semiconductors.
- An MoU has been signed with the Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSeDC) to build an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility.
- The OSAT facility will be located on a 50-acre site along the Indore–Ujjain corridor in Madhya Pradesh.
- The facility will undertake advanced chip packaging operations including 3D heterogeneous integration and 2.5D/3D advanced packaging.
- The development aligns with the Union Cabinet-approved Rs 1.27 lakh crore budget for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0), a six-year programme to accelerate India's semiconductor ecosystem.
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Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd signs MoU with Complus Systems and JV Micronics for anechoic chamber solutions (Start of May)
Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd (Paras Defence), a Maharashtra-based defence manufacturer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Complus Systems and JV Micronics. The partnership focuses on the…
The Odisha Government, Intel, and 3DGS signed a tripartite MoU to establish an advanced packaging glass core substrate manufacturing facility in the state. The proposed project involves an estimated investment of…
A ₹190-crore semiconductor research and training centre, named Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH), will be established at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)…
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): ₹3,936 Crore Investment for Two New Units in Gujarat (Start of May)
The Union Cabinet approved two semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in Gujarat with a combined investment of ₹3,936 crore. Crystal Matrix Limited (CML) will establish India's…
ICMR Transfers Indigenous Medical Technologies for Commercialisation
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- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) licensed three indigenous biomedical technologies to pharmaceutical companies for commercialisation.
- SHetA2, a novel anti-HPV therapeutic candidate for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), was licensed to Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Two next-generation vaccine technologies against enteric bacterial infections, developed at ICMR-National Institute of Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI), were licensed to Biological E Ltd.
- The vaccine technologies provide simultaneous protection against Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi infections and are recombinant protein-based, making them safer and cheaper to produce.
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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) organised the 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect' event at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The event saw the transfer of 41 public…
Draft National Health Research Policy 2026 (Mid of July)
The draft National Health Research Policy 2026 was released by the Centre and prepared by the Department of Health Research. It proposes a three-tier governance structure comprising a National Health Research Stewardship…
Union Minister J P Nadda Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First High-Altitude Medicine Centre in Himachal Pradesh (Mid of July)
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is establishing the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Union Health Minister J…
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Launches AI Pathogen Tool and New Clinical Trial Mandates (Start of May)
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven pathogen detection tool designed to predict the spread of serious diseases and future pandemics. A new mandate from the…
IIT Madras to Host Digital India RISC-V Symposium 2026
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- The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will host the 3rd Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2026 on August 1-2, 2026 at its Research Park in Chennai.
- The symposium is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and RISC-V International.
- The theme of the event is 'Empowering Bharat's Semiconductor Future' and focuses on indigenous processor technologies, secure computing, hardware innovation, AI, and the RISC-V ecosystem.
- The last date to register for the symposium is July 28, 2026, via the provided link.
- The event will include keynote addresses, technical sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, technology demonstrations, and the DIR-V Grand Challenge Hackathon.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla launched the book titled IIT – The Story of India’s Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem in New Delhi. The book chronicles the journey and contributions of the Indian Institutes of Technology…
The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education (MoE) launched the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026 to bring accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, technologists, and…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and the State University of New York (SUNY) Old Westbury signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) in New York to collaborate on engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and…
ISRO’s VSSC and CSIR-IICT Sign MoU to Develop Indigenous Eco-Friendly Blowing Agent Technology
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU to jointly develop indigenous next-generation environmentally sustainable blowing agent technology.
- The technology focuses on hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), which have zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and ultra-low global warming potential (GWP), as a replacement for conventional high-GWP blowing agents.
- The collaboration aims to reduce India's dependence on imported specialty fluorochemicals used in lightweight polymer foams for strategic applications.
- CSIR-IICT's Fluoroorganics Laboratory possesses specialized infrastructure for safe handling of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, a key component in synthesizing environmentally compliant blowing agents.
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CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) develops indigenous green refrigerants (Mid of July)
The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) has developed India's first indigenous process technology for manufacturing hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs). CSIR-IICT developed a technology platform for the…
Akasa Air and BPCL Sign Landmark MoU to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Adoption in India (End of July)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Akasa Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 14, 2026, to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption in India. The partnership will develop a…
IIT Ropar and Dhash Defense sign MoU on 5 May 2026 to develop next-generation all-terrain vehicles (Mid of May)
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) Defence Research and Innovation Foundation (DRIF) and Dhash Defense Systems Private Limited (DDS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5 May 2026. The partnership…
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Research and Information System for the…
ISSDA and GSSE Partner to Promote Stainless Steel for India’s Clean Energy Transition
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- The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) and the Global Stainless Steel Expo (GSSE) have entered a strategic partnership to promote stainless steel for India's clean energy transition.
- The partnership aims to accelerate adoption of stainless steel in green hydrogen, renewable energy, mobility, infrastructure, and industrial processing sectors.
- Stainless steel is considered the material of choice for green hydrogen, ammonia, LNG, ethanol, chemical processing, and renewable energy infrastructure due to its corrosion resistance, durability, and long service life.
- The partnership calls for a National Stainless Steel Policy to support domestic manufacturing and enhance India's competitiveness in global clean energy supply chains.
- India's stainless steel market is projected to reach USD 15.8 billion (approximately ₹1.36 lakh crore) by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%.
- India has an installed stainless steel production capacity of 7.5 million tonnes, but capacity utilisation is only 60–65%, while imports (largely from China) account for 25–28% of domestic demand.
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World Economic Forum (WEF) releases Energy Transition Index 2026; India ranks 70th among 120 countries. (Mid of June)
Global energy transition readiness declined for the first time in over a decade, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Energy Transition Index 2026. India advanced two places to rank 70th among 120 countries…
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) on green hydrogen under the Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy 2024. The CoE, named 'Centre of Excellence on Innovative…
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…
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Lovlina Borgohain Assures India’s First CWG 2026 Medal
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- Lovlina Borgohain is guaranteed at least a bronze medal in the women's 75kg boxing event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- She received a first-round bye in the five-boxer draw, automatically securing a place in the semifinals.
- Her semifinal match is scheduled for July 31 against TKBP Taafaki.
- This is India's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, secured before the opening ceremony.
- Lovlina Borgohain is an Olympic bronze medallist, a World Champion, and an Asian Champion.
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India wins first-ever gold at World Rowing Cup III (Start of July)
Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar Singh won India's first-ever gold medal at the 2026 World Rowing Cup III held in Lucerne, Switzerland. The duo secured gold in the Lightweight Men's Double Sculls Final with a time of 6:26.09…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The championship features over 500 athletes from 78 nations, including Uganda, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya…
Commonwealth Games Day observed on May 24 with theme "A New Icon for a Fitter India - Pedalling to 2030" (End of May)
Commonwealth Games (CWG) Day will be celebrated nationwide on May 24, 2026, at more than 8,000 locations through Fit India Sundays on Cycle. The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Ahmedabad…
India finished atop the standings at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championships 2026 held in Suhl, Germany, with a total of 25 medals. The Indian medal tally comprised seven gold, eight…
Foundation Laid for World's Largest Curd Plant in West Bengal on July 19, 2026
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- The world's largest curd production plant is being set up under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project in West Bengal.
- The foundation stone of the plant was laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 19, 2026.
- The plant is located at the Howrah Food Park in West Bengal.
- Upon completion, the plant will have the capacity to process about 30 lakh litres of milk per day.
- The plant will be capable of producing around 1,000 metric tonnes of curd and other cultured dairy products daily.
- The project is part of the Centre's White Revolution 2.0 initiative.
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Mother Dairy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), unveiled India's first naturally degradable milk pouch. The rollout is scheduled to commence on June 5 in the Delhi-NCR region to…
India Pushes Ethical Scientific Research as Government Hosts National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare (Mid of May)
The Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CCSEA), under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), organised the National Conference on 'Laboratory Animal Welfare: Policies and Best…
Himadri Speciality Chemical has commissioned its first anode material production facility at Mahistikry in Bengal to enter the lithium-ion battery value chain. The facility produces raw materials for lithium-ion cells…
DGCA Issues 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences in First Half of 2026
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- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued 1,331 commercial pilot licences in the first half of 2026.
- Of the 1,331 licences, 540 (41%) were issued to pilots trained at foreign Flying Training Organisations (FTOs).
- India has 41 DGCA-approved FTOs operating across 63 bases with over 400 training aircraft.
- The DGCA issued 1,652 commercial pilot licences in 2025, 1,347 in 2024, 1,622 in 2023, and 1,165 in 2022.
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Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to Launch Digital Aviation Incident Reporting Platform on eGCA Portal (End of July)
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…
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.
Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issues notices to e-commerce platforms over Cyclosinone Herbicide sale (Mid of May)
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and JioMart regarding the sale of an allegedly unregistered product called Cyclosinone Herbicide. The action followed concerns…
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Launches Hydrogen Fuel Transport Pilot on 10 Routes (Mid of July)
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the commencement of pilot trials for hydrogen-powered transport on 10 routes across India during the Prawaas 5.0 event in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The 10 selected routes for hydrogen…
Pi Approximation Day 2026 – July 22
Key Updates:
- Pi Approximation Day is observed every year on July 22.
- The day honors the mathematical constant pi through the fraction 22/7.
- The first calculation of pi was performed by Archimedes of Syracuse around 250 BC.
- The Greek symbol pi (π) was first used by Welsh mathematician William Jones in 1706 and popularized by Leonhard Euler in 1737.
- The first computer calculation of pi was done in 1957 using an ENIAC computer, achieving 2,037 digits.
- As of 2022, the record for calculating digits of pi stands at 100 trillion, achieved by Google Cloud.
- Pi Approximation Day differs from Pi Day (March 14) which uses the decimal representation 3.14.
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International Moon Day 2026 observed on July 20 (End of July)
International Moon Day is observed globally on July 20 every year. An estimated 140 million pieces of space debris larger than one millimetre now orbit Earth.
World Chess Day 2026 – July 20 (End of July)
International Chess Day (World Chess Day) is observed annually on July 20. The day marks the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924.
National Fish Farmers Day observed on July 10 (Mid of July)
National Fish Farmers Day is observed in India on July 10 every year. The day marks the birth anniversary of Padma Shri Dr. Hiralal Chaudhary, a pioneer of training programs for Indian fish farmers.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2026 – July 18 (End of July)
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed annually on July 18. The day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in November 2009 through resolution A/RES/64/13.
Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti 2026: July 23
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- Bal Gangadhar Tilak, also known as Lokmanya, was born on July 23, 1856, in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.
- He passed away on August 1, 1920.
- He co-founded the New English School and the Deccan Education Society to promote education rooted in Indian values.
- Through his Marathi newspaper Kesari and English weekly The Mahratta, he used journalism to challenge British rule.
- His iconic slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it' became a rallying cry for India's freedom struggle.
- His notable books include Gita Rahasya (1915), The Arctic Home in the Vedas (1903), and Orion (1893).
- He popularized public celebrations of Ganesh Utsav and Shivaji Jayanti as symbols of national unity.
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Ajit Doval Selected for Lokmanya Tilak Award 2026 (End of July)
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has been selected for the Lokmanya Tilak Award for 2026. The award is conferred by the Tilak Smarak Trust.
National Reading Day to be celebrated on June 19 (End of June)
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.
Kerala Revised Budget 2026-27: Mission Samudra and Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme Announced (End of June)
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan presented the Kerala Revised Budget for 2026–27, introducing Mission Samudra with an allocation of ₹400 crore to transform the state into a global maritime hub. The Oommen Chandy Health…
The Art of Living, founded in 1981 by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, celebrated its 45th anniversary and the 70th birthday of its founder at the Art of Living International Centre in Bengaluru. The PM MITRA Park at…
Amish Shah Wins Arizona Democratic Congressional Primary
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- Indian-American Amish Shah, a moderate Democrat and three-term member of the Arizona House of Representatives, won the Democratic primary for Arizona’s First District.
- Shah, an emergency medicine doctor, defeated establishment-backed candidate Marlene Galan-Woods in the primary.
- Shah will face Republican candidate Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker backed by US President Donald Trump, in the November general election.
- Born in Chicago to Gujarati parents who immigrated to the US in the 1960s, Shah earned his undergraduate degree and medical degree from Northwestern University.
- Shah earned a Master's in Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley on a full merit scholarship.
- Shah won the district’s Democratic primary in 2024 but lost the general election to Republican David Schweikert by four points.
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Nithya Raman and incumbent Karen Bass have advanced to the run-off election for the mayor of Los Angeles. Nithya Raman is a 44-year-old urban planner who has served on the Los Angeles City Council since 2020.
India declares Bastar Naxal-free during 26th Central Zonal Council meeting on 19 May 2026 (Mid of May)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Bastar Naxal-free during the 26th Central Zonal Council meeting held in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. The Indian government set a target to completely eradicate Naxalism from India by 31…
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observed on June 25 (End of June)
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United States Senate advances War Powers Resolution regarding military force against Iran on 20 May 2026 (End of May)
The United States Senate passed a procedural measure to advance a War Powers Resolution to prevent President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without congressional authorisation. The procedural vote to…
Eight-Year-Old Iya Krish Scales North Africa's Highest Peak Mount Toubkal
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- Iya Krish, an eight-year-old from Thrissur district, Kerala, scaled Mount Toubkal in Morocco on July 7, 2026.
- Mount Toubkal, at 4,167 metres, is the highest peak in North Africa.
- She completed the three-day trek covering about 42 km with an elevation gain of over 2,900 metres, accompanied by her father Krishnaraj.
- The expedition was organized by Greenway Adventures Travel & Tourism LLC and led by mountaineer Nasar Husain.
- Iya had previously attempted the climb in March 2026 but had to abandon due to harsh weather; she succeeded on her second attempt.
- She prepared by weekend trekking in the UAE, and at age five she had climbed Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE.
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Tshering Choden scales Mount Elbrus (Start of July)
Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden successfully scaled Mount Elbrus in Russia. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Europe and has a height of 5,642 metres.
Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mount Everest for the 32nd time on Sunday at 10:12 am, breaking his own world record. The ascent of the 8,849-metre peak was confirmed by the Department of Tourism of Nepal.
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