India's economic growth for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) reached 7.7%, compared to 7.1% in the previous year. The economy expanded by 7.8% in the January-March quarter of FY26, adopting 2022–23 as the new base year…
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) Projects India's FY27 GDP Growth at 6.6%
Key Updates:
- S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has projected India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth to slow to 6.6 per cent for the fiscal year ending March 2027, compared to 7.7 per cent in 2025-26.
- The growth projection for the 2026-27 fiscal year aligns with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) estimate of 6.6 per cent.
- Consumer inflation is forecast to rise to 5.1 per cent in the current fiscal year as manufacturers pass on higher energy costs and fuel prices to consumers.
- The S&P report anticipates a policy rate hike in the second half of the current fiscal year due to inflationary pressures and energy market stress.
- India's economic outlook is impacted by a 43 per cent rainfall deficit recorded by June 22 and the country's reliance on imports for 88 per cent of its crude oil requirements.
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S&P Global (S&P) has lowered India’s economic growth projection for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.6% from its earlier estimate of 7.1%. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the financial year ended March…
The World Bank (WB) has raised India's growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6% from the 6.5% estimated in January. According to the Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report, India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is…
ICRA forecasts India’s GDP growth to moderate to 6.5% in FY27 from 7.6% in FY26. The projection assumes average crude oil price at USD 85 per barrel in FY27.
NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL) reports tripling of BHIM App transaction volumes
Key Updates:
- Monthly transaction volumes on the BHIM Payments App increased from 79.64 million in June 2025 to 244 million in May 2026.
- The platform, developed by NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), processed transactions with a total value of ₹26,952 crore in May 2026.
- In Telangana, merchant transactions on the platform in May 2026 were led by groceries at 23.9 per cent, food outlets at 18.1 per cent, and quick commerce at 11.6 per cent.
- Lalitha Nataraj serves as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NBSL.
- The application supports over 15 regional languages and is optimised for low-connectivity environments to facilitate digital payment adoption in rural and semi-urban areas.
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Sensor Tower Ranks India as World's Largest Digital Wallet Market in Calendar Year (CY) 2025 (Mid of June)
India recorded over 440 million digital wallet app downloads in Calendar Year (CY) 2025, maintaining its position as the world's largest market for the third consecutive year. PhonePe emerged as the most-downloaded…
Aadhaar App crosses 31 million downloads (End of June)
The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) stated that the Aadhaar App has recorded over 31 million downloads since its launch less than five months ago. The app enables Aadhaar Number Holders (ANH) to perform mobile…
Paytm enables biometric UPI payments with Face ID/fingerprint and cardless ATM withdrawals (Mid of April)
Paytm app now allows UPI payments verified by Face ID or fingerprint instead of entering a UPI PIN. Biometric data is neither stored nor accessed by Paytm or the bank.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its Payment System Report, December 2025, that credit card transaction volumes increased from 216 crore in 2021 to 570 crore in 2025. Credit card transaction value rose from ₹8.9…
Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report ranks National Stock Exchange (NSE) as most valuable unlisted company
Key Updates:
- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is India's most valuable unlisted company with a valuation of ₹4.86 lakh crore according to the 2025 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report.
- The NSE has filed preliminary papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) estimated at ₹30,000 crore, consisting of an offer for sale of 14.89 crore shares.
- State Bank of India (SBI) will divest up to 2.48 crore shares and MS Strategic (Mauritius) Limited will divest 1.60 crore shares in the NSE IPO, while Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the largest shareholder with a 10.72% stake.
- India Inc has crossed a total valuation of $3.4 trillion, and the combined value of the top 10 most valuable non-state-run companies fell to ₹86 lakh crore in 2026.
- Reliance Industries is India's most valuable company for the fifth consecutive year, while Bajaj Finance is the highest value creator in percentage terms with a valuation of ₹5.8 lakh crore.
- Twelve companies doubled their value during the year: Groww, Adani Properties, Ather Energy, Anthem Biosciences, Meesho, Haldiram Snacks, Multi Commodity Exchange of India, Lenskart, Paharpur Cooling Towers, Adani Power, RBL Bank, and Navin Fluorine International.
- Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises featuring in the India 500 list include Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Punjab Kings.
- Value creation expanded to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, including Rajkot, Bikaner, Kumbakonam, and Rajnandgaon.
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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…
National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) Ranks India First in US Unicorn Founders (Start of June)
The National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) report titled Immigrants and U.S. Billion-Dollar Companies states that Indian-born entrepreneurs have founded or co-founded 96 unicorns in the United States. Immigrants…
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…
Knight Frank ranks India as the sixth-largest country globally by ultra-high net worth individual (UHNWI) population. India is home to 19,877 UHNWIs with net worth exceeding $30 million in 2026, accounting for 2.8% of…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retains ₹1 lakh crore threshold for upper layer NBFCs
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) retained the ₹1 lakh crore threshold for classifying upper layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).
- The threshold will now be reviewed every three years, instead of the earlier five-year cycle.
- All bank-led NBFCs, irrespective of size, will be subject to upper-layer NBFC norms, except for listing requirements.
- NBFCs within bank groups must follow regulations applicable to banks when undertaking similar activities, regardless of their classification.
- Government-owned NBFCs lost their exemption and must now follow uniform exposure limits, while infrastructure finance companies received higher exposure limits of up to 45% of Tier 1 capital.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will exempt non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of less than ₹1,000 crore from registration and reserve fund requirements effective from July 1…
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…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues revised guidelines for Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) after comprehensive review (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) superseding all earlier instructions on the subject. The LBS aims to coordinate activities of banks, governments, and…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Revises Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Rules from January 2027 (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final directions for the revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, which will come into effect from 1 January 2027. The revised framework applies to all commercial banks, small…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduces compensation framework for digital fraud victims
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has overhauled its framework for fraudulent electronic banking transactions, applicable to Small Finance Banks and Payments Banks for transactions undertaken on or after January 1, 2027.
- Individual customers or sole proprietors suffering losses up to ₹50,000 are eligible for a one-time lifetime compensation of 85% of the net loss or ₹25,000, whichever is lower, provided the fraud is reported to the bank and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or Helpline 1930 within five calendar days.
- For domestic frauds capped at ₹25,000, the compensation cost is shared among the RBI (₹19,118), the customer's bank (₹2,941), and the beneficiary bank (₹2,941).
- Customer negligence is defined as sharing passwords, PINs or OTPs, downloading malicious applications, ignoring clear scam warnings from the bank, failing to promptly report frauds or loss of cards, and not updating registered contact details.
- Bank obligations include providing 24x7 reporting channels, offering direct links on websites and mobile applications for complaints, sending instant SMS alerts for transactions above ₹500, sending email alerts for all transactions where email addresses are available, and periodically reporting fraud cases to their Boards or designated committees.
- Banks must resolve complaints within 45 calendar days for domestic fraudulent transactions and 60 calendar days for cross-border fraudulent transactions.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹41.80 lakh on Canara Bank. The penalty was levied for non-compliance with directions regarding Know Your Customer (KYC) and Unclaimed Deposits and…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) removes approval requirement for banks' outward remittance tie-ups with fintechs (Mid of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed Authorised Dealer (AD) banks to facilitate outward remittance services through third-party online platforms without seeking prior approval from the central bank. The revised…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches 'RBI Reelathon 2026' to raise awareness on cyber financial frauds (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched 'RBI Reelathon 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness against cyber-enabled financial frauds among college students. The campaign was inaugurated by Kerala Director…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Digital Payments: E-mandate Framework, 2026, consolidating all existing guidelines on recurring digital payments into a single master framework. The framework applies to…
India to launch Index of Service Production (ISP) to track services sector output
Key Updates:
- India is launching the Index of Service Production (ISP) to track the growth of the services sector.
- The ISP is designed to mirror the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
- The base year for the ISP is 2024-25.
- The index will be released monthly with a 60-day lag, with the first release of April 2026 data scheduled for July 14.
- The ISP will initially cover the sectors of trade, transport, and finance.
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases approach paper on Index of Service Production (ISP) (Start of May)
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released an approach paper for compiling the Index of Service Production (ISP) for the formal sector of the economy. The ISP is designed to capture…
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to launch Producer Price Index (PPI) and revamped Wholesale Price Index (WPI) (Start of June)
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will introduce a new Producer Price Index (PPI) and a revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 15 June. The DPIIT has updated the WPI base year from…
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reports 4.9% growth in India's industrial output for April (Start of June)
India's industrial output grew 4.9% year-on-year in April according to the new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series using 2022-23 as the base year. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)…
National Statistics Office (NSO) records India industrial output growth of 4.1% in March 2026 (End of April)
India's industrial output growth, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), slowed to 4.1% in March 2026. The National Statistics Office (NSO) revised the industrial growth for February 2026 to 5.1% from the…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) simplifies Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) Upper Layer identification framework
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established an asset size of ₹1 lakh crore and above as the sole criterion for classifying Non-Banking Financial Companies in the Upper Layer (NBFC-UL).
- The revised Scale Based Regulatory (SBR) framework replaces the earlier methodology involving parametric scoring and supervisory assessments for identifying systemically important NBFCs.
- The RBI has mandated that the ₹1 lakh crore asset threshold for NBFC-UL classification will be reviewed every three years.
- Fully owned and controlled government NBFC-ULs are exempted from certain governance and financial disclosure requirements under the new guidelines.
- NBFC group entities of Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) must comply with the RBI (Commercial Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services) Directions, 2025, when performing the same financial activities as the parent bank.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will exempt non-deposit-taking Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) with an asset size of less than ₹1,000 crore from registration and reserve fund requirements effective from July 1…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approves surplus transfer of ₹2.86 lakh crore to Government (End of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.86 lakh crore to the government for FY26, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. The RBI balance sheet expanded by 20.6% to reach ₹91.9…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases Rs 2.54 lakh crore state borrowing calendar for April-June 2026 (Start of April)
RBI announces indicative calendar for state market borrowings worth Rs 2,54,509 crore during April-June 2026. Nine pilot states—Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposes ₹2.20 crore penalties on Union Bank, Central Bank, Bank of India, Pine Labs (End of March)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed penalties of ₹95.40 lakh on Union Bank of India, ₹63.60 lakh on Central Bank of India, ₹58.50 lakh on Bank of India, and ₹3.10 lakh on Pine Labs for regulatory non-compliance. Union…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues Master Directions on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to streamline MSME financing
Key Updates:
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prescribed a minimum net worth requirement of ₹25 crore for entities seeking authorisation to set up and operate a Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform.
- Existing authorised TReDS entities have been granted a timeline until March 31, 2028, to meet the new capital requirements and must maintain this net worth on an ongoing basis.
- The RBI has permitted financiers to avail credit guarantee cover from any credit guarantee fund trust set up by the Government of India (GoI) for exposures undertaken on the platform.
- Insurance companies and government-notified credit guarantee funds are now recognised as participants on TReDS platforms, with the condition that insurance premiums shall not be levied on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sellers.
- The directions mandate that assignment of receivables from TReDS transactions must be filed with the Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI).
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues draft TReDS Master Direction 2026 with ₹25 crore net worth norm (Start of April)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) Directions, 2026 on 9 April 2026. New TReDS platform operators must hold minimum net worth of ₹25 crore; existing entities must comply…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues revised authorisation framework for payment systems (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised Master Directions on Authorisation to Operate a Payment System under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, applicable to new applicants and existing Payment System…
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…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Revises Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme Rules from January 2027 (End of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final directions for the revised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme, which will come into effect from 1 January 2027. The revised framework applies to all commercial banks, small…
Department of Public Enterprises confers 'Navratna' status on Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE)
Key Updates:
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), a defence PSU, was conferred the 'Navratna' status by the Department of Public Enterprises on March 28, 2026 (Friday).
- GRSE's revenue from operations grew from Rs 1,754 crore in 2021-22 to Rs 7,002 crore in 2025-26, a nearly 300 per cent increase.
- Profit after tax rose from Rs 190 crore to Rs 748 crore during the same period, reflecting nearly 294 per cent growth.
- GRSE delivered eight warships in the year, including three on March 30, 2026.
- Out of the 118 warships delivered by GRSE, 80 have been inducted into the Indian Navy.
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Ministry of Finance (MoF) Upgrades Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) to Navratna Status (End of June)
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) under the MoF has elevated CPCL to Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) status. CPCL, which functions under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), has…
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status to award own degrees (Start of April)
The Ministry of Education, on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC), declared the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and its six constituent units as deemed-to-be university…
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) reported that Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) increased from 9,776 in 2014 to over 13,888. Access to skill development was widened through ITIs…
NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status (Start of April)
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been declared a deemed-to-be university by the Ministry of Education on the advice of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The deemed status…
UP Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana provides ₹25,000 in six instalments
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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.
- Eligibility requires the girl child to be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh with an annual family income below ₹3 lakh and a maximum of two children in the family.
- Over 1.5 crore girl beneficiaries have been covered under the scheme.
- Applications can be submitted online through the official website https://mksy.up.gov.in via the citizen service portal.
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The Central Government launched the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to provide practical workplace experience to one crore young people over a period of five years. The pilot phase of the PMIS commenced in…
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana: Rs 55 per month can secure Rs 3,000 pension (End of March)
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Yojana is a voluntary, contributory pension programme for unorganised sector workers aged 18-40 years with monthly income below Rs 15,000. Subscribers contribute monthly…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), transferring Rs 18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore farmers across the country. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima…
Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Exceeds 9 Crore Subscribers (End of April)
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY), a flagship social security scheme of the central government, exceeded 9 crore total gross enrolments on April 21, 2026. The APY is administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and…
Centre notifies Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, with enhanced 125-day employment guarantee and ₹95,692.31 crore outlay
Key Updates:
- The Centre notified the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) Act, 2025, which will come into force across the country from July 1, 2026.
- The VB–G RAM G Act replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, which will stand repealed from the same date.
- Every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work will be entitled to a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment in a financial year, up from 100 days under MGNREGA.
- The government allocated ₹95,692.31 crore for the implementation of the scheme in financial year 2026–27, with total programme outlay expected to exceed ₹1.51 lakh crore including state contributions.
- Wage payments will continue through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into workers’ bank or post office accounts, payable weekly or within 15 days of muster roll closure, failing which delay compensation is applicable.
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Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): 125 Days Work Guarantee (Mid of May)
The Ministry of Rural Development announced the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB–G RAM G) to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from July 1…
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G Act), 2025, will come into force across India from July 1, 2026, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) notified a 1 per cent construction worker welfare cess on total construction costs, excluding land and compensation costs, effective from May 1. The cess must be paid within…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in partnership with Vertis Foundation, is expanding 'Project Saksham' to provide vocational training and employment to rural women and underserved youth. The initiative…
Air Suvidha Portal Reactivation and USD 10 Million Support for Ebola Response
Key Updates:
- India has activated the Air Suvidha portal for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, requiring a mandatory online Self-Declaration Form (SDF) before deboarding.
- The portal reactivation follows the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Ebola a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda announced a financial commitment of USD 10 million for Ebola preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in Africa.
- India has delivered 45 tonnes of medical supplies and offered further assistance in medical, laboratory, and diagnostic materials to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
- During a Virtual Summit organised by the African Union (AU) on June 17, India pledged technical collaboration and capacity-building support for African health institutions.
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Varanasi has become the first city to be integrated into the Easy Connect flights model. The model enables international travellers to complete immigration and baggage formalities in Varanasi before reaching Delhi for…
The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) announced the Haj Policy 2027, with applications open via the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) portal and the Haj Suvidha App. The quota distribution is maintained at a 70:30 ratio…
The ePlane Company, an Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)-incubated start-up, aims to begin commercial production of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air ambulances by 2028. The company…
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Common Service Centre e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC-SPV) in New Delhi. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated the…
Government Clarifies Passport Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship; Cites Passports Act, 1967 and Bombay HC Ruling
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- The central government clarified that an Indian passport has never been treated as conclusive proof of citizenship.
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that a passport is primarily a travel document.
- The government cited Section 20 of the Passports Act, 1967, which allows the Centre to issue passports to non-citizens in public interest.
- The Bombay High Court in 2013 ruled that possession of a passport alone does not establish Indian citizenship.
- The clarification came on the 14th Passport Seva Divas, marking the enactment of the Passports Act on June 24, 1967.
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 with e-OCI and minor child passport restrictions (Start of May)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which came into force on April 30, 2026. Under the new rules, a minor child cannot simultaneously hold a passport of another country…
India’s passport has secured the 78th position in the latest Henley Passport Index released in May 2026, marking a drop of three positions from its 75th rank in February 2026. Indian passport holders currently have…
Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026: Eased Registration and Digital Appeals (Start of June)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under Section 30 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Foreigners can now complete their registration any time…
Right to be Forgotten: Allahabad High Court allows passport issuance for former juvenile convicts (Mid of June)
The Allahabad High Court directed the regional passport office to process passport applications of individuals convicted as minors by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) regardless of prior convictions. The ruling invoked…
Chennai Intelligent Transport System (CITS): ₹530 Crore Approval
Key Updates:
- 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 Corporation, with an estimated total value of approximately ₹645.59 crore.
- Major components of CITS include the Traffic Information and Management System (TIMS), a city bus system, and command control centres.
- The project will implement adaptive traffic signal control systems at 165 junctions, traffic incident detection systems at 58 junctions, variable message sign systems at 17 locations, and red light violation detection systems at 50 locations.
- The CITS project is expected to be fully operational by August 2026 and involves the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), Chennai traffic police, and the State Highways Department.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to establish a research centre focused on transportation, mobility, and…
Ministry of Railways Approves ₹341 Crore Kavach Project for Automatic Train Protection (Mid of June)
The Ministry of Railways approved a ₹341 crore project to expand Kavach, an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent train collisions and over-speeding. A sanctioned cost of ₹140…
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…
D Y Patil International University (DYPIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dassault Systemes to establish a Digital Engineering and Digital Manufacturing Experience Centre in Pune, Maharashtra. The centre…
Operation Chakra-VI: CBI Crackdown on Digital Arrest Scam Network
Key Updates:
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated searches at more than 80 locations across 16 states under Operation Chakra-VI.
- The 16 states involved in the operation are Punjab, Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, West Bengal, Manipur, Karnataka, and Odisha.
- The operation targeted an organised cybercrime network linked to more than 200 cases of digital arrest fraud reported across the country.
- The CBI arrested B Naresh from Chennai and Sanjib Saha from Kolkata for routing nearly ₹2 crore of suspected crime proceeds through shell companies and mule bank accounts.
- The investigation uncovered a fake website resembling the official website of the Supreme Court of India used to intimidate victims by posing as law enforcement officials.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches 'RBI Reelathon 2026' to raise awareness on cyber financial frauds (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched 'RBI Reelathon 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness against cyber-enabled financial frauds among college students. The campaign was inaugurated by Kerala Director…
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launches AI-powered chatbot ABHAY for notice verification (End of April)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will include special QR codes on its notices from May 1 to verify their genuineness. Verification will be conducted through an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot named…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four digital policing applications: Abhigyan, Criminal Procedure Identification (CrPI), e-prosecution 2.0 and e-forensics 2.0. The apps integrate policing, criminal identification…
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance information sharing and coordination. The MoU was signed by…
e-Zero FIR Initiative for Cyber Crime and TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Review
Key Updates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi advised states during a PRAGATI meeting to implement e-Zero FIRs for cyber crime cases to prevent victims from visiting multiple police stations or agencies.
- The e-Zero FIR is a digital initiative by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) that automatically converts verified high-value cyber financial fraud complaints into Zero FIRs to fast-track investigations.
- Only nine states currently have the e-Zero FIR system in place, prompting the Prime Minister to direct the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to coordinate with state Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGP).
- Under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the Prime Minister reviewed implementation plans for West Bengal, Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, and Ladakh, suggesting the involvement of Class-1 officers, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, and MY Bharat volunteers.
- The Prime Minister emphasised the use of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for infrastructure projects to ensure efficient planning, real-time data updates, and improved inter-agency coordination.
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Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 to protect married women from cruelty, harassment, and dowry-related abuse by husbands or their relatives. Under Section 498A, cruelty by a husband or…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launches 'RBI Reelathon 2026' to raise awareness on cyber financial frauds (Mid of June)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched 'RBI Reelathon 2026' in Thiruvananthapuram to raise awareness against cyber-enabled financial frauds among college students. The campaign was inaugurated by Kerala Director…
Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Launches GRM and MRM Portals for Cybercrime Victims (Mid of June)
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) and the Money Restoration Module (MRM) portals. The GRM portal is designed to…
India is testing sensitive public-facing financial and government application software for vulnerabilities to the next-generation Mythos AI model developed by Anthropic PBC. Indian technology firms Infosys Ltd. and Tata…
NHAI-NCAER MoU: Establishment of NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics
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- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to establish a research centre focused on transportation, mobility, and logistics economics.
- The NHAI Centre for Economics of Transportation, Mobility and Logistics will be housed at NCAER to support policy formulation through data-driven research.
- The centre will undertake research in areas including highway economics, freight logistics, tolling policy, asset monetisation, road safety, and technology adoption.
- NHAI will fund the research initiative for an initial period of 10 years.
- NCAER is expected to mobilise additional support for the centre from other institutions.
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) to establish a research centre focused on transportation, mobility, and…
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in June 2026 and is administered by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The scheme has an outlay of ₹9,585 crore and aims to replace over 2 lakh BS-IV or…
Canada's Cape Breton University (CBU) signs three MoUs during India outreach from 27 April to 2 May (Start of May)
A delegation from Canada's Cape Breton University (CBU), led by President David C Dingwall, visited New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad to deepen higher education partnerships. CBU signed a five-year…
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…
IndiaAI Fellowship: Seven Chandigarh University Students Awarded Rs. 1 Lakh Each
Key Updates:
- Seven students from Chandigarh University (CU) have been awarded the IndiaAI Fellowship of Rs. 1 lakh each for innovative projects in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
- Under the IndiaAI Mission, the fellowship aims to bridge the gap between theory and practical application to ensure a skilled AI workforce by empowering students at top academic institutions.
- The recipients for the 2025-26 period include Shreyam Sinha, Harpreet Singh, Ashirvad Satyendra Singh, Kriti Upadhyay, Muskan, Saurav Yadav, and Shubham Bajaj.
- The research projects cover diverse themes such as disaster response, traffic violation detection, geospatial intelligence, and the Unified Automated Repair Framework (UARF) for deep neural networks.
- Other projects include an Emotionally Aware Virtual Teaching Assistant, an AI-driven dialogue system for Role-Playing Games (RPGs), and the Autonomous Emergency Geospatial Intelligence System (AEGIS).
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), has empanelled six firms to develop and deploy AI solutions across government departments: Tata…
Chandigarh University (CU) Establishes India's First Private University 'IndiaAI Data Lab' with Intel India (Start of June)
Chandigarh University (CU) has established the 'IndiaAI Data Lab' in collaboration with Intel India, becoming the first private university in India to do so. The lab is located at the University Institute of Computing…
IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme (ISG) selects 10 startups for Paris residency (Mid of April)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the selection of 10 startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme (ISG). The ISG is developed in…
The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nonprofit organisation Karya. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s…
Kerala Revised Budget 2026-27: Mission Samudra and Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme Announced
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- 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 Insurance Scheme was announced with an initial allocation of ₹10 crore, providing medical support worth ₹25 lakh per family.
- The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for rubber was increased to ₹250, while the agriculture sector received a total outlay of ₹1,534.98 crore.
- A record allocation of ₹5,952 crore was made for road renovation, alongside the establishment of a Road Architecture Wing to enhance infrastructure standards.
- The budget earmarked ₹1,578 crore for the transport sector and ₹325 crore for tourism, with plans to grant industry status to the tourism sector.
- To address human-wildlife conflict, ₹192.20 crore was allocated for technological advancements and the deployment of Rapid Response Teams (RRTs).
- The Kerala Knowledge Valley project was launched with ₹100 crore to establish high-ranking educational institutions and curb student out-migration.
- A ₹50-crore initiative was announced for Generation-Z (Gen-Z) to boost startups, innovation hubs, and smart industries.
- The government allocated ₹600 crore to the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) to compensate for the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme for women and transgenders.
- The Kerala Urban Growth Mission and the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) growth scheme were each allocated ₹100 crore.
- A world-class football stadium will be constructed in the Malabar region with an allocation of ₹50 crore.
- The Sidharthan Student Distress App and the Sidharthan Anti-Ragging and Student Welfare Act were introduced to enhance campus safety.
- The budget proposed Land Reforms 2.0 to modernise land laws and an Invest Kerala cell to spur industrial development.
- A Sree Narayana Guru cultural centre and statue will be established in New Delhi, and ₹100 crore was set aside for the Outer Ring Road project in Thiruvananthapuram.
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The Kerala government announced the formation of a dedicated department for elderly people, the first such initiative in India. In 2025, Kerala established the State Elderly Commission, a quasi-judicial forum for…
Priyadarshini Scheme: Kerala Announces Free Travel for Women and Transgender Persons with ₹800 Crore Annual Outlay (Mid of June)
The Kerala government announced the launch of the Priyadarshini scheme to provide free travel for women and transgender persons on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ordinary buses. The scheme is scheduled…
Fitch Ratings (Fitch) has lowered India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.4 per cent from the previous estimate of 6.7 per cent. The agency expects economic…
The United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala proposed the Vision 2031 policy roadmap to transform the state into the most women-friendly state in India. The roadmap introduces the Avalkkoppam scheme to prevent…
Himachal Pradesh Energy Projects: ₹3,336 Crore Investment
Key Updates:
- The Himachal Pradesh government signed implementation agreements for 19 hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 278 MW and an estimated investment of ₹3,336 crore.
- The 19 hydropower projects include Soyal Dashal (9 MW), Khauli-II (6 MW), Gramang (9 MW), Umli (10 MW), Bharmour Stage-I (24 MW), Bharmour Stage-II (21 MW), Harsar Stage-II (22.5 MW), Harsar Stage-III (19 MW), Tundah Stage-II (24 MW), Janglik (18 MW), Rupin Stage-II (15 MW), Dunali-I and II (17 MW), Jari (12 MW), Toral Kundli (18 MW), Tundan (15 MW), Kot Dogri (10 MW), Upper Kurmi (8 MW), Kalal Khol (11 MW), and Melan (9.6 MW).
- The state government cancelled the allotments of 15 power projects where developers showed little interest in implementation.
- The construction of the 150 MW Tidong Stage-I Hydroelectric Project has been completed.
- An MoU was signed with Geo Tropi India Pvt Ltd for the exploration and development of geothermal power projects.
- Himachal Pradesh has an estimated hydropower potential of approximately 24,000 MW, comprising 189 completed projects (12,588 MW), 54 projects under construction (1,528 MW), and 526 projects at various approval stages (7,539 MW).
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approves ₹40,175.33 crore for Kamala and Kalai-II Hydropower Projects in Arunachal Pradesh (Mid of April)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved a total investment of ₹40,175.33 crore for the construction of two hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh. The 1,720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) will…
India has launched two major projects worth nearly Rs 2,600 crore on the Chenab River after putting the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) framework with Pakistan in abeyance. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)…
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signs ₹16,420 crore loan deals for four projects in India (End of March)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed four Official Development Assistance loan agreements with the Government of India totalling ₹16,420 crore. The agreements cover Maharashtra tertiary healthcare and…
The Maharashtra government signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with four companies for nuclear power generation projects with a total capacity of 25,400 MW and investments amounting to ₹6.5 lakh crore. National…
India offers assistance to Venezuela following powerful earthquakes on June 24, 2026
Key Updates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed grief and offered India's assistance to Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.2 earthquake approximately 160 kilometres west of Caracas, followed by a magnitude 7.5 tremor.
- Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency to coordinate relief and recovery efforts.
- The United States (US) mobilised a disaster assistance team and emergency task force to deploy search-and-rescue teams and medical supplies.
- The earthquakes caused widespread destruction and resulted in at least 32 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
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Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, is on a working visit to India from June 3 to 7, 2026, to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rodriguez was appointed Acting President following…
Venezuela and United States officials to visit India for energy and Quad talks starting 23 May 2026 (End of May)
Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India to discuss bilateral ties, although the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not yet announced the visit. United States (US) Secretary of State…
Palestinian Embassy appeals to India for $100 million medical aid under Aarogya Maitri project (End of June)
The Embassy of the State of Palestine to the Republic of India has requested the Government of India for life-saving medical supplies valued at 100 million USD. The appeal seeks assistance under the Aarogya Maitri…
The Goa government implemented the Atal Asra Yojana to provide financial assistance for the construction, reconstruction, and repair of houses for Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The scheme offers two slabs of…
EAM Jaishankar calls for closer cooperation with South Korea at Jeju Forum 2026
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- External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke at the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026 in Jeju, South Korea.
- Jaishankar said India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) must cooperate more closely in ship-building, digital, health, infrastructure and defence.
- He called for greater capacity and opportunities for the Global South to create new factors of global growth.
- Jaishankar met former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former Mongolian Prime Minister Gombojav Zandanshatar on the sidelines of the forum.
- Earlier, Jaishankar held talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, focusing on follow-up measures agreed during President Lee Jae-myung's state visit to India in April.
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India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) aim to increase bilateral trade from $27 billion to $50 billion by 2030. The two nations decided to upgrade the India-Korea trade agreement by next year.
The Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul was jointly inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and South Korean Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Kwon Oh-eul on 21 May 2026. The memorial commemorates…
India and the Republic of Korea held the 12th round of negotiations to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK CEPA) in New Delhi from May 25 to 27, 2026. The negotiations were conducted…
EAM S. Jaishankar and Indonesian FM Sugiono co-chair 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi (Start of June)
The 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono in New Delhi on 7 June. Discussions covered key priorities under the…
United States conducts first Indo-Pacific trial of Magura-class uncrewed surface vehicles in the Philippines
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- The United States (US) conducted the first Indo-Pacific trial of Magura-class uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs), developed in Ukraine, during an exercise in the Philippines.
- Taiwan is developing the Kaui-Chi attack USV and plans to procure 1,320 units at a cost of NT$28 billion ($888 million).
- Japan has allocated approximately $600 million for coastal defence drones in the current fiscal year, contracting IHI Corp. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has unveiled the HSU100 for intelligence gathering, the AJX002 for mining, and operates the 58-metre Orca JARI-USV-A.
- The US provided four underwater vehicles to the Filipino military to address strategic contests in the South China Sea.
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India's SMPP delivers 106 Peacekeeper (Agniveg) kamikaze drones to Indian Army on 12 June 2026 (Mid of June)
SMPP, an Indian defence manufacturer, completed the delivery of 100 operational Peacekeeper (Agniveg) jet-based drones and six training drones to the Indian Army. The Peacekeeper (Agniveg) is a turbojet-powered kamikaze…
Indian Army releases Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems and Loitering Munitions (Start of April)
Lt Gen Rahul R Singh, Deputy Chief of the Army Staff (Capability Development & Sustenance), released the Indian Army’s Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions (LM). The roadmap aims…
Drogo Aerospace Pvt Ltd delivered the first batch of 41 JK 250e drones to the Indian Army under a Rs 72-crore contract. The total order comprises 217 drones, with the remaining 176 to be delivered by August 2026.
Indian Army receives indigenous kamikaze drones and precision munitions on May 12, 2026 (Mid of May)
The Indian Army received the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and AGNIKAA VTOL-1 First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze Drone under emergency procurement (EP-6). Both combat systems were designed and developed by…
India offers assistance to Venezuela following powerful earthquakes
Key Updates:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed grief and solidarity with Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.2 earthquake approximately 160 kilometres west of Caracas, followed by a magnitude 7.5 tremor.
- Interim President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency in Venezuela and sought assistance from international organisations for relief and recovery.
- Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the mobilisation of security and civil assistance resources for rescue operations.
- The United States (US) mobilised a disaster assistance team and emergency task force to provide search-and-rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid.
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Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, is on a working visit to India from June 3 to 7, 2026, to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rodriguez was appointed Acting President following…
Venezuela and United States officials to visit India for energy and Quad talks starting 23 May 2026 (End of May)
Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India to discuss bilateral ties, although the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not yet announced the visit. United States (US) Secretary of State…
Honshu Island, Japan’s largest island, hit by magnitude 6.2 earthquake off its east coast. (End of March)
Honshu is Japan’s largest island with an area of 227,898 sq km and ranks as the world’s seventh-largest island. The island lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west).
India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials to Afghanistan including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, and sleeping bags. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
India and United States hold negotiations for interim Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in June
Key Updates:
- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and United States (US) Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concluded two days of negotiations in New Delhi from June 22-24.
- The discussions aimed to finalise the first phase of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) as a milestone toward a comprehensive pact.
- The talks focused on market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and cooperation in strategic sectors including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- The negotiations are crucial ahead of the July 24 expiry of 10% temporary tariffs imposed by the US on imports from trading partners.
- The talks follow a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on June 17 on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
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India and the Republic of Korea held the 12th round of negotiations to upgrade the India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK CEPA) in New Delhi from May 25 to 27, 2026. The negotiations were conducted…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, eastern France. Both nations reaffirmed their objective to conclude…
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK) will come into force on July 15. The agreement is projected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually, add £4.8 billion to the UK's Gross…
India and Canada aim to conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks by end of 2026 (End of May)
India and Canada are negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the goal of concluding talks by the end of 2026. The proposed agreement aims to triple bilateral trade between the two nations…
Bangladesh Joins International Big Cat Alliance as 27th Member on 24 June 2026
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- Bangladesh formally joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on 24 June 2026, bringing the total number of member countries to 27.
- The IBCA is a treaty-based global entity headquartered in New Delhi and was established in 2024 as an initiative of India.
- The alliance focuses on the conservation of seven big cat species: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar, and puma.
- India is currently home to five of these seven species, excluding only the jaguar and the puma, out of 95 total big cat range countries.
- Formal members of the IBCA include India, Bangladesh, Russia, Cambodia, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Armenia, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Rwanda, Angola, Myanmar, and Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia joined the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its new member on 23 May 2026. The IBCA is a treaty-based global entity headquartered in New Delhi and was launched as India's brainchild.
Saudi Arabia is set to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 26th member country. The IBCA was launched by India to promote coordinated global action for protecting major big cat species and their…
India to host first International Big Cat Alliance Summit in New Delhi on June 1 and 2 (Start of May)
India will host the inaugural summit of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in New Delhi on June 1 and 2. The summit is themed “Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem”.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has postponed the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, which was originally scheduled for 1 June 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was being…
India integrates BrahMos missiles with 40 Su-30MKI fighters
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- Around 40 Su-30MKI fighters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been integrated with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.
- The IAF operates a total fleet of 270 Sukhoi-MKI aircraft, with the Su-30MKI possessing an unfuelled maximum range of 3,000 km.
- The air-launched BrahMos weighs 2.5 tonnes, which is lighter than the 3-tonne land variant, and has an extended range of nearly 450 km.
- BrahMos Aerospace, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is developing the next-generation BrahMos-NG, expected to be ready by 2028–2029.
- The joint Russian-Indian BrahMos project was launched in 1998, and serial deliveries commenced in 2024.
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India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Begin Early Talks for BrahMos Missile and Akashteer System Export (End of June)
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have commenced preliminary negotiations for the supply of indigenous military systems, including the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. The discussions also involve the potential…
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that India has signed a deal with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos missiles. The deal with Indonesia for BrahMos missiles is in the final stages.
India and Vietnam discuss BrahMos missile sale during President To Lam's visit from 5 May to 7 May (Start of May)
Vietnamese President To Lam is visiting India from 5 May to 7 May to discuss expanding defence ties and the potential purchase of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. BrahMos is a joint venture between Indian and Russian…
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has invited bids to arm the Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter aircraft with European Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM). The ASRAAM is a next-generation close combat…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Perseverance rover detects complex organic carbon in Martian rocks
Key Updates:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Perseverance rover detected complex organic carbon compounds in mudstone samples from the Bright Angel area inside Jezero Crater on Mars.
- The detection was made using the SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals) instrument, a laser-based spectrometer.
- The organic compounds identified are large, complex carbon-bearing molecules known as macromolecular carbon, considered building blocks of life on Earth.
- This is the first detection of macromolecular carbon on a natural rock surface in Jezero Crater and the second known detection in Martian mudstones outside Gale Crater.
- The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, do not prove ancient life as the compounds could have non-biological origins; the rover's mission is to collect samples for future Earth return.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and SpaceX to launch European Space Agency (ESA) Rosalind Franklin Mars rover (Mid of April)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) confirmed that SpaceX will launch the European Space Agency (ESA) Rosalind Franklin Mars rover as soon as late 2028. The mission will be launched using a Falcon…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has officially ended the mission of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft. MAVEN had been orbiting Mars since September 21, 2014, to study…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) selects SpaceX Falcon Heavy for ESA Mars Rover Mission (Mid of April)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch the European Space Agency (ESA) Rosalind Franklin rover mission to Mars. The launch is scheduled for late 2028…
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Webb Telescope Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS (Start of June)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) detected methane gas on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS for the first time. The detection was made using the JWST's Mid-Infrared…
Telangana Police to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)
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- The Telangana Police department is set to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into its emergency response network to manage high volumes of non-emergency calls.
- The State’s Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) currently integrates the 112 emergency helpline and the Dial 100 service.
- Official data indicates that only 0.28% of the approximately 16 lakh daily calls received by the ERSS result in actual police complaints or emergency responses.
- The AI technology will assist operators by filtering calls, analysing patterns, tracking conversion rates, and monitoring emergency dispatches to improve overall response times.
- Statistics show that domestic disputes and community-related issues constitute the largest share of genuine emergency calls handled by the police in Hyderabad.
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India deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' health cube in Jamaica for humanitarian emergency response (Start of May)
India has deployed the Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica for humanitarian emergency response. The deployment was coordinated under the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR)…
Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) Releases Blueprint to Counter AI-Assisted Cyberattacks (End of May)
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) released the "Blueprint for Reducing Exposure and Defending against AI-Assisted Vulnerabilities Exploitation in Digital Infrastructure" on May 25, 2026. CERT-In has…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the upgraded Next Gen CG Dial-112 service at the Police Training School parade ground in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The service, operating under the theme “Ekke Number, Sabbo Bar”, has…
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, launched the Cell Broadcast Alert System under the guidance of Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah. The system…
Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 Becomes First Globally to Establish Exclusive Blood Standards
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- The Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026 is the first pharmacopoeia in the world to establish exclusive standards for blood and blood components.
- The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) organised a national conference at its Ghaziabad campus to facilitate the awareness and implementation of these monographs.
- The newly incorporated standards aim to strengthen quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance in transfusion services.
- The conference was attended by over 160 participants from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Technical sessions covered the National Formulary of India, the Haemovigilance Programme of India, IP Online, plasma quality, rational use of blood, and regulatory requirements.
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National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) reports rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels (Start of June)
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) indicates a sharp increase in obesity and high blood sugar levels among adults in India. The prevalence of being overweight or obese rose to 30.7% for women aged 15-49 years (up…
Supreme Court Endorses Minimum ICU Standards for Hospitals (End of April)
The Supreme Court (SC) endorsed minimum standards for intensive care units (ICUs) specifying infrastructure, equipment, and staffing requirements. A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan directed states…
National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Fact Sheets released for health and population trends (Mid of June)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Fact Sheets to highlight improvements in health, nutrition, and demographic indicators. The NFHS-6 Fact Sheets present…
National Blood Policy: Target to establish one blood centre in every district by December 2026 (End of April)
The Ministry of Health (Health Ministry) aims to establish at least one blood centre in every district by December 2026, in line with the National Blood Policy. Approximately 10 per cent of districts in the country…
India targets 100 GW Pumped Storage Hydropower capacity by 2035
Key Updates:
- The International Hydropower Association (IHA) released the 2026 World Hydropower Outlook, noting that South and Central Asia added 5839 MW of hydropower capacity in 2025.
- India aims to expand its pumped storage capacity from the current 3.5–5 GW to 50–57 GW by 2032 and reach a total of 100 GW by 2035.
- Odisha has identified 45 pumped storage sites with a combined potential exceeding 34 GW, while the Brahmaputra basin plans include 11 GW of pumped storage and 65 GW of conventional hydropower.
- Israel commissioned the 344 MW Kokhav Hayarden pumped storage plant in 2025, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advanced trial operations at the 250 MW Hatta facility.
- Tajikistan reopened the Qairokkum hydropower plant in 2025 following a modernisation programme that increased its installed capacity from 126 MW to 174 MW.
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As of 11 June 2026, 166 major reservoirs monitored by the Central Water Commission (CWC) held 51.92 billion cubic metres (bcm) of water, which is 28.28% of the total live storage capacity of 183.56 bcm. National…
India has set a target to scale up its nuclear power capacity from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047. Central Electricity Authority (CEA) Chairperson Ghanshyam Prasad announced the roadmap during an…
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches WT-MARUT portal and announces wind energy targets (Mid of June)
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi announced that India aims to achieve 100 GW of installed wind energy capacity by 2030 and 155 GW by 2035. India launched its first dedicated digital…
Central Water Commission (CWC) reports water storage in 166 reservoirs falls below 40 per cent (Mid of May)
The Central Water Commission (CWC) monitors the live storage of 166 reservoirs in India with a total live storage capacity of 183.565 billion cubic meters (BCM). According to the CWC bulletin dated April 30, 2026, the…
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) achieves 45 per cent reduction in carbon emissions
Key Updates:
- Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced that V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) has reduced its net carbon emissions by approximately 45 per cent.
- The port has been officially recognised as a Scope-2 Emission-Free Port, with renewable energy now offsetting nearly 94 per cent of its total energy consumption equivalent.
- VOC Port is the site of India’s first green hydrogen pilot project at a major port, as documented in an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta case study titled The Hydrogen Pivot.
- The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched the PortGPT mobile application, making VOC Port the first major port in India to deploy an enterprise-grade generative artificial intelligence platform.
- VOC Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to collaborate on research and establish a Centre of Excellence in Maritime Logistics and Port Management.
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World Bank Ranks Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) 22nd Globally in Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025 (Mid of June)
Maharashtra’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) climbed one place to rank 22nd globally in the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) for 2025. The CPPI 2025, published by the World Bank and S&P Global…
India’s first green methanol production plant is being established at the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla, Gujarat, to produce fuel for ocean-going ships. The plant will use the invasive shrub Prosopis…
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…
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti conclude Vietnam port call, continue Southeast Asia deployment (End of June)
Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri and Kavaratti departed Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday after completing a successful port call to Vietnam. The ships were operating under the command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer…
Safran Electronics & Defense and SatSure sign MoU for geospatial intelligence solutions for India
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- French aerospace and defence company Safran Electronics & Defense and Indian Earth intelligence firm SatSure signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) solutions for the Indian market.
- The partnership was announced as part of the France-India Year of Innovation and combines the artificial intelligence capabilities of Safran.AI, a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, with SatSure’s expertise in satellite data and geospatial analytics.
- Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop end-to-end GEOINT solutions that integrate satellite imagery, advanced AI models and operational intelligence delivery.
- The solutions aim to enhance situational awareness, speed up intelligence processing and support decision-making across defence, environmental monitoring and other critical sectors.
- SatSure subsidiary KaleidEO provides a vertically integrated approach spanning Earth observation satellite payloads to actionable intelligence, complementing Safran.AI’s focus on mission-critical AI applications.
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The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation (AISF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote language technology and multilingual artificial intelligence (AI)…
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Dhruva Space Private Limited sign MoU for satellite solar panels (Start of April)
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and Dhruva Space Private Limited (DHRUVA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, manufacture, testing, and supply of solar panels. The partnership aims to…
RITES Ltd and CRISIL Ltd sign MoU to develop data-driven infrastructure consultancy solutions (End of May)
RITES Ltd, a transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CRISIL Ltd on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The MoU aims to jointly develop integrated, data-driven…
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra (BIT Mesra) and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), under the Department of Space, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ranchi to cooperate in geospatial…
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IOC proposes revamped host selection process for Olympic Games
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- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) has proposed a new Strategic Dialogue stage to shortlist interested parties for hosting the Olympic Games.
- India is currently in the Continuous Dialogue stage for the 2036 Olympics after submitting its Letter of Intent in 2024, with Ahmedabad as the proposed host city.
- The new host selection procedure and Olympic programme review methodology will be proposed at the 146th IOC Session on June 24 and 25 in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- The proposed reforms are part of the 'Fit for the Future' process and were based on analysis by the Olympic Programme Working Group (OPWG) and the Future Host Commission for the Games.
- If approved, the new methodology will first apply to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games and all subsequent editions.
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Olympic Day commemorates the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) by Pierre de Coubertin at the Sorbonne in Paris on 23 June 1894. The first Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948, following a…
Karnataka tops inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games (Start of April)
Karnataka won 23 gold medals to finish as overall champions of the first Khelo India Tribal Games. Odisha and Jharkhand followed Karnataka in the medal tally.
The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Conference was held in Mumbai under India's presidency. The four-day global meeting focused on transparency, governance, and operational reforms in the natural diamond trade.
The book titled India’s First Olympic Gold was released on May 27, 2026, by P.T. Usha, the president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). The book was authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam.
Jammu and Kashmir government bids for Sufiyana music's inclusion in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list on June 25, 2026
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- Sufiyana Mousiqi is believed to have been in practice since the 15th century in Kashmir.
- It is for the first time bidding for inclusion in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote a formal letter to Union Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat pressing for its inclusion.
- The proposal for UNESCO submission was prepared by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Kashmir chapter.
- UNESCO has already included several intangible art forms: Vedic Chanting, Ramlila, Mudiyettu, Buddhist Chanting, Kumbh Mela, Durga Puja, and Garba.
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The 16th edition of Sourendro-Soumyojit's World Music Day Concert was organised on 21 June 2026 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal. The theme for the 2026 celebration was the spirit of independent…
A.R. Rahman Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Yamaha Music India (Start of April)
Yamaha Music India announced Academy Award-winning composer A.R. Rahman as its Brand Ambassador at an event held in Chennai. Yamamoto Taketoshi serves as the Managing Director (MD) of Yamaha Music India.
International Jazz Day observed on 30 April (Start of May)
International Jazz Day is observed globally every 30 April. The day was established by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011.
Veteran Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit were honoured at the 13th edition of the Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards for their contribution to Indian classical music. The awards were…
International Widows' Day observed on June 25, 2026
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- International Widows' Day is an awareness day of the United Nations (UN) observed worldwide to discuss the hardships faced by widows.
- The Helpline Social Support Initiative (HSSI), based in Abuja, marked the 2026 observance by calling for the recognition of widows' strength and contributions.
- HSSI has been committed to supporting vulnerable women and widows through empowerment programmes for the past 23 years.
- The empowerment programmes of HSSI have impacted widows across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kogi, Nasarawa, Enugu, and Kaduna States.
- HSSI provides support through a nonprofit revolving loan scheme, skills acquisition programmes, financial literacy training, mentorship, and business support initiatives.
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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda observed on 7 April (Start of April)
International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is observed on 7 April every year. The 2026 commemoration at UN Headquarters included survivors Serge Gasore and Marcel Mutsindashyaka…
International Sex Workers Day observed annually on June 2 (Start of June)
International Sex Workers Day, also known as International Whores' Day, is observed annually on June 2. The day aims to raise awareness of the often exploited working conditions of sex workers.
International Jazz Day observed on 30 April (Start of May)
International Jazz Day is observed globally every 30 April. The day was established by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011.
The International Day of Family Remittances is observed on 16 June. The theme for the 2026 observance is Remittances for Rural Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Employment.
United Nations Public Service Day observed on 23 June
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- United Nations (UN) Public Service Day is observed on 23 June.
- The message for the occasion was issued by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
- The day honours the contributions of public servants and the foundational role of the public sector in building safe and stable societies.
- The UN highlighted the need for innovative institutions to adapt to the impacts of climate change, conflict, and artificial intelligence.
- The UN emphasised the ethical and effective deployment of digital technologies to reach people in need and enable community participation in decision-making.
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United Nations Public Service Day is observed every year on June 23. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) designated June 23 as Public Service Day on December 20, 2002, through resolution 57/277.
The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is celebrated every year on June 24. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) formally instituted the observance in 2022.
World Refugee Day is observed annually on 20 June. The theme for World Refugee Day is Until Everyone is Safe.
International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations is observed globally on June 10 every year. The 2026 theme is 'Promoting Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations and Strengthening International Solidarity and…
World Vitiligo Day observed on June 25 with theme "From Stigma to Strength"
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- World Vitiligo Day is observed on June 25 to raise awareness about vitiligo, a long-term skin condition where patches of skin lose natural pigment due to the dysfunction of melanocytes.
- The theme for World Vitiligo Day 2026 is "From Stigma to Strength".
- The official World Vitiligo Day global headquarters event will be held from June 25 to 28 at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
- Dr Davinder Parsad has been appointed as the President of World Vitiligo Day 2026.
- Ayurveda expert Dr Hari Prasad Shetty recommends avoiding lemon, orange, pickles, tomato, pomegranate, gooseberry (amla), curd, fish, red meat, alcohol, grapes, packed wafers, and carbonated drinks for vitiligo management.
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World No Tobacco Day observed on 31 May (Start of June)
World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31 May. The slogan for World No Tobacco Day 2026 is Stop Youth from Nicotine Addiction Until Death.
International Albinism Awareness Day observed on June 13 (Mid of June)
International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every June 13 to advocate for the human rights of people with albinism worldwide. The day is organised by the United Nations (UN) to combat discrimination and promote a…
Bengaluru’s ultraviolet (UV) index reached 13 this year, exceeding the usual summer peak of 12. UV levels above 8 are classified as harmful and can cause significant skin and eye damage.
World Liver Day is observed annually on April 19 to raise global awareness about liver health and the importance of preventing liver-related diseases. The theme for World Liver Day 2026 is 'Solid Habits, Strong Liver'.
Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba Won 2026 Whitley Awards
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- Parveen Shaikh and Dr. Barkha Subba won the 2026 Whitley Awards, also known as the Green Oscars, presented by Princess Anne on behalf of the Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN).
- The awards were held at the Royal Geographical Society in London, and winners received a grant of £50,000 for their grassroots projects.
- Parveen Shaikh, a scientist with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), implemented the 'Guardians of the Skimmer' initiative to protect Indian skimmer birds along the Chambal River.
- Dr. Barkha Subba, working with the Federation of Societies for Environmental Protection (FOSEP) in Darjeeling, focuses on protecting the ancient Himalayan Salamander and restoring wetlands.
- Other 2026 awardees from the Global South include Farwiza Farhan from Indonesia, Moreangels Mbizah from Zimbabwe, Issah Seidu from Ghana, and Marina Kameni from Cameroon.
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Avian ecologist Parveen Shaikh was honoured with the Whitley Award by the UK-based Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN). The award recognises her efforts to protect the endangered Indian Skimmer and the expansion of her…
Six Women Leaders Win 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize (End of April)
The Goldman Environmental Foundation announced the recipients of the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize. For the first time in its history, the prize has been awarded to an all-female cohort consisting of six environmental…
Neeraj Chopra and Parul Chaudhary were named the Best Male and Female Athletes of the Year at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards, organised by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). Legendary sprinter P T Usha was…
San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026 (Mid of June)
The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2026 is one of the world's most prestigious blind-tasting competitions for spirits. GianChand Indian Single Malt Whisky was awarded a Double Gold medal at the SFWSC…
Pradeep Singh Kharola Appointed Executive Advisor to Air India Chairman
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- Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the executive advisor to the chairman of Air India.
- He will serve as a full member of the management committee of Air India.
- Kharola is a 1985-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer.
- He held the position of civil aviation secretary from February 2019 to September 2021.
- He led the privatisation process of Air India, which resulted in the takeover of the airline by the Tata group in January 2022.
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Campbell Wilson Resigns as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India (Start of April)
Campbell Wilson has announced his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India. He was appointed to the position in 2022 on a five-year contract that was originally scheduled…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has elevated five senior officers to the post of executive director. The newly empanelled executive directors are Gunveer Singh, Monisha Chakraborty, Suman Ray, Sudhakar Malli and Ravi…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Elias George as the part-time chairman of Federal Bank. The appointment is for a three-year term effective from May 23, 2026.
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…