India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is estimated to reach approximately 7.2% in the final quarter of FY26. Domestic demand is driven by consumer spending on housing, travel, electronics, food services, vehicles…
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) records India's 2025 green revenue at $110 billion
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- The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) report Investing in the Green Economy 2026: Resilience and Reacceleration states India generated $110 billion in green revenues in 2025 with a 20 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years.
- India is the second-largest clean energy investment destination in Asia after China, having deployed $100 billion in clean energy investments.
- India accounts for 87 per cent of Asia's green revenues in biogas energy equipment and 75 per cent of the region's revenues from advanced irrigation systems and devices.
- Global green economy market capitalisation crossed $10 trillion for the first time, with the United States holding the largest share at $6 trillion.
- Green bond issuance reached a record $605 billion in 2025, with the Asia-Pacific region recording the fastest growth at 42 per cent.
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) projects India's economy to grow at 6.4% in 2026 (End of April)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) released the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026. India's economic growth is projected to be 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in…
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) projects India's economy to grow at 6.4% in 2026 (End of April)
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) projected India's economic growth at 6.4% for 2026 and 6.6% for 2027 in its Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026…
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) released the Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2026. India's economy is projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in…
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injects ₹1,41,171 crore transient liquidity via VRR auction
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- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) injected ₹1,41,171 crore transient liquidity into the banking system through a seven-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.26 per cent.
- The infusion followed a banking system liquidity deficit of ₹19,971.89 crore on June 22, compared to a surplus of ₹30,685.11 crore on June 21.
- The tightening of liquidity was attributed to outflows resulting from goods and services tax (GST) and advance tax payments.
- The weighted average call money rate traded at 5.43 per cent, which was 0.18 per cent above the RBI repo rate, while tri-party repo (TREPS) traded 0.05-0.07 per cent over the repo rate.
- The RBI has infused a total of approximately ₹2.43 lakh crore through VRR auctions of different tenures over the past few days to stabilise overnight money market rates.
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces 98.47% of Rs 2,000 notes returned since withdrawal announcement (Start of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated that 98.47% of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023 have been returned as of April 30, 2026. The withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes from circulation was…
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) 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) Appoints New Executive Director and Issues Revised Loan Recovery Guidelines (End of May)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Shri Gunveer Singh as the new Executive Director (ED). The RBI issued revised draft amendment directions regarding the Conduct of Regulated Entities in Recovery of Loans and…
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) signs MoU with Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) to boost bilateral trade
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- The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) in New Delhi.
- The agreement focuses on expanding private sector cooperation and identifying investment channels, with an emphasis on manufacturing and natural resources.
- Bilateral trade between the two countries is approximately 1 billion.
- The identified focus sectors for the partnership are mining, oil and gas, and sugar.
- The partnership aims for reciprocal industrial establishment, targeting the setup of two Indian industries in Afghanistan and two Afghan industries in India.
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India and Ethiopia signed a bilateral accession protocol in Geneva to facilitate Ethiopia's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The protocol was signed by Senthil Pandian C., Ambassador and Permanent…
Russia and Afghanistan signed a military cooperation agreement on May 27, 2026. The agreement was discussed during a meeting between Afghan Defence Minister Mohammad Yaqoub and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei…
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in public sector auditing. The agreement was signed…
TCRC and Afghan National Standards Authority (ANSA) sign $46.3 million modernisation deal (Mid of May)
India and Afghanistan have entered into a strategic partnership through a $46.3 million agreement for modernisation. The five-year contract was signed between the Indian company TCRC and the Afghan National Standards…
Skydo secures international payment license in Canada
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- Bengaluru-based Skydo has secured an international payment license in Canada, becoming the first Indian cross-border payments platform to be licensed overseas.
- The license was granted under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) and is overseen by the Bank of Canada.
- The approval enables Skydo to support local collections and payouts in Canada and facilitate two-way payment flows between India and Canada.
- Skydo is backed by Elevation Capital and Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital.
- The company holds licenses in India and GIFT City approval to serve the India-Canada corridor across trade, education, tourism, and business.
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Skydo received in-principle approval to operate as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) at the GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The fintech firm secured regulatory approval from the Reserve Bank of…
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launches StAR NPS platform for digital onboarding of NPS subscribers. (Start of June)
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) launched the StAR NPS platform on June 4, 2026, developed by BSE Technologies Private Limited (BTPL). The platform enables Points of Presence (PoPs) to…
Hyderabad-based fintech company VIYONA Fintech has secured NPCI certification for its technology and certification framework across multiple payment infrastructure layers. The certification includes capabilities for UPI…
Delhi Government and State Bank of India (SBI) Sign MoU for 'e-Pay' Digital Payment System (End of May)
The Delhi e-Governance Society (DeGS), functioning under the Department of Information Technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI). The agreement aims to implement an…
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Honda Motor Co's acquisition of additional 21% stake in Astemo
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- The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 21% voting interest in Astemo, Ltd by Honda Motor Co, Ltd from Hitachi, Ltd.
- Following the transaction, Astemo will become a consolidated subsidiary of Honda, increasing Honda's ownership from its current level.
- Post-transaction, Honda will own 61% of Astemo, Hitachi 19%, and Japan's sovereign wealth fund JIC Capital (a subsidiary of Japan Investment Corporation) 20%.
- Astemo was created through the integration of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd and three Honda subsidiaries: Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation, and Nissin Kogyo Co Ltd.
- In India, Honda Motor operates across automobiles, motorcycles, power products, and component manufacturing businesses.
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Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves TVS Group acquisition of PGIM India and Temasek investment in Romsons Group (Mid of June)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of 100 per cent share capital of PGIM India Asset Management Pvt Ltd and PGIM India Trustees Pvt Ltd by TVS Emerald Ltd and TVS Venu Management and…
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Sanlam Group's stake purchase in Shriram Life Insurance (Mid of June)
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of South Africa-based Sanlam Group to acquire a stake in Shriram Life Insurance Company Ltd (SLIC). The acquisition involves 2.80 per cent of the expanded…
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves Advent International’s 14.3% stake acquisition in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. (Start of April)
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Advent International’s proposal to acquire 14.3% equity in Aditya Birla Housing Finance (ABHFL) through a preferential private placement to Indriya Ltd. Aditya Birla Capital…
Finance Ministry approves Emirates NBD Bank's proposal to acquire up to 74% stake in RBL Bank (Mid of May)
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) approved the proposal of Dubai-based Emirates NBD Bank to acquire up to 74 per cent stake in RBL Bank on May 14, 2026. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had previously approved…
Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order 2026 Mandates Transition from LPG to PNG
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- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) issued the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026, prohibiting households from simultaneously holding Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections.
- A 90-day compliance window was initiated in March 2026, requiring LPG consumers in areas with existing pipeline infrastructure to transition to PNG by the June 30 deadline.
- Failure to surrender LPG connections in PNG-available areas may lead to the suspension of gas supply from providers including Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
- Ministry data indicates that 10.02 lakh PNG connections have been gasified since March 2026, with infrastructure created for a total of 13.24 lakh connections and 9.94 lakh new registrations recorded.
- Exemptions are granted to localities without PNG networks, while premises with technical constraints must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the City Gas Distribution (CGD) company to maintain LPG services.
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Kpler reports United States (US) and Iran as top Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) suppliers to India in May (Start of June)
The United States (US) was India's largest supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in May, accounting for 55% of imports with 666,000 tonnes. Iran served as the second-largest supplier in May, providing 145,000 tonnes…
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (MoCFPD) announced amendments to the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. The scope of Government Approved Test Centres (GATC) has…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) notified the draft Telecommunications (Spectrum Assignment by Administrative Process) Rules, 2026, on June 17 to regulate satellite communication services. Satellite companies…
LPG carrier Green Asha delivers 15,400 tonnes of LPG to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) (Start of April)
The India-flagged LPG carrier Green Asha berthed at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) on Tuesday. The vessel carried 15,400 tonnes of LPG and transited through the Strait of Hormuz.
Seven New Bullet Train Corridors to Enhance Inter-City Connectivity
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved seven new bullet train corridors to reshape inter-city travel and strengthen economic connectivity across regions.
- The flagship Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is expected to have a travel time of 1 hour 57 minutes.
- The approved corridors include Mumbai–Pune (48 minutes), Bengaluru–Chennai (73 minutes), and Bengaluru–Hyderabad (2 hours 10 minutes).
- Other approved routes include Pune–Hyderabad (2 hours 8 minutes), Delhi–Lucknow (2 hours), Delhi–Varanasi (3 hours 15 minutes), and Delhi–Siliguri (6 hours).
- The network aims to create an integrated economic ecosystem linking the cities of Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, and Hyderabad.
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The proposed bullet train corridor connects Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The total length of the corridor is 508 km.
Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor inaugurated to boost connectivity and cut logistics costs (Mid of April)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor. The project cost is around ₹12,000 crore.
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…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved three multi-tracking railway projects worth ₹23,437 crore to expand the national rail network by 901 kilometres. Managed by the Ministry of Railways (MoR), the…
Ministry of External Affairs Revises Passport Service Charges Effective July 1, 2026
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- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced a significant increase in passport service charges for both regular and Tatkaal applications, effective from July 1, 2026.
- For adult applicants in India, the fee for a fresh or reissue 36-page passport will rise from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 under the normal category and from ₹3,500 to ₹5,000 under the Tatkaal category.
- The fee for a 60-page passport for adults in India will increase to ₹3,500 for normal processing and ₹6,000 for Tatkaal services.
- Minor applicants below 18 years of age will see the normal fee for a 36-page passport increase from ₹1,000 to ₹1,750, while the Tatkaal fee will rise to ₹4,250.
- Replacement fees for lost or damaged 36-page passports for adults will increase to ₹5,000 (Normal) and ₹7,500 (Tatkaal), while 60-page replacements will cost ₹6,000 (Normal) and ₹8,500 (Tatkaal).
- The fee for issuing a 36-page replacement of a lost or damaged passport for a minor will increase to ₹4,250 for normal processing and ₹6,750 for Tatkaal services.
- Charges for miscellaneous services, including Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), Surrender Certificate, and Global Entry Programme verification, will increase from ₹500 to ₹750.
- A 10% discount on passport fees for fresh applications is available for children below 8 years of age and senior citizens above 60 years of age.
- For Indian citizens applying from abroad, a fresh 36-page passport will cost $125 (Normal) and $250 (Tatkaal), while a 60-page passport will cost $175 (Normal) and $300 (Tatkaal).
- The fee for a Certificate of Identity is set at ₹1,000 in India and $50 for applications from abroad, while an Emergency Certificate abroad will cost $15.
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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…
Government Clarifies Passport Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship; Cites Passports Act, 1967 and Bombay HC Ruling (End of June)
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.
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…
Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief Hike: 2% Increase for Central Government Employees and Pensioners (End of April)
The Union Cabinet approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from 1 January 2026. The DA rate has been raised from 58% to 60% of…
Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme and Tummilla Lift Irrigation Scheme for Irrigation Modernisation in Telangana
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- Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy stressed the need for expediting the modernisation of the Rajolibanda Diversion Scheme (RDS) in Telangana.
- The RDS ayacut is spread across the erstwhile Mahbubnagar district and focuses on the utilisation of Tungabhadra waters.
- Phase-II of the Tummilla Lift Irrigation Scheme is being implemented as a supplementary source of irrigation for the region.
- Phase-II of the Tummilla Lift Irrigation Scheme involves the development of Mallammakunta, Julakal, and Vallur reservoirs to create a gross storage capacity of about 2.12 tmcft.
- The proposed reservoirs under the Tummilla Lift Irrigation Scheme involve submergence of 567 acres for Mallammakunta, 382 acres for Julakal, and 2,216 acres for Vallur.
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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…
Kerala has reported 29 confirmed shigellosis cases and one death caused by Shigella bacteria in 2026, with 15 cases recorded in March alone. The recent death of a child in Kozhikode prompted health authorities to…
The Ministry of Jal Shakti extended the tenure of the Ravi and Beas Water Disputes Tribunal by one year until August 5, 2027, and the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal by one year until July 31, 2027. The Ravi and Beas…
The Government of India launched the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission with a projected outlay of ₹200 crore over five years. The mission is jointly funded by ANRF…
Air India Easy Connect Initiative and ₹2,800 Crore Varanasi Airport Expansion Plan
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- The Union Minister of Civil Aviation (MoCA), K Ram Mohan Naidu, inaugurated the first hub-and-spoke flight connecting Varanasi to international destinations via New Delhi.
- The initiative is part of the 'Easy Connect' programme by Air India, which connects Varanasi to 17 international destinations including London, Frankfurt, and Singapore.
- The Union Government announced a ₹2,800 crore expansion plan for Varanasi Airport, which includes a runway extension, a new terminal, and multilevel car parking to be completed within 13 months.
- Under the 'Easy Connect' model, travellers can complete international immigration at their originating airport and check in baggage through to their final destination without re-checking at the hub airport.
- MoCA plans to convert six destinations into hub-and-spoke models within six weeks, including Amritsar, Vadodara, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Visakhapatnam.
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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…
India conducts maiden test flight of first Made-in-India Airbus C295 in Vadodara on 10 June 2026 (Mid of June)
The first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gujarat. The aircraft is being produced through a partnership…
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.
T-Hub Launches Third Cohort of ORBIT Spacetech Accelerator (Start of June)
Hyderabad-based startup incubator T-Hub launched the third cohort of ORBIT, a spacetech accelerator programme under the AIC T-Hub Foundation. The third cohort inducts 13 startups: Sanyark Space Technologies, Trishul…
India joins 35-country US-led initiative for trusted AI supply chains at Pax Silica Summit on June 26, 2026
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- Thirty-five countries, including India, signed the Joint Statement on AI Opportunity at the second Pax Silica Summit in Washington on June 26, 2026.
- The initiative aims to build trusted and resilient supply chains for artificial intelligence technologies, focusing on chips, compute capacity, and resilient technology networks.
- India was represented by S Krishnan (Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), Nagraj Naidu (Additional Secretary, Americas, Ministry of External Affairs), and representatives of Indian industry.
- Countries that joined the Pax Silica initiative at the summit include Argentina, Germany, the Netherlands, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Kazakhstan, Panama, and the European Union.
- The Pax Silica Initiative began in December 2025, and India joined it in February 2026 on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi.
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European Union and member nations join United States-led Pax Silica initiative to reduce AI supply chain dependence on China (End of June)
The European Union (EU) and three nations, namely Germany, Greece, and the Netherlands, joined Pax Silica, a United States-led initiative. Pax Silica aims to secure artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains, including…
United States (US) and Philippines to develop 4,000-acre industrial hub under Pax Silica initiative (Mid of April)
The Philippines has joined the United States (US)-led Pax Silica initiative as its 13th member to secure technology supply chains for semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence (AI). A 4,000-acre industrial hub will be…
India and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology in Hanoi. The MoU was exchanged between India’s Military College of Telecommunication Engineering and…
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…
India to host 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram on June 25-26, 2026
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- India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on June 25-26 under its BRICS Chairship 2026.
- The meeting is guided by the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS), with India adopting Energy for All as the theme for the Energy Track.
- The BRICS group now comprises 11 member nations, representing nearly half of the world population and approximately 40 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- India has achieved a 50-fold increase in solar power capacity over the last decade and has deployed over 60 million smart meters.
- The country targets 410 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2032 and promotes regional grid connectivity through the One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative.
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India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in Gurugram, Haryana, on June 25-26 under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting is guided by the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and…
India 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…
The BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting is scheduled for 14th and 15th May 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting is held under India's 2026 chairship and is chaired by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.
India and China Discuss Normalisation of Ties During BRICS Meeting in New Delhi on 22 June 2026 (End of June)
Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on 22 June 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting was conducted on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting.
C-DOT and IIT Hyderabad Establish Centre of Excellence in Advanced Communication Technologies
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- The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Advanced Communication Technologies.
- The CoE is designed to accelerate indigenous research, innovation, and capacity building in wireless communications, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and AI-driven applications.
- This initiative marks the fourth CoE by C-DOT, following previous collaborations at IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, and IIT Roorkee.
- The CoE will focus on joint research and prototype development in 5G Advanced/6G technologies, large-scale MIMO systems, integrated sensing and communication systems, AI-enabled networks, and quantum communications.
- C-DOT's indigenous solutions include 4G/5G, TRINETRA cybersecurity suite, secure quantum communications, disaster management platforms, and AI-enabled applications.
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur Sign MoU for Telecom Technologies (Mid of June)
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint research, development, testing, deployment, and commercialisation of…
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital transformation. The partnership focuses…
The Indian Army and Bharti Airtel Pvt. Ltd. (Airtel) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand communication infrastructure in the Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. The project aims to establish mobile…
Tech Mahindra and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) sign MoU for 3D Digital Twin project (End of March)
Tech Mahindra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) to develop a 3D Digital Twin of the institute's Gymkhana building. The collaboration leverages…
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) partners with BharathCloud for cloud infrastructure
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- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BharathCloud to provide cloud infrastructure services to members across India.
- Under the agreement, ICSI members and firms will be able to access cloud-based services at special rates for a period of two years.
- The services are designed to assist practitioners in managing data, applications, backups, and remote access through secure cloud infrastructure.
- BharathCloud will conduct onboarding and training sessions to support members in adopting the technology and improving operational efficiency.
- The collaboration aims to provide company secretaries with digital tools that align with regulatory and data governance requirements for handling sensitive corporate information.
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L&T Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (LTSCT), Larsen & Toubro-Vyoma, and BharatGen Technology Foundation (BharatGen) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build an end-to-end Sovereign AI compute…
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance digital transformation. The partnership focuses…
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…
The Bharath Digital Infrastructure Association (BDIA) announced Bharat Digital Samvad, which is India's first dedicated national forum on digital sovereignty and infrastructure policy. The summit is scheduled for 20 May…
Two new microscopic snail species discovered in Meghalaya limestone caves
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- Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) discovered two new species of microscopic snails in the limestone caves of Meghalaya.
- The discovery, published in the European Journal of Taxonomy, identifies the species as Georissa meghalayaensis and Acmella bensoni from the Krem Puri and Arwah cave systems.
- Georissa meghalayaensis is distinguished by its orangish-red shell and intricate mesh-like ridges, occurring exclusively in the state of Meghalaya.
- Acmella bensoni is characterised by a translucent whitish shell with deeply impressed grooves and is named after the 19th-century naturalist William H Benson.
- Meghalaya forms part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot and contains over 1,200 limestone caves that serve as habitats for these shell-bearing organisms.
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Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers new frog species Amolops Kamal in Nagaland (Start of June)
A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered and described a new species of cascade-dwelling frog named Amolops Kamal in Nagaland. The specimens of the new species were collected from…
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers two new marine nematode species off Tamil Nadu coast. (Start of April)
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) researchers identified two new free-living marine nematode species along the Tamil Nadu coast. The findings were published on March 25, 2026, in the international taxonomy journal…
A new genus and species of tiger moth, named Antaram idukki, has been discovered in the Idukki district of Kerala in the southern Western Ghats. The species belongs to the subfamily Arctiinae (Erebidae) within the order…
Scientists discovered a 120-million-year-old fossil of a birdlike dinosaur, named Jian changmaensis, in the Changma Basin of Gansu province, China. The specimen belongs to a group of small feathered predators known as…
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FIE and FAI sign MoU to advance fencing development
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- The International Fencing Federation (FIE) and the Fencing Association of India (FAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23 June 2026.
- The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and promote the growth of fencing in India leading up to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
- The MoU was signed in New Delhi on the sidelines of the Asian Fencing Championships 2026.
- The signatories were Abdelmoniem El Husseiny, Interim President of FIE, and Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General of FAI and Secretary General of the Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA).
- The partnership focuses on athlete promotion, fan engagement, communications, stakeholder outreach, and initiatives to increase the visibility and appeal of fencing.
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The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UltraTech Cement Limited to strengthen skill development and capacity building in the construction sector. The…
A tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the Public Works Department (PWD), the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) to improve Delhi's road…
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…
India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Small Development Project to build a school in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar's capital. Kirti Vardhan Singh, India's Minister of State for External Affairs…
Hemis Festival 2026 to be celebrated in Ladakh on June 24 and 25
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- The Hemis Festival, also known as Hemis Tsechu, is scheduled to be held on June 24 and 25, 2026, at the Hemis Monastery in Ladakh.
- The two-day celebration marks the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, who is credited with spreading Tantric Buddhism across the Himalayas in the 8th century.
- Hemis Monastery, located approximately 40 km from Leh, is a major centre of the Drukpa lineage and was re-established in 1672 by King Sengge Namgyal.
- The festival features the Cham dance, a sacred masked performance by monks that depicts stories of good triumphing over evil using traditional instruments like long horns and cymbals.
- The event includes the unfurling of giant thangkas, which are sacred Buddhist religious paintings, with the largest thangka in Ladakh being displayed every 12th year.
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Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5 (Start of April)
Easter Sunday 2026 will be celebrated on April 5. The date is determined by the lunar calendar, falling on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox.
Baisakhi observed on 14 April 2026 (Mid of April)
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Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) celebrated on April 14, 2026 (Mid of April)
Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, is a major festival celebrated in the state of Assam to mark the beginning of the New Year. The festival signifies the start of the harvesting season and the first day of the Hindu…
World Health Day 2026: Together for health. Stand with science (Start of April)
World Health Day is observed every year on April 7. World Health Day 2026 theme is 'Together for health. Stand with science'.
Release of Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto
Key Updates:
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto (Bhawaiya: A Cultural Treasure and Its Historical Journey) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
- The book is co-authored by Lok Sabha (LS) Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy and Ms. Sangita Roy.
- The publication chronicles the historical evolution of Bhawaiya, which is a traditional folk music genre of North Bengal, Assam, and adjoining regions.
- The book highlights the cultural heritage of the Koch Rajbanshi community and the influence of religious practices and agricultural customs on the tradition.
- The event was attended by Rajya Sabha (RS) MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla and the book was published by the organisation Katha-O-Kahini.
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CP Radhakrishnan Released Book as Vice President (Mid of June)
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released a book titled Agatthiyar – The Unifier. The book release event took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book, which chronicles the life and contributions of P.N. Panicker…
Vice President releases Sudha Murty’s book 'Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament' on 1 April 2026 (Start of April)
Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (RS) Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament' authored by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP)…
Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, released the book titled When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference on June 3, 2026. The book was edited by the former Comptroller and Auditor General…
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observed on June 25
Key Updates:
- Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is observed on June 25.
- The day commemorates 50 years of the Emergency.
- The commemoration was led by the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
- The event was commemorated by the Ministry of Culture.
- Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi and Amit Shah marked the occasion.
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Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Provides Free Antenatal Care Services (Mid of June)
Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the nationwide celebrations for ten years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) under the theme 10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care in New Delhi. The…
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) observes Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaurya Diwas, annually on 09 April. The day commemorates the 1965 battle at Sardar Post in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, where CRPF personnel…
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who Lost their Lives during WWII observed on May 8 and 9 (Mid of May)
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Mark Mobius, a veteran investor widely regarded as a pioneer of emerging markets investing, died at the age of 89 on April 16, 2026. He served as the Executive Chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group for more than…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture observed on June 26
Key Updates:
- International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on 26 June to honour survivors and advocate for justice, rehabilitation, and prevention.
- The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 10 December 1984.
- The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment officially entered into force on 26 June 1987.
- The UNGA proclaimed 26 June as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 12 December 1997.
- The first official observance of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture was held on 26 June 1998.
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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.
International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21. The official themes for International Tea Day 2026 are Fostering Growth and Inclusion and Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.
International Day of Families observed on May 15 with theme "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing" (Mid of May)
The International Day of Families 2026 will be observed on May 15, 2026. The theme for the 2026 observance is "Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing".
International 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 Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking observed globally on June 26
Key Updates:
- The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day) is observed globally on June 26 every year.
- The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution 42/112 on December 7, 1987.
- The first observance of the day took place in 1989.
- The date June 26 commemorates Chinese official Lin Zexu's campaign against the opium trade in the 19th century.
- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) leads annual campaigns; the 2025 campaign theme was 'World drug problem: persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses'.
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Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Three-Year Anti-Narcotics Action Plan for Drug-Free India by 2047 (Start of June)
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is developing a three-year anti-drug action plan to achieve the national goal of a drug-free India by 2047. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has identified nearly 150 key overseas…
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.
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.
International Tea Day is observed annually on May 21. The official themes for International Tea Day 2026 are Fostering Growth and Inclusion and Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.
14th Passport Seva Divas observed on June 24
Key Updates:
- The 14th Passport Seva Divas was observed on June 24, 2026, to highlight the role of seamless passport services in national progress.
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that an Indian passport is a travel document for transiting foreign territories and is not a document to establish citizenship rights.
- Approximately 10% of Indian passport holders possess chip-based e-passports, and the national network now includes 545 Passport Seva Kendras (PSK).
- Indian passport holders are currently granted visa-free entry by 27 countries, visa-on-arrival by 47 countries, and electronic-visas (e-visas) by 66 countries.
- The MEA will host the Human Resource Mobility Forum in New Delhi from June 30 to July 1, 2026, focusing on mobility with nations including Italy, Germany, Japan, Russia, and Denmark.
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Government Clarifies Passport Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship; Cites Passports Act, 1967 and Bombay HC Ruling (End of June)
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.
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…
Sadhvi Satish Sail Crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 (End of April)
Sadhvi Satish Sail was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026. The finale of the competition was held in Bhubaneswar.
India returned to the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia after seven years, having last participated in 2019. The national pavilion, titled “Geographies of Distance: remembering home”, was…
Day of the Seafarer observed on 25 June with theme Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.
Key Updates:
- The Day of the Seafarer is observed on 25 June.
- The theme for the 2026 observance is Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.
- The event is associated with the United Nations (UN).
- Nearly 90 per cent of all goods and commodities, including food, medicine, and energy, are transported by sea.
- The Secretary-General highlighted that tens of thousands of seafarers have been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
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International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing observed on 5 June (Start of June)
The International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing is observed annually on 5 June to highlight the impact of unsustainable fishing on world fish stocks and food security. The…
UN Russian Language Day observed on June 6 (Start of June)
United Nations (UN) Russian Language Day is observed every year on June 6 to celebrate the Russian language and promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. The date June 6 was chosen to mark the birthday of Alexander…
World Hydrography Day observed on 21 June (End of June)
World Hydrography Day is observed on 21 June. The Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) marked World Hydrography Day through the Oman National Office.
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.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla released memoir 'The Second Orbit'
Key Updates:
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) released his memoir titled 'The Second Orbit' on June 25, 2026.
- The launch event was held at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi.
- Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh released the memoir at the event.
- Other dignitaries present included Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of School Education, Ministry of Education, and Seema Jain, Member (Finance), Department of Space.
- The memoir's full subtitle is 'Belief of a Man… Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts'.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor in New Delhi on May 29, 2026. The publication documents the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen, and…
Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd) released a non-fiction book titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries. The book is published by Rupa Publications and explores…
General Upendra Dwivedi inducted into International Hall of Fame of US Army War College (End of April)
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the US Army War College (AWC) in Pennsylvania. General Dwivedi is the third Indian head of the army to receive…
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumed Charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command (Start of June)
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) Central Air Command. He succeeded Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, who retired on 31 May 2026.
Mahesh Dixit Appointed Director of Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Key Updates:
- Mahesh Dixit has been appointed as the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
- He succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka as the IB chief.
- The Appointments Committee approved his appointment for a tenure of two years.
- Dixit is a 1993-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
- He previously served as the Special Director in the IB and headed the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB) in Srinagar.
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Jay Clayton Nominated Director of National Intelligence (Mid of June)
President Donald Trump nominated Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Jay Clayton previously served as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S. attorney for the…
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff (Start of June)
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), assuming charge on July 1. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) at Headquarters…
R.K. Raghavan launched autobiography 'A road well travelled'. (Start of April)
R.K. Raghavan served as Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). His autobiography 'A road well travelled' was launched in Chennai on Sunday.
Rakesh Bhanot appointed acting Director General of Competition Commission of India (CCI) (End of April)
Rakesh Bhanot, an advisor at the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has been appointed as the acting Director General (DG). He succeeds Ansuman Pattanaik, who was appointed as the additional secretary in the Ministry…
Abiy Ahmed Wins Ethiopia General Election to Retain Prime Minister Post
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- Abiy Ahmed, aged 49, is set to serve another term as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia after his party secured an overwhelming majority in the general election.
- The Prosperity Party won 438 of the 501 contested seats in the parliament to form the new government.
- Abiy Ahmed, who first came to power in 2018, is scheduled to be sworn in for his new term at the beginning of October.
- He was previously awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his efforts in ending hostilities with Ethiopia's northern neighbour, Eritrea.
- The election results were rejected by the Fano militias in Amhara and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in Oromia.
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Mette Frederiksen has secured her third term as the Prime Minister of Denmark. She is the leader of the Social Democrats party, which won 38 seats in the election held on March 24.
Ismail Omar Guelleh secured 97.8% of the vote in the presidential election. His sole challenger, Mohamed Farah Samatar, received 2.19% of the vote.
Pixxel Secures US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Contract for Hyperspectral Data Integration (Start of May)
US-India-based space technology company Pixxel secured a contract from the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Commercial Solutions Opening programme. The contract focuses…
Yoweri Museveni Sworn in as President of Uganda (Mid of May)
Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term as the President of Uganda on 12 May 2026. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.