Daily current affairs for 29 May 2026 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.
Editorial note for exam revisionLast updated: 29 May 2026. This briefing is structured for current affairs revision, with key updates and related coverage links to help readers connect recurring topics across days.
Union Health Ministry releases National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2022-23 showing threefold rise in Government Health Expenditure
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The Union Health Ministry released the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for 2022-23, reporting that Government Health Expenditure (GHE) increased threefold from ₹1.30 lakh crore to ₹3.85 lakh crore between 2013-14 and 2022-23.
GHE as a share of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose from 1.15% to 1.43% over the same period.
GHE as a share of Total Health Expenditure (THE) increased from 28.6% to 43.7% between 2013-14 and 2022-23.
Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) as a share of THE declined from 64.2% to 43.4% during this period.
Social Security Expenditure (SSE) on healthcare as a share of THE increased from 6% to 9.9% between 2013-14 and 2022-23.
The Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, released the Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2024. India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remained at 1.9 in…
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released guidelines for compiling Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) with the base year 2022-23. MoSPI revised the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Union Minister of Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya will launch the nationwide free 'Annual Health Check-Up Initiative' for workers aged 40 years and above on May 7, 2026. The initiative will be formally inaugurated…
The 3rd Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was convened on 05 May 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Kimi Onoda…
India and South Korea hold 12th round of India-Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK CEPA) upgrade talks
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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 pursuant to a Joint Declaration signed on April 20, 2026, by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo.
The talks were co-chaired by Kapil Chaudhary, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Park Geun-oh, Director General for Trade Agreement Policy at South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).
Discussions focused on Trade in Goods, Trade in Services, Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures, Investment, and Sanitary and Phytosanitary standards.
India and South Korea decided to constitute sub-groups to explore cooperation in digital trade, supply chain cooperation, and strategic industrial cooperation.
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…
India and Canada are working to conclude negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of this year. The two nations have set a target to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited New Delhi for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the first South Korean presidential state visit to India in eight years.
India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 20 May 2026 to enhance cooperation in defence, cyber, and defence information. The agreement was signed in Seoul by Union Defence…
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launches Investors Support portal for semiconductor investors
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), launched the "Investors Support" portal to provide single-window assistance, regulatory guidance, and grievance resolution.
Under the Semicon India Programme, 12 fabrication and packaging projects and 24 semiconductor design projects have been approved.
The ISM was launched in 2021 with a financial outlay of ₹76,000 crore to support silicon semiconductor fabs, display fabs, compound semiconductors, assembly and testing facilities, and semiconductor design ecosystems.
KLA Corporation invested ₹300 crore to expand its research and development (R&D) and innovation hub in Chennai.
Domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem foundations are being created through investments from Tata Electronics, Micron Technology, CG Power, Renesas, and Kaynes Semicon.
India's semiconductor demand is projected to rise to more than $100 billion by 2030.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the launch of an online investor support portal by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). The portal, launched under the Semicon India Programme…
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai on May 19. NISM is an educational institution established by…
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the "IP Catalyst" initiative and digital platform on 12 May 2026 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The initiative is implemented by the…
India INX Global Access IFSC (India INX GA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of India International Exchange (India INX), has entered a strategic partnership with HSBC International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit (HSBC…
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) Launches New Jeevan Sathi Joint Life Plans
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Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has introduced two new joint life insurance savings plans named LIC’s New Jeevan Sathi Single Premium and LIC’s New Jeevan Sathi Limited Premium.
Both products are non-par, non-market linked, joint life endowment plans designed to provide financial protection and long-term savings for married couples under a single policy.
The New Jeevan Sathi Single Premium plan offers a guaranteed addition at the rate of ₹70 for every ₹1,000 of the basic sum assured and requires a one-time premium payment.
The New Jeevan Sathi Limited Premium plan includes a premium waiver on the first death during the premium paying term and provides guaranteed additions at 7% of the total tabular annual premium.
Both plans offer two death benefit options, flexibility to choose policy terms, and liquidity through loan facilities and rider benefits on payment of additional premiums.
US-based Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its shareholding in Liberty General Insurance Limited (LGI) to 74%. The stake was previously increased from 49% to 55.40% in September 2025.
The Ministry of Finance launched two digital platforms of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on April 15, 2026. The MyLIC app is a customer-focused platform that allows policyholders to manage insurance…
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has constituted a sub-committee under its Insurance Advisory Committee to undertake a comprehensive review of India’s private health insurance ecosystem.…
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) approved certificates of registration for two insurance entities during its 134th Authority meeting held on March 9, 2026. Allianz Jio Reinsurance…
ULLAS Initiative: Sikkim Declared India’s Fifth Fully Literate State
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Sikkim has been declared a fully literate State under the Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme, also known as the Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
The recognition was granted by the Ministry of Education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework during a ceremony attended by President Droupadi Murmu in Gangtok.
Sikkim is the fifth State to achieve this status, following Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh, while Chandigarh and Ladakh are the two Union Territories (UTs) to reach this milestone.
Under the ULLAS framework, a State is considered fully literate when adult literacy levels for individuals aged 15 and above reach approximately 95 per cent.
Mizoram was the first State to be declared fully literate in 2025 with a 98.2 per cent literacy rate, followed by Goa, Tripura (95.6 per cent), and Himachal Pradesh (99.3 per cent).
The Meghalaya Cabinet approved the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, to designate Khasi and Garo as official languages of the state alongside English. The ordinance will repeal the Meghalaya State Language…
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declared Sikkim as the first paperless state judiciary in the nation. The declaration was made during the inaugural session of the two-day National Conclave on Technology and…
The Anand Marriage Act will become effective in Sikkim from June 1, 2026. The act enables the registration of Sikh marriages solemnised through the 'Anand Karaj' ceremony under a specific legal framework.
Sikkim officially became the 22nd state of India in 1975. The 51st Statehood Day on 16 May 2026 marks the culmination of the year-long 50th Statehood or Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Mission Queen Pineapple: ₹236-crore initiative for Tripura
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Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Chief Minister of Tripura launched 'Mission Queen Pineapple' with an outlay of ₹236 crore.
The mission is a three-year implementation roadmap from Q2 FY2026 to Q4 FY2028 aimed at promoting the GI-tagged Queen Pineapple of Tripura.
The initiative is anchored by MDoNER and involves convergence with the Ministries of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Commerce, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), and the Government of Tripura.
A Hub & Spoke integrated post-harvest ecosystem will be established featuring one central Hub near Agartala airport and eight spoke collection centres across West Tripura, Khowai, and Sepahijala districts.
The programme includes the revival of the Nalkata Pineapple Processing Unit via a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) model by NERAMAC, the production of Bromelain and Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF), and the annual Tripura Queen Pineapple Festival aligned with International Pineapple Day on 27 June.
Mission Arunachal Kiwi was launched by Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. The mission aims to…
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has announced a full transfer of technology of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) to the Indian private industry. The opportunity is aimed at…
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched Mission Sikkim Organics with a total programme outlay of ₹360 crore during the 51st Statehood Day of…
The Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched the Mizoram Ginger Mission with a total outlay of ₹189.79 crore. The mission aims to transform the state's GI-certified pharma-grade ginger…
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Upheld to Ensure Purity of Electoral Rolls
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The Supreme Court (SC) upheld the power of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure purity and free and fair elections.
A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant ruled that the SIR exercise is traceable to Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People (RP) Act read with Article 324 of the Constitution.
The ECI issued the order and communication to conduct the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar and other states on 24 June 2025.
The SC held that the SIR process includes staged procedures for deletions, opportunities for claims and objections, and safeguards to prevent arbitrary exclusion.
The court upheld the documentation framework of the ECI, including the use of Aadhaar cards as per the order dated 08 September 2025, for maintaining the integrity of the electoral roll.
The Election Commission (EC) will commence the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Odisha from May 30, with the final roll to be published on September 6. July 1 has been fixed as the qualifying…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across 16 states and three Union Territories to update and verify electoral rolls. The exercise will be…
The ECI announced the lifting of the MCC across Assam, Keralam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry. The MCC ceased to be in operation following the declaration of results for the 2026…
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 was passed by Parliament in December 2023 and received the President's assent on December…
PRAGATI 51st Meeting: Review of ₹30,000 Crore Infrastructure Projects
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 51st meeting of Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) at Seva Teerth.
The meeting reviewed seven major infrastructure projects in the Railways, Power, and Road sectors across nine states with a cumulative investment of nearly ₹30,000 crore.
Key projects reviewed during the session included the Ken-Betwa River Inter-linking Project and the implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0).
The Vadhavan Port project is intended to serve as a national logistics gateway integrated with coastal shipping, inland waterways, dedicated freight corridors, high-speed rail, highways, and airport connectivity.
Under SBM-U 2.0, states were directed to speed up the completion of waste processing plants and GOBARdhan plants linked to solid waste management.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) issued new guidelines for states to shift the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) base year to 2022-23 to align with national Gross Domestic Product (GDP)…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh on April 28-29 to launch development projects worth approximately ₹6,350 crore. In Varanasi, the Prime Minister will dedicate 48 completed projects worth over ₹1,050…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled projects worth ₹23,550 crore in Silchar, Assam on Saturday ahead of the assembly elections. The ₹22,864 crore access-controlled expressway between Silchar (Cachar district) and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth approximately ₹5,650 crore in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, on March 11. The Union Cabinet approved the declaration…
SARTHAK-PDS Scheme: ₹25,530 Crore Outlay for PDS Modernisation
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS (SARTHAK-PDS) with a central outlay of ₹25,530 crore.
The programme is scheduled to continue until March 31, 2031, covering the 16th Finance Commission cycle.
SARTHAK-PDS integrates two existing initiatives: Assistance to State Agencies for intra-State movement of foodgrains and FPS dealers’ margin under National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the Scheme for Modernization and Reforms through Technology in Public Distribution System (SMART PDS).
The scheme aims to ensure food and nutritional security for approximately 81.35 crore beneficiaries covered under the NFSA.
The programme will utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Blockchain to modernise Public Distribution System (PDS) operations.
Digitisation initiatives implemented in the PDS ecosystem include End-to-End Computerisation of the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), Integrated Management of PDS (IM-PDS), and SMART PDS.
Citizen-centric applications introduced to improve PDS access and transparency include Mera Ration, Anna Mitra, Rightful Targeting Dashboard, and Anna Sahayata.
The Jammu and Kashmir government approved Used Water Management Projects for Baramulla (₹37.96 crore) and Rajouri (₹34.43 crore). The Cabinet approved the augmentation of the Grid Sub Station at Zainakote from 450 MVA to…
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the modified UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. The scheme will fund development of 100 new airports through a…
The Union Cabinet approved infrastructure and policy proposals worth Rs 12,236 crore, covering railways, aviation, urban transport, power sector reforms and agriculture. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)…
Sugam Digital Gujarat: WhatsApp-based citizen services via MoU with Meta
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The Gujarat government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Meta Platforms Inc (Meta) in Gandhinagar to provide citizen-centric services via a WhatsApp chatbot.
The initiative is part of the 'Sugam Digital Gujarat' programme, launched by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on March 24, following recommendations from the Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC).
Nearly 20 citizen-centric services from five departments will be made available through a single WhatsApp number.
The available services include grievance redressal assistance, income certificates, caste certificates, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates, ration card updates, revenue records, and official affidavits.
The GARC clubbed the top 20 most availed services into seven categories: Ration card, income certificate, caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificate, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) certificate, EWS certificate, and affidavits.
A digital locker is being introduced under the 'Sugam Digital Gujarat' initiative to eliminate the need for citizens to resubmit the same documents repeatedly.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) will launch the PM-AJAY portal and the AJAY mobile application to digitise the implementation and monitoring of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna…
Gujigarh Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched Sugam Digital Gujarat initiative on 24 March 2026 at Mahatma Mandir. The initiative digitises 20 high-transaction services across five major departments based on the fifth…
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE) launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application. The application was launched during the Chintan Shivir held in Chandigarh from 24th to 26th April 2026.
Reform-linked memoranda of understanding (MoUs) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 were signed on 29 April with Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tripura. The JJM 2.0 is extended until December 2028 to achieve complete rural…
Russia and Afghanistan sign military cooperation agreement on May 27, 2026
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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 Shoigu at the International Security Forum in Moscow.
Russia removed the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organisations in April 2025.
Russia became the first country to formally recognise the Taliban as the government of Afghanistan in July 2025.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu urged Western countries to unfreeze blocked Afghan assets and contribute to post-conflict reconstruction.
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…
Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that Qatar and Turkey could join the existing strategic defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Strategic Mutual Defence…
Ukraine and Qatar signed a 10-year mutually beneficial partnership agreement in the defence sector during a meeting in Doha. The agreement between Ukraine and Qatar includes collaboration in technological fields…
India and Russia signed the Indo-Russian Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) in February 2025. The RELOS pact came into force on January 12 and was ratified by Russia in December 2025.
Russia and Kazakhstan sign agreement for first nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan
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Russia agreed to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant under a $16.5 billion deal, with an agreement signed on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
The plant will be located in the village of Ulken on the shores of Lake Balkhash in southeastern Kazakhstan, selected after a 2024 referendum.
Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, will lead the construction, beating out China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), French utility EDF, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power.
The plant will have two VVER-1200 reactors; construction is set to begin in 2027 and the first reactor is expected to be ready by early 2034.
Kazakhstan also announced plans for a second nuclear plant, with China's state-run CNNC selected as its main builder.
Russia successfully test-launched its new Soyuz-5 rocket from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) confirmed the flawless lift-off.
Bangladesh began loading uranium fuel into the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant on 28 April 2026. The nuclear power station has a total capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW).
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with EDF – France on 27 April 2026 to explore the development of nuclear projects in India. The collaboration focuses on Evolutionary Power Reactor (EPR)…
Finland is constructing the Onkalo facility, a permanent underground repository for highly radioactive waste, located on the island of Olkiluoto. The facility is situated 400 to 450 metres below the surface in bedrock…
North Korea rejects Quad's call for denuclearisation on 28 May 2026
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The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers, comprising India, United States (US), Japan, and Australia, held a meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026.
The Quad issued a joint statement reaffirming its commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs).
The grouping condemned the DPRK's unlawful development of ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction, while expressing concern over cyber activities funding these programmes.
The Quad urged all United Nations (UN) member states to implement sanctions against the DPRK, including restrictions on arms transfers and procurement.
The DPRK rejected the call for denuclearisation, accusing the Quad of interfering in its sovereign affairs and serving as a tool for US unipolar dominance.
North Korea conducted a three-day testing spree starting Monday, firing multiple missiles including Hwasong-11 ballistic missiles armed with cluster-munition warheads. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected…
Air China resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday, 30 March 2026. The flight was welcomed by Chinese ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun and other diplomats.
The United States (US) and Israel initiated a military conflict against Iran on 28 February 2026. United States President Donald Trump proposed a 15-point peace plan delivered to Iran via Pakistan, suggesting a one-month…
United Nations adds Israel to blacklist of sexual violence in conflict zones on 28 May 2026; Israel cuts ties with UN chief Antonio Guterres
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The United Nations (UN) added Israel to its blacklist of parties suspected of sexual violence in conflict zones, prompting Israel to cut ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon denounced the decision as outrageous and accused the UN of spreading lies against Israel.
The UN secretary-general’s annual report on conflict-related sexual violence had warned in August 2024 that Israel could be added to the list.
Reem Alsalem, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, stated that adding Israel to the blacklist was 'long overdue'.
The UN cited 'credible information' regarding sexual violence committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinian detainees and noted that UN inspectors had been denied access to facilities.
The Lebanese army reported multiple ceasefire violations by Israel, including intermittent shelling in southern border villages. The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah conducted 38 attacks on Israeli forces and 37 strikes on…
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) Foreign Ministers' meeting on May 15, 2026 in New Delhi reaffirmed support for an independent and viable State of Palestine within pre-1967 borders with East…
India condemned the recent attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and paid homage to the fallen Blue Helmets. Two UNIFIL peacekeepers were killed on Monday near Bani Hayyan in south…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) confirmed authenticity of seven photos showing white phosphorus munitions fired over Yohmor in southern Lebanon on March 3. The Israeli military's use of airburst white phosphorus over…
India and China hold 35th Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) talks in Beijing on May 27
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India and China held the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in Beijing on May 27.
The Indian delegation was led by Sujit Ghosh, Joint Secretary (East Asia) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), while the Chinese side was headed by Hou Yanqi, Director General of the Boundary & Oceanic Affairs Department of China’s foreign ministry.
The discussions focused on issues related to delimitation, border management, mechanism building, and cross-border cooperation.
India stressed the need for an early meeting of the next Expert Level Mechanism on Trans-border Rivers.
Both nations agreed to maintain regular diplomatic and military-level exchanges and prepare for the next meeting of the Special Representatives (SR) scheduled to be held in China.
India blocked China's first request to establish a dispute panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) during a Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on May 22 in Geneva. The dispute relates to India's support measures…
India hosted the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers' meeting on 26 May 2026. The meeting was chaired by the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and attended by United States (US) Secretary…
Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. Doraiswami is a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS)…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek on April 28. The meeting will focus on regional and global security…
India, United States, Japan, and Australia convene 11th Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026
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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi, and Australia’s Penny Wong attended the meeting at Hyderabad House.
India and the US signed a bilateral framework to secure the supply and processing of critical minerals and rare earths on the sidelines of the summit.
The Quad announced the Ports of the Future Partnership, which includes a pilot project to upgrade port infrastructure in Fiji to address insufficient capacity in the Pacific Islands.
The Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Cooperation (IPMSC) initiative was launched to integrate surveillance capabilities and strengthen real-time information sharing across the region.
The Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative will be expanded to provide near-real-time commercial maritime data to countries throughout the Indo-Pacific.
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers met in New Delhi to launch five initiatives focusing on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, energy security, critical minerals, and regional maritime…
India hosted the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on May 26, bringing together top diplomats from Australia, Japan and the United States. The meeting was held at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S.…
India hosted the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers' meeting on 26 May 2026. The meeting was chaired by the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and attended by United States (US) Secretary…
US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor (NSA) Marco Rubio met NSA Ajit Doval in New Delhi on 24 May 2026 to discuss defence, security, and strategic technology cooperation. The meeting highlighted the TRUST…
Chaitanya Self Help Group (SHG) Solar Power Plant Inaugurated in Khammam, Telangana
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A 1 MW solar power plant set up by the Chaitanya Self Help Group (SHG) was inaugurated at Venkatapuram in Errupalem mandal of Khammam district, Telangana.
The solar power plant was constructed at a cost of ₹2.84 crore and is the first project of its kind in India to be established by an SHG.
The Chaitanya SHG is expected to earn approximately ₹4.5 lakh per month from the plant, according to the Managing Director of the Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd.
A pilot project has been initiated to supply solar power to all villages in the Bonakal mandal.
The power demand in the state has increased from 15,000 MW to 18,480 MW.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the commissioning of a 600 MW solar power project under the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The project has been developed with a total investment of…
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi signed a Framework for Action (FFA) to advance solar energy skills and capacity building across ISA member countries. The…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Detects Possible Subsurface Ice in Moon's Faustini Crater
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) found signs of possible subsurface water-ice beneath four permanently shadowed craters near the Moon's south pole.
The findings were based on radar data obtained from the Chandrayaan-2 lunar orbiter.
Strong evidence of buried ice was identified in a 1.1 kilometre region inside the Faustini crater.
The identified region within the Faustini crater is shielded from radiation and sunlight.
Radar signatures and surface features in the Faustini crater suggest the presence of subsurface ice.
Researchers used the Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study the geological properties and surface composition of the rocky exoplanet LHS 3844 b. LHS 3844 b is a rocky super-Earth…
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) conducted a study on the formation of ancient lunar rocks. The research focuses on ilmenite-bearing…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Centre National d'Études Spatiales (CNES) have developed a new map of the ocean floor using data from the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT)…
NASA and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) joint mission NISAR obtained a radar image of Mount St. Helens on 10 November 2025. NISAR's radar penetrates clouds, enabling year-round monitoring of Earth's surface…
International Day of Yoga observed on June 21 with theme Yoga for Healthy Ageing
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The main celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata on June 21.
The theme for the 2026 observance is Yoga for Healthy Ageing.
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, organised the Yoga Mahotsav 2026 at the Western Group of Temples in Khajuraho.
The Ministry of Ayush relaunched the Yoga Sangam Portal for online registrations and launched the Yoga Park Portal to develop dedicated yoga spaces across states and institutions.
A Guinness World Record attempt is scheduled for June 14, 2026, and over two lakh people participated in the 100-day free yoga training programme under the Yoga 365 Campaign to receive Yog Mitra certification.
The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be observed on 21 June 2026. The IDY was adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2014 following an initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gujarat Sthapana Divas (Gujarat Day) is celebrated annually on May 1. The state of Gujarat was formed in 1960 after the former Bombay State was divided into Maharashtra and Gujarat on linguistic lines.
Commonwealth Games (CWG) Day will be celebrated nationwide on May 24, 2026, at more than 8,000 locations through Fit India Sundays on Cycle. The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Ahmedabad…
International Dance Day, also known as World Dance Day, is celebrated every year on 29 April. The official message for International Dance Day 2026 was written by Canadian choreographer Crystal Pite, highlighting dance…
President's Police Colour conferred upon Sikkim Police on May 28, 2026
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President Draupadi Murmu conferred the President's Police Colour on the Sikkim Police at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok.
Sikkim is the 15th state in India and the third in the northeast to receive this award.
The President's Police Colour, also known as 'Nishaan', is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a state or central police force in India.
The Sikkim Police was founded in 1897.
Officers of the state police honoured with the President's Police Colour are authorised to wear a special emblem on the uniform.
Sibash Kabiraj, a 1999-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been appointed as the Commissioner of Police, Gurgaon. Kabiraj replaces Vikas Arora, a 1998-batch IPS officer, who has been posted as Additional…
Odisha Police received the President’s Police Colour, the highest honour for a police force, on 1 April 2026. The award was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and coincided with Odisha’s 90th police…
The Bihar Government has abolished the separate Vigilance Investigation Cadre and absorbed its personnel into the Bihar Police under the control of the Home Department. The reform was implemented under the provisions of…
The Anand Marriage Act will become effective in Sikkim from June 1, 2026. The act enables the registration of Sikh marriages solemnised through the 'Anand Karaj' ceremony under a specific legal framework.
International Day of UN Peacekeepers: May 29, Theme 'Invest in Peace'
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The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed annually on May 29.
The theme for the 2025 International Day of UN Peacekeepers is 'Invest in Peace'.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the International Day of UN Peacekeepers in 2002, choosing May 29 because on that day in 1948 the Security Council established the first UN peacekeeping mission, the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation (UNTSO) in the Middle East.
The Dag Hammarskjold Medal is awarded posthumously to peacekeepers who died in the line of duty; this year 68 peacekeepers will be honoured, including two Indian peacekeepers: Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan.
Major Abhilasha Barak, the first woman combat helicopter pilot of the Indian Army, will receive the 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award; she is the third Indian recipient after Major Suman Gawani and Major Radhika Sen.
Major Abhilasha Barak, an Indian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), has been named the recipient of the 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. She is…
India condemned the recent attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeepers and paid homage to the fallen Blue Helmets. Two UNIFIL peacekeepers were killed on Monday near Bani Hayyan in south…
France conferred the Commandeur de la Légion d’Honneur on former Indian ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf for strengthening bilateral relations. Ashraf served as Indian envoy to France during 2020-2024 and joined the…
Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024: India's TFR at 1.9
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The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024 was published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is estimated at 1.9 in 2024, which is below the replacement level of 2.1.
In 2024, the TFR in rural areas was 2.1, while the TFR in urban areas was 1.5.
State and Union Territory TFR in 2024: Bihar (2.9), Uttar Pradesh (2.6), Madhya Pradesh (2.4), Rajasthan (2.3), Himachal Pradesh (1.5), Karnataka (1.5), Telangana (1.5), Andhra Pradesh (1.4), Jammu & Kashmir (1.4), Maharashtra (1.4), Punjab (1.4), Tamil Nadu (1.3), Kerala (1.3), West Bengal (1.3), and Delhi (1.2).
Between 2012-14 and 2022-24, the highest percentage decrease in average TFR was recorded in Delhi (29.4%), Gujarat (25.0%), and Tamil Nadu (23.5%), while the lowest decrease was in Bihar (9.4%), Chhattisgarh (11.5%), Himachal Pradesh (11.8%), and Punjab (11.8%).
In 2024, institutional deliveries accounted for 95.4% of total deliveries, with 97.9% in urban areas and 94.6% in rural areas.
India's urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above decreased to 6.6% in the January-March 2026 quarter, while the rural unemployment rate increased to 4.3%. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate…
The Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, released the Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2024. India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) remained at 1.9 in…
India's maternal mortality ratio fell from 508 per one lakh livebirths in 1990 to 116 per one lakh livebirths in 2023. India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023.
Supreme Court directs states to merge emergency numbers into 112 on May 28, 2026
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The Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
States and Union Territories (UTs) are directed to integrate emergency helplines 100, 101, 108, 102, 1033, and 1091 into helpline 112 within three months.
The SC ordered the establishment of a functional Good Samaritan grievance redressal system within three months.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways must issue a standardised medical rescue protocol for trauma cases.
States must adopt the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025-PM RAHAT, and the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum notified by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
All registered ambulances must comply with the National Ambulance Code and mandate GPS/vehicle location tracking device (VLTD) fitment with real-time integration into helpline 112.
The Supreme Court (SC) concluded a 16-day marathon hearing on the Sabarimala temple entry reference case on May 14. The case was heard by a nine-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant…
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, last amended in 2021, prescribes a general upper limit of 20 weeks for termination. Termination may extend up to 24 weeks for categories including survivors of rape or…
The Supreme Court (SC) declared the right to safe road travel as part of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The order was issued on April 13 by a Bench comprising Justice JK…
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 Missing Children's Day observed on May 25
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National Missing Children's Day is observed every year on May 25.
The day traces back to the disappearance of Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy, in New York City on May 25, 1979.
President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first Missing Children Day on May 25, 1983, in memory of Etan Patz.
The observance focuses on missing children, child safety, and the families who continue to wait for answers.
The day recognises the work of law enforcement, advocates, social service professionals, and community members.
The Supreme Court (SC) has mandated all police stations nationwide to register a kidnapping case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for every missing person or child. A committee headed by Justice (retd) Mukta…
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".
World Down Syndrome Day 2026 will be observed on March 21. The global theme for 2026 is "Together Against Loneliness".
Bashir Badr Passes Away Padma Shri Awardee
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Legendary Urdu poet and Padma Shri awardee Bashir Badr passed away at the age of 91 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (UP), on 15 February 1935, he was renowned for his mastery of the Urdu language and was also well versed in Persian, Hindi, and English.
His poetry collections include Aas, Ikai, Image, Aamad, Aahat, Kulliyate Bashir Badr, and Ujjale Apni Yadon ke, while his literary criticism works include Azadi Ke Bad Urdu Ghazals Ka Tanqidi Mutala and Biswin Sadi Mein Ghazal.
He was a recipient of the Padma Shri and was honoured four times by the UP Urdu Academy, once by the Bihar Urdu Academy, and received the Meer Academy Award.
He authored famous couplets such as Kuch to majbooriyaan rahi hongi and Ujale apni yaadon ke, and wrote a notable verse on maintaining grace in enmity during the 1972 Shimla Agreement.
Prateek Yadav passed away at the age of 38 on May 13, 2026, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He was the son of the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, founder of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
B C Khanduri, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, passed away on Monday. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dehradun at the time of his death.
Major General (Retd) Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri passed away on Tuesday at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Dehradun. He was a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Commonwealth War Grave Commission (CWGC) introduced digital name panels for the Basra Memorial in Iraq. The digital memorial includes the names of 33,000 Indian Army soldiers who died during the First World War.
Siddaramaiah Set to Resign as Karnataka Chief Minister
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Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah is expected to submit his resignation to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot following directions from the Indian National Congress (INC) leadership.
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, an eight-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), is positioned to succeed Siddaramaiah as the next head of the state government.
Siddaramaiah formally accepted the socio-educational survey report, commonly known as the caste census report, from the State Backward Classes Commission prior to his anticipated resignation.
The leadership transition follows high-level meetings in Delhi involving INC President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretaries K.C. Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala.
The current government was established after the INC defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the May 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lay the foundation stone for the construction of 1,000 Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) across the state at Shivamogga on June 1. The initiative involves an estimated expenditure of ₹3.5…
V D Satheesan was appointed as the Chief Minister of Kerala on 14 May 2026. The 61-year-old appointee previously served as the Leader of the Opposition.
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd) was appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. He will assume charge after the current CDS, General Anil…
C Joseph Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in…
Five Persons Recommended as Supreme Court Judges
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The Supreme Court (SC) Collegium recommended the elevation of Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli, and Senior Advocate V Mohana as judges of the SC.
The recommended candidates include the Chief Justices of the Punjab and Haryana High Court (Justice Sheel Nagu), Bombay High Court (Justice Shree Chandrashekhar), Madhya Pradesh High Court (Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva), and Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court (Justice Arun Palli).
The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the strength of judges in the SC from 34 to 38.
The amendment to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, increases the maximum number of judges to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
The SC Collegium is headed by CJI Surya Kant, who has a tenure until February 2027.
Judges scheduled to retire in 2026 include Justice Rajesh Bindal (April), Justice J K Maheshwari (June), Justice Pankaj Mithal (June), Justice Sanjay Karol (August), and Justice Satish Sharma (November).
President Draupadi Murmu approved the Union Cabinet's decision to increase the strength of the Supreme Court of India (SC) from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The increase was effected by…
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant announced the formation of the Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee to modernise courts across India. The high-powered panel is led by Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar…
The Supreme Court (SC) issued a notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on May 18, 2026. The notice follows a plea by the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Energy Watchdog…
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI). The decision facilitates the introduction of…
Harsh Malhotra and Archana Gupta Appointed BJP State Presidents
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Harsh Malhotra appointed President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi unit, replacing Virendra Sachdeva.
Archana Gupta appointed President of the BJP Haryana unit, replacing Mohan Lal Badoli.
Kewal Singh Dhillon and Abhishek Debroy appointed as BJP state presidents for Punjab and Tripura respectively.
Archana Gupta previously served as the BJP State General Secretary in Haryana, BJP Mahila Morcha President for Panipat district, and BJP District President in Panipat.
Harsh Malhotra is the Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, representing the East Delhi constituency in the Lok Sabha.
Raghav Chadha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions. The appointment was made by Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan following the reconstitution of the panel.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan nominated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Medha Vishram Kulkarni as chairperson of the department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology…
Samrat Choudhary took oath as Bihar’s 24th Chief Minister on Wednesday at Lok Bhawan. Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office and secrecy.
Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo appointed Prime Minister of Senegal
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the Prime Minister of Senegal on May 25, 2026.
Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo succeeds Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked from the position on May 22, 2026.
Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo is a senior economist and a former central banker at the Central Bank of West African States.
Senegal's public debt is currently 132 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Senegal previously agreed to a $1.8 billion aid programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2023, which was subsequently suspended.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he does not intend to remain in politics after leaving the presidency in 2027. The announcement was made during a visit to a French-Cypriot school in Nicosia, Cyprus…
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.
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.
Executives Appointed as Executive Directors at BSE, NSDL, and CDSL
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved the appointment of Saurabh Shukla as Executive Director (ED) for Critical Operations and Gopalan S. Raghavan as ED for Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management, and Investor Grievances at BSE Limited (BSE).
National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) appointed Subhash Kelkar as ED for Critical Operations and Ankit Sharma as ED for Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management, and Investor Grievances for a five-year term.
Central Depository Services India Limited (CDSL) appointed Amit Mahajan as ED for Critical Operations and Nayana Ovalekar as ED for Regulatory, Compliance, Risk Management, and Investor Grievances.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) appointed Viral Mody as ED for Critical Operations and Sanjay Shorey as ED for Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Risk Management, and Investor Grievances.
Sanjay Shorey, an officer from the Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS) cadre, previously served as Director General of Corporate Affairs at the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
These appointments follow SEBI's proposal to strengthen the governance framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) by requiring two EDs for critical operations and regulatory verticals.
The Supreme Court (SC) issued a notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on May 18, 2026. The notice follows a plea by the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Energy Watchdog…
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 Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a period of three years. Murty…
Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Central Bank of India’s acquisition of 1.09% additional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company (GCICL) and 0.82% additional equity in Generali Central Life Insurance…
P Jawahar assumed charge as Chairman of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)
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Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer P Jawahar assumed charge as Chairman of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
MPEDA is the apex body under the Government of India responsible for promotion and development of India's marine products sector and seafood exports.
Prior to this appointment, P Jawahar served as Chief Electoral Officer and Commissioner/Secretary to the Government of Puducherry, handling departments including industries and commerce, education, and elections.
He holds a multidisciplinary academic background in agriculture, environmental science, and urban development.
His expertise is expected to strengthen initiatives related to sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, infrastructure development, value addition, export competitiveness, innovation, and global market expansion for Indian seafood products.
The government reconstituted the Hindi Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers Jagat Prakash Nadda will serve as the chairman of the committee.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan nominated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member Medha Vishram Kulkarni as chairperson of the department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology…
Retired High Court judge Justice Ramachandra D Huddar has been appointed as the chairperson of the Admissions Overseeing Committee for professional courses in Karnataka. A notification confirming the appointment was…
Shyam Lal Meena passes away, Olympian and Arjuna Awardee
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Former Indian archer Shyam Lal Meena died at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness.
He represented India at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, which marked the country's archery debut at the Summer Games.
He was conferred the Arjuna Award in 1989 for his contribution to the sport.
He won a bronze medal as part of the Indian men's recurve team, alongside Limba Ram and Rajat Haldar, at the 1987 Asian Archery Championships in Kolkata.
He was born in Kevadia village in the Banswara district of Rajasthan.
Former Indian hockey player and Olympic bronze medallist Gurbax Singh Grewal passed away at the age of 84 following a heart attack in Zirakpur. He was a member of the Indian team that secured a bronze medal at the 1968…
The 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition was held in Ranchi. Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar set a new national record of 5.45m in the men's pole vault, surpassing the previous record of 5.41m.
Sheetal Devi, a 19-year-old athlete from Jammu & Kashmir, was named Para Archer of the Year 2025 by World Archery. She is the first and only female armless archer to win a gold medal at the World Para Archery…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary today. Shyamji Krishna Varma awakened a new consciousness in the freedom movement with his revolutionary ideas.
