Retired Commodore Jasvinder Singh took charge as Director (Strategic Project) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on 1 May 2026. He will manage critical submarine projects at HSL, the Visakhapatnam-based shipyard that built INS Arihant.
Read full article →India and Cambodia held the bilateral military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 from 4 to 17 May 2026 in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. It focused on counter-terrorism and joint operations, with the Indian contingent drawn mainly from the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment.
Read full article →HSBC Mutual Fund launched RedHex SIF, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) brand, on 4 May 2026. SIF is a new SEBI-approved category for experienced and high net-worth investors, with a minimum investment of ₹10 lakh.
Read full article →On 3 May 2026, Hazaribag in Jharkhand became India's first and only pearl farming cluster. Supported under the PMMSY scheme, the project promotes freshwater pearl cultivation and women's empowerment through SHGs and an all-women FPO.
Read full article →Bengaluru topped the Savills Growth Hubs Index as the world's fastest-growing major city through 2035, out of 245 cities. Its growth is driven by a skilled workforce and the rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
Read full article →The Union Government appointed Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, raising its full-time membership to seven. NITI Aayog, set up in 2015, is India's premier public policy think tank.
Read full article →On 3 May 2026, Bengaluru-based GalaxEye Space launched 'Mission Drishti' aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The 190 kg satellite is the largest built by a private Indian company and carries the OptoSAR payload, combining optical and radar imaging for all-weather, …
Read full article →Andhra Pradesh extended its Ragi Java nutrition programme until April 2029. The scheme gives over 30 lakh students in around 44,000 government schools a free daily drink made of ragi flour and jaggery, supplied by the Sri Sathya Sai Central …
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