The North Tech Symposium (4–6 May 2026) was held in Prayagraj to promote indigenous defence technology. Organised by the Army's Northern and Central Commands with SIDM, it saw 284 companies take part.
Read full article →India hosted the Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on 6–7 May 2026 under its 2026 BRICS Presidency. Eleven member countries discussed jobs, social protection, and welfare for gig workers.
Read full article →Fintech firm Juspay has tied up with NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) to launch a new switch and SDK for the Banking Connect platform, simplifying how banks integrate with the payments system and improving fraud monitoring.
Read full article →The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion plan to build cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, including a Pan-Asia Power Grid and an Asia-Pacific Digital Highway.
Read full article →Sikkim has become India's first paperless judiciary state, declared by the Chief Justice of India in Gangtok. Its courts now run on e-filing and digital case management, supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Read full article →India was ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with a score of 31.96. Norway topped the list and Eritrea was last. The index is published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Read full article →IIT Madras held its first-ever Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by the Union Education Minister. It announced research tie-ups with NTPC, BPCL, and HSBC and showcased work in AI, semiconductors, and healthcare.
Read full article →Karnataka launched the Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru on 1 May 2026 to boost aerospace research. Karnataka was the first Indian state to bring in an aerospace policy, in 2013.
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