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Polity & Governance

Tripura Becomes First State to Complete All 51 Priority Areas of Compliance Reduction Drive

Tripura became the first state to complete all 51 priority areas of the Cabinet Secretariat's Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative (launched January 2026), using reforms …

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International Relations

P Kumaran Takes Charge as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

P Kumaran, a 1992-batch IFS officer and former Secretary (East) in the MEA, took charge as India's High Commissioner to the UK on 15 May …

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Social Issues

National Conclave on Minorities Welfare Held Under Theme "Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday"

The Ministry of Minority Affairs held a National Conclave on Minorities Welfare in May 2026 under the theme "Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday" (Prosperity through Participation), focusing …

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Geography

Mahey Tokpo-Raldho Irrigation Canal Inaugurated in Ladakh's Changthang Region

On 15 May 2026, Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor inaugurated the 2.10-km Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal in the high-altitude Changthang region; fed by Yaya Lake, it will …

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Polity & Governance

Sikkim Celebrates 51st Statehood Day on 16 May 2026

Sikkim celebrated its 51st Statehood Day on 16 May 2026. It became India's 22nd state in 1975 through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, after a …

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Economy

Karnataka Selected for 1,243 EV Chargers Under PM E-Drive Scheme

On 12 May 2026, Karnataka was selected for 1,243 EV chargers under the PM E-Drive scheme (Ministry of Heavy Industries), with an outlay of about …

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Economy

CTBC Bank Becomes First Taiwanese Bank to Open a Branch in GIFT City

On 13 May 2026, CTBC Bank became the first Taiwanese bank to open a branch in GIFT City, Gujarat — India's first International Financial Services …

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Environment

India Releases Its First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle in Kaziranga

India released its first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) in Kaziranga National Park on Endangered Species Day, to track the endangered freshwater species in …

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Social Issues

Maharashtra Hosts Grih Pravesh of 5 Lakh PMAY-G Houses; 3-Croreth Rural Home Handed Over

On 15 May 2026, Maharashtra hosted the Grih Pravesh of five lakh completed PMAY-G houses in Satara, and the keys of the three-croreth rural home …

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