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19 May 2026

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International Relations

International Day for Women in Maritime Observed on 18 May

The International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May. The 2026 UN/IMO event in London had the theme "From Policy to Practice: …

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Science & Tech

Rajasthan's First Semiconductor Packaging Facility Inaugurated in Bhiwadi

Rajasthan's first semiconductor packaging facility opened in Bhiwadi on 15 May 2026, developed by Sahasra Semiconductors under the SPECS scheme, planning to grow capacity from …

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Polity & Governance

Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as New CEO of UIDAI

Saurabh Vijay, a 1998-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, took charge as CEO of UIDAI on 18 May 2026. UIDAI, under the Ministry of …

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Economy

National Test House Sets Up Advanced Shoe Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad

The National Test House set up an advanced Shoe Testing Laboratory in Ghaziabad on 17 May 2026 to check footwear quality as per Indian Standards, …

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Economy

Karnataka Becomes First State to Adopt Alcohol-in-Beverage Based Excise Duty

On 11 May 2026, Karnataka became the first Indian state to adopt an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) based excise duty, linking liquor tax to alcohol content and …

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Economy

Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus Inaugurated in Ahmedabad

The Million Minds Tech Park and GREMI City Campus were inaugurated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 17 May 2026, boosting the state as a hub for …

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Social Issues

Chhattisgarh Launches "Jan Bhagidari" Campaign for Remote Tribal Villages

Chhattisgarh launched the "Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle" campaign (18–25 May 2026) to deliver welfare schemes to over 8,000 remote tribal villages, supporting …

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