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15 May 2026

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Polity & Governance

Assam Cabinet Approves Draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

The Assam cabinet has cleared the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill, to be tabled in the assembly on 26 May 2026. It covers marriage, divorce, …

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Economy

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Inflation Rises to 8.3% in April 2026

India's WPI inflation rose to a provisional 8.3% in April 2026, driven mainly by costlier mineral oils, crude petroleum, metals and manufactured products. The WPI …

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Social Issues

International Day of Families Observed on 15 May 2026 — Theme on Inequalities and Child Wellbeing

The International Day of Families, observed on 15 May, marked its 2026 edition with the theme 'Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing'. The UN proclaimed the …

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Economy

India Gets Its First Compliant Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments Platform

India's first compliant stablecoin-based cross-border payments platform launched on 14 May 2026, letting businesses receive USDC/USDT abroad and bring only Rupees in through AD Category …

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Science & Tech

NeGD Felicitates Five States for DigiLocker Integration in Citizen Services

At a national workshop on 11 May 2026, NeGD felicitated Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Nagaland and Rajasthan for integrating DigiLocker with their citizen services under the …

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Economy

India Bans Sugar Exports Until 30 September 2026 to Protect Domestic Supply

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has banned exports of raw, white and refined sugar until 30 September 2026 to keep domestic supply adequate and …

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Defence & Security

INS Sunayna Completes Bangladesh Port Call Under IOS SAGAR Initiative

INS Sunayna completed a port call at Chattogram, Bangladesh under the IOS SAGAR initiative, holding a PASSEX with BNS Protoy and carrying personnel from 16 …

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Science & Tech

IIT Bombay Commissions India's First Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory

IIT Bombay commissioned India's first Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory on 11 May 2026, an indigenous pilot that captures up to 3 tonnes of CO2 per …

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