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16 May 2026

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Economy

Andhra Pradesh Signs Agreement to Implement the Amended BharatNet Programme

Andhra Pradesh signed an agreement to implement the Amended BharatNet Programme with ₹2,432 crore central support, covering 13,426 Gram Panchayats and over 5 lakh rural …

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Economy

Uber Partners Adani Group to Set Up Its First Data Centre in India

Uber has tied up with the Adani Group to set up its first data centre in India, expected to be operational by end-2026, part of …

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Environment

'Lion' Species Spotlight Programme Launched at Sasan Gir in Gujarat Ahead of IBCA Summit 2026

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the 'Lion' Species Spotlight Programme at Sasan Gir, Gujarat, ahead of the IBCA Summit 2026; the Gir lion population …

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Polity & Governance

Tripura Introduces Rotational Work-From-Home for Group C and D Staff to Save Fuel

Tripura announced a rotational work-from-home policy on 14 May 2026 for Group C and D staff, with 50% attending office daily and the rest working …

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Defence & Security

Third Edition of Kalam & Kavach Defence Conference Held in New Delhi

The third Kalam & Kavach defence conference was held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 14 May 2026, focusing on Jointness, self-reliance and innovation …

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Economy

India's First Mega Greenfield Shipyard to Be Built at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu

India's first Mega Greenfield Shipyard will come up at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, under the India-South Korea 'VOYAGES' framework, with a planned 2.5 Million Gross Tonnage …

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Economy

Union Cabinet Approves Modernisation of Nagpur International Airport Under PPP Model

The Union Cabinet has approved modernising Nagpur International Airport under a PPP model, with GMR-led GNIAL operating it for 30 years and capacity to be …

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