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Economy

Viyona Fintech Receives NPCI Certification for UPI, IMPS and IBMB Integrations

Hyderabad-based Viyona Fintech received NPCI certification for UPI Acquirer, UPI Issuer, IMPS and IBMB integrations, aimed at strengthening interoperable and rural banking.

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International Relations

Health Minister J.P. Nadda Addresses 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 19 May 2026, highlighting Ayushman Bharat, digital health and Vaccine Maitri.

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Economy

TVS Venu Group Acquires 9.9% Stake in Jana Small Finance Bank

The TVS Venu Group acquired a 9.9% stake in Bengaluru-based Jana Small Finance Bank for ₹193.3 crore, while TVS Motor secured an additional 4.9%.

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Economy

Gunveer Singh Appointed Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India

Gunveer Singh was appointed Executive Director of the RBI on 18 May 2026 and will head the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems.

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Defence & Security

Multilateral Military Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Begins at Umroi in Meghalaya

The two-week multilateral exercise PRAGATI 2026 began on 20 May 2026 at Umroi, Meghalaya, focusing on counter-terrorism in jungle terrain, with 12 friendly nations joining …

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International Relations

PM Modi Conferred FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at Rome Headquarters

PM Narendra Modi received the FAO Agricola Medal 2026 at the FAO headquarters in Rome, presented by Director-General Qu Dongyu — the first visit by …

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International Relations

India Hosts 68th Session of Asian Productivity Organisation Governing Body in New Delhi

India hosted the 68th APO Governing Body session at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with delegates from 20 member economies; India currently chairs the 1961-founded organisation.

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Defence & Security

DRDO Completes Final Development Trials of Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Precision Missile

DRDO has completed final development trials of the indigenous ULPGM-V3 precision missile at Kurnool in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, with production by Bharat Dynamics …

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Economy

Andhra Pradesh to Host ₹5,400 Crore ReNew Solar Manufacturing Plant in Anakapalli

Andhra Pradesh will host a ₹5,400 crore, 6 GW solar ingot and wafer manufacturing facility in Anakapalli under its 2024 clean energy policy, creating over …

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