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18 May 2026
4 articlesWHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 17 May 2026, involving the …
Tata Electronics Signs MoU with ASML for Semiconductor Facility at Dholera, Gujarat
Tata Electronics signed an MoU with Netherlands-based ASML on 17 May 2026 to build a semiconductor facility at Dholera, Gujarat, witnessed by PM Modi and …
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Marks Its Incorporation Day on 17 May
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marks its Incorporation Day on 17 May. It was set up on 17 May 2017 as a Section 8 non-profit company …
IITM Pune Sets Up Incubation Centre for Weather and Climate Startups; Hosts WISE-2026
IITM Pune opened an Incubation Centre for weather and climate startups on 15 May 2026 and hosted WISE-2026. The centre is part of the Ministry …
17 May 2026
4 articlesSupreme Court Sanctioned Strength Raised From 34 to 38 Judges
An ordinance promulgated on 17 May 2026 increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges, citing pendency of about 93,966 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
16 May 2026
4 articlesAndhra 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
15 May 2026
5 articlesBangladesh PM's First Foreign Visit to Malaysia and China: Strategic Significance and India's Perspective
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s first foreign visit to Malaysia and China in May 2026 was driven by economic needs, not strategic distancing from India. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
14 May 2026
3 articlesCentre Raises Import Duty on Gold and Silver to 15% to Curb Imports
On 13 May 2026 the Centre raised the customs duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% to reduce non-essential imports and ease pressure …
CSIR Transfers 13 Indigenous CBRI Technologies to Industry on National Technology Day 2026
On National Technology Day, 12 May 2026, the CSIR facilitated the transfer of 13 indigenous technologies developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to …
Punjab Launches Meri Rasoi Yojna to Provide Free Nutritional Kits to Poor Families
Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Yojna on 9 May 2026 to give free nutritional kitchen kits every three months to nearly 40 lakh poor families.