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19 May 2026

7 articles
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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18 May 2026

4 articles
Science & Tech

WHO 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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Science & Tech

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 …

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17 May 2026

3 articles
International Relations

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 …

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Economy

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 …

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Social Issues

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 …

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16 May 2026

4 articles
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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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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