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09 May 2026

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Social Issues

Indian Teacher Soma Mandal Wins South Asia Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award 2026

Indian science teacher Soma Mandal was named the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards for her innovative work in environmental …

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Economy

Uttar Pradesh Set to Become Premium Fruit Hub: Fruit Horizon 2026

At the Fruit Horizon 2026 conference at ICAR-CISH in Lucknow, plans were discussed to develop Uttar Pradesh as a premium fruit hub, with a task …

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Social Issues

100th N-Gen Post Office Inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong

India's 100th N-Gen Post Office was inaugurated at NEHU in Shillong, Meghalaya, on 6 May 2026 by Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. It is …

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Social Issues

World Athletics Day Observed on 7 May

World Athletics Day is observed every year on 7 May to promote athletics among the youth. Organised under World Athletics (headquartered in Monaco), the 2026 …

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Economy

Seminar on Sustainable Spice Value Chains Held in Kochi

A seminar on Sustainable Spice Value Chains was held in Kochi, organised by the Consulate General of the Netherlands and the World Spice Organisation, focusing …

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Social Issues

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Observed on 8 May

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May, marking the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of the movement. …

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Social Issues

New Delhi to Host 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

New Delhi will host the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 from 27 July to 2 August at Thyagraj Stadium, with players from over 35 …

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Science & Tech

Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has become India's first space-tech unicorn, crossing a valuation of about 1.1 billion US dollars after raising 60 million dollars. It was …

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07 May 2026

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International Relations

Bhutan Gets $515 Million World Bank Funding for Dorjilung Hydropower Project

Bhutan secured $515 million from the World Bank for the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project, its largest, being built by a Druk Green Power-Tata Power …

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Economy

Cabinet Clears New Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar in Gujarat

The CCEA on 5 May 2026 approved a new Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat, to be jointly developed by Deendayal Port Authority and Cochin …

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Economy

Cabinet Approves Two New Semiconductor Units in Gujarat Under India Semiconductor Mission

The Union Cabinet approved two semiconductor projects in Gujarat under the India Semiconductor Mission on 5 May 2026 — a GaN Micro-LED display unit in …

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Economy

Cabinet Approves Rs. 365 Per Quintal Sugarcane FRP for 2026-27 Season

The CCEA has approved a Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of Rs. 365 per quintal for sugarcane for the 2026-27 season at a 10.25% recovery …

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Economy

Bank Non-Food Credit Growth Rises to 15.9% in FY 2025-26

Scheduled Commercial Banks recorded 15.9% non-food credit growth in FY 2025-26, up from 10.9% the previous year, driven by higher lending to industry, agriculture and …

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Science & Tech

India's First Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory Set Up in Chennai

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up India's first Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory in Chennai, built by IITM and CASRI, to improve weather …

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