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Supreme 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 …

Tripura Becomes First State to Complete All 51 Priority Areas of Compliance Reduction Drive

Tripura became the first state to complete all 51 priority areas of the Cabinet Secretariat's Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative (launched January 2026), using reforms …

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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Social Issues

National Conclave on Minorities Welfare Held Under Theme "Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday"

The Ministry of Minority Affairs held a National Conclave on Minorities Welfare in May 2026 under the theme "Bhagidari Se Bhagyoday" (Prosperity through Participation), focusing …

Geography

Mahey Tokpo-Raldho Irrigation Canal Inaugurated in Ladakh's Changthang Region

On 15 May 2026, Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor inaugurated the 2.10-km Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal in the high-altitude Changthang region; fed by Yaya Lake, it will …

Sikkim Celebrates 51st Statehood Day on 16 May 2026

Sikkim celebrated its 51st Statehood Day on 16 May 2026. It became India's 22nd state in 1975 through the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act, after a …

Karnataka Selected for 1,243 EV Chargers Under PM E-Drive Scheme

On 12 May 2026, Karnataka was selected for 1,243 EV chargers under the PM E-Drive scheme (Ministry of Heavy Industries), with an outlay of about …

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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Environment

India Releases Its First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle in Kaziranga

India released its first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle (Nilssonia gangetica) in Kaziranga National Park on Endangered Species Day, to track the endangered freshwater species in …

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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 …

16 May 2026

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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 …

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 …

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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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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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

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International Relations

Bangladesh 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 …

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