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14 May 2026
6 articlesBhimmandali Eco Heritage Site Inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha
The Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site, known for ancient rock paintings over 20,000 years old, was inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha, on 10 May 2026.
C-DAC Pune to Implement IP Catalyst Initiative for Patent Commercialisation
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, has been entrusted with implementing the IP Catalyst initiative launched in 2026 to promote patent commercialisation …
NSO Shifts Annual and Q4 GDP Estimates Release Date to 7 June Each Year
The National Statistics Office revised the release date of the Provisional Estimates of Annual GDP and Q4 GDP to 7 June each year, moving it …
MyBharat Platform Partners with Sports Authority of India for Commonwealth Games 2030 Engagement
The MyBharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) platform partnered with the Sports Authority of India to launch nationwide youth engagement activities ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030 …
Moody's Cuts India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for 2026 and 2027
Moody's Investors Service revised India's GDP growth forecast down to 6% for both 2026 and 2027, citing rising energy costs and global geopolitical tensions.
N Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Term
N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress, took oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The …
13 May 2026
8 articlesDr. Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL
Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda took charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 9 May 2026. SAIL is a …
Mumbai Airport Earns Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum Rating
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, received the Zero Waste to Landfill Platinum – Class I Rating from the CII on 12 May 2026 for …
National Panchayat Awards 2025 Announced; 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs Honoured
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, honouring 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs under the RGSA scheme, with cash …
National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare Held in New Delhi
The National Conference on Laboratory Animal Welfare was held in New Delhi on 11 May 2026, organised by the CCSEA under the Department of Animal …
Mumbai Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 Under India’s Chairmanship
Mumbai is hosting the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 from 11–14 May 2026, with India serving as Chair since 1 January 2026. The Kimberley Process …
DRDO Successfully Tests Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for Hypersonic Missiles
DRDO on 9 May 2026 successfully ran a long-duration test of an Actively Cooled Full-Scale Scramjet Combustor for hypersonic missiles at Hyderabad, with the engine …
Girder Laying Ceremony Held in Goa for Indian Coast Guard’s New Air Cushion Vehicles
The Indian Coast Guard held the Girder Laying Ceremony for its 4th, 5th and 6th Air Cushion Vehicles (hovercrafts) in Goa on 11 May 2026. …
West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandaar Scheme, ₹3,000 Monthly Aid for Women
West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandaar scheme on 11 May 2026, giving eligible women ₹3,000 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer, replacing the earlier Lakshmir …
12 May 2026
6 articlesDelhi Launches Aftercare Scheme for Youth Leaving Child Care Institutions
Delhi launched an aftercare scheme under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, with a Rs. 3.5 crore budget for 2026-27, to support youth leaving child care …
Tamil Nadu Sets Up ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force for Women’s Safety
Tamil Nadu set up the ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force, a dedicated police wing under the Chief Minister’s direct supervision, to strengthen women’s safety and rapid …
India and Trinidad and Tobago Sign 8 MoUs During Jaishankar’s Visit
India and Trinidad and Tobago signed eight MoUs across infrastructure, security, healthcare, tourism and capacity building during External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar’s May 2026 …
Judiciary Launches AI Chatbot ‘Su Sahay’ to Help Litigants
The Indian judiciary launched ‘Su Sahay’, an AI-powered chatbot developed by NIC with the Supreme Court Registry, to guide litigants through judicial procedures and provide …
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named Next Chief of Defence Staff
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani was appointed the next Chief of Defence Staff of India in May 2026, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. The CDS heads …
Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Chief Minister of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026 by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, beginning …