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07 May 2026

10 articles
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

Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Plant to Come Up in Odisha

A Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate plant with a 2,000 tonnes-per-day capacity will be set up in Odisha by BCGCL, with L&T securing the contract, supporting India's 100 …

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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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Defence & Security

Second Joint Commanders' Conference Held in Jaipur

The second Joint Commanders' Conference was held in Jaipur on 7-8 May 2026 on the theme 'Military Capability in New Domains', attended by Defence Minister …

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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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Environment

New Delhi to Host First International Big Cat Alliance Summit in June 2026

New Delhi will host the first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit on 1-2 June 2026, organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate …

UPSC SSC STATE_PCS
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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Defence & Security

DRDO Opens New CBRN Field Training Centre in Delhi

DRDO has inaugurated a new CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) Field Training and Demonstration Centre at Burari in Delhi, under the INMAS-led CBRN Centre …

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06 May 2026

8 articles
Science & Tech

Karnataka Launches Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru

Karnataka launched the Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru on 1 May 2026 to boost aerospace research. Karnataka was the …

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Economy

ADB Announces $70 Billion Plan for Cross-Border Power Grids and Digital Infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion plan to build cross-border power grids and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, including …

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Polity & Governance

India Ranked 157th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index

India was ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, with a score of 31.96. Norway topped the list and …

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Polity & Governance

Sikkim Becomes India's First Paperless Judiciary State

Sikkim has become India's first paperless judiciary state, declared by the Chief Justice of India in Gangtok. Its courts now run on e-filing and digital …

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Economy

Juspay Partners with NPCI Bharat BillPay to Launch Banking Connect SDK Platform

Fintech firm Juspay has tied up with NPCI Bharat BillPay (NBBL) to launch a new switch and SDK for the Banking Connect platform, simplifying how …

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Science & Tech

IIT Madras Holds First-Ever Technology Summit in New Delhi

IIT Madras held its first-ever Technology Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by the Union Education Minister. It announced research tie-ups with NTPC, BPCL, …

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Economy

Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting Held in Thiruvananthapuram

India hosted the Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on 6–7 May 2026 under its 2026 BRICS Presidency. Eleven member countries discussed jobs, …

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Defence & Security

North Tech Symposium 2026 Held in Prayagraj to Boost Indigenous Defence Technology

The North Tech Symposium (4–6 May 2026) was held in Prayagraj to promote indigenous defence technology. Organised by the Army's Northern and Central Commands with …

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