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15 May 2026
6 articlesInternational Day of Families Observed on 15 May 2026 — Theme on Inequalities and Child Wellbeing
The International Day of Families, observed on 15 May, marked its 2026 edition with the theme 'Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing'. The UN proclaimed the …
India Gets Its First Compliant Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments Platform
India's first compliant stablecoin-based cross-border payments platform launched on 14 May 2026, letting businesses receive USDC/USDT abroad and bring only Rupees in through AD Category …
NeGD Felicitates Five States for DigiLocker Integration in Citizen Services
At a national workshop on 11 May 2026, NeGD felicitated Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Nagaland and Rajasthan for integrating DigiLocker with their citizen services under the …
India Bans Sugar Exports Until 30 September 2026 to Protect Domestic Supply
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has banned exports of raw, white and refined sugar until 30 September 2026 to keep domestic supply adequate and …
INS Sunayna Completes Bangladesh Port Call Under IOS SAGAR Initiative
INS Sunayna completed a port call at Chattogram, Bangladesh under the IOS SAGAR initiative, holding a PASSEX with BNS Protoy and carrying personnel from 16 …
IIT Bombay Commissions India's First Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory
IIT Bombay commissioned India's first Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory on 11 May 2026, an indigenous pilot that captures up to 3 tonnes of CO2 per …
14 May 2026
9 articlesCentre Raises Import Duty on Gold and Silver to 15% to Curb Imports
On 13 May 2026 the Centre raised the customs duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% to reduce non-essential imports and ease pressure …
CSIR Transfers 13 Indigenous CBRI Technologies to Industry on National Technology Day 2026
On National Technology Day, 12 May 2026, the CSIR facilitated the transfer of 13 indigenous technologies developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to …
Punjab Launches Meri Rasoi Yojna to Provide Free Nutritional Kits to Poor Families
Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Yojna on 9 May 2026 to give free nutritional kitchen kits every three months to nearly 40 lakh poor families.
Bhimmandali 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
5 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 …