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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 …

08 May 2026

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Coal India Commissions 100 MW Solar Power Plant in Gujarat

Coal India Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, commissioned a 100 MW solar power plant in Gujarat from 31 March 2026, as …

07 May 2026

5 articles

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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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

06 May 2026

3 articles

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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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 …

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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05 May 2026

3 articles

Bengaluru Ranked World's Fastest-Growing Major City Through 2035 in Savills Growth Hubs Index

Bengaluru topped the Savills Growth Hubs Index as the world's fastest-growing major city through 2035, out of 245 cities. Its growth is driven by a …

Hazaribag Designated India's First Pearl Farming Cluster

On 3 May 2026, Hazaribag in Jharkhand became India's first and only pearl farming cluster. Supported under the PMMSY scheme, the project promotes freshwater pearl …

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HSBC Mutual Fund Launches RedHex SIF, a New Specialised Investment Fund Brand

HSBC Mutual Fund launched RedHex SIF, a Specialised Investment Fund (SIF) brand, on 4 May 2026. SIF is a new SEBI-approved category for experienced and …

04 May 2026

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Fourth Phase of PMGSY Launched in Rayagada District of Odisha

The fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) was launched from Rayagada district in Odisha, aiming to build all-weather roads connecting remote …

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03 May 2026

2 articles

Sun Pharma Announces $11.75 Billion Acquisition of Organon & Co.

Sun Pharma has announced an $11.75 billion all-cash acquisition of global healthcare firm Organon & Co. – one of the largest overseas deals by an …

India’s Industrial Output Growth Slows to 4.1% in March 2026, a Five-Month Low

India’s industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 4.1% in March 2026 – a five-month low – mainly due to slower …

02 May 2026

4 articles

Foundation Laid for ₹1.35 Lakh Crore AI Hub in Visakhapatnam

The foundation was laid for a ₹1.35 lakh crore Artificial Intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, planned as a large data centre ecosystem expected to …

Lakshadweep to Get India's First Commercial Seaplane Service

Lakshadweep is set to get India's first commercial seaplane service, approved by the DGCA, connecting five islands with the mainland and supported by the UDAN …

Rohit Jain Appointed Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India

Rohit Jain, earlier an Executive Director at the RBI, was appointed Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India in May 2026, with nearly 30 …

Biometric Authentication System Launched for Online Card Payments

A biometric authentication system using fingerprint and face recognition was launched for online card payments in India, aiming to replace SMS OTP and reduce fraud, …