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18 May 2026
3 articlesGovernment e-Marketplace (GeM) Marks Its Incorporation Day on 17 May
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) marks its Incorporation Day on 17 May. It was set up on 17 May 2017 as a Section 8 non-profit company …
IITM Pune Sets Up Incubation Centre for Weather and Climate Startups; Hosts WISE-2026
IITM Pune opened an Incubation Centre for weather and climate startups on 15 May 2026 and hosted WISE-2026. The centre is part of the Ministry …
Indian Navy Opens Premier Naval Sailing Node at Bhopal’s Bhojtal Lake
The Indian Navy opened its premier Naval Sailing Node at Bhojtal (Upper Lake) in Bhopal on 17 May 2026. The facility will train Navy sailing, …
17 May 2026
9 articlesTripura 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
7 articlesAndhra 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 …
'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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …