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IFC commits $50 million to Hygenco to accelerate green hydrogen development and clean energy projects in India.
World Environment Day 2026 highlighting the date, theme, history, host country, and significance of the global environmental awareness event.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force.
Google Maps and Yatri partner for real-time tracking of Mumbai local trains Google Maps to leverage Yatri’s proprietary GPS systems with direct railway control room integrations for source-verified updates By BL Mumbai Bureau Updated - June 03, 2026 at 03:55 PM. The rollout spans Mumbai’s entire suburban rail network and is available on Maps as of Wednesday and soon to be launched on the Where is My Train app. The rollout spans Mumbai’s entire suburban rail network and is available on Maps as of Wednesday and soon to be launched on the Where is My Train app. | Photo Credit: PRASHANT WAYDANDE Google and Yatri, Indian Railways’ official partner for Mumbai Local Trains, will partner to integrate real-time Mumbai local train updates on Google Maps and Where Is My Train apps. Maps will leverage Yatri’s proprietary GPS systems with direct railway control room integrations for source-verified updates on live train locations and ETAs, train delays, cancellations, or real-time schedule adjustments, and platform changes to prevent last-minute rushes. The rollout spans Mumbai’s entire suburban rail network and is available on Maps as of Wednesday and soon to be launched on the Where is My Train app. The system also provides User Incident Reporting and Yatri Chat for on-ground insights from passengers. “In a city where more than 8 million people rely on the local train network every day, even a minor delay can disrupt entire schedules. By bringing this intelligence to platforms like Google Maps and Where Is My Train, we are significantly scaling up real-time coverage so commuters can make faster, more confident decisions every day,” said Reeva Sakaria, Co-Founder of Yatri. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Yatri to provide Mumbai’s commuter community an enhanced real-time tracking experience that brings greater predictability to their daily travel,” said Lalitha Ramani, GM - Google Maps, India.
Cabinet approves a ₹9,585 crore scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR to reduce pollution and improve air quality.
The Indian Cabinet approves a ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilization Fund for airlines amid rising ATF prices.
NPCI International and ACLEDA Bank launch cross-border UPI payment services in Cambodia.
DK Shivakumar takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka during the swearing-in ceremony.
BharatPe launches BharatPe Flex, a Credit-on-UPI solution powered by YES BANK for seamless digital payments.
India falls to seventh place in global stock market capitalisation rankings after being overtaken by South Korea.
India announces the launch of the Producer Price Index (PPI) as part of a statistical data revamp. The thumbnail features a map of India in tricolor, a magnifying glass highlighting PPI, rising economic charts, industrial infrastructure, shipping containers, and transport vehicles symbolizing producer-level inflation measurement and economic growth.
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumes charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
NFHS-6 report shows significant improvement in India's health and social indicators, including healthcare, nutrition, and family welfare.
Digital India BHASHINI Division and DPIIT sign an MoU to improve multilingual access across India's investment ecosystem.
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumes charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command.
India and Oman flags displayed behind a handshake symbolizing the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with trade routes, cargo ships, ports, and investment-themed graphics highlighting enhanced bilateral economic cooperation.
Zee Entertainment secures FIFA broadcasting rights in India for 39 global football events until 2034.
The Supreme Court of India inducts five new judges, raising its strength to 37.
India becomes the world's fifth most digitalised economy in 2026 according to the ICRIER–Prosus report.
Ministry of Jal Shakti and ISRO officials shake hands as satellite technology is showcased for advanced water resource management, reservoir monitoring, and water security in India.
UPI transactions reached a record ₹29.90 lakh crore in May 2026, marking a new milestone for India's digital payments ecosystem.
Mahindra and Manulife receive Ministry of Corporate Affairs approval for their life insurance joint venture, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited.
Government launches a unified online portal to help citizens trace unclaimed financial assets, including bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends, provident funds, and mutual fund investments.
RBI foreign exchange income rises 52 percent to ₹1.69 lakh crore in FY26.
India becomes the second-largest data centre market in APAC with 1.6 GW operational capacity
RBI reports non-food bank credit growth rising to 15.8 percent in April 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the fastest Indian batter to reach 1000 IPL runs during IPL 2026
RBI Annual Report 2025-26 highlighting India's foreign exchange reserves, capital inflows, and current account deficit trends.
Indian scientists Soumya Swaminathan and Manindra Agrawal elected Fellows of the Royal Society in 2026
Government constitutes high-level committee to study demographic change and population trends in India

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