Washington Post Wins Pulitzer Prize for Public Service; New York Times Bags Three Awards
The Washington Post has won the prestigious Public Service Pulitzer Prize for its impactful reporting on the restructuring of federal…
Sikkim Becomes India’s First Fully Paperless Judiciary State
Sikkim has become the first state in India to implement a fully paperless judiciary system. The announcement was made by…
India to Launch First Orbital Data Centre Satellite for AI Training
Pixxel has partnered with Sarvam AI to develop India’s first orbital data centre satellite, named “Pathfinder.” Expected to be launched…
India Launches Nationwide Fire Safety Week in Hospitals (May 4–10, 2026)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week across hospitals and healthcare facilities from…
Canada Becomes First Non-European Nation to Attend EPC Summit
Canada will participated in European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Yerevan. Canadian PM Mark Carney will lead Canada’s participation in…
India’s GalaxEye Launches World’s First OptoSAR Satellite ‘Drishti’
India’s private space sector, Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye has successfully launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. The satellite was…
International Firefighters’ Day 2026: Date, History, Significance & Key Facts
International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed every year on May 4 to honour the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of firefighters…
Indian Army Departs for Cambodia to Participate in CINBAX-II Joint Military Exercise
The Indian Army has dispatched its contingent to Cambodia for the second edition of the bilateral military exercise CINBAX-II, marking…
Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam Appointed as full-time members of NITI Aayog
The central government has appointed Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of NITI Aayog. With these appointments, the…
ADB Unveils $70 Billion Plan to Connect Asia’s Power Grids and Digital Networks by 2035
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an ambitious $70 billion investment plan to strengthen energy and digital connectivity across…
Rohit Jain Appointed RBI Deputy Governor for 3 Years, Succeeds T. Rabi Sankar
The Government of India has appointed Rohit Jain as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade Celebrates 63rd Foundation Day
The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade marked its 63rd Foundation Day, celebrating its legacy as one of India’s premier institutions…
Prasoon Joshi Appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati
In a significant development in India’s media landscape, noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi has been appointed as the…
Whitley Awards 2026: Two Indian Women Conservationists Among Global ‘Green Oscars’ Winners
In a proud moment for India, two women conservationists—Parveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba—have been honoured with the prestigious Whitley Award…
India Deploys ‘Aarogya Maitri’ Health Cube in Jamaica for Emergency Response
In a significant step in global humanitarian outreach, India has deployed its ‘Aarogya Maitri’ Health Cube in Jamaica to support…
GST Collections Hit Record ₹2.42 Lakh Crore in April 2026
India’s indirect tax system has achieved a major milestone, with Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections touching an all-time high…
RBI Says 98.47% of ₹2000 Banknotes Returned
In a significant update on currency circulation, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that 98.47% of ₹2000 denomination…
Prashast 2.0 to Identify 21 Types of Disabilities in Children
In a major step towards strengthening inclusive education in India, the government is set to launch Prashast 2.0, an upgraded…
Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal Appointed President of NCLT
In a key judicial appointment, Retired Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal has been appointed as the President of the National Company…
Ashutosh Gowariker Appointed Festival Director for 57th IFFI 2026
In a major development for India’s film industry, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed renowned filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker…
International Labour Day 2026: Honouring Workers Across the World
International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed every year on May 1 to honour the contributions, struggles,…
ADB Cuts Asia Growth Forecast to 4.7% Amid West Asia Crisis
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic outlook for Asia and the Pacific, lowering the region’s growth forecast…
India Post Payments Bank Launches SHG Savings Account for Women Empowerment
In a strong push towards financial inclusion and rural empowerment, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has introduced a Self Help…
SEBI Introduces Fast-Track Route for AIF Placement Memorandum
In a major ease-of-doing-business reform, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a fast-track mechanism for processing Private…
Amit Shah Lays Foundation for Solar-Powered Dairy Plant in Kargil
In a major push towards rural development and self-reliance in Ladakh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone…
Ravi K Takes Charge as CMD of HAL, Succeeds D.K. Sunil
In a significant leadership transition at India’s premier aerospace PSU, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed Ravi K as its…
India Launches First Barrier-Less Toll System in Gujarat
In a major step toward modernising India’s road infrastructure, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has launched the country’s first barrier-less tolling…
Infosys Appoints Nitin Paranjpe as Non-Executive Vice Chairman
In a key leadership development, Infosys has appointed Nitin Paranjpe as the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of its Board, with immediate…
Shreyas Iyer Named Brand Ambassador for F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026
In a major boost to India’s growing esports ecosystem, star cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the brand ambassador…
India Ranked 157th in World Press Freedom Index 2026
India has been ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, released by Reporters Without…