India prohibited sugar exports with immediate effect on 13 May 2026, and the restriction remains in force until 30 September 2026 or until further orders. The order covers...
India approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project on 13 May 2026. The project is estimated at about ₹20,667 crore and will add around 134 km...
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 13 May 2026. The scheme covers coal and lignite gasification projects and...
Pakistan has discussed an expanded regional defence and economic arrangement with Gulf nations, including Qatar and Turkiye, under the idea of an “Islamic NATO”. The proposal follows the...
St Stephen’s College in Delhi appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first female principal on 12 May 2026. She will take charge as the 14th principal of the...
The South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is scheduled to begin operations on 1 June 2026 with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam. The Ministry of Railways issued a gazette notification...
The National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 were conferred on 15 nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 May 2026. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards on International...
Maize has become India’s single-largest feedstock for ethanol production as of 12 May 2026, with maize-based ethanol reaching 182 crore litres in the first half of Ethanol Supply...
India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) in New Delhi on 12 May 2026. The pool provides insurance cover for Indian vessels on international sea routes, including...
