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New rural livelihood mission announced – The government unveiled the ‘Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025’ (VB‑G RAM G Act) to boost employment and livelihood security in rural areas.
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‘Made in India Brand Scheme’ in the pipeline – A new plan to promote domestic manufacturing and cut down on import dependence is being finalised – a big push for self‑reliance.
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SC launches tech‑savvy initiatives – The Supreme Court introduced ‘One Case One Data’ along with an AI‑powered chatbot named ‘Su‑Sahayak’ to make case management smarter and more accessible.
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West Bengal’s first cabinet decision – The newly formed government under CM Suvendu Adhikari approved the Annapurna Bhandaar Scheme – a step toward food security and public distribution.
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President honours nursing heroes – On International Nurses Day (May 12) , President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, celebrating the selfless spirit of nurses.
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Odisha to nurture young football talent – The All India Football Federation and Odisha’s Sports Department signed a five‑year MoU to expand elite youth football development – good news for the beautiful game.
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Amit Shah releases two books – Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled two books authored by Tushar Mehta , adding to the world of legal and political literature.
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PSBs post stellar annual performance – Public Sector Banks showed strong financial health in FY 2025–26 – better asset quality, record profits, and solid capital positions across the board.
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SEBI eases access to stock data – A new rule allows a uniform 30‑day time lag for sharing and using stock price data for educational and investor awareness activities – a thoughtful move for learners.
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SBI’s Ecowrap report out – State Bank of India released its latest Ecowrap Research Report , offering key projections on India’s economic growth trajectory.
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RBI’s cash service directive – The central bank has mandated that all bank branches must provide universal cash services without discrimination – a win for customer convenience.
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RBI amends asset classification rules – Amendments were issued to the “Commercial Banks – Asset Classification, Provisioning and Income Recognition Directions, 2026” under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 , in public interest.
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Delhi Metro & Airtel Payments Bank tie up – Together, they launched co‑branded RuPay ‘On‑The‑Go’ NCMC cards – a single card for seamless metro travel and digital payments across India.
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India Post expands rural reach – Over 11,000 new post offices added in the last four years, covering nearly 90% of rural geography – strengthening the last‑mile logistics backbone.
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RBI’s master direction on currency distribution – New guidelines on incentives for currency distribution and exchange, along with penalties for poor customer service and reporting lapses at bank branches and currency chests.
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India‑South Africa astronomy collaboration – India’s High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar handed over the IUCAA banner to the South African Astronomical Observatory at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town – a symbolic moment for science diplomacy.
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New SAIL chief takes charge – Ashok Kumar Panda assumed office as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL on 9 May 2026, under the Ministry of Steel.
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Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM – The actor‑turned‑politician and founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.
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IAF’s ‘Op Sindoor Commemorative Run’ – The Indian Air Force conducted an 88‑hour run from 7 to 10 May 2026 in New Delhi, paying tribute to the spirit of Operation Sindoor.
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CSIR marks National Technology Day – The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research organised its monthly Technology Transfer Event at CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, celebrating innovation and IP.
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Dr. Jitendra Singh unveils two AI weather products – He launched advanced AI‑driven weather forecast tools under the Ministry of Earth Sciences – promising hyper‑local, impact‑based, decision‑support weather services.
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Tennis legend Mal Anderson passes away – The Australian tennis great , aged 91, left behind a legacy of grace and power on the court.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Observed from May 11 to May 17 , a gentle reminder to pause, care, and talk about mental well‑being.