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S. Soma Somasegar Passes Away at 59: Former Microsoft Leader and Tech Visionary

May 21, 2026

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S. Soma Somasegar, a respected technology executive and former Microsoft leader, passed away at the age of 59. He spent 27 years at Microsoft and played a major role in building important software products and expanding Microsoft’s engineering presence in India. Later, he became a managing director at Madrona Venture Group, where he invested in cloud computing and artificial intelligence startups.

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Andhra Pradesh to Launch First Project Under Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024

May 21, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh will commission its first project under the Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 on 22 May 2026 in the Rayalaseema region. The project is a 600 MW solar power plant developed by SAEL Industries with an investment of ₹3,000 crore. The policy aims to attract massive renewable energy investment and expand clean energy infrastructure across the state.

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PM Modi Receives FAO Agricola Medal in Rome

May 21, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal in Rome. The award was given by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It recognises his work in sustainable agriculture, food security, and rural development. PM Modi dedicated the award to India’s farmers, whom he called annadata (food givers). He also thanked livestock rearers, fishers, scientists, and rural workers. This honour highlights India’s progress in farming and innovation.

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India and Italy Become Special Strategic Partners in Rome

May 21, 2026

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On 20 May 2026, India and Italy raised their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni made the announcement in Rome. The partnership covers many areas: defence, trade, technology, artificial intelligence, space, and nuclear energy. This was PM Modi’s first bilateral visit to Italy in 26 years. Both countries are now closer friends than ever before.

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International Tea Day 2026: Celebrating the World’s Favourite Drink

May 21, 2026

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International Tea Day 2026 is being celebrated on 21 May. The themes this year are “Fostering Growth and Inclusion” and “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities.” The day highlights sustainable tea farming, fair wages, and tea’s deep cultural roots. In India, chai is not just a drink. It is a part of daily life, hospitality, and social bonding. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water. This day reminds us to protect tea growers and the environment.

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