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India IIP Gets a Major Makeover: What the 2026 Reforms Mean

May 26, 2026

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India will launch a new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) on June 1, 2026. The base year is updated from 2011-12 to 2022-23. A new chain-linked method will update weights every year. New sectors like gas, water, and renewable energy will now be tracked.

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Ferrocene: The Sandwich Molecule That Changed Chemistry Forever

May 26, 2026

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Ferrocene is an orange compound with an iron atom sandwiched between two carbon rings. Indian researchers have now created a carbon-free version using boron and the metal osmium. This breakthrough solves a 70-year-old chemistry puzzle and opens new possibilities for materials science.

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Assam UCC Bill 2026: New Personal Laws for Marriage, Divorce, and Live-in Relationships

May 26, 2026

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The Assam government introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 in the state assembly. It proposes common rules for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships. Polygamy will be banned. Tribal communities are exempted. Live-in couples must register. The Bill aims for equality and gender justice.

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India First Official Freediving Team Headed to Budapest World Championship

May 26, 2026

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India will send its first official freediving team to the World Apnea Pool Championship in Budapest, Hungary, from 2 June 2026. The team has three athletes: Archana Thiagarajan, Akshay Thatte, and Vachan H U. They will represent India in this breath-hold underwater sport.

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Jaipur to Host Key BRICS Tourism Meetings in August 2026 as India Takes Charge

May 26, 2026

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India chaired the first BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting of 2026 in virtual mode. India set four priorities: AI in tourism, sustainable tourism, skill development, and seamless travel. Jaipur will host the next meetings in August 2026, including the Tourism Ministers’ Meeting.

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