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India is creating a social security system for gig and platform workers. The plan includes accident insurance, health coverage, maternity support, and old-age protection. The new rules link the Social Security Code, the e-Shram portal, and a new board to manage welfare benefits.

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Russia and Afghanistan’s Taliban government signed a military-technical cooperation deal on 27 May 2026. The agreement was signed by Sergei Shoigu and Mohammad Yaqoob at a security forum near Moscow. Details are not public. This is another step in Russia’s growing relationship with the Taliban.

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India and South Korea held the 12th round of CEPA upgrade talks in New Delhi from 25-27 May 2026. Both sides agreed to address India's growing trade deficit. They will form new sub-groups on digital trade and supply chains. The upgraded pact aims for balanced and modern trade.

A Historic Day for Sikkim

On 27 May 2026, Sikkim achieved something very special. It was declared a fully literate state. The announcement happened during the seventh convocation ceremony of Sikkim University in Gangtok. President Droupadi Murmu was present on this historic occasion. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang made the official declaration. Sikkim is now the fifth state in India to earn this honour. This is a proud moment for every citizen of this Himalayan state.

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ISRO announced on 27-28 May 2026 that Chandrayaan-2 found strong evidence of subsurface ice in a 1.1-km crater near the Moon's south pole. The ice is inside a doubly shadowed crater in Faustini crater. This discovery supports future human missions.