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National News
Supreme Court launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’
- Surya Kant has launched the ‘One Case One Data’ digital initiative to integrate judicial administration from taluka courts to the Supreme Court of India into a unified system.
- The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, interconnected database with details of High Courts, district courts, and taluka courts for efficient case management.
- The Chief Justice also launched ‘Su Sahay’, an AI-powered chatbot integrated with the Supreme Court of India website, developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with the Supreme Court Registry.
PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First PM MITRA Park at Warangal, Telangana
- PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first functional PM MITRA Park at Warangal, Telangana.
- The park has been developed at a cost of ₹1,695.54 crore, spread over 1,327 acres, and is located near the proposed Nagpur–Vijayawada Greenfield Expressway (NH-163G).
About PM MITRA
- PM MITRA Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Textiles, with National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited acting as the Project Management Agency.
- The Government of India has approved 7 PM MITRA Parks in different states including Virudhnagar (Tamil Nadu), Warangal (Telangana), Navasari (Gujarat), Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), and Amravati (Maharashtra).
- The scheme has a total outlay of ₹4,445 crore and is planned for implementation over 7 years from 2021–22 to 2027–28.
- The main objective of the PM MITRA Scheme is to develop world-class integrated textile parks with complete facilities from raw material to finished textile products.
Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 Rolled Out Nationwide from 1 July
- The Centre has notified the implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 (VB-G RAM G), which will be rolled out nationwide from 1 July 2026.
- The Act guarantees 125 days of wage employment per financial year, replacing the earlier Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and enhancing employment support for rural households.
- A budget provision of ₹95,692 crore has been allocated in the current financial year for implementing the new rural employment framework across India.
- The Act focuses on timely wage payments, unemployment allowance if work is not provided, and includes special provisions such as childcare support for women workers at worksites to improve inclusivity.
APEDA India Facilitates First-Ever Export of Honey from Assam’s Baksa to USA
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever export of 20 Metric Tons of honey from Baksa district of Assam to the USA.
- The initiative included infrastructure support such as testing and laboratory equipment at the processing facility to ensure compliance with international food safety and quality standards.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the export will benefit local beekeepers and farmers by enabling nearly 43% higher price realisation and improving rural livelihoods through global market access.
India Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai
- India is hosting the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 in Mumbai from 11 to 14 May 2026 under its Chairship.
- India assumed the Chairship of the Kimberley Process on 1 January 2026, focusing on the 3Cs — credibility, compliance, and consumer confidence in the natural diamond sector.
- The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is an international initiative under the United Nations framework aimed at preventing conflict diamonds from entering the global diamond trade.
J.P. Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launch ‘SEHAT Mission’ to Link Agriculture with Nutrition and Public Health
- Union Minister P. Nadda and Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the ‘SEHAT Mission’ in Delhi to strengthen the link between agriculture and public health.
- The mission stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation and is a joint initiative of ICAR and ICMR.
- The SEHAT Mission focuses on bio-fortified and nutrient-rich crops, traditional millets, and a “One Health” approach to improve nutrition, disease prevention, and farmer welfare in India.
Surya Kant Announces High-Powered Panel for Modernisation of Courts in India
- Surya Kant announced the formation of the ‘Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee’ to modernise courts across India and seek government funding of ₹40,000–50,000 crore for judicial infrastructure development.
- The high-powered committee will be headed by Aravind Kumar and will include Justices Debangsu Basak, Ashwani Kumar Mishra, and Somasekhar Sundaresan, along with officials from the CPWD and the Supreme Court.
- The committee has been directed to submit its recommendations to Sanjeev Sanyal by 31 August 2026, focusing on modern court complexes, e-courts, digital inclusion, improved facilities for litigants and lawyers, and faster disposal of cases through technology.
International News
India Becomes World’s 3rd Largest in Renewable Energy Capacity
- As of December 2025, India has become the world’s third-largest country in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, overtaking Brazil in global rankings.
- The “Renewable Energy Statistics 2026” report was released by the International Renewable Energy Agency.
- India has achieved a total of 283.46 GW installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources as on 31 March 2026.
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is targeting 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030.
| Country | Capacity (GW) |
| China | 2258.02 |
| USA | 467.92 |
| India | 250.52 |
| Brazil | 228.20 |
| Germany | 199.92 |
| Japan | 134.53 |
| Canada | 110.51 |
| World | 5149.28 |
Banking And Financial News
SBI Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.6% for 2026–27
- According to the State Bank of India Research report, India’s economy is projected to grow at 6% in FY 2026–27 despite global economic headwinds.
- The report estimates real GDP growth at around 7.2% in the fourth quarter of the previous fiscal year, indicating continued economic resilience.
GDP Projection List 2026
- SBI – 6.6% (FY27)
- S&P Global Ratings – 6.6% (FY27);
- United Nations – 6.4% (CY2026); 6.6% (CY2027)
- IMF – 7.6% (FY26); 6.5% (FY27)
- ADB – 7.6% (FY26); 6.9%(FY27)
- World Bank – 6.6% (FY27)
Appointment News
Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL
- Ashok Kumar Panda has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
- Before this appointment, he served as Director (Finance) and also held additional charge of Director (Commercial) in Steel Authority of India Limited for around nine months.
Recent Appointments
- CM of Tamil Nadu – C. Joseph Vijay Sworn (Thalapathy)
- CM of Puducherry – N Rangasamy; 5th
- CM of West Bengal – Suvendu Adhikari; 9th (for Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly constituencies)
- Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification – Shashi Shekhar Vempati (replace Prasoon Joshi)
- Chairman of Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) – Kumar Mangalam Birla (replace Ravinder Takkar)
Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn In as Assam CM for Second Consecutive Term
- Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term, with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administering the oath. He became the 15th Chief Minister of the state.
- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returned to power in Assam for the third straight term by winning 102 out of 126 seats in the Assam Legislative Assembly elections.
- Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the largest party with 82 seats, while its allies — Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front — secured 10 seats each.
About Assam
- Formation – 26 January 1950
- Capital – Dispur
- Chief Minister –Himanta Biswa Sarma; 2nd time
- Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya
Prashant Pise Appointed as India’s Next Ambassador to Oman
- Prashant Pise, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1995 batch, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Oman. He will succeed Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas in Muscat.
- Prashant Pise has served in several overseas postings, including Cairo (1997–2000) and Tripoli till 2004, besides handling Eurasia, Central Asia, CIS, and United Nations-related matters in the Ministry of External Affairs.
Recent Appointments in Foreign
- India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh – Dinesh Trivedi Appointed
- India’s High Commissioner to the UK – Periasamy Kumaran
- India’s Ambassador to China – Vikram Doraiswami
- UK Home Secretary – Shabana Mahmood
- India Ambassador to UAE -Dr. Deepak Mittal
Sports News
India to Host Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar After 44 Years
- India is set to host the prestigious Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking its return after 44 years, with the last hosting in New Delhi in 1982.
- The event highlights India’s growing role in international sports, as it hosts the continental championship for the first time in decades.
- World Athletics Day 2026 was celebrated on 7 May under the global body World Athletics (formerly IAAF), promoting athletics worldwide.
Defense News
INS Sudarshini Completes Port Call at Mindelo, Cape Verde
- Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini successfully completed a port call at Mindelo, Cape Verde.
- The visit was part of the Lokayan 26 expedition.
- It has departed for Antigua and Barbuda for the next phase of deployment.
INS Sagardhwani Completes Port Visit to Cam Ranh
- The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel INS Sagardhwani completed a successful port visit to Cam Ranh, Vietnam.
- The visit aimed to strengthen maritime and scientific cooperation between India and Vietnam, enhancing bilateral collaboration in ocean research and naval engagement.
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