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Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy directed officials to accelerate paddy procurement and protect farmers from unseasonal rains. With crops damaged across districts, the government has ramped up storage, logistics, and monitoring to minimise farmer losses

India’s outgoing envoy Pranay Verma met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, reviewing bilateral ties and expressing optimism for future cooperation, while both sides pledged to strengthen people-centric relations after a period of diplomatic strain

INS Sindhukesari arrived at Port of Colombo for operational turnaround, receiving full naval honours from the Sri Lanka Navy. The visit highlights growing India-Sri Lanka maritime cooperation following recent bilateral underwater search and rescue exercises

India will launch its first AI-powered orbital data centre satellite through Pixxel and Sarvam AI collaboration. The Pathfinder satellite will run AI models and hyperspectral imaging in orbit, enabling real-time data processing and advancing space-based computing capabilities

India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Shanghai to assume his role as ambassador to China, amid efforts to normalise ties following the Ladakh standoff and revive bilateral engagement across sectors

India, represented by Kirti Vardhan Singh, will participate in the UN-led International Migration Review Forum in New York. The forum will assess progress on the Global Compact on Migration and link it to SDGs

Department of Telecommunication launched a new Cell Broadcasting system to alert people during emergencies, with the coordination of NDMA.

India’s medical tourism sector is projected to nearly double from $8.7 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by 2030, driven by healthcare infrastructure, AYUSH systems, and policy support. The government is also developing Regional Medical Hubs to boost growth

India and Ecuador discussed a potential preferential trade agreement and expanded cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, and digital tech during talks between S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld, alongside new MoUs and development grants

The Great Nicobar Project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island into a strategic maritime hub with a transshipment port, airport and township, boosting trade, reducing reliance on foreign ports, and strengthening India’s security presence

Bangladesh summoned India’s acting envoy Pawan Badhe to protest remarks by Himanta Biswa Sarma on alleged deportation of Bangladeshis, calling them disparaging and harmful to ties between India and Bangladesh

Rahul Gandhi attacked the Centre over the steep commercial LPG hike, calling it an “election bill” and warning petrol and diesel prices may rise next, as Indian National Congress accused the government of burdening citizens post polls

India and the UK discussed enhancing trade and investment ties during a virtual meeting between Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle, focusing on maximising gains from the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

Burma Burma introduces a Thingyan-themed festive menu inspired by Burmese culinary traditions. Featuring rice bowls, street-style dishes, desserts and seasonal beverages, the limited-time offering is available across India for dine-in and delivery throughout May 2026.

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed festival director of the 57th International Film Festival of India, succeeding Shekhar Kapur, marking a new chapter for one of Asia’s premier cinema platforms

India’s iPhone exports reached a record ₹2 lakh crore in FY26 under the PLI scheme, making Apple the top branded export contributor. Strong manufacturing growth boosted smartphone shipments, while Apple also announced leadership change with John Ternus replacing Tim Cook

Jordan joined India-led global initiatives including the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and Global Biofuel Alliance, boosting cooperation on climate action, resilient infrastructure, and clean energy transition

India and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union will hold the next round of FTA talks in June in Moscow, focusing on non-trade issues, as India seeks to diversify exports and strengthen economic ties with member nations

Singareni Collieries’ rescue team will represent India at the International Mine Rescue Competition in Zambia. Trained intensively, the team has a strong track record nationally. The company’s women’s team also recently earned accolades at a national-level competition.

India’s young women’s team secured their first Thomas & Uber Cup win, defeating Ukraine 4-1, with strong singles performances from Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Devika Sihag. They must beat defending champions China to reach the quarterfinals.