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Members of the All India State Bank of India Staff Federation staged a protest in Kolkata demanding staff recruitment, filling vacancies, and an end to alleged insurance mis-selling, while announcing a two-day nationwide strike in State Bank of India on May 25 and 26

The Tamil Nadu government carried out a major IAS reshuffle, transferring over 10 senior officers and appointing new secretaries for key departments including Municipal Administration, Water Resources, Energy, Transport, Rural Development, and Public Works to streamline administrative functioning across the state

India finished with a total of 10 medals, comprising one silver and nine bronze.

Tushar Kumar created history by becoming the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom at 23, taking charge in Elstree and Borehamwood while pledging to promote youth participation, community service, and local engagement

The Central Information Commission ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India is not a public authority under the RTI Act, stating it is an autonomous private body not owned, controlled, or substantially funded by the government, making RTI provisions inapplicable to it

Congress leaders have been flagging concerns over the project, claiming it would have a bearing on the ecology and tribal rights in the region.

India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a strategic partnership, signing 17 agreements across defence, semiconductors, and critical minerals. PM Modi and Rob Jetten also backed free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, discussed Ukraine, and expanded cooperation on energy, AI, and trade

The Ministry of Education defended the On-Screen Marking system in CBSE Class 12 exams, saying multiple security checks ensured fair evaluation. Amid student concerns over lower scores, CBSE reduced revaluation and verification fees to Rs 100 and promised refunds if marks increase

India strongly rejected allegations of shrinking media freedom and minority rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit. MEA Secretary Sibi George described India as a vibrant democracy where all religions and minorities flourish peacefully under democratic principles and constitutional protections

India and the Netherlands have unveiled a strategic roadmap to expand cooperation in semiconductors, AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and higher education. The partnership aims to build resilient supply chains, boost research collaboration, and strengthen academic and industry linkages across both nations.

As India struggles with rising oil import costs, Monaco-based FOWE Eco Solutions claims its Cavitech fuel emulsion technology can cut fuel use, lower emissions, and improve industrial efficiency using water-based fuel emulsions without engine modifications, offering potential economic and environmental benefits for energy-intensive sectors

Bangladesh’s ruling BNP said future ties with India depend on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty aligned with Dhaka’s needs. The party urged immediate negotiations as the 1996 agreement nears expiry, while debates continue over Bangladesh’s proposed Padma Barrage project

According to the EOW, the accused allegedly ran fake firms to generate bogus GST invoices and claim wrongful Input Tax Credit without actually supplying any goods or services.

India is implementing one of the world’s largest dam rehabilitation programmes under DRIP, covering 736 dams across states and central agencies. The Jal Shakti Ministry said ageing infrastructure, climate variability and storage loss have increased focus on dam safety, resilience and digital monitoring systems

India rejected the latest ruling by the Court of Arbitration under the Indus Waters Treaty, calling it illegal and void. The government maintained that the treaty remains in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack and asserted its sovereign right to suspend treaty obligations

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said intra-BRICS trade has grown significantly but still accounts for only 5 per cent of global trade, highlighting untapped potential. India, holding the BRICS chairship, emphasized stronger integration, value chains, and expanded cooperation in goods and services.

Indian Naval Ship Sunayna arrived in Colombo for a three-day visit under the IOS SAGAR initiative, promoting regional maritime cooperation. The deployment includes multinational crew members from 16 countries and highlights India’s Neighbourhood First policy and commitment to security, stability and friendship in the Indian Ocean

India finished the Asian Under-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent with 17 medals, including two gold medals won by Rakhi and Navya. The girls’ contingent dominated with 12 medals, while the boys contributed one silver and four bronze medals to the overall tally.

The DRIP is being implemented in phases to improve dam safety and operational performance.

The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with AM Intelligence Labs for a ₹1.14 lakh crore investment to build a green data centre park and AI compute hub in Mumbai. The renewable energy-powered project aims to boost AI infrastructure and generate thousands of jobs