India’s participation in the latest Quad ministerial meeting underscored its deepening strategic partnerships and expanding influence in Indo-Pacific security frameworks.
Year: 2026
Chhattisgarh’s Kopra Reservoir Recognised for Wildlife Conservation Efforts
New conservation reports highlighted the ecological significance of the Kopra Reservoir in Chhattisgarh recognising it as an important biodiversity zone requiring active protection.
Eurobank of Greece Opens Representative Office in Mumbai Boosting India-EU Financial Links
A representative office of Eurobank of Greece was formally inaugurated in Mumbai marking a deepening of financial and investment ties between India and the European Union.
Wi-Fi 7 Rollout Begins in India as Government Approves New Spectrum Framework
India initiated a phased commercial rollout of Wi-Fi 7 technology after the government approved a revised spectrum allocation framework for next-generation wireless services.
PM-AJAY Scheme Expanded for Scheduled Caste Welfare and Economic Upliftment
The central government announced an expansion of the PM-AJAY welfare scheme aimed at improving socioeconomic outcomes and livelihood support for Scheduled Caste communities.
SIDBI Launches New Digital MSME Platform to Support Small Business Finance
The Small Industries Development Bank of India unveiled a new digital platform aimed at streamlining credit access and financial services for micro small and medium enterprises.
India Leads BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group at Ministerial Meeting
India assumed the chairmanship of the BRICS Tourism Working Group reflecting the country’s expanding multilateral leadership under its current BRICS presidency.
Delhi Road Dust Identified as Major Source of PM10 and PM2.5 Air Pollution
A new environmental study flagged road dust in Delhi as a principal contributor to fine particulate matter pollution posing serious public health risks to residents.
RBI Cancels Licence of Yashwant Co-operative Bank in Phaltan Maharashtra
The Reserve Bank of India revoked the operating licence of Yashwant Co-operative Bank based in Phaltan Maharashtra citing concerns about its financial viability.
India’s Eight Core Sector Industries Post Modest 1.7% Growth in April 2026
Government data showed that India’s eight core infrastructure sectors including steel coal and cement collectively grew by just 1.7% in April 2026.