Global Day of Parents 2026: 1 June
Global Day of Parents is observed annually on June 1 to honour parents and caregivers worldwide for their selfless commitment, sacrifices, and lifelong dedication to
Indian Haj Mission Wins Labbaytum Awards
India’s Haj Mission achieved a historic milestone by winning two prestigious Labbaytum Awards at Khitamahu Misk ceremony (marks end of Haj season) in Saudi Arabia.
Australia, UK, US Launch Advanced Underwater Drone Programme
Defence ministers of United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and United States (US) have announced a joint programme to develop advanced underwater drone technologies under the AUKUS
Andhra Pradesh gets First Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU
Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in India to secure approval for a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) under the PM-SETU scheme. The SIP for
UPI Transactions Hit Record High of ₹29.9 Lakh Crore in May 2026
Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached an all-time high in May 2026, driven by summer travel demand and IPL-related spending. According to data
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan: 27th Chief of Naval Staff
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has assumed charge as 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan: New Chief of Western Naval Command
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai, succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam
India has signed a defence export contract with Vietnam for the BrahMos missile system, marking a major milestone in India’s defence export push. A similar
General N.S. Raja Subramani: India’s New Chief of Defence Staff
N.S. Raja Subramani has assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, taking over the country’s highest
Tamil Nadu’s Valluvan Honoured as ‘UN FAO Soil Farmer Hero’
A farmer from Tamil Nadu, Valluvan (58) from Pollachi district, has been recognised as a “Soil Farmer Hero” by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Global Day of Parents 2026: 1 June
Global Day of Parents is observed annually on June 1 to honour parents and caregivers worldwide for their selfless commitment, sacrifices, and lifelong dedication to
Indian Haj Mission Wins Labbaytum Awards
India’s Haj Mission achieved a historic milestone by winning two prestigious Labbaytum Awards at Khitamahu Misk ceremony (marks end of Haj season) in Saudi Arabia.
Australia, UK, US Launch Advanced Underwater Drone Programme
Defence ministers of United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and United States (US) have announced a joint programme to develop advanced underwater drone technologies under the AUKUS
Andhra Pradesh gets First Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU
Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in India to secure approval for a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) under the PM-SETU scheme. The SIP for
UPI Transactions Hit Record High of ₹29.9 Lakh Crore in May 2026
Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached an all-time high in May 2026, driven by summer travel demand and IPL-related spending. According to data
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan: 27th Chief of Naval Staff
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has assumed charge as 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Indian Navy, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who retired
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan: New Chief of Western Naval Command
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai, succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam
India has signed a defence export contract with Vietnam for the BrahMos missile system, marking a major milestone in India’s defence export push. A similar
General N.S. Raja Subramani: India’s New Chief of Defence Staff
N.S. Raja Subramani has assumed charge as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs, taking over the country’s highest
Tamil Nadu’s Valluvan Honoured as ‘UN FAO Soil Farmer Hero’
A farmer from Tamil Nadu, Valluvan (58) from Pollachi district, has been recognised as a “Soil Farmer Hero” by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)