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Union Education Minister Urges Unitary University Upgrade for IGIT Sarang
Structural elevation of the premier engineering institute aims to match expansion models of VSSUT Burla.
Central Government Launches 'Navachar Mantra' Initiative for Sustainable Innovations
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched a nationwide program at IIT-Delhi to mentor and scale grassroots sustainable technologies.
Kerala Creates India’s First Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Ministerial Portfolio
Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a dedicated institutional portfolio for Artificial Intelligence (AI) under its Industries Department.
Parliament Introduces 131st Constitution Amendment Bill for Lok Sabha Expansion
The Union Government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing to lift the maximum Lok Sabha seat cap from 550 to 850.
Chief Electoral Officer Announces Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Voter Lists
State-level dry run set to begin on May 30 with forms made fully available in Odia.
Scuttling Into Power: The Curious Case of the Cockroach Janta Party
They say cockroaches will survive the apocalypse, and now this satirical political movement is betting on that same resilience to win the hearts of the common man.
Suryastra Rocket Successfully Tested
India successfully tested the long-range Suryastra rocket system in Odisha.
How IMD’s New AI Models are Transforming Indian Monsoon Forecasting
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched pioneering AI-driven forecasting tools to deliver hyper-local, block-level rain updates up to four weeks in advance, marking a revolutionary shift toward impact-based climate intelligence for Indian agriculture.
CBI Launches AI‑Powered Verification System ‘Abhay’
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched ‘Abhay’, an artificial intelligence‑powered verification system designed to speed up background checks and investigation processes.
Telangana Police Women Safety Wing Intensifies #StandWithHer Campaign, Calling on Men to End Silence Against Harassment
The Telangana Police’s Women Safety Wing, led by DGP Charu Sinha, intensified its #StandWithHer campaign in May 2026, urging men to move from silent bystanders to active “upstanders” against harassment.
Piyush Goyal Announces Export Growth Plan at LEAPS 2025 Awards
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal set an ambitious USD 1 trillion export target for the current financial year while addressing the LEAPS 2025 Awards and releasing the LEADS Report 2025, calling the moment "Our Time Under the Sun.
CJI Surya Kant Launches “One Case One Data” Initiative & AI Chatbot “Su Sahay”
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on May 11, 2026 announced the “One Case One Data” initiative to unify judicial records across all levels of courts, and simultaneously launched “Su Sahay”, an AI‑powered assistance chatbot for the Supreme Court website.
Union Ministers Launch ‘SEHAT Mission’ to Bridge Agriculture, Nutrition, and Public Health
The "SEHAT Mission"- Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation—is a joint initiative by ICAR and ICMR, aiming to connect agriculture, nutrition, and public health.
Next Chief Minister of West Bengal? Suvendu Adhikari Emerges as Frontrunner
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the strongest contender for the post of next Chief Minister of West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly election results.
Vijay to Take Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Tomorrow: Major Political Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a major development in state politics.