C-ART: Strengthening Coastal Weather Intelligence On May 1, 2026, Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, inaugurated the Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) observatory at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Established by IITM Pune at a cost of Rs. 180 crore, this is the first such facility on India's east coast.
Securing Critical Minerals: India’s Circular Economy Drive The Ministry of Mines has approved 58 companies as participants under the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling (IS-PCMR). This initiative, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), carries a total outlay of Rs. 1,500 crore.
Modernizing OCI: The 2026 Digital Shift The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, on April 30, 2026. The new framework transitions the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) process to a fully digital system to enhance transparency and security.
Statistical Portrait of India: Gender Dynamics in 2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 27th edition of the ‘Women and Men in India 2025’ report. The report highlights critical trends in health, education, and labor participation, serving as a baseline for developmental policies.
PMGSY-IV: A New Era for Rural Connectivity in Odisha In May 2026, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ministry of Rural Development, launched the 4th phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) in Rayagada district, Odisha. With a total outlay of Rs.
A letter written by Tatya Tope in 1857 has been found in the Madhya Pradesh archives under the Gyan Bharatam Mission. Tatya Tope (1814-1859) was a key leader of the Revolt of 1857.
West Bengal recorded its highest voter turnout since Independence, 92.47%, in the 2026 Assembly elections. Polling was held in two phases, with 93.19% in Phase 1 on April 23 and 91.66% in Phase 2. The State has about 6.81 crore voters, and women's turnout (92.28%) exceeded men's (91.07%).
NITI Aayog has released the report 'Moving Towards Effective City Government: A Framework for Million-Plus Cities'. India's 47 million-plus cities hold about one-third of the urban population and contribute nearly 60% of GDP. The report notes weak devolution under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, poor finances, weak services, unclear leadership and heavy dependence on State governments for funds.
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