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308 stories for “Act” · May 2026
Clear filtersElevating National Song: Proposed Amendment to the 1971 ActThe Union Cabinet has proposed a landmark amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The goal is to extend the same legal protections c...
India now permits 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic route, through amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) Rules, 2019. Under the automatic route, foreign i...
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May to honour humanitarian workers and volunteers who help people affected by conflicts, disasters and health emergencies. The theme for 2026 is 'Keeping H...
India Post marked the birth centenary of celebrated cartoonist Mario Miranda on 3 May 2026 with a philatelic tribute in Panaji, Goa. Mario Miranda was known for his detailed, humorous drawings of Goan village life, crowd...
Space-tech firm Pixxel and AI company Sarvam are jointly developing Pathfinder, India's first orbital data centre satellite. The satellite belongs to the 200 kg class and is expected to be launched in the fourth quarter...
Understanding Thalassemia: A Global Health ChallengeWorld Thalassemia Day was observed on May 8, 2026, to raise awareness about this inherited blood disorder. Thalassemia is characterized by the body’s inability to produ...
Geological Discovery: Uncovering Earth's Fiery PastScientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, have discovered evidence of ancient wildfires, known as palaeofires, in the Godavari Basin....
The Union Health Minister inaugurated the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity in Public Health, held under the National Health Mission to showcase good practices. Several initiatives were launched. The Swa...
Southern Railway, headquartered in Chennai, has recorded its best-ever performance in managing Traction Distribution (TRD) assets during 2025-26. TRD assets include the overhead equipment and power supply systems that fe...
An ancient inscription in the Courtallam Hills that had remained unread for many years has finally been deciphered. Researchers K. Balakrishnan and Mathur B. Pavendan decoded it after two and a half years of study. The i...
NEET UG 2026 Under Scanner: NTA Escalates Probe to Central AgenciesThe National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on May 7-8, 2026, that it is working with central agencies to investigate alleged malpractices in the NEET UG...
Salween River: A Toxic Threat to Asia’s Last Great Free-Flowing RiverThe Salween River (known as the Nu River in China) is currently facing a catastrophic environmental crisis due to arsenic contamination far exceeding s...
