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332 stories for “National” · May 2026
Clear filtersPMGSY-IV: A New Era for Rural Connectivity in OdishaIn 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...
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 6.8...
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed on April 30 to promote universal healthcare in India. The day celebrates the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), launched in 2018, which offers cashless health cov...
Raghu Rai, one of India's most celebrated photographers and a recipient of the Padma Shri, passed away in Delhi at the age of 83. He was widely known for documenting Indian life, people and major events through his photo...
Youngest and Fastest: Ishank Singh’s Palk Strait OdysseyIn April 2026, seven-year-old Ishank Singh from Ranchi, Jharkhand, set a world record by swimming 29 km across the Palk Strait. He started from Talaimannar (Sri Lan...
World Veterinary Day is observed every year on April 25 to recognise the role of veterinarians in safeguarding food safety, public health and animal health. The theme for 2026 is 'Veterinarians: Guardians of Food and Hea...
The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue has reaffirmed the commitment to multilateral climate action despite rising global tensions. Started by Germany in 2010, the annual meeting is the first major climate ministerial ahea...
Tamil Nadu's real GSDP grew 10.83% in 2025-26 after 11.19% in 2024-25, well above the national average of 7.4%. Nominal GSDP rose from ₹31.19 lakh crore to ₹35.29 lakh crore, a 13.16% rise, the highest among States. The...
**Overview** In a landmark development for Indian aviation infrastructure, authorities announced on May 1, 2026, that the newly constructed Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar will officially commence commercial p...
**Overview** On May 1, 2026, amid an explosive escalation of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in proactive telephone diplomacy, dialing the Saudi Crown Pr...
**Overview** In early May 2026, the government reported that India's gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached a historic, record-breaking peak of ₹2.43 lakh crore for the month of April, showcasing immense...
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase IV: Transforming Odisha's Rural LandscapeOn May 1, 2026, the Union Minister for Rural Development officially launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY...
