Polity & Governance
Government Launches 'Samadhan Didi' AI Voice Chatbot for CPGRAMS
Union MoS (Personnel) Dr. Jitendra Singh launched 'Samadhan Didi', an AI-enabled voice chatbot for CPGRAMS, to democratise public grievance redressal.
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★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
RBI Transfers Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Dividend to Central Government for FY25
The Reserve Bank of India approved a record dividend payout of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the central government for FY 2024-25, providing fiscal breathing space amid global headwinds.
★ ImportantPolity & Governance
DK Shivakumar Set to Take Over as Karnataka Chief Minister After Siddaramaiah Resigns
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned, paving the way for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to take over as the state's next Chief Minister under the Congress.
★ ImportantAgriculture
India Becomes World's Largest Rice Producer with Record 154.02 Million Tonnes
India's rice output is estimated at a record 154.02 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year, making it the world's largest producer of rice for the first time, ahead of China.
Polity & Governance
Abhishek Debroy Appointed BJP Tripura State Unit Chief Ahead of 2028 Polls
First-time MLA Abhishek Debroy was appointed as the new President of the BJP's Tripura state unit, replacing Rajib Bhattacharjee, ahead of the 2028 assembly polls.
International Relations
US and Iran Reach Tentative Agreement on 60-Day Ceasefire Extension
The United States and Iran reached a tentative agreement to extend their fragile ceasefire by 60 days, pending approval from US President Donald Trump.
Economy & Banking
Finance Ministry to Conduct Factory Visits for Ground-Level Budget Inputs
The Finance Ministry's Department of Economic Affairs will conduct factory visits to gather ground-level inputs from manufacturing units before Budget 2026-27 planning.
Economy & Banking
Supreme Court Seeks RBI Response on Plea for Audit of Banks' Realty Exposure
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and RBI to respond to a petition seeking an audit of banks' lending to real estate developers and a probe into alleged fund misuse.
Reports & Indexes
WEF Names India a 'Bright Spot' Despite Iran War Disruptions
The World Economic Forum has identified India as the world's premier growth engine, citing robust infrastructure, technology and proactive trade policies amid the West Asia conflict.
International Relations
Russia and Kazakhstan Sign Deal for Kazakhstan's First Nuclear Power Plant
Russia signed an agreement to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant, with Russian export credit financing the construction.
International Relations
India and South Korea Begin CEPA Upgrade Talks to Address Trade Deficit
India and South Korea have begun talks to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming to reduce the bilateral trade deficit and boost cooperation in digital trade and supply chains.
Infrastructure
NHAI Identifies 17 Highway Assets Across 9 States for Monetisation in FY27
The National Highways Authority of India has identified 17 highway assets totalling over 1,600 km across 9 states for monetisation in FY 2026-27 through ToT and InvIT modes.
★ ImportantPolity & Governance
Assam Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, with tribal communities exempted; opposition flagged concerns about the exemption.
★ ImportantEconomy & Banking
New Index of Industrial Production with 2022-23 Base Year to Launch June 1
A revamped Index of Industrial Production with base year 2022-23 will be launched on June 1, expanding coverage to rare earths, minor minerals and 120 new items.
★ ImportantPolity & Governance
Supreme Court Upholds Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it an advancement towards free and fair elections.
★ ImportantGovernment Schemes
Cabinet Approves ₹25,530 Crore SARTHAK-PDS to Modernise Ration System till 2031
The Union Cabinet cleared a ₹25,530 crore outlay to extend and modernise the SARTHAK-PDS scheme till 2031, benefiting around 80 crore people under the public distribution system.
★ ImportantTaxation
Supreme Court Upholds 28% Retrospective GST on Online Gaming Firms
The Supreme Court upheld the government's retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming, validating tax demands of nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore against around 80 companies.
Agriculture
India's Wheat Production Forecast at Record 120.65 Million Tonnes for 2025-26
India's wheat output is projected to rise 2.29% to a record 120.65 million tonnes in the 2025-26 crop year despite localised damage from unseasonal weather.
Polity & Governance
Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Five Names for Elevation to SC Judges
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended elevation of four High Court Chief Justices and one senior advocate as Supreme Court judges.
International Relations
Penpa Tsering Sworn in for Second Term as Sikyong of Tibetan Government in Exile
Penpa Tsering took oath for his second term as Sikyong (President) of the Central Tibetan Administration after winning 61% of the preliminary-round vote.
International Relations
US Trade Team to Visit India June 1–4 to Finalise Interim Trade Agreement
A US trade delegation will visit India from June 1 to 4, 2026 to finalise the details of an interim bilateral trade agreement covering market access, customs and investment.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
India and US Sign Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Cooperation Pact
India and the United States signed a Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Agreement to strengthen supply chains for clean energy, electronics and defence sectors.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
Quad Pledges $20 Billion to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains
The Quad announced a $20 billion combined investment to strengthen critical minerals supply chains, reduce dependence on China and support clean-energy and defence applications.
★ ImportantInternational Relations
Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi Announces Major Indo-Pacific Initiatives
Foreign Ministers of India, the US, Australia and Japan met in New Delhi and announced new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security, port infrastructure and energy.
Agriculture
Gujarat Provides ₹1,500 Crore Relief to Sugar Cooperatives and Farmers
Gujarat government approved a ₹1,500 crore financial relief for sugar cooperative societies, addressing past Income Tax demands and benefiting over two lakh farmers.
Infrastructure
Maritime Ship-Building Scheme Receives 12 Applications Seeking Incentives
India's Maritime Ship-Building Financial Assistance Scheme has received 12 applications seeking incentives, with bidders eligible for 15-25% financial support per vessel.
Science & Technology
Mission STRATO-XI Launched: India's Near-Space Technology Demonstration
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched Mission STRATO-XI, a near-space technology demonstration at IGMC Stadium, Vijayawada.
International Relations
China and Pakistan Reach 'New Broad Consensus' on CPEC and Strategic Ties
China and Pakistan reached a new broad consensus on strengthening strategic ties and expanding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to other countries.
International Relations
India-Canada Aim to Conclude CEPA by Year-End, Triple Trade by 2030
India and Canada aim to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by year-end and triple bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
Polity & Governance
Rajasthan Assembly Repeals Two-Child Norm for Urban Local Body Elections
The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill repealing the two-child norm for contesting Urban Local Body (ULB) elections in the state.
Polity & Governance
Punjab Assembly Passes Strict Anti-Sacrilege Bill with Life Term Provision
The Punjab Assembly passed an anti-sacrilege Bill making sacrilege offences non-bailable with punishment up to life imprisonment and a fine of up to ₹25 lakh.
