India has notified new fuel standards for ethanol-blended petrol up to E30, expanding the country’s ethanol blending framework and supporting future flex-fuel and cleaner energy initiatives. BulletsIn Bureau of Indian Standards issued new petrol standards for ethanol blends up to E30. Gazette notification was issued on 18 May 2026 and norms became effective from 15
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India has notified new fuel standards for ethanol-blended petrol up to E30, expanding the country’s ethanol blending framework and supporting future flex-fuel and cleaner energy initiatives. BulletsIn Bureau of Indian Standards issued new petrol standards for ethanol blends up to E30. Gazette notification was issued on 18 May 2026 and norms became effective from 15
India’s reservoir storage levels declined significantly by mid-May 2026, with 13 major reservoirs falling below 50% of normal capacity, according to Central Water Commission data. BulletsIn Central Water Commission monitored 166 major reservoirs across India for storage assessment. Total live storage declined from 71.082 BCM on 30 April 2026 to 63.232 BCM on 14 May
India’s reservoir storage levels declined significantly by mid-May 2026, with 13 major reservoirs falling below 50% of normal capacity, according to Central Water Commission data. BulletsIn Central Water Commission monitored 166 major reservoirs across India for storage assessment. Total live storage declined from 71.082 BCM on 30 April 2026 to 63.232 BCM on 14 May
India and the Netherlands are expanding cooperation on the ambitious Kalpasar Project, aiming to strengthen water security, climate resilience, irrigation infrastructure and coastal engineering capabilities in Gujarat. BulletsIn Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit has given fresh momentum to the Kalpasar Project through proposed collaboration in advanced Dutch water management technologies and coastal engineering expertise.
India and the Netherlands are expanding cooperation on the ambitious Kalpasar Project, aiming to strengthen water security, climate resilience, irrigation infrastructure and coastal engineering capabilities in Gujarat. BulletsIn Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit has given fresh momentum to the Kalpasar Project through proposed collaboration in advanced Dutch water management technologies and coastal engineering expertise.
India inaugurated its first SME-led semiconductor manufacturing facility in Rajasthan, strengthening domestic chip production, electronics exports and semiconductor self-reliance ambitions. BulletsIn Sahasra Semiconductors inaugurated India’s first SME-led semiconductor chip manufacturing facility at Bhiwadi in Rajasthan under the semiconductor manufacturing expansion initiative. The Semiconductor ATMP and OSAT facility was virtually inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw in the
India inaugurated its first SME-led semiconductor manufacturing facility in Rajasthan, strengthening domestic chip production, electronics exports and semiconductor self-reliance ambitions. BulletsIn Sahasra Semiconductors inaugurated India’s first SME-led semiconductor chip manufacturing facility at Bhiwadi in Rajasthan under the semiconductor manufacturing expansion initiative. The Semiconductor ATMP and OSAT facility was virtually inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw in the
Tripura has become the first Indian state to complete every priority reform area under the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative’s Phase-I and Phase-II framework. BulletsIn Tripura became the first state in India to complete all 51 priority reform areas under Deregulation Phase-I and Phase-II initiatives. The national Compliance Reduction and Dereulation programme is led
Tripura has become the first Indian state to complete every priority reform area under the national Compliance Reduction and Deregulation initiative’s Phase-I and Phase-II framework. BulletsIn Tripura became the first state in India to complete all 51 priority reform areas under Deregulation Phase-I and Phase-II initiatives. The national Compliance Reduction and Dereulation programme is led
India has approved its first indigenous semi high-speed rail project connecting Ahmedabad and Dholera, aiming to strengthen industrial connectivity and reduce travel time significantly. BulletsIn The Ahmedabad-Sarkhej to Dholera semi high-speed double line rail project received approval with an estimated investment of nearly ₹20,667 crore. The proposed railway corridor will add around 134 kilometres of
India has approved its first indigenous semi high-speed rail project connecting Ahmedabad and Dholera, aiming to strengthen industrial connectivity and reduce travel time significantly. BulletsIn The Ahmedabad-Sarkhej to Dholera semi high-speed double line rail project received approval with an estimated investment of nearly ₹20,667 crore. The proposed railway corridor will add around 134 kilometres of
India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign backing to provide maritime risk insurance coverage for Indian vessels operating across international and high-risk sea routes. BulletsIn India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool in New Delhi on 12 May 2026 to strengthen domestic maritime insurance capabilities and shipping security. The insurance pool provides coverage
India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign backing to provide maritime risk insurance coverage for Indian vessels operating across international and high-risk sea routes. BulletsIn India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool in New Delhi on 12 May 2026 to strengthen domestic maritime insurance capabilities and shipping security. The insurance pool provides coverage
China has developed an artificial intelligence powered electrochemical technology that converts nitrate-rich wastewater into ammonia for fertiliser production with significantly lower energy consumption. BulletsIn Chinese researchers developed an AI-powered electrochemical method that converts nitrate-containing wastewater into ammonia used for manufacturing nitrogen-based fertilisers. The technology uses a dual-atom catalyst identified through artificial intelligence to improve chemical
China has developed an artificial intelligence powered electrochemical technology that converts nitrate-rich wastewater into ammonia for fertiliser production with significantly lower energy consumption. BulletsIn Chinese researchers developed an AI-powered electrochemical method that converts nitrate-containing wastewater into ammonia used for manufacturing nitrogen-based fertilisers. The technology uses a dual-atom catalyst identified through artificial intelligence to improve chemical
India successfully conducted the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, marking a major advancement in the country’s long-range strategic defence capabilities. BulletsIn India carried out the first successful test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile on May 8, 2026, from Abdul Kalam Island near the Odisha coast. A danger
India successfully conducted the maiden test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, marking a major advancement in the country’s long-range strategic defence capabilities. BulletsIn India carried out the first successful test of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile on May 8, 2026, from Abdul Kalam Island near the Odisha coast. A danger
Census of India launched QR-code identity verification for Census enumerators to strengthen security, transparency, and digital monitoring during the Census 2027 exercise. BulletsIn Census of India introduced QR-code enabled identity cards for Census enumerators participating in the nationwide Census 2027 exercise. Residents can verify the authenticity of Census staff by scanning the QR code displayed
Census of India launched QR-code identity verification for Census enumerators to strengthen security, transparency, and digital monitoring during the Census 2027 exercise. BulletsIn Census of India introduced QR-code enabled identity cards for Census enumerators participating in the nationwide Census 2027 exercise. Residents can verify the authenticity of Census staff by scanning the QR code displayed
