Delhi Metro & Airtel Payments Bank tie up – Together, they launched co‑branded RuPay ‘On‑The‑Go’ NCMC cards – a single card for seamless metro travel and digital payments across India.
India Post expands rural reach – Over 11,000 new post offices added in the last four years, covering nearly 90% of rural geography – strengthening the last‑mile logistics backbone.
RBI’s master direction on currency distribution – New guidelines on incentives for currency distribution and exchange, along with penalties for poor customer service and reporting lapses at bank branches and currency chests.
India‑South Africa astronomy collaboration – India’s High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar handed over the IUCAA banner to the South African Astronomical Observatory at the Royal Observatory in Cape Town – a symbolic moment for science diplomacy.
New SAIL chief takes charge – Ashok Kumar Panda assumed office as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL on 9 May 2026, under the Ministry of Steel.
Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM – The actor‑turned‑politician and founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai.
IAF’s ‘Op Sindoor Commemorative Run’ – The Indian Air Force conducted an 88‑hour run from 7 to 10 May 2026 in New Delhi, paying tribute to the spirit of Operation Sindoor.
CSIR marks National Technology Day – The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research organised its monthly Technology Transfer Event at CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, celebrating innovation and IP.
Dr. Jitendra Singh unveils two AI weather products – He launched advanced AI‑driven weather forecast tools under the Ministry of Earth Sciences – promising hyper‑local, impact‑based, decision‑support weather services.
Tennis legend Mal Anderson passes away – The Australian tennis great , aged 91, left behind a legacy of grace and power on the court.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 – Observed from May 11 to May 17 , a gentle reminder to pause, care, and talk about mental well‑being.