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India First Official Freediving Team Headed to Budapest World Championship

May 26, 2026

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India will send its first official freediving team to the World Apnea Pool Championship in Budapest, Hungary, from 2 June 2026. The team has three athletes: Archana Thiagarajan, Akshay Thatte, and Vachan H U. They will represent India in this breath-hold underwater sport.

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Jaipur to Host Key BRICS Tourism Meetings in August 2026 as India Takes Charge

May 26, 2026

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India chaired the first BRICS Tourism Working Group meeting of 2026 in virtual mode. India set four priorities: AI in tourism, sustainable tourism, skill development, and seamless travel. Jaipur will host the next meetings in August 2026, including the Tourism Ministers’ Meeting.

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Bengaluru Hosts India’s First National AI Summit on Water 2026

May 26, 2026

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India’s first National AI Summit on Water 2026 will be held in Bengaluru on 27 May 2026. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is hosting it. The summit will focus on using artificial intelligence to manage water better, reduce leaks, and build smart systems for the future.

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Padma Awards 2026: Dharmendra, Harmanpreet Kaur Among 66 Honoured by President Murmu

May 26, 2026

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On 25 May 2026, President Droupadi Murmu gave Padma Awards to 66 people at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Late actor Dharmendra received Padma Vibhushan. Cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur got Padma Shri. The ceremony honoured art, sports, medicine, and public service.

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RBI New 3-Year Cooling-Off Rule for Co-operative Bank Directors

May 26, 2026

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The RBI has made new rules for co-operative banks. Directors who serve for 10 continuous years must take a 3-year break before they can rejoin the board. During this break, they cannot work for the same bank in any way except as a customer.

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