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Kumar Mangalam Birla has become the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone Idea Limited.
 from May 5, 2026.

It's a significant leadership change at the telecom firm. Meanwhile, Ravinder Takkar's role has been shifted to Non-Executive Vice Chairman, from Chairman.

The move comes at an opportune time for Vodafone Idea as the company strives to increase its financial stability and improve its standing in India's telecom sector.

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New bilateral agreements in the fields of science, health, and advanced technologies have been signed during the bilateral meetings held in New Delhi on 5 and 6 May 2026, which strengthened Indo-Japan ties in these sectors.

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Union Government has officially notified formation of new South Coast Railway zone under the headquarters of Visakhapatnam.

The new railway zone will be operational from June 1, 2026.

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Japan and Philippines are expanding their defence cooperation through military exercises and strategic engagement.

Both countries are important maritime nations in the Indo-Pacific region. They share concerns about maritime security, regional stability, and freedom of navigation.

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India has taken another major step towards becoming a global semiconductor hub. The Union Cabinet led by Narendra Modi has approved two new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission.

These projects involve a combined investment of more than ?3,936 crore. Both projects will be established in Gujarat.