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Puducherry Makes e-KYC Must for Ration Buyers Under New Digital Rupee Scheme

May 10, 2026

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From 26 February 2026, Puducherry made e-KYC registration compulsory for all Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) beneficiaries. They now get food subsidy through Central Bank Digital Currency (e₹) instead of cash. The digital wallet works for three months and can only buy rice and other grains at Fair Price Shops.

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Amul MD Jayen Mehta Takes Charge as First SPCDF Chairman

May 10, 2026

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On 8 May 2026, Jayen Mehta became the first chairman of the Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF). The board chose him with full agreement. He also works as the Managing Director of Amul. Sangram Chaudhary became the vice-chairman. SPCDF is a new multi-state cooperative body that started in July 2025.

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Richard Lewer Wins Archibald Prize 2026 for Portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder Iluwanti Ken

May 10, 2026

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The Archibald Prize 2026 was awarded on 8 May 2026 to Richard Lewer, a Melbourne-based artist. He won for his portrait of Iluwanti Ken, a Pitjantjatjara Elder, senior artist, and traditional healer (ngangkari). The prize comes with $100,000 cash. The winning work was chosen from 1,034 entries. The exhibition of finalist works opened on 9 May 2026 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney and runs until 16 August 2026.

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West Bengal New Cabinet 2026: Full List of Ministers in Suvendu Adhikari Government

May 10, 2026

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On 9 May 2026, Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal. This is the first BJP-led government in the state's history. Along with him, five BJP leaders were sworn in as ministers at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The BJP won 207 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections, ending decades of regional party dominance.

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Bihar New One-Time Settlement Scheme: Pay 50 Percent Less on Pending Traffic Challans

May 10, 2026

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The Bihar government launched the Traffic Challan One-Time Settlement Scheme, 2026, through a gazette notification on 30 April 2026. The scheme offers up to 50% relief on pending traffic e-challans for certain offences. It will remain open through the financial year 2026-27. The scheme became effective on 9 May 2026, which was also the date of the National Lok Adalat. The Patna High Court gave directions on 8 May 2026 to ensure smooth implementation.

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