“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Day of Families 2026

The International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May to highlight the importance of families in society and raise awareness about issues affecting family wellbeing across the world. The day also encourages governments and organizations to develop policies that support stronger, healthier, and more secure families. The official theme for International Day of Families 2026 is: “Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing”

“SPORTS”

India to Host Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar After 44 Years

India is set to host the prestigious Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking its return after 44 years, with the last hosting in New Delhi in 1982. The event highlights India’s growing role in international sports, as it hosts the continental championship for the first time in decades. World Athletics Day 2026 was celebrated on 7 May under the global body World Athletics (formerly IAAF), promoting athletics worldwide.

“APPOINTMENTS”

V. D. Satheesan Named Kerala’s Next Chief Minister by Indian National Congress

The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced VD Satheesan as Kerala’s next Chief Minister. With this announcement it marks end of the political suspense after the United Democratic Front has secured a commanding election victory. Also senior leaders like KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala also seen as the contenders for the CM post.

Yoweri Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Uganda President

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has created the landmark milestone as he has been sworn in as seventh term as President and extends one of the longest political regions in the modern Africa. The 81 year old leader Museveni first came into the power in year1986 and secured a decisive victory in the Uganda’s January 2026 presidential election.

Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL

Ashok Kumar Panda has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). Before this appointment, he served as Director (Finance) and also held additional charge of Director (Commercial) in Steel Authority of India Limited for around nine months.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First PM MITRA Park at Warangal, Telangana

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first functional PM MITRA Park at Warangal, Telangana. The park has been developed at a cost of ₹1,695.54 crore, spread over 1,327 acres, and is located near the proposed Nagpur–Vijayawada Greenfield Expressway (NH-163G).