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Pakistan Explores Islamic NATO Defence Cooperation

Pakistan has discussed an expanded regional defence and economic arrangement with Gulf nations, including Qatar and Turkiye, under the idea of an “Islamic NATO”. The proposal follows the...

May 13, 2026

St Stephen’s College appoints first female principal

St Stephen’s College in Delhi appointed Professor Susan Elias as its first female principal on 12 May 2026. She will take charge as the 14th principal of the...

May 13, 2026

South Coast Railway Zone Begins Operations in Visakhapatnam

The South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone is scheduled to begin operations on 1 June 2026 with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam. The Ministry of Railways issued a gazette notification...

May 13, 2026

N. Rangasamy Sworn In as Puducherry Chief Minister

N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by...

May 13, 2026

National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026

The National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 were conferred on 15 nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 May 2026. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards on International...

May 13, 2026

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 13, 2026

1. Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state? [A] Kerala[B] Maharashtra[C] Andhra Pradesh[D] Karnataka Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Kerala] Notes:Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Wayanad...

May 13, 2026

Maize Emerges as India’s Largest Ethanol Feedstock

Maize has become India’s single-largest feedstock for ethanol production as of 12 May 2026, with maize-based ethanol reaching 182 crore litres in the first half of Ethanol Supply...

May 13, 2026

India Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) in New Delhi on 12 May 2026. The pool provides insurance cover for Indian vessels on international sea routes, including...

May 13, 2026

India-Oman CEPA to Come Into Force from June 1

India and Oman have finalised the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which is expected to come into force on 1 June 2026. The agreement was signed in December...

May 13, 2026

Russia Tests Sarmat Nuclear Missile

Russia conducted a test launch of the Sarmat super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missile on 12 May 2026 from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region. The missile was stated...

May 13, 2026

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