The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking the Digital Rupee (e-₹) global while sharpening its domestic tech.

quick breakdown of 2025–26 report and next steps:-

• Going Global (2026–27): Testing international cross-border payments with Singapore and the UAE. RBI has joined global projects (Rialto & Mandala) to set tech and governance standards.

• Domestic Expansion: Expanding retail pilots to government food subsidies (via programmable tokens) and business apps.

• Asset Tokenisation: Launching a dedicated sandbox to test tokenising financial assets (like Certificates of Deposit), utilizing a new system called the Unified Markets Interface (UMI).

The Numbers At A Glance :-
Retail e-₹ circulation dropped to ₹771.66 crore (March 2026) from ₹1,016.46 crore (2025), while wholesale balances stay at "Nil" due to daily auto-redemption. #NWO #Economy
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Center mulling Cabinet Reshuffle in June, many Ministers to be replaced

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#Policy

Delhi: A five-storey building has collapsed in the Mehrauli area. Rescue teams are at the scene and search and rescue operations are underway

Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is ramping up domestic production to secure India’s critical mineral supply for the EV, power, and construction booms.

expansion strategy:

• Plant Restart: Lohum Materials won a 20-year contract to restart and run the Gujarat Copper Plant under a revenue-sharing model.

• Technical Upgrade: HCL partnered with Engineers India Limited (EIL) for engineering, design, metallurgy, and sustainability support.

• New Exploration: HCL is looking to explore new copper blocks across Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Sikkim.

Key Takeaway :-
As India's only vertically integrated copper producer, HCL is expanding mining and processing to meet skyrocketing demand and boost domestic mineral security. #Mining
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Positive step by the Maharashtra Government for simplifying approval process for real estate.


BMC introduces an AI system for approvals. AI will read all documents submitted, highlight missing documents, mention the correct entry, suggest rectifications. #Policy

Hyderabad-based Azista BST Aerospace has established Asia’s first private factory in Ahmedabad capable of manufacturing 2 satellites per week or 100 microsatellites per year. #Space #Startups

German firm B+H Solutions will invest €1M in 2026 to expand its nano-fertiliser business in India. The company has secured FCO registration for AgroCopper and is seeking approval for nano iron.

ICAR Bangalore trials showed AgroBeize yielded 24% more tomatoes with better quality and less disease than conventional fungicides. The firm claims up to 30% yield increases for tomatoes, chilli, pepper, pomegranate, and flowers, though independent trials are needed to verify this company-reported data. #Agriculture #MakeinIndia

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ADM and TechnoServe partner to train 15,000 Maharashtra soybean farmers in regenerative agriculture.

Funded by USD 500,000 from ADM Cares, the 18-month program starts May 2026 across Latur, Dharashiv, Beed, and Nanded.

Focus:- improve soil health, build 8 FPO hubs for support, expand digital advisory + govt scheme access for climate resilience and livelihoods. #Agriculture

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Havells India inaugurated a new HT cable manufacturing plant at Tumkur, expanding its production footprint. The launch follows Havells’ ₹715 crore cable capacity expansion plan at Alwar, with enhanced capacity targeted by September 2026. #MakeInIndia

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India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel

The duty on exports of petrol has been set at Rs 1.5 per litre while that on diesel has been set at Rs 13.5 per litre #Policy #Oil #Energy

Ahmedabad-based Enercomp has unveiled it's complete Drone Fleet with 90–100% IC. #Drones #startups #aatmarnirbharbharat

Tata AutoComp Systems has partnered with Korea's Jahwa Electronics. They will jointly manufacture advanced PTC heaters for electric and hybrid vehicles in India. This venture positions India as a key hub for Jahwa. It aims to supply both low-voltage and high-voltage PTC heaters. This move supports the growing investments in India's #EV and hybrid vehicle markets. #Automobile #MakeinIndia

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🇮🇳🤝🇻🇳 India has signed deal with Vietnam for Brahmos missiles. Talks with Indonesia is in "final stages". #Defence #Exports

India's global #defence #exports have jumped more than 60% in one year (post Op Sindoor) to reach over $4 billion, says India's Defence Secretary

Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan:

I will devote every single day of my life to making the Navy a better, stronger, sharper, and more impactful service so that it can serve the interests of national security, National development.

#Defense

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CDS General N. S. Raja Subramani

1. Whole-of-nation approach to security

2. PM’s JAI vision: Jointness, Atma Nirbharta, Innovation

3. Priority: Military transformation & Tri - Service integration

4. Indigenous weapons induction to be accelerated

5. Self-reliance remains Central to National Security

#Defense

🇮🇳 4 GOLDS. 1 INCREDIBLE DAY. 🥇
TOTAL 8 Medal

Team India strikes gold at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships 2026 through:

🥇 Pooja Singh – High Jump
🥇 Nitin Gupta – 5000m Race Walk
🥇 Rahul Jakhar – Decathlon
🥇 Amanat Kamboj – Discus Throw
#Sports

May 2026 in Indian Diplomacy

– PM Modi's visit to Europe 🇳🇱🇸🇪🇳🇴🇮🇹, UAE

– BRICS, Quad FMs meet with Russian, Iranian, American FMs visiting India

– Vietnam, Cyprus, Myanmar President visit to India

– EAM in Cyprus, Caribbean 🇯🇲🇸🇷🇹🇹

– NSA in Russia, Defence minister in Vietnam, South Korea

#ForeignPolicy