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- National·The HinduHospital Fire Safety Week Observed (4–10 May)The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed a nationwide Fire Safety Week from 4 to 10 May to strengthen fire-safety standards across healthcare facilities.
- Important Days·The HinduHyderabad Yoga Mahotsav sets Asia record with 6,000 Bhujangasana participantsThe Ministry of Ayush held Yoga Mahotsav in Hyderabad on May 2, 2026 and over 6,000 participants set an Asia Book of Records mark.
- International·The HinduNepal ordinance removes 1,594 political appointees in May 2026Nepal issued an ordinance on May 2, 2026 terminating 1,594 political appointees made before March 26, 2026.
- National·The HinduLok Sabha Speaker reconstitutes key parliamentary committees for 2026–27Four parliamentary committees were reconstituted from May 1, 2026, with KC Venugopal retaining the PAC chairmanship.
- International·The HinduCanada’s CSIS flags Khalistani extremists as national security threat in May 2026In May 2026, Canada’s CSIS designated Canada-based Khalistani extremists as a national security threat.
- Economy·The HinduIndia notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector under automatic routeIndia notified 100% FDI in the domestic insurance sector under the automatic route, with LIC still capped at 20%.
- National·The HinduNITI Aayog gets two full-time members; total strength rises to seven in April 2026Dr R Balasubramaniam and Dr Joram Aniya were appointed full-time members of NITI Aayog, taking the total to seven.
- Science Technology·The HinduGalaxEye Space launches 190 kg Mission Drishti on SpaceX Falcon 9GalaxEye Space launched its 190 kg Earth observation satellite Mission Drishti on May 3, 2026 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9.
- Defence·The HinduIndia-Cambodia CINBAX-II military exercise began on May 4, 2026The second India-Cambodia bilateral exercise CINBAX-II ran from May 4 to 17, 2026 in Cambodia with 120 Indian and 160 Cambodian personnel.
- National·The HinduPrasoon Joshi appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati in May 2026Prasoon Joshi was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati on May 2, 2026 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
- National·The HinduRBI Deputy Governor appointment: Rohit Jain gets 3-year term from May 3, 2026Rohit Jain was appointed RBI Deputy Governor for three years from May 3, 2026, under the RBI Act, 1934.
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