The IITG-ISRO Space Technology Cell (STC) would be a first of its kind in the North-East region that would augment research and capacity building processes in the field of space technology.

The MoEFCC has launched this campaign in connection with the upcoming World Environment Day on 5th June and focusing on the theme declared by the United Nations Environment Programme.

Founder & MD of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, Acharya Balakrishna has been awarded the prestigious United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG)'s 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award' on behalf of Patanjali Group of Institutions in Geneva.

The World Thyroid Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases.

Sethu FC has clinched their first ever Indian Women's League trophy after defeating Manipur Police 3-1 at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on May 22, 2019.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Algeria and Argentina as malaria-free countries after no new cases of the deadly disease have been reported for at least 3 consecutive years.

German payments company Wirecard has teamed up with India to simplify the process of issuing tax identity cards required to open bank accounts, transfer money or complete business transaction.

In Ukraine, comedian and political newcomer Volodymyr Zelensky has been sworn-in as the new President of war-torn country.

NASA has recently unveiled the calendar for the "Artemis" program that will return astronauts to the Moon for the first time in half a century. It will also include 8 scheduled launches and a mini-station in lunar orbit by 2024.

On May 24, the Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested a 500 kg class Inertial Guided Bomb (IGB) from Su-30 MKI Aircraft from the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan.

The annual global index is an initiative of Kids Right Foundation in cooperation with Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands. India has been ranked 117th out of 181 countries in the 2019 KidsRight Index and Iceland bags the top position.

On 6 March 2019, the Department of Space (DoS) registered its second commercial entity called NSIL in ISRO. The first commercial venture of DoS was Antrix Corporation Limited, which was set up in September 1992 to market products and services of ISRO.

The World Hypertension Day (WHD) is observed every year on May 17 to spread awareness about the disease that the World Health Organisation (WHO) calls a “silent killer” and “global public health issue”. The theme "Know your number" is meant to spread awareness on high blood pressure of the people across the globe.

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a strategic partnership with the FMCG arm of The Art of Living — Sri Sri Tattva. Under this partnership, YONO users can avail a discount of 15% on the entire range of products offered by Sri Sri Tattva such as food, personal care, healthcare, homecare etc.

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the United Nations (UN) is not a State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India and is not amenable to its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.

Shyam Saran, an Indian career diplomat, will be conferred with Japan's second highest national award- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star.

The Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has launched the permanent residency system “Golden Card” for experts investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents and researchers to be a part of the UAE’s success story.

India’s social media platform - Helo has become the official team sponsor of Indian Wheelchair Cricket Association for 2019 Asia Cup, that has started in Nepal on 15th May.