The Union Health Ministry released the National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India 2022-23 report on 27 May 2026. It indicates an increase government expenditure on healthcare since 2013-14, reflecting sustained efforts to strengthen public investment in the health sector.
The Assam Legislative Assembly adopted the Uniform Civil Code Bill on 27 May 2026, making Assam the first state in the North East and the third state in the country to adopt such legislation. The Assam Government had formally introduced The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026 in the Assembly on May 25.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 27 May 2026 approved the continuation and integration of two key food distribution schemes under a new umbrella programme titled “Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS” (SARTHAK-PDS).
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar launched the JEEVAN mobile application for senior citizens and the SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers in a programme in which the ministry will host a virtual programme on “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy”.
VD Satheesan was sworn in as the new chief minister of Kerala on 18 May 2026. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Satheesan.
N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term on 13 May 2026. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan in Puducherry, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy and the newly inducted ministers.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) have joined hands to establish a structured, five-year collaboration in the domains of digital forensics, cybersecurity, and advanced technology research.
