TODAY’S TOP NEWS: 30th MAY, 2026 (GPN):

TODAY’S TOP PHOTO NEWS:

1. ‘Mumbai Tech Week 2026’ inaugurated by the Chief Minister

‘Mumbai Tech Week 2026’ was inaugurated by Chief Minister Fadnavis at BKC in Mumbai. In an interview conducted on the occasion, the Chief Minister gave candid answers. The event was attended by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide , Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee , as well as administrative officers , entrepreneurs , startup founders , investors and representatives of global technology companies.

2. Governor pays tributes to Savarkar on birth anniversary

Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma offered floral tributes to the portrait of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on the occasion of his 143rd Birth Anniversary at Lok Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday (28th May).

3.Monsoon fishing ban imposed ; strict action against violation of rules; Ban on mechanical and motorized fishing boats from June 1 to July 31 – As per the order of the Fisheries Department, fishing by mechanical and motorized fishing boats has been banned from 12 nautical miles from the coast of Maharashtra from 1 June 2026 to 31 July 2026 (both days inclusive).

4.NSE and Sequel Logistics Partner for Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) Creation and Vaulting; Mark Launch with Ceremonial Bell-Ringing

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has partnered with Sequel Logistics to strengthen the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) ecosystem in India. The collaboration was marked by a ceremonial bell-ringing event celebrating the start of EGR trading on NSE.Sequel Logistics will support the initiative through its network of 23 vaults across India, enabling the creation and extinguishment of EGRs while ensuring the secure storage of physical gold backing these receipts. NSE’s Chief Business Development Officer, Sriram Krishnan, stated that a reliable vaulting network is essential for the success of EGRs and highlighted their role in promoting the financialisation of gold through a transparent and exchange-traded platform.

Sequel Logistics’ Managing Director and Founder, Rajkumar S, expressed pride in supporting this landmark initiative and emphasized the company’s commitment to providing secure, transparent, and efficient vaulting services. He added that EGRs have the potential to transform gold investment in India by enhancing investor confidence and market accessibility.The partnership is expected to play a key role in developing a robust and scalable gold trading ecosystem in the country.

5. Maharashtra Govt Holds Talks With Manoj Jarange In Jalna Ahead of Indefinite Hunger Strike Over Maratha Quota.

With Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil set to begin an indefinite hunger strike today on May 30. SeniorWith Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil set to begin an indefinite hunger strike on May 30, ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and BJP MLC Prasad Lad held discussions with Jarange and briefed him on measures taken regarding Maratha reservation and the distribution of Kunbi caste certificates.Vikhe Patil said the government has prepared a standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline issuance of Kunbi certificates and expedite large-scale distribution. He acknowledged delays due to administrative lapses and said action had been initiated against negligent officials.

6. DFS Secretary reviews performance of Public Sector Banks in New Delhi

Secretary, Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, chaired a review meeting in New Delhi yesterday to assess the performance and progress of Public Sector Banks across key operational, financial and strategic priorities during the financial year 2025-26.

7.Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s newly published book ‘Apnapan – Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav’ draws opinions

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched his book, Apnapan: My Experiences With Narendra Modi, on Tuesday. The book provides a comprehensive account of his personal memories and professional journey alongside the Prime Minister over nearly three decades.

8. Champions Return with a Roar: Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals Unveil New Jersey Ahead of T20 Mumbai League 2026

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, the defending champions of the T20 Mumbai League, unveiled their official jersey for the upcoming 2026 season, marking the beginning of their title defence with a bold new visual identity and campaign inspired by the team’s fearless cricketing philosophy. The unveiling took place at a special launch event in Mumbai and was attended by team owners Kapil Baheti and Alisha Baheti, along with Mayank Khandwala and Raj Khandwala, MSC Maratha Royals CEO Parag More, team captain Siddhesh Lad, and head coach Amit Dani.

9. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures strict action against examination mafias and protection for deserving students

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today said that the incident of paper leak was extremely unfortunate and should not have happened. In an exclusive interview with GPN, Mr Pradhan assured that the re-examination process will be conducted in a proper and systematic manner, without any errors.

10. Mahindra to Launch Scorpio N Facelift and Mini Scorpio by March 2027

The homegrown UV maker, Mahindra is preparing to launch two new SUVs, including the Scorpio-N facelift in the country by the end of this financial year. The company will also introduce the production version of the Vision S in the first quarter of 2027. Rumoured to be the smallest member of the Scorpio family, the Mahindra Vision S concept based SUV is likely to be revealed at the next year’s, 2027 Auto Expo in February.

11. Airfares to rise again as US-Israel-Iran war pushes jet fuel prices up 121%

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) April passenger and cargo performance reports said, “The cost of jet fuel more than doubled in April, which is pushing airfares up. Forward schedule data is showing a reduced offering in the coming months, indicating that airlines are balancing high fuel costs and weaker demand”.

12. Port Performance Index Launched by India’s Shipping Minister

Shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday launched the logistics port performance index (LPPI) for FY25 and four major digital initiatives aimed at improving governance, transparency and ease of doing business across the shipping ecosystem, according to an official statement.The initiatives were launched during the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.