The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Rohit Jain as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for a three-year term effective May 3, 2026.
Source ↗Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed academicians Joram Aniya and R. Balasubramaniam as full-time members of NITI Aayog following recent restructuring of the think tank.
Source ↗The government announced a steep increase of Rs 933 for 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders driven by global supply disruptions from the US-Iran conflict, significantly impacting informal economy and small food businesses.
Source ↗Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended congratulations to space-tech startup GalaxEye for the successful launch of Mission Drishti, marking a significant achievement in India's private space sector.
Source ↗The Indian Navy inducted the advanced indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri equipped with modern weapon systems and sensors to enhance maritime security capabilities.
Source ↗An Indian Army contingent has departed to participate in the second edition of the bilateral military exercise CINBAX with Cambodia, strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations.
Source ↗World Press Freedom Day was observed globally with the 2026 theme "Shaping a Future at Peace", evaluating press freedom and its critical role in protecting human rights and security.
Source ↗Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from the Rae Bareli constituency, joined by party leadership, while K.L. Sharma was fielded from the Amethi constituency.
Source ↗A new species of snake, named Calamaria garoensis, has been discovered in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, adding to India's rich biodiversity records.
Source ↗India's national badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Thomas Cup Finals in Denmark after losing 0-3 to France in the semifinals.
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