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17 Apr 2026

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Social Issues

NIMHANS-ICMR consultation proposes national framework for digital mental health tools

A NIMHANS-ICMR consultation in Bengaluru held on 15-17 April 2026 has proposed a national governance framework for digital mental-health tools, a verified directory of apps …

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Economy

India and Austria operationalise Fast-Track Investment Mechanism; India-EU FTA flagged as key trade driver

India and Austria operationalised a Fast-Track Investment Mechanism on 17 April 2026 during Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker's visit — the first such visit in over …

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Social Issues

Sakti power plant boiler explosion toll rises to 21; spotlight on India's industrial safety regime

The death toll from the boiler explosion at a power plant in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, rose to 21 on 16 April 2026. The accident has …

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Polity & Governance

Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill defeated in Lok Sabha; women's reservation and delimitation package shelved

On 17 April 2026 the Lok Sabha defeated the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 — 298 in favour, 230 against, against the 352-vote two-thirds threshold …

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International Relations

US Announces 10-Day Iran-Israel Ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz Reopens, India's Oil Strategy in Focus

A 10-day US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran took effect on 17 April 2026, alongside an Israel-Lebanon truce. The Strait of Hormuz reopened, allowing Indian …

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Polity & Governance

Delhi High Court Rules EWS Category Cannot Claim Age Relaxation or Extra Attempts Like SC/ST/OBC

The Delhi High Court has ruled that EWS category candidates are not entitled to upper age-limit relaxation or additional examination attempts on par with SC/ST/OBC …

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Economy

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25% Amid Global Uncertainty

RBI MPC keeps repo rate at 5.25%, maintains neutral stance. GDP growth projected at 6.5% for FY26. Decision comes amid West Asia conflict and energy …

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