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24 Apr 2026

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Science & Tech

ISRO and TIFR sign MoU for long-term space-science research partnership

ISRO and TIFR signed an MoU in April 2026 setting up a long-term partnership in space science, combining ISRO's launch and ground-segment infrastructure with TIFR's …

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Polity & Governance

Supreme Court approves BCI rule allowing Bar Association office-bearers to contest State Bar Council polls

The Supreme Court on 24 April 2026 approved the BCI's amended election rules, allowing Bar Association office-bearers to contest State Bar Council elections subject to …

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Environment

Centre launches 40 crore project to "green" Gram Panchayat Development Plans in Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya

MoEFCC and NBA on 24 April 2026 launched a five-year, 40 crore rupees project (GEF-UNDP funded) to integrate biodiversity into Gram Panchayat Development Plans, with …

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Social Issues

SARAS Aajeevika Mela calendar for FY 2026-27 finalised, three NCR events between October and February

The Ministry of Rural Development on 24 April 2026 announced three SARAS Aajeevika events for FY 2026-27 — Gurugram (October-November 2026), New Delhi Food Festival …

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Economy

Centre rolls out 5,000 crore SASCI incentive scheme to push state-level mining reforms

The Ministry of Mines on 24 April 2026 issued guidelines for a 5,000 crore rupees SASCI incentive for FY 2026-27, rewarding states that complete five …

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International Relations

India-UK NSAs hold Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, agree on Khalistan and Hormuz cooperation

India's NSA Ajit Doval and UK NSA Jonathan Powell held the annual India-UK Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on 23-24 April 2026. They agreed to …

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International Relations

India-Egypt 11th Joint Defence Committee meets in Cairo, charts 2026-27 cooperation plan

India and Egypt held the 11th Joint Defence Committee meeting in Cairo from 20-22 April 2026 and adopted a defence-cooperation plan for 2026-27 covering joint …

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Economy

RBI keeps repo rate at 5.25%, cuts FY27 GDP forecast to 6.9% on oil shock

The RBI's MPC kept the repo rate at 5.25% and held a neutral stance in its April 2026 review, while cutting FY27 GDP growth to …

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Polity & Governance

National Panchayati Raj Day 2026: PAI 2.0 launched, theme "Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas"

India observed National Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April 2026, marking 33 years of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the …

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