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18 Apr 2026
4 articlesStrait of Hormuz reopens, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds; Indian-flagged vessels begin sailing out
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on 17-18 April 2026, allowing Indian-flagged vessels to leave the Persian Gulf, even as a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire took …
India to keep buying Russian crude and LPG after US sanctions waiver lapses
India will keep buying Russian crude and LPG after the US allowed its one-month sanctions waiver to expire in mid-April 2026. Indian refiners have already …
H5N1 bird flu detected at Hesaraghatta poultry training centre; containment under way
H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed at a poultry training centre in Hesaraghatta near Bengaluru on 14 April 2026. The diagnosis came from NIHSAD Bhopal, …
Delhi High Court: EWS candidates cannot claim SC/ST/OBC-style age relaxation or extra attempts
The Delhi High Court has held that EWS candidates cannot claim age relaxation or extra attempts on par with SC, ST or OBC candidates in …
17 Apr 2026
11 articlesNIMHANS-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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Supreme Court Allows Excluded West Bengal Voters to Reapply Before Assembly Polls
The Supreme Court has ruled that voters removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) can reapply before the upcoming Assembly …
Chandrayaan-3: Vikram Lander's Hop Experiment Reveals New Insights on Moon's Surface
New scientific results from ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission, based on the Vikram lander's hop experiment near the Moon's south pole, have revealed distinct mechanical and compositional …
Samrat Choudhary Becomes BJP's First Bihar Chief Minister After Nitish Kumar's Resignation
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's Chief Minister on 17 April 2026, becoming the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader to hold the post in …
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 …
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 …
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on Women's Reservation Defeated in Lok Sabha
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which linked women's 33 per cent reservation in Parliament to a post-Census delimitation exercise, was defeated in the Lok Sabha …
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 …
16 Apr 2026
5 articlesBelow Normal Monsoon 2026: IMD and Skymet Forecasts Signal Rainfall Deficit
IMD and Skymet forecast below-normal monsoon for 2026 at around 94% of LPA. Rainfall deficit could impact kharif crops, food prices, and rural livelihoods.
India Wholesale Inflation (WPI) Rises to 3.88% in March 2026, Highest in Over Three Years
India's WPI inflation rose to 3.88% in March 2026, the highest in over 3 years, driven by fuel prices and the West Asia energy crisis. …
Harivansh Narayan Singh Elected Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for Third Term
Harivansh Narayan Singh elected unopposed as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for a third term. He is only the second person to serve three terms in …
IMF Revises India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast Upward to 6.5%
IMF raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, citing strong domestic demand and structural reforms. India expected to become 3rd largest economy by FY28.
India Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March 2026 on Higher Food and Fuel Prices
India's CPI inflation rose to 3.4% in March 2026, driven by higher food and fuel prices. The figure remains within RBI's 2-6% target band but …