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SEBI proposes hybrid settlement for agri‑derivatives – The Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed allowing select agricultural commodity derivatives contracts to be initially financially settled before transitioning to compulsory physical settlement – a balanced approach.
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Retail inflation hits 14‑month high – India’s CPI rose to 3.48% in April , primarily driven by higher prices of food items, gold, and silver – still within comfort zone, but a clear upward creep.
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First Taiwanese bank sets foot in GIFT City – CTBC Bank Co. Ltd. opened its new branch at Gujarat International Finance Tec‑City (GIFT City) – becoming the first Taiwanese bank to establish presence in India’s IFSC.
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30 banks now on UDGAM portal for unclaimed funds – The RBI informed the Supreme Court that 30 banks have been integrated into the UDGAM portal to help legal heirs trace unclaimed funds of deceased account holders – a compassionate digital initiative.
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NSO revises GDP release schedule – The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has revised the release schedule for India’s Annual GDP and Q4 GDP estimates – for more timely data.
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Akash Ambani becomes Jio Platforms' first MD – Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has appointed Akash Ambani as its first Managing Director (MD) for a five‑year term starting 9 April 2026 – a new generation taking the digital reins.
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Uganda's Museveni sworn in for seventh term – Yoweri Museveni , leader of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), took oath as President of Uganda for a seventh term after winning the January 2026 election – extending his long‑running leadership.
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N. Rangasamy returns as Puducherry CM for fifth term – The leader of All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) was sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry for a fifth term following the 2026 Assembly elections – continuity in the coastal union territory.
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Rajnath Singh, Naidu launch defence projects in Andhra – Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid foundation stones and presided over grounding ceremonies of strategic aerospace and defence projects at Puttaparthi, Sri Sathya Sai district – a big push for indigenous defence manufacturing.
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Two new spider species discovered in Nagaland – The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered two new spider species named Psechrus ntu and Psechrus phenshunyu in Nagaland – adding to India’s rich biodiversity.
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IIM Ahmedabad presents SVAMITVA scheme to World Bank – The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM‑A) showcased the SVAMITVA scheme as a successful governance and rural property mapping model to the World Bank – a pat on the back for India’s rural digitisation.
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India plans ₹40,000 crore subsea gas pipeline to Oman – India is planning to construct a massive ₹40,000 crore subsea gas pipeline connecting Oman and Gujarat to strengthen long‑term energy security – a bold infrastructure vision.
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Election Commission launches Phase III of electoral roll revision – The Election Commission of India has launched Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision across 16 States and 3 Union Territories to update electoral rolls – keeping democracy’s foundation clean.
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New irrigation canal inaugurated in Ladakh's Changthang region – Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the Mahey Tokpo–Raldho irrigation canal in the remote Changthang region – bringing water to high‑altitude farms.
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India chairs global cybersecurity board for 2026‑28 – India has assumed the Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board for 2026–2028 – a major achievement in the country’s global cybersecurity leadership.
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Indian firm TCRC gets Afghan customs lab contract – The Taliban administration in Afghanistan signed a $46 million agreement with Indian company TCRC to develop customs laboratory infrastructure across Afghanistan – a rare India‑Taliban engagement.
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India's passport rank slips to 78th – India’s passport has been ranked 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026 , slipping from its earlier 75th position – a gentle reminder that global mobility remains a work in progress.
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Sahdev Yadav elected President of South Asian Weightlifting Federation – Sahdev Yadav has been elected as the President of the South Asian Weightlifting Federation – Indian leadership in regional sports.