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DRDO Successfully Tests Ballistic Missile Defence Interceptors and Naval Anti-Ship Missile

Jun 13, 2026

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DRDO successfully conducted three missile flight tests on 10-11 June 2026. The trials included interceptor missiles for Ballistic Missile Defence and the maiden flight of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR). India now joins an elite group of nations with advanced BMD capability.

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Bhadla Solar Park India Largest Solar Power Plant in the Thar Desert

Jun 13, 2026

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Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is India’s largest operational solar power plant with a capacity of 2,245 MW. Located in the Thar Desert, it spreads over 14,000 acres and benefits from over 300 sunny days a year. It plays a key role in India’s clean energy mission.

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Mizoram Tops Nation in Digitising Electoral Roll Forms Under Special Revision

Jun 13, 2026

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Mizoram has achieved 68.05% digitisation of electoral roll enumeration forms, ranking first among 16 states and 3 Union Territories. The Special Intensive Revision began on 20 May 2026. Khawzawl district leads with 96.16% digitisation. The state has distributed 99.90% of forms through 1,301 Block Level Officers.

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Sanjay Lohiya Appointed to RBI and SBI Central Boards

Jun 13, 2026

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The government has appointed Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, to the central boards of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of India (SBI). The 1994-batch IAS officer assumed charge as DFS Secretary on 1 June 2026. The appointment ensures continued government representation on these boards.

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New Draft Rules for TV, Radio and DTH Released: Public Consultation Open Until 27 July

Jun 13, 2026

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released draft broadcasting rules on 12 June 2026. The new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, will replace old guidelines. It covers TV, radio, DTH, HITS, community radio, and IPTV. Public comments are invited until 27 July 2026.

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