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The President of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Lee Jae Myung, is set to make a State Visit to India from April 19 to April 21, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation, this marks President
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The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has proclaimed the establishment of India's first chip fabrication plant at the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Dholera, Gujarat by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited. This development is part of a series of government initiatives to strengthen India's semiconductor and
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The Change of Guard Ceremony scheduled for April 18, 2026, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Forecourt has been cancelled to accommodate rehearsals for the ceremonial reception of the President of the Republic of Korea. The rehearsal is in preparation for the forthcoming state visit. Source: Original Link
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The Election Commission of India has started commissioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the legislative assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, set for April 23, 2026. The process, involving randomisation and mock polls, ensures transparency and preparedness for the upcoming elections.
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President Droupadi Murmu attended the sixth convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, promoting the importance of Indian languages in maintaining India's cultural soul. She urged students to take pride in India's heritage and focus on national objectives of overcoming colonial mindset remains and restoring traditional
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The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has introduced a new Performance Monitoring Dashboard under the PAIMANA initiative. This launch marks a significant effort towards enhancing data-driven governance in the infrastructure sector across India. The new dashboard provides a unified digital interface for monitoring sector-wise performance, covering major infrastructure
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Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, visited Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, to review the Brackishwater Aquaculture Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY). The review highlighted sustainable practices, market linkages, and the government's support to improve aquaculture productivity and export potential. Source: Original Link
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On April 6, 2026, India celebrated a significant scientific milestone as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, achieved its first criticality. This development marks India's advancement in its nuclear strategy, progressing to the second stage by utilizing Plutonium in Fast Breeder Reactors, which produce
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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released its 47th report on the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for March 2026. Central Ministries and Departments resolved 1,81,279 grievances, maintaining a trend of disposing over 1 lakh cases monthly for almost four years. Top
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The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has published the 44th report on the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System for March 2026, detailing public grievance redress statistics for States and Union Territories. It highlights significant case disposals, the integration with Common Service Centres, and ongoing officer training
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The Rajya Sabha paid homage to two eminent personalities, Shrimati Mohsina Kidwai, a veteran politician, and Shrimati Asha Bhosle, a legendary playback singer, who both passed away in April 2026. Mohsina Kidwai served as a member of the Rajya Sabha and held various ministerial roles, while Asha Bhosle was celebrated
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has endorsed an article by Union Minister of State Smt. Shobha Karandlaje, emphasizing the urgent need for implementing a one-third reservation for women. The article calls for immediate actions like conducting the census and completing delimitation to ensure no delays. Source: Original Link