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27 Apr 2026

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Economy

Centre Raises Wheat Procurement Target to 34.5 Million Tonnes Amid Erratic Weather

The Centre has revised the 2026-27 wheat procurement target upwards from 30.33 to 34.5 million tonnes, with Madhya Pradesh, UP and Rajasthan getting higher state-wise …

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Economy

India Power Demand Touches 240 GW Before Peak Summer; Record Year Likely

India's peak power demand has touched 240 GW in late April, with the Central Electricity Authority projecting a record 271 GW for 2026. The early …

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Economy

India Private Sector Output Accelerates in April 2026; Manufacturing Leads Recovery

India's Flash Composite PMI rose to 58.3 in April 2026 from 57.0 in March, with manufacturing leading the recovery. Both new orders and output rose …

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Economy

RBI Flags Growth and Inflation Risks from Escalating West Asia Tensions

The RBI April 2026 bulletin warns that the US-Iran conflict and West Asia supply disruptions are pushing up energy costs and inflation risks for India. …

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Economy

India and New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement with $20 Billion Investment Pledge

India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement that gives 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and brings a $20 billion investment commitment from …

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26 Apr 2026

6 articles
Polity & Governance

Census 2027: India's first fully digital census; self-enumeration portal opens

Census 2027 is India's first fully digital census. Phase I, the Houselisting and Housing Census, begins from April 2026 across many states, and for the …

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Science & Tech

World Intellectual Property Day 2026: theme is "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!"

Observed on 26 April every year, World Intellectual Property Day in 2026 carries the theme "IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate!". The day spotlights how …

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International Relations

India-New Zealand FTA: Agra industry meet ahead of signing on 27 April

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay led an industry engagement in Agra on 26 April 2026, a day before …

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Polity & Governance

Mann Ki Baat 133rd episode: nuclear, wind energy, Census 2027 self-enumeration

The Prime Minister used the 133rd Mann Ki Baat broadcast on 26 April 2026 to flag four major developments: first criticality at the Kalpakkam fast …

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Economy

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in April 2026 review

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee held the policy repo rate at 5.25% and continued with a neutral stance, citing global geopolitical risks …

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Polity & Governance

NITI Aayog reconstituted: Ashok Lahiri appointed Vice Chairman

The Union government has reconstituted NITI Aayog, naming former Chief Economic Adviser Ashok Kumar Lahiri as the new Vice Chairman and overhauling its full-time membership …

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25 Apr 2026

7 articles
Environment

IMD Issues Three-Day Heatwave Warning for Northwest and Central India

On 25 April 2026, IMD warned of a three-day heatwave over northwest and central India, with Prayagraj recording 45.2 °C; relief from a Western Disturbance …

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Social Issues

World Malaria Day 2026: India Targets Zero Indigenous Cases by 2027, Elimination by 2030

World Malaria Day 2026, observed on 25 April, was marked under the theme 'Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.' India is …

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International Relations

India and US Conclude Latest Round of Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks in Washington

Indian and US negotiators concluded a round of talks on the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement in Washington from 20–23 April 2026, with the Commerce Ministry …

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Economy

DPIIT Releases Operational Guidelines for ₹10,000 Crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

DPIIT has notified detailed operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, with SIDBI as implementing agency and a four-bucket AIF …

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Economy

Centre Adds ₹5,000 Crore Mining Incentive to Capital-Investment Scheme for FY 2026-27

A new ₹5,000 crore mining-reform incentive has been added to the SASCI capital-investment scheme for FY 2026-27, rewarding states for governance reforms, block operationalisation and …

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International Relations

RBI Releases ₹3,000 Crore Swap Aid to Maldives Under SAARC Framework

India approved the first withdrawal of ₹30 billion to the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework on 25 April 2026, helping Male manage short-term …

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Economy

SEBI Marks 38 Years; Centre Launches Mission Jagrook Against Finfluencer Fraud

On its 38th Foundation Day, SEBI saw the launch of Mission Jagrook — a nationwide campaign against finfluencer fraud, deepfakes and AI-driven cyber threats in …

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