Harivansh Re-Elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha for Third Term
Nominated member Harivansh has been elected as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for the third consecutive time. He was…
Cabinet Approves ₹12,980 Crore Maritime Insurance Pool with War Risk Cover
In a major step to safeguard India’s maritime trade, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a Bharat Maritime…
4-Member Panel Formed to Probe Nashik TCS Case
A four-member fact-finding committee has been constituted to investigate the alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case linked to the…
MCA Becomes First in India to Launch Structured Player Contract Model
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has approved a structured player contract system starting from the 2026–27 season. This makes MCA…
KRAFTON India Expands Gaming Incubator; Announces First PC Game ‘Frontier Paladin’
In a major boost to India’s gaming ecosystem, KRAFTON India has announced the third cohort of its KRAFTON India Gaming…
Union Cabinet Extends PMGSY-III Till 2028; Outlay Increased to ₹83,977 Crore
In a major push to strengthen rural infrastructure, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the extension of…
World Heritage Day 2026: Theme, Significance, History & Conservation Efforts
World Heritage Day 2026 is observed on April 18 to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage and…
Jay Shah Named to WEF Young Global Leaders Class of 2026
Jay Shah has been named to the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum (WEF),…
Sayani Gupta to Be Honoured as Harvard South Asian ‘Person of the Year’
In a significant recognition of artistic excellence and cultural impact, Indian actor Sayani Gupta has been named ‘Person of the…
Current Affairs 17th April 2026 | Banking, SSC, CUET, Teaching & UPSC Exam News
Here are the top current affairs for 17th April 2026, covering important developments in politics, governance, the economy, and international…
IICA Conducts Induction Training Programme for IFSCA Officers
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s international financial services ecosystem, the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), in collaboration…
NLDSL and Maharashtra Sign MoU to Strengthen Logistics Using ULIP
In a significant step towards modernising India’s logistics ecosystem, NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited (NLDSL) has signed a Memorandum of…
Bank Credit Growth Jumps to 16.08% in FY26, Outpaces Deposit Growth
India’s banking sector witnessed a strong rebound in credit growth in FY26, even as deposit mobilisation struggled to keep pace,…
Gautam Adani Becomes Asia’s Richest Person, Surpasses Mukesh Ambani
In a major development in global wealth rankings, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has become Asia’s richest person,…
ADB Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.9%, Flags Global Risks
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward to 6.9% for the current fiscal, from its…
World Haemophilia Day 2026: 17th April 2026
World Haemophilia Day, observed on April 17, aims to raise awareness about haemophilia, a rare but serious genetic disorder that…
India’s Journey to 3rd-Largest Economy Faces Temporary Setback: IMF
India’s ambition to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2028 has encountered a temporary hurdle due to the weakening of…
World Bank Launches ‘Water Forward’ Initiative for Global Water Security
The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative, dubbed ‘Water Forward’, aimed at improving access…
LIC Launches ‘MyLIC’ & ‘Super Sales Saathi’ Apps
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new mobile applications, ‘MyLIC’ and ‘Super Sales Saathi’, to strengthen…
India’s unemployment hits five-month high of 5.1% in March 2026
India’s unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in March 2026, marking a five-month high, according to the latest data released under…
Uttar Pradesh Launches Jal Pakhwada in Schools to Promote Water Conservation
The ‘Jal Pakhwada‘ campaign is being held across all schools and educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh from today until April…
Ashwini Vaishnaw Marks 173rd Anniversary of India’s First Passenger Train
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today marked the 173rd anniversary of the country’s first passenger train in India by sharing an…
Current Affairs 16th April 2026 | Banking, SSC, CUET, Teaching & UPSC Exam News
Here are the top current affairs for 16th April 2026, covering important developments in politics, governance, the economy, and international…
R Vaishali Wins Women’s Candidate Chess Tournament in Cyprus
India’s R Vaishali has achieved a historic milestone by winning the Women’s Candidates Chess Tournament in Cyprus, marking a major…
Uttar Pradesh Unveils ₹2,900 Crore Plan to Develop Smaller Towns
In a major push towards balanced urban development, the Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced a comprehensive blueprint worth ₹2,900…
LIC Launches ‘MyLIC’ and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ Apps to Boost Digital Insurance Experience
In a move aimed at strengthening digital services and improving customer experience, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched…
SEBI Extends NPO Registration Validity to 3 Years on Social Stock Exchange
In a significant step to promote social impact financing, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the…
Govt Approves SEZ for Tata’s ₹91,000 Crore Chip Plant in Dholera
In a significant move to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, the government has approved the establishment of a Special Economic Zone…
IMF Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.5% Amid Global Slowdown Concerns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27, despite warning of a potential…
India Hosts First BRICS Health Working Group Meeting 2026 in New Delhi
India has taken an important step in strengthening global health cooperation by hosting the first Health Working Group (HWG) meeting…