April 29, 2026
57 articles published on this date
Army set to hold first-ever multilateral military drill involving 11 countries from May 18 to 31
The Indian Army is set to host the inaugural edition of Exercise PRAGATI — a first-ever multilateral military exercise — at the Foreign Training Node in Umro...
DRDO, Navy conduct maiden salvo launch of 2 anti-ship missiles from chopper off Odisha coast
DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile — Short Range (NASM-SR) from a naval helicopter platfo...
Compounding gains: On the India-New Zealand FTA
The India–New Zealand FTA, signed April 27, 2026, is being seen as the latest in a series of seven recent FTAs that collectively represent a step-change in I...
Government proposes E100 fuel approval
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to formally incorporate E85 ...
NMC does away with ceiling on MBBS intake
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a gazette notification removing two key regulatory caps on MBBS admissions: the 150-seat ceiling per medical...
India–Sri Lanka maritime ties strengthened through IN–SLN DIVEX 2026
The fourth edition of the India-Sri Lanka bilateral diving exercise, IN-SLN DIVEX 2026, was conducted in Colombo from 21 to 28 April 2026, with the Indian Na...
Finance Ministry caps outlay for schemes pending 16th Finance Commission approval
The Department of Expenditure issued an order capping budgetary allocations for all central sector and centrally sponsored schemes that could not complete ma...
India invokes WTO peace clause for FY25 rice subsidies for farmers
India has invoked the WTO peace clause for the seventh consecutive time, this time to cover rice subsidies provided to farmers during FY25 (2024–25). The ric...
How accurate were 2021 exit polls in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam?
A recent analysis examined how exit poll predictions compared with actual results in four major state assembly elections held in 2021 — West Bengal, Tamil Na...
Why creation of new Ladakh districts deepens faultlines, sparks backlash
The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh notified the creation of five new districts — Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass — expanding Ladakh's total from t...
Expert Explains | Why the UAE left OPEC, and what it means for Saudi Arabia’s Gulf leadership
The UAE formally announced its withdrawal from OPEC effective May 1, 2026, after nearly 58 years of membership. The decision reflects deep structural tension...
Asian Development Bank cuts regional growth forecasts on impact of war in West Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its April 2026 Asian Development Outlook, describing the revision as a "significant downward revision" — cutting th...
Operationalisation of Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (“PaRRVA”)
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) issued a circular dated 29 April 2026 operationalising the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA), e...
Adjudication Order in the matter of inspection of Ortem Securities Limited
SEBI's Adjudicating Officer issued an enforcement order on 29 April 2026 against a registered stockbroker (Ortem Securities Limited) following findings from ...
India to gain from UAE’s OPEC exit in long term
The UAE's departure from OPEC, effective May 1, 2026, has been assessed by energy analysts as offering India significant medium-to-long-term benefits, primar...
West Asia crisis creates a need to reprioritise policies and fiscal spending: CEA Nageswaran
The Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) identified four distinct channels through which the West Asia conflict is affecting India: (i) price and supply shock in ene...
Rain and hailstorm pound Bengaluru’s Central Business District as city records 78 mm
On 29 April 2026, Bengaluru received 78 mm of rainfall in just 30 minutes during an intense hailstorm — the highest April rainfall recorded in the city in te...
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Foreign Minister on West Asia situation
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with India's External Affairs Minister on April 29, 2026, to discuss the latest develo...
EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram
The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding that Meta's Facebook and Instagram are in breach of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to...
The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation
China and Pakistan have systematically deepened their space partnership, with Chinese institutions co-developing and launching multiple Pakistani satellites ...
Adani Green targets 15 GWh annual storage, Rs 25,000 crore investment as India eyes 411 GWh by 2030
A major private renewable energy developer has announced plans to deploy over 10 GWh of battery storage in 2026, scaling to 15 GWh or more annually from 2027...
National Family Health Survey-6 to be released shortly
The National Family Health Survey — 6th Round (NFHS-6) is scheduled for release in May 2026, covering data collected during 2023-24. NFHS-6 covered 6,79,238 ...
Oil prices ease after rally as UAE exits OPEC; Iran conflict, Hormuz blockade keep supply concerns high
Brent crude futures dipped approximately 1% to around $111.25 a barrel following seven consecutive sessions of price increases, as the UAE's exit from OPEC i...
PM Modi to take stock of long-term strategy to address supply chain shocks next week
A high-level review meeting was convened to assess India's long-term strategies for managing supply chain vulnerabilities, with concerned ministries and empo...
UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?
The United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from OPEC, effective May 1, 2026, ending a membership of nearly 58 years (since 1967/1968). The decision fo...
India spent ₹4.3 lakh crore on energy subsidies in FY25; fossil fuel support still triples clean energy
India spent at least ₹4.3 lakh crore (USD 51 billion), equivalent to approximately 2.3% of GDP, on energy subsidies in Financial Year 2025 (FY25), according ...
Centre proposes motor vehicle rule changes to expand 100% ethanol fuel adoption
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a draft notification on 27 April 2026 proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) to f...
India aims for $2 tn total exports by FY31 with an MSME, agri push
The government reaffirmed its commitment to achieving $2 trillion in total exports by FY 2030–31, with equal contributions of $1 trillion each from merchandi...
Global tensions present opportunity for India amid inflationary risks: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review (MER) for April 2026 assessed that while global trade tensions and geopolitical disruptions present risks to m...
Nicobar project largest theft of Indian property to fulfil fantasies of one businessman: Rahul Gandhi
The Great Nicobar Island Development Project, a ₹81,000 crore mega-infrastructure initiative under NITI Aayog, remains a subject of active public debate, leg...
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories gets Health Canada nod for generic Semaglutide injection
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories received a Notice of Compliance (NOC) from Health Canada on April 29, 2026, for a generic version of semaglutide injection — the act...
Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began
The US Secretary of Defense appeared before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees for the first time since the United States began military operatio...
India, China discuss LAC stability, regional security on SCO sidelines
India's Defence Minister met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on April ...
Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
The Economic Survey 2025-26 underscored the centrality of employment-focused skilling in bridging India's skill gaps, improving productivity, and enabling so...
GDP growth may slip to 6% if Indian crude basket averages $120/barrel in FY27: EY
An EY India analysis estimates that India's GDP growth in FY2026-27 could slip to approximately 6% — from a base estimate of 6.5–6.7% — if the Indian crude b...
PM Modi to make a quick stopover in UAE before travelling to Europe next month
A high-level diplomatic engagement between India and the UAE was announced for mid-May 2026, comprising a three-hour stopover in Abu Dhabi ahead of a multi-n...
NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft (named "Integrity") completed a historic 10-day crewed mission from April 1–11, 2026 — the first crewed flight beyond low ...
EU chief says Kremlin imposing 'digital Iron Curtain' on Russians
The European Commission President addressed EU lawmakers in Strasbourg, accusing Russia's leadership of imposing a "digital Iron Curtain" on its citizens to ...
Hate speech stems from an ‘us versus them’ mindset: Supreme Court judgment
The Supreme Court, in a batch of petitions filed over five years, delivered a judgment on April 29, 2026, holding that no legislative vacuum exists in India'...
Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers
Global Forest Watch data published in April 2026 shows the world lost 4.3 million hectares of tropical primary rainforest in 2025 — equivalent in area to Den...
India accelerates maritime expansion plan amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
An inter-ministerial review meeting convened in the context of Strait of Hormuz tensions accelerated India's merchant fleet expansion programme, committing t...
‘Exporters in Karnataka and other States will benefit from IMEC amid West Asia crisis’
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is receiving renewed attention as ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts traditional maritime trade routes...
Public transport must be safe and dignified, not a space of silent fear: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, while hearing a case involving women's safety in public transport, observed that it "cannot remain oblivious to the larger societal...
Trump warns Iran better 'get smart soon' and accept nuclear deal
The United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran as part of efforts to compel Tehran to agree to a new nuclear deal that addresses American concerns about ...
West Asia war, weak monsoon pose downside risk to growth, says finance ministry
The Finance Ministry's monthly economic review flagged the West Asia conflict and the possibility of a below-normal monsoon as the two principal downside ris...
'No vacuum in law to deal with the offence' — What Supreme Court said on hate speeches
The Supreme Court on April 29, 2026 dismissed petitions seeking fresh judicial directions or a dedicated legal framework to curb hate speech, ruling that no ...
US restitutes 657 stolen antiquities to India
The United States restituted a cumulative total of 657 stolen antiquities to India, valued at approximately $14 million (about ₹116 crore), in a repatriation...
Paradox of energy transition: Who really pays for a greener future
A report by the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has found that the global clean energy transition is imposing dispropor...
Latest NSO results show rise in health-seeking behaviour, relatively low out-of-pocket medical expenses
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released findings from the 80th Round of the National Sample Survey (NSS) on Household Social Consumption on Health...
India, Kenya discuss possibility of trade settlement in local currencies
The 10th Session of the India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in Nairobi, marking a milestone in bilateral trade and economic engagement. India-Ke...
RBI allows banks to extend relief measures to borrowers without their requests in disaster-hit areas
The Reserve Bank of India has issued final directions prescribing a comprehensive framework for relief measures to borrowers in areas affected by natural cal...
RBI rejects NBFC pleas on funds, norms tightening
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rejected several suggestions from the Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) sector seeking regulatory relaxation, reaffirming it...
West Asia conflict raises inflation risks; India's domestic strength offers cushion: Finmin report
The Ministry of Finance's Monthly Economic Review (MER) for April 2026 flagged that India's economic outlook has become "more uncertain" due to the ongoing W...
FSSAI proposes plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a draft notification on April 28, 2026 proposing to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Pack...
Rajasthan HC bars construction, unregulated tourism activities in Jawai leopard reserve
The Rajasthan High Court has imposed an immediate and comprehensive halt on all construction, mining, and unregulated tourism activities in the Jawai leopard...
ADB cuts growth outlook of Asia to 4.7% as West Asia disruptions deepen
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) for April 2026, revising downward the growth forecast for developing Asia and t...
Will Iran war shake India's flagship welfare schemes? The finance ministry wants to find out
The Finance Ministry is conducting stress tests to assess whether the ongoing Iran conflict and its economic fallout — rising oil prices, supply chain disrup...