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The Reserve Bank of India approved a record dividend payout of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the central government for FY 2024-25, providing fiscal breathing space amid global headwinds.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned, paving the way for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to take over as the state's next Chief Minister under the Congress.
India's rice output is estimated at a record 154.02 million tonnes for the 2025-26 crop year, making it the world's largest producer of rice for the first time, ahead of China.
India and the United States signed a Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Agreement to strengthen supply chains for clean energy, electronics and defence sectors.
The Quad announced a $20 billion combined investment to strengthen critical minerals supply chains, reduce dependence on China and support clean-energy and defence applications.
Foreign Ministers of India, the US, Australia and Japan met in New Delhi and announced new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security, port infrastructure and energy.
The Assam Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, with tribal communities exempted; opposition flagged concerns about the exemption.
A revamped Index of Industrial Production with base year 2022-23 will be launched on June 1, expanding coverage to rare earths, minor minerals and 120 new items.
The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, calling it an advancement towards free and fair elections.
The Union Cabinet cleared a ₹25,530 crore outlay to extend and modernise the SARTHAK-PDS scheme till 2031, benefiting around 80 crore people under the public distribution system.
The Supreme Court upheld the government's retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming, validating tax demands of nearly ₹1.5 lakh crore against around 80 companies.
The Union Cabinet has approved a comprehensive policy on Artificial Intelligence, targeting over ₹10,000 crore investment and 1.5 lakh jobs by 2031.
The United Arab Emirates has formally withdrawn from OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a major blow to the global oil producers' cartel.
The UAE announced its withdrawal from both OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a major blow to the oil producers' group amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Rajya Sabha Chairman accepted the merger petition of 7 AAP MPs including Raghav Chadha with the BJP, boosting NDA's Upper House tally above 140.
India and New Zealand signed a landmark FTA granting 100% duty-free access to Indian exports, covering goods, services, and investment.
A study by IIT Guwahati researchers mapped future glacial lakes and identified 493 high-risk sites in the Eastern Himalayas that could trigger devastating Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) with climate change.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called for a structured national registry of former judges willing to serve in Alternative Dispute Resolution, stating that Mediation, Lok Adalats and Arbitration are 'the only door to justice' for millions of Indians.
The Census 2027 self-enumeration window opened with an online portal, with PM Modi urging citizens to participate and assuring data security. India's last Census was in 2011 — delayed by COVID-19.
India's crude oil imports declined nearly 17% in March 2026 due to the West Asia conflict disrupting Middle East supplies, while LNG imports rose 20.5% as India accelerated its push for piped gas and clean fuel.
ISRO Chief V. Narayanan announced the G20 satellite is expected to be launched in 2027, while highlighting that India was the first country to launch 104 satellites simultaneously using a single rocket without any collision.
Blue Origin achieved the first successful landing of a reused New Glenn rocket booster, a key milestone demonstrating reliable reuse capability to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9.
NSA Ajit Doval visited the UAE to meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, discussing India's energy security concerns amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis and exploring alternative supply arrangements.
PM Modi unveiled a 125-foot bronze statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat, Assam, while the state's delimitation proposal drew controversy for allegedly reducing Muslim representation.
India's foreign exchange reserves jumped $2.3 billion to $703 billion, while India assured Mauritius that DTAA tax benefits will continue following a Supreme Court ruling.
India's eight core sector output contracted 0.4% in March 2026 — the worst performance in 19 months — as the West Asia conflict disrupted energy and industrial activity.
India's formal credit flows surged 38% in FY26 to ₹44.6 lakh crore, with total outstanding credit crossing ₹300 lakh crore for the first time, driven by RBI's rate cuts and liquidity infusion.
Former Chief Economic Adviser Ashok Lahiri was appointed as the new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, replacing Suman Bery, while scientist Gobardhan Das was named a new member.
India's March 2026 oil imports data showed Russian crude at record volumes, while OPEC's share dropped to an all-time low of 29% as India diversified away from Middle East suppliers.
The UN projected India's GDP growth at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, while the rupee plunged 32 paise to settle at 93.48 against the US dollar amid oil shock pressures.
India and New Zealand concluded Free Trade Agreement negotiations, with signing scheduled for April 27. New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon called it a 'once-in-a-generation deal' to double bilateral trade to $5 billion.
Tim Cook announced his resignation as Apple CEO, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over. Cook, who led Apple since 2011, will transition to Executive Chairman.
Uttar Pradesh's Shekha Jheel has been added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, taking India close to the milestone of 100 Ramsar sites.
Iran's IRGC seized two vessels at the Strait of Hormuz including an India-bound ship headed to Mundra port, with one Indian seafarer among the 21-member crew.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Germany inking defence cooperation pacts, while India and Japan moved to deepen defence ties with an eye on China's regional ambitions.
Samrat Choudhary was sworn in as Bihar's new Chief Minister after Nitish Kumar resigned to take Rajya Sabha membership, with the first cabinet meeting prioritising temple, township, and skills development.
Tamil Nadu recorded 84.29% voter turnout and West Bengal Phase 1 recorded 92.25% in their respective assembly elections, indicating strong electoral participation.
A terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir claimed lives of tourists, with President and PM paying homage to victims while US and EU expressed solidarity with India.
India is actively diversifying oil imports to plug the gap from reduced Middle East supply, while NSA Ajit Doval met UAE President to discuss the energy crisis and Strait of Hormuz situation.
PM Modi urged citizens to participate actively in the upcoming census and assured data security, as India prepares for its first census since 2011.
HSBC downgraded India to 'underweight' citing oil shock risk, while US Trade Representative Greer called India a 'tough nut to crack' as trade negotiations wrapped up.
UAE-Iran differences and India's push to dilute Israel-Palestine language derailed a joint statement at the BRICS Deputy FM meeting in Delhi, with India issuing only a Chair's Statement.
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace flagged off its Vikram-1 rocket, marking a significant milestone for India's first private orbital space launch.
K. Kavitha launched Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS) in Hyderabad while AAP MPs Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal formally joined BJP amid political realignment.
Former Chief Economic Adviser Ashok Lahiri is set to become the new NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman, replacing Suman Bery, with Gobardhan Das joining as member.
India's net Foreign Direct Investment surged to a 45-month high in February 2026, with gross FDI jumping 61.6% to a seven-month high of nearly $9 billion.
JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar left for Delhi to take oath as Rajya Sabha member, paving the way for BJP's first-ever Chief Minister in Bihar.
Reliance Industries reported a record net profit of ₹95,610 crore in FY26, becoming the first Indian company to surpass $10 billion in annual profit.
India and New Zealand signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, marking one of the fastest-negotiated trade deals India has ever concluded.
