ECI Relaxes Common Symbol Rules for Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) In a significant move to aid smaller political entities and alliance partners, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has notified the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) (Amendment) Order, 2026.
The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 opened in New Delhi. The event is being held under the theme “Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights”. The conference focuses on the role women play across the agriculture and food value chain, from farming to processing and marketing, and on ways to strengthen their participation and leadership in the sector.
The Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Table-Top Exercise (TTX) 2026 at Kochi in Kerala. IONS refers to the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, a forum that brings together the navies of countries in the Indian Ocean region. The table-top format allows participating navies to work through scenarios together and plan coordinated responses.
Indian mountaineer Arpita Patra has become only the second Indian woman to reach the top of Nevado Ojos del Salado, recognised as the highest volcano in the world. She climbed to an altitude of 6,893 metres to complete the ascent. The peak stands on the border between Chile and Argentina in the Andes mountain range of South America.
India has successfully completed the oscillation trials of its first train that runs on hydrogen power. Oscillation trials check the stability and riding behaviour of a train on the track and are an essential stage before a new train can be cleared for service.
RBI Foundation Day: 91 Years of Central Banking Established on April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) marks its foundation day. Nationalized in 1949, the bank has evolved from managing currency to deploying cutting-edge technology like MuleHunter.AI for fraud detection and implementing E-cheques for secure digital banking.
The 'Green Nobel': Honoring Grassroots Climate Activism The Goldman Environmental Foundation has awarded the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize to an all-women cohort for the first time in its history. Often referred to as the “Green Nobel Prize,” this award honors community-level environmental activists from six different geographic regions.
Meghalaya-Starlink Partnership: Bridging the Digital Divide In a major boost to Northeast India's digital connectivity, the Meghalaya government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India on April 1, 2026. This partnership makes Meghalaya the third Indian state, after Maharashtra and Gujarat, to formally collaborate with Elon Musk's satellite internet venture.
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