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Meghalaya Partners with Starlink for High-Speed Satellite Internet Expansion

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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National

Parliament Passes Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026: Amaravati Named Sole Capital

Statutory Backing for Amaravati: Resolving the Capital Dispute The Lok Sabha, on April 1, 2026, passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, formally recognising Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.

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Economy

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026: Mandatory Four-Stream Waste Segregation

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026: Towards a Zero-Waste India The Government of India has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which officially replaced the 2016 rules starting April 1, 2026. Issued under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, these new regulations aim to integrate digital monitoring with localized waste processing.

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Economy

RBI Launches 'Utkarsh 2029': Medium-Term Strategy for 2026-2029

Utkarsh 2029: RBI’s Vision for a Global Central Bank The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has formally launched its medium-term strategy framework, “Utkarsh 2029,” covering the period from April 2026 to March 2029. This follows the successful completion of Utkarsh 2.0 and aims to propel the RBI as a leading, future-ready global central bank.

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Economy

IRDAI Mandates Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for Insurers from April 2026

Ind AS in Insurance: Aligning with Global Financial Norms The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has officially mandated the adoption of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for all insurance companies effective from April 1, 2026. This move marks the final convergence of India’s massive insurance sector with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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Economy

RBI Mandates Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Digital Payments from April 2026

RBI’s New 2FA Rules: Strengthening the Security of Digital India To safeguard citizens against the rising tide of sophisticated cyber fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) mandatory for all digital payment transactions effective from April 1, 2026. This framework shifts India's payment security from a rule-based model to a principle-driven, risk-based approach.

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Economy

Income Tax Act 2025: A New Era of Simplified Taxation in India

Income Tax Act 2025: Streamlining the Direct Tax Landscape The Income Tax Act, 2025, has officially come into effect from April 1, 2026, completely replacing the six-decade-old Income Tax Act of 1961. This historic reform aims to simplify the tax code, reduce litigation, and enhance ease of compliance for taxpayers.

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National

Census 2027: India Launches Its First Fully Digital Census Operations

Census 2027: India Transitions to a Paperless Digital Enumeration India has officially embarked on its 16th National Census, marking a revolutionary shift from traditional paper-based methods to a fully digital format.

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