Siachen Day, marked on April 13, commemorates Operation Meghdoot, launched by India in 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, known as the world's highest battlefield. The operation was undertaken to pre-empt Pakistan's attempts to occupy key heights in the region. Soldiers posted there endure temperatures below −50°C and treacherous high-altitude terrain.
The Centre has extended, for the third time, the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry headed by former Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, now up to June 10, 2026. The two-month extension runs from April 11 to June 10, 2026. - Set up in 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The International Day for Street Children is observed every year on April 12. It draws worldwide attention to children who live or work on the streets and promotes their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major expressway project built with an investment of about ₹12,000 crore. The corridor links the national capital with the capital of Uttarakhand and is expected to shorten travel time between the two cities.
The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai is set to roll out India's first high-speed Vande Bharat Freight EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) prototype for trials. The train is built on the existing Vande Bharat platform, which ICF developed for semi-high-speed passenger services.
China became India's largest trading partner in the financial year 2025–26, moving ahead of the United States. Bilateral trade between India and China stood at USD 151.1 billion during the year. However, the relationship is heavily one-sided: India recorded a record trade deficit of USD 112.6 billion with China, meaning imports far exceeded exports.
The Prime Minister will preside over India's first high-level conference devoted exclusively to the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The meeting is intended to strengthen the country's internal security framework, which is managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Indian Athletes Shine in Bishkek and Ulaanbaatar In April 2026, Indian wrestlers and boxers delivered strong performances at the continental championships, securing positions among the top Asian nations. Asian Wrestling Championships (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) - India's Rank: 5th overall with 17 medals (2 Gold, 7 Silver, 8 Bronze).
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