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Two Pakistan Astronauts Selected by China for Tiangong Training

China announced on 22 April 2026 the selection of two Pakistani candidates, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud, for astronaut training linked to the Tiangong space station programme....

 April 23, 2026

MP Leads in Wheat Stubble Burning

As of April 2026, Madhya Pradesh has recorded nearly 72% of India’s wheat stubble burning incidents in the season. Between 1 April and 17 April 2026, the state...

 April 23, 2026

Stauranthera aureoglossa Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

A new plant species with a distinct golden tongue-like floral feature has been discovered in the shaded streamside forests of Arunachal Pradesh. The species, named Stauranthera aureoglossa, was...

 April 23, 2026

Atal Pension Yojana Crosses 9 Crore Enrolments

Atal Pension Yojana (APY), India’s flagship social security scheme for workers in the unorganised sector, has crossed a major milestone by recording more than 9 crore gross enrolments....

 April 23, 2026

Dhar Selected for Centre’s Safe Cities Project

Dhar in Madhya Pradesh has been selected under the Centre’s Safe Cities project for 2026, marking a major step towards improving women’s safety and urban security. The project...

 April 23, 2026

India-US Trade Talks End

The India-US bilateral trade agreement talks concluded in Washington, D.C., on 22 April 2026 after three days of negotiations. The Indian delegation had 12 members and was led...

 April 23, 2026

UK-France Migration Deal

Britain and France signed a three-year agreement on 22 April 2026 to curb undocumented migration across the English Channel. The United Kingdom will provide up to £650 million,...

 April 23, 2026

Cerium–Magnesium Changesite: China Finds New Lunar Mineral

On 23 April 2026, researchers in China announced the discovery of Cerium–Magnesium Changesite, the 11th new lunar mineral identified by Chinese scientists. The mineral was found in a...

 April 23, 2026

Private Sector Growth Rises

India’s private sector activity accelerated in April 2026, with the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index rising to 58.3 from 57.0 in March 2026. The manufacturing sector...

 April 23, 2026

India’s Rice Exports Decline

India’s rice exports declined by 7.5% to USD 11.53 billion in 2025-26. The fiscal year 2024-25 had recorded rice exports of 20.1 million tonnes valued at USD 12.5...

 April 23, 2026

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