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Delhi’s Semiconductor Policy

Delhi is formulating a semiconductor policy to develop capacity in chip design, research, and related segments. The policy aligns with the Centre’s India Semiconductor Mission, which aims to...

 April 19, 2026

Consecration of India’s Oldest Shiva Temple

The Jeernodharana Ashtabandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam is a five-day consecration ceremony that began on April 19, 2026, at the Sri Parasurameswara Swamy Devasthanam in Gudimallam village near Tirupati, Andhra...

 April 19, 2026

India’s LPG Import Reduction via DME Blending

India is the world's second largest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and relies on the Strait of Hormuz for some imports. The ongoing West Asia conflict has...

 April 19, 2026

India-Germany Defence Cooperation Roadmap

India and Germany are set to sign a defence industrial cooperation roadmap during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026. This visit...

 April 19, 2026

Mexico, Spain, Brazil Support Cuba’s Sovereignty

Mexico, Spain, and Brazil have jointly called for the protection of Cuba’s sovereignty amid intensified US pressure. The three nations pledged increased humanitarian aid to Cuba, emphasising that...

 April 19, 2026

QR Code System Introduced to Enhance Tourist Safety in Pahalgam

Jammu and Kashmir introduced a QR code-based identification system for tourism service providers in Pahalgam. This initiative aims to improve visitor safety following a deadly terror attack in...

 April 19, 2026

Dinesh Trivedi Appointed India’s Envoy to Bangladesh

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi as India’s next High Commissioner to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Trivedi, a veteran politician...

 April 19, 2026

US Supports South Africa Rare Earths Project

The United States is backing the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project in South Africa with a $50 million investment through the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This initiative aims...

 April 19, 2026

Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Punjab Enacts Strict Anti-Sacrilege Law

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria gave assent to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially making it law. The Bill was unanimously passed...

 April 19, 2026

Supreme Court Issues Pan-India Road Safety Directions

The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive directions to enhance road safety across the country. This move followed two tragic accidents in November 2025 in Phalodi (Rajasthan)...

 April 19, 2026

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