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NSO Launches Inaugural Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector EnterprisesIn April 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), officially launched the inaugural Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) aimed to develop a comprehensive database of the incorporated (registered) services sector in India.The newly launched survey, rolled out from April 2026, covers incorporated services sector enterprises across all States and Union Territories (UTs), with the reference period being the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).About ASISSE:Target Enterprises: The survey covers corporate entities in the services sector, which are registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008.Services Sectors Covered: The new survey covers a wide range of services sectors which include: trade, transport, hospitality, Information Technology (IT), education, healthcare, among others.Methodology: The ASISSE survey is expected to cover nearly 1.21 lakh enterprises, using the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) database.
NSO Launches Inaugural Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector EnterprisesIn April 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), officially launched the inaugural Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) aimed to develop a comprehensive database of the incorporated (registered) services sector in India.The newly launched survey, rolled out from April 2026, covers incorporated services sector enterprises across all States and Union Territories (UTs), with the reference period being the Financial Year 2024-25 (FY25).About ASISSE:Target Enterprises: The survey covers corporate entities in the services sector, which are registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008.Services Sectors Covered: The new survey covers a wide range of services sectors which include: trade, transport, hospitality, Information Technology (IT), education, healthcare, among others.Methodology: The ASISSE survey is expected to cover nearly 1.21 lakh enterprises, using the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) database.
NSO Launches Inaugural Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector EnterprisesIn April 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), officially launched the inaugural Annual Surve...
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Releases Report ‘Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024’On April 6 2026, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT), released a study report on Domestic Demand of Textiles titled “Market for Textiles and Clothing: National Household Survey 2024” in presence of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, MoT, in New Delhi, Delhi.The survey, conducted by the Textiles Committee, evaluates household demand for Textiles and Apparel (T&A) and serves as a key reference for policymakers and industry to plan growth strategies.Key Findings of the Report:Market Expansion: The domestic demand for textiles grew from Rs 4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024, recording a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.Household Contribution: Household demand specifically rose from Rs 4.18 lakh crore (2010) to Rs 8.77 lakh crore (2024).Per Capita Demand: Reflecting rising incomes, the per capita demand for textiles increased from Rs 2,119 in 2010 to Rs 6,066 in 2024 (7.8% CAGR).
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Releases Report ‘Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024’On April 6 2026, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT), released a study report on Domestic Demand of Textiles titled “Market for Textiles and Clothing: National Household Survey 2024” in presence of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, MoT, in New Delhi, Delhi.The survey, conducted by the Textiles Committee, evaluates household demand for Textiles and Apparel (T&A) and serves as a key reference for policymakers and industry to plan growth strategies.Key Findings of the Report:Market Expansion: The domestic demand for textiles grew from Rs 4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024, recording a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3%.Household Contribution: Household demand specifically rose from Rs 4.18 lakh crore (2010) to Rs 8.77 lakh crore (2024).Per Capita Demand: Reflecting rising incomes, the per capita demand for textiles increased from Rs 2,119 in 2010 to Rs 6,066 in 2024 (7.8% CAGR).
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Releases Report ‘Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024’On April 6 2026, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT), released a study report on Domestic Demand of Textiles titled “Ma...
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 – April 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually across the globe on April 6 to highlight the role of sport in promoting peace, inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development.2026 Theme: “Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 – April 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually across the globe on April 6 to highlight the role of sport in promoting peace, inclusion, human rights, and sustainable development.2026 Theme: “Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers”
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2026 – April 6The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed annually across the globe on April 6 to highlight the role of sport in promoting pea...
National Maritime Day 2026 – April 5National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed annually in India on April 5 to celebrate the country’s maritime heritage and recognize the vital role of the shipping sector in trade, connectivity, and national development.5th April 2026 marks the 63rd observance of the NMD2026 Theme: “Maritime India – Empowering Progress”.Background:Origin: National Maritime Day (NMD) was initiated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India (GoI).First Observance: The first National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 1964.Maritime Week 2026: National Maritime Week 2026 also known as Merchant Navy Week, was observed from 29 March to 5 April 2026, culminating in the 63rd NMD.
National Maritime Day 2026 – April 5National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed annually in India on April 5 to celebrate the country’s maritime heritage and recognize the vital role of the shipping sector in trade, connectivity, and national development.5th April 2026 marks the 63rd observance of the NMD2026 Theme: “Maritime India – Empowering Progress”.Background:Origin: National Maritime Day (NMD) was initiated by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India (GoI).First Observance: The first National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 1964.Maritime Week 2026: National Maritime Week 2026 also known as Merchant Navy Week, was observed from 29 March to 5 April 2026, culminating in the 63rd NMD.
National Maritime Day 2026 – April 5National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed annually in India on April 5 to celebrate the country’s maritime heritage and recognize the vital role of the shipping sector in trade, connectivity, and national development...
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Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan’s Autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’ ReleasedIn April 2026, Businessman R.T. Chari released the updated edition of the autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’, authored by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Raghava Krishnaswami (R.K.) Raghavan, at a formal event in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN.The first copy was received by Nandini Azad, President of the Indian Cooperative Network for Women (ICNW).Originally published by Westland Publications in 2020, the book was reissued by Creative Workshop.About the Autobiography:Overview: The updated autobiography of R.K. Raghavan traces his career from the Indian Police Service (IPS) state cadre through the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to serving as Director of the CBI.Assassination: The book begins with the 1991 assassination of former Prime Minister (PM) of India Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur, where he was part of the security team and cites the withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover as a key factor.Awards: He has been awarded the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan’s Autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’ ReleasedIn April 2026, Businessman R.T. Chari released the updated edition of the autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’, authored by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Raghava Krishnaswami (R.K.) Raghavan, at a formal event in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, TN.The first copy was received by Nandini Azad, President of the Indian Cooperative Network for Women (ICNW).Originally published by Westland Publications in 2020, the book was reissued by Creative Workshop.About the Autobiography:Overview: The updated autobiography of R.K. Raghavan traces his career from the Indian Police Service (IPS) state cadre through the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to serving as Director of the CBI.Assassination: The book begins with the 1991 assassination of former Prime Minister (PM) of India Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur, where he was part of the security team and cites the withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover as a key factor.Awards: He has been awarded the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service.
Former CBI Director R.K. Raghavan’s Autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’ ReleasedIn April 2026, Businessman R.T. Chari released the updated edition of the autobiography ‘A Road Well Travelled’, authored by former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI...
Croatian High Jumper ‘Blanka Vlašić’ Appointed International Event Ambassador for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026In April 2026, Procam International, a sports management company in India, announced that Croatian high jumper and double Olympic medallist Blanka Vlašić has been appointed as the International Event Ambassador for the 18th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru.The event, a World Athletics Gold Label race scheduled for 26 April 2026 in Bengaluru(Karnataka), is widely regarded as one of the premier 10 kilometre (km) distance running events globally.About Blanka Vlašić:Identity: Blanka Vlašić is a Croatian athlete specializing in women’s high jump.Olympics: She won a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing, China, and a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Records: Her personal best of 2.08 metres (m) (2009) is the Croatian national record and ranks as the third-highest jump in women’s high jump history.Career: She has multiple World Championship and World Indoor titles and currently serves as Vice President of the Croatian Olympic Committee while contributing to the Champions for Peace initiative.
Croatian High Jumper ‘Blanka Vlašić’ Appointed International Event Ambassador for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026In April 2026, Procam International, a sports management company in India, announced that Croatian high jumper and double Olympic medallist Blanka Vlašić has been appointed as the International Event Ambassador for the 18th edition of the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) World 10K Bengaluru.The event, a World Athletics Gold Label race scheduled for 26 April 2026 in Bengaluru(Karnataka), is widely regarded as one of the premier 10 kilometre (km) distance running events globally.About Blanka Vlašić:Identity: Blanka Vlašić is a Croatian athlete specializing in women’s high jump.Olympics: She won a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing, China, and a bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Records: Her personal best of 2.08 metres (m) (2009) is the Croatian national record and ranks as the third-highest jump in women’s high jump history.Career: She has multiple World Championship and World Indoor titles and currently serves as Vice President of the Croatian Olympic Committee while contributing to the Champions for Peace initiative.
Croatian High Jumper ‘Blanka Vlašić’ Appointed International Event Ambassador for TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026In April 2026, Procam International, a sports management company in India, announced that Croatian high jumper and double Olympic medallist ...
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Moody’s Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia ConflictIn April 2026, American rating agency, Moody’s Ratings released its latest ‘Credit Opinion Report on India’, lowering India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27(FY27) by 80 basis points to 6%, down from its earlier estimate of 6.8%.Key Findings:Growth Trend: Moody’s noted that India’s GDP growth remained strong at 7.5% in Calendar Year 2025(CY25), up from 7.2% in CY24, driven by a rebound in the manufacturing sector.Inflation: The rating has also projected inflation to average at 4.8% in FY27 from 2.4% in FY26.Fiscal Indicators: The report highlighted India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) narrowed to nearly 0.4% of GDP in CY25 over 0.9% (in CY24).The report further estimated India’s CAD to remain around 1-1.5% of GDP in CY26 and CY27.
Moody’s Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia ConflictIn April 2026, American rating agency, Moody’s Ratings released its latest ‘Credit Opinion Report on India’, lowering India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27(FY27) by 80 basis points to 6%, down from its earlier estimate of 6.8%.Key Findings:Growth Trend: Moody’s noted that India’s GDP growth remained strong at 7.5% in Calendar Year 2025(CY25), up from 7.2% in CY24, driven by a rebound in the manufacturing sector.Inflation: The rating has also projected inflation to average at 4.8% in FY27 from 2.4% in FY26.Fiscal Indicators: The report highlighted India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) narrowed to nearly 0.4% of GDP in CY25 over 0.9% (in CY24).The report further estimated India’s CAD to remain around 1-1.5% of GDP in CY26 and CY27.
Moody’s Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6% Amid West Asia ConflictIn April 2026, American rating agency, Moody’s Ratings released its latest ‘Credit Opinion Report on India’, lowering India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast fo...
NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in TelanganaIn April 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched two new initiatives, Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Sarthi and Mentor India Academy at Vardhaman College of Engineering in Hyderabad, Telangana.These initiatives, in line with the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, aimed to nurture innovation from the school-level.About Launched Initiatives:Initiatives: ATL Sarthi is a comprehensive capacity-building programme for ATL in-charges and educators, while the Mentor India Academy serves as an advanced training platform for mentors under AIM’s Mentor India initiative.Scope: The initiative will offer structured mentorship and institutional support to 379 ATLs in Telangana.Objective: The initiative will empower students with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies, structured problem-solving approaches, among others.Regional Clusters: Under these new initiatives, ATLs will be grouped into regional clusters, each supported by a nodal institution.NITI Aayog has designated Vardhaman College of Engineering as the nodal institution for the state, providing technical assistance, mentorship, teacher training and support for incubation and entrepreneurship.
NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in TelanganaIn April 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched two new initiatives, Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Sarthi and Mentor India Academy at Vardhaman College of Engineering in Hyderabad, Telangana.These initiatives, in line with the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, aimed to nurture innovation from the school-level.About Launched Initiatives:Initiatives: ATL Sarthi is a comprehensive capacity-building programme for ATL in-charges and educators, while the Mentor India Academy serves as an advanced training platform for mentors under AIM’s Mentor India initiative.Scope: The initiative will offer structured mentorship and institutional support to 379 ATLs in Telangana.Objective: The initiative will empower students with hands-on exposure to emerging technologies, structured problem-solving approaches, among others.Regional Clusters: Under these new initiatives, ATLs will be grouped into regional clusters, each supported by a nodal institution.NITI Aayog has designated Vardhaman College of Engineering as the nodal institution for the state, providing technical assistance, mentorship, teacher training and support for incubation and entrepreneurship.
NITI Aayog’s AIM Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in TelanganaIn April 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog)’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) launched two new initiatives, Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) Sarthi and Men...
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Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov Visited India to co-chair IRIGC-TECDenis Manturov, first Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Russia, was on two-day official visit to India from April 2 to 3, 2026, aimed to bolster bilateral relations across key sectors.Key Details of Visit:IRICG-TEC: During his visit, he co-chaired the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) along with Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, Delhi.The IRIGC-TEC serves as a key institutional mechanism to review and advance strategic economic ties between the two countries.Bilateral Meeting: He also held a high-level meeting with Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, where both leaders discussed cooperation in trade, industry, energy, fertilizers, connectivity, mobility, and emerging areas like technology, innovation, and critical minerals.They also reviewed the progress on the implementation of the various outcomes of the 23rd India Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025.
Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov Visited India to co-chair IRIGC-TECDenis Manturov, first Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Russia, was on two-day official visit to India from April 2 to 3, 2026, aimed to bolster bilateral relations across key sectors.Key Details of Visit:IRICG-TEC: During his visit, he co-chaired the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) along with Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi, Delhi.The IRIGC-TEC serves as a key institutional mechanism to review and advance strategic economic ties between the two countries.Bilateral Meeting: He also held a high-level meeting with Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, where both leaders discussed cooperation in trade, industry, energy, fertilizers, connectivity, mobility, and emerging areas like technology, innovation, and critical minerals.They also reviewed the progress on the implementation of the various outcomes of the 23rd India Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025.
Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov Visited India to co-chair IRIGC-TECDenis Manturov, first Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Russia, was on two-day official visit to India from April 2 to 3, 2026, aimed to bolster bilateral relations across key sec...
Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever ‘Administrative Capacity Building’ Programme for Scientists & AcademiciansIn April 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched the first-ever dedicated programme on ‘Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians’ under Mission Karmayogi, during a special session of ‘SADHANA(Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement) Saptah’ held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.Key Highlights:Aim: This newly launched initiative aims to equip scientists and academic leaders with governance skills and decision-making capabilities.Key Initiatives: During the event, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh also launched several other initiatives:The revamped Unified New-Age National Training Institutions (UNNATI) portal aimed to bolster institutional capacity-building ecosystems.He also unveiled a roadmap for the national rollout of the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram.MoU Signed: During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) to foster global knowledge partnerships in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital governance and public sector innovation.
Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever ‘Administrative Capacity Building’ Programme for Scientists & AcademiciansIn April 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched the first-ever dedicated programme on ‘Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians’ under Mission Karmayogi, during a special session of ‘SADHANA(Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement) Saptah’ held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.Key Highlights:Aim: This newly launched initiative aims to equip scientists and academic leaders with governance skills and decision-making capabilities.Key Initiatives: During the event, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh also launched several other initiatives:The revamped Unified New-Age National Training Institutions (UNNATI) portal aimed to bolster institutional capacity-building ecosystems.He also unveiled a roadmap for the national rollout of the Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram.MoU Signed: During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) and the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) to foster global knowledge partnerships in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital governance and public sector innovation.
Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches first -ever ‘Administrative Capacity Building’ Programme for Scientists & AcademiciansIn April 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (...
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