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Goa Govt, Cochin Port Authority Join DoT’s ‘SAMPANN’ to Streamline PensionsIn April 2026, the Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority (CPA) signed an agreement for the adoption of SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension), the flagship digital pension and financial management platform of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.The MoU aims to streamline the disbursement of pensions in the state.Key Details:Signatories: The agreement was formally signed by G. Sandepp Kumar Goud, Deputy (Dy.) Office of Controller General of Communications Accounts (CGCA); Kasivishwanath, Chairman of CPA; and Shakeel Ul Rehman Rather, Resident Commissioner, Goa Government, during an event held to mark the 75th anniversary of the Postal Training Centre (PTC) in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).Significance: The agreement is expected to strengthen modern, accountable and citizen-centric governance through reuse of proven national digital platforms.About SAMPANN: It, a cloud end-to-end digital pension management system, is designed, developed and operated by CGCA. It is offered as a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution to departments, state governments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Goa Govt, Cochin Port Authority Join DoT’s ‘SAMPANN’ to Streamline PensionsIn April 2026, the Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority (CPA) signed an agreement for the adoption of SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension), the flagship digital pension and financial management platform of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.The MoU aims to streamline the disbursement of pensions in the state.Key Details:Signatories: The agreement was formally signed by G. Sandepp Kumar Goud, Deputy (Dy.) Office of Controller General of Communications Accounts (CGCA); Kasivishwanath, Chairman of CPA; and Shakeel Ul Rehman Rather, Resident Commissioner, Goa Government, during an event held to mark the 75th anniversary of the Postal Training Centre (PTC) in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).Significance: The agreement is expected to strengthen modern, accountable and citizen-centric governance through reuse of proven national digital platforms.About SAMPANN: It, a cloud end-to-end digital pension management system, is designed, developed and operated by CGCA. It is offered as a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution to departments, state governments, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
Goa Govt, Cochin Port Authority Join DoT’s ‘SAMPANN’ to Streamline PensionsIn April 2026, the Government of Goa and the Cochin Port Authority (CPA) signed an agreement for the adoption of SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension), the...
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Releases Commemorative Stamp to Mark 75 Years of PTC SaharanpurIn April 2026, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Ministry of Communications, released a Rs.5 commemorative postage stamp at Rang Bhawan Sabhagaar, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Postal Training Centre (PTC), Saharanpur(Uttar Pradesh, UP).Key Details:Legacy: The commemorative stamp, released by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications, highlights the legacy of the PTC, Saharanpur, featuring elements symbolising postal services, training excellence, and India’s communication network, marking its 75 years of contribution to capacity building.PTC Saharanpur: Established on April 2, 1951, PTC Saharanpur introduced a structured training framework, replacing informal systems and strengthening India’s postal network.Future Vision: India aims to become a global logistics powerhouse by 2030, with India Post playing a key role in achieving this goal.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Releases Commemorative Stamp to Mark 75 Years of PTC SaharanpurIn April 2026, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Ministry of Communications, released a Rs.5 commemorative postage stamp at Rang Bhawan Sabhagaar, Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, to mark the Platinum Jubilee of the Postal Training Centre (PTC), Saharanpur(Uttar Pradesh, UP).Key Details:Legacy: The commemorative stamp, released by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications, highlights the legacy of the PTC, Saharanpur, featuring elements symbolising postal services, training excellence, and India’s communication network, marking its 75 years of contribution to capacity building.PTC Saharanpur: Established on April 2, 1951, PTC Saharanpur introduced a structured training framework, replacing informal systems and strengthening India’s postal network.Future Vision: India aims to become a global logistics powerhouse by 2030, with India Post playing a key role in achieving this goal.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Releases Commemorative Stamp to Mark 75 Years of PTC SaharanpurIn April 2026, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Ministry of Communications, released a Rs.5 commemorative postage stamp at Rang Bhawan Sabhagaar...
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MoE Declares NCERT as ‘Deemed to be University’ Under Distinct CategoryOn 30th March 2026, the Ministry of Education (MoE), through its Department of Higher Education (DHE), declared the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) as a ‘Deemed to be University’ under a distinct category as per Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.NCERT Deemed-to-be-University Status:Constituents: The status covers NCERT along with six of its constituent institutions across India includes: Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Ajmer (Rajasthan); RIE, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh, MP); RIE, Bhubaneswar (Odisha); RIE, Mysuru (Karnataka) ; North East RIE, Shillong (Meghalaya); Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal (MP).Academic: NCERT can now offer Diploma, Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and specialised programmes while continuing curriculum development.Funds: NCERT shall not divert assets or funds without prior permission from the UGC and Central Government, and must not engage in commercial or profit-making activities.
MoE Declares NCERT as ‘Deemed to be University’ Under Distinct CategoryOn 30th March 2026, the Ministry of Education (MoE), through its Department of Higher Education (DHE), declared the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) as a ‘Deemed to be University’ under a distinct category as per Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956.NCERT Deemed-to-be-University Status:Constituents: The status covers NCERT along with six of its constituent institutions across India includes: Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Ajmer (Rajasthan); RIE, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh, MP); RIE, Bhubaneswar (Odisha); RIE, Mysuru (Karnataka) ; North East RIE, Shillong (Meghalaya); Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSSCIVE), Bhopal (MP).Academic: NCERT can now offer Diploma, Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and specialised programmes while continuing curriculum development.Funds: NCERT shall not divert assets or funds without prior permission from the UGC and Central Government, and must not engage in commercial or profit-making activities.
MoE Declares NCERT as ‘Deemed to be University’ Under Distinct CategoryOn 30th March 2026, the Ministry of Education (MoE), through its Department of Higher Education (DHE), declared the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) a...
India, South Korea Sign Pact to Boost Skill Development in Shipbuilding SectorOn April 2 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Plan of Implementation (PoI) with South Korea’s Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in New Delhi(Delhi) to enhance skill development in India’s shipbuilding and maritime sector.The agreement aligns with the objectives of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, aimed at strengthening India’s global maritime position.About Plan of Implementation(PoI):Objective: The project, titled ‘Support the Establishment of Development Strategies and to Build a Foundation for Skilled and Professional Talents for the Indian Shipbuilding and Marine Sector,’ aims to modernize the workforce to support economic growth.Key Focus Areas: Under this collaboration, KOICA, along with the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET), will conduct research on India’s shipbuilding and marine engineering sectors.Implementation: A series of bilateral workshops will be conducted in India and South Korea with participation from industry experts, policymakers, and academic institutions.
India, South Korea Sign Pact to Boost Skill Development in Shipbuilding SectorOn April 2 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Plan of Implementation (PoI) with South Korea’s Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in New Delhi(Delhi) to enhance skill development in India’s shipbuilding and maritime sector.The agreement aligns with the objectives of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision (MAKV) 2047, aimed at strengthening India’s global maritime position.About Plan of Implementation(PoI):Objective: The project, titled ‘Support the Establishment of Development Strategies and to Build a Foundation for Skilled and Professional Talents for the Indian Shipbuilding and Marine Sector,’ aims to modernize the workforce to support economic growth.Key Focus Areas: Under this collaboration, KOICA, along with the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training (KRIVET), will conduct research on India’s shipbuilding and marine engineering sectors.Implementation: A series of bilateral workshops will be conducted in India and South Korea with participation from industry experts, policymakers, and academic institutions.
India, South Korea Sign Pact to Boost Skill Development in Shipbuilding SectorOn April 2 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Plan of Implementation (PoI) with South Korea’s Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOIC...
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South Africa Batter Rassie van der Dussen Announces Retirement from International CricketIn April 2026, South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen(37) announced his retirement from international cricket and will continue to play for the Lions and mentor young players.About Rassie van der Dussen:International Career: He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) and One Day International (ODI) debuts in 2018 against Zimbabwe and England, respectively, at age 29, and played his first Test in 2019 against England.Performance: Across formats, he played 18 Tests, scoring 905 runs with 6 fifties; 71 ODIs, amassing 2,657 runs with 6 centuries and 17 fifties, and holding the second-highest ODI average for South Africa after AB de Villiers.He also played 57 T20Is, scoring 1,406 runs with 10 fifties and captained the side eight times.Achievements: He was among the leading run-scorers in the 2019 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy, and was named in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2021.
South Africa Batter Rassie van der Dussen Announces Retirement from International CricketIn April 2026, South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen(37) announced his retirement from international cricket and will continue to play for the Lions and mentor young players.About Rassie van der Dussen:International Career: He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) and One Day International (ODI) debuts in 2018 against Zimbabwe and England, respectively, at age 29, and played his first Test in 2019 against England.Performance: Across formats, he played 18 Tests, scoring 905 runs with 6 fifties; 71 ODIs, amassing 2,657 runs with 6 centuries and 17 fifties, and holding the second-highest ODI average for South Africa after AB de Villiers.He also played 57 T20Is, scoring 1,406 runs with 10 fifties and captained the side eight times.Achievements: He was among the leading run-scorers in the 2019 and 2023 ODI World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy, and was named in the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year 2021.
South Africa Batter Rassie van der Dussen Announces Retirement from International CricketIn April 2026, South African top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen(37) announced his retirement from international cricket and will continue to play for the Lio...
NSIL and Dhruva Space sign MoU for solar panel collaborationIn April 2026, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aerospace company Dhruva Space Private Limited to forge a collaboration in the design, manufacture, testing, and supply of solar panels for global satellite manufacturers.Key Details of MoU: Key Role: This strategic partnership will enable Dhruva Space to use NSIL’s programme management and product assurance expertise to scale manufacturing of space-grade solar panels.NSIL: It is a wholly owned Government of India (GoI) company, established on 6 March 2019 under the Companies Act, 2013, functioning under the Department of Space (DoS) and responsible for producing, assembling, and integrating launch vehicles with industry support.Market Growth: According to the Space Solar Cells Market Report 2026, the market is expected to grow from USD 1.38 billion in 2025 to USD 1.55 billion in 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.3%.
NSIL and Dhruva Space sign MoU for solar panel collaborationIn April 2026, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aerospace company Dhruva Space Private Limited to forge a collaboration in the design, manufacture, testing, and supply of solar panels for global satellite manufacturers.Key Details of MoU: Key Role: This strategic partnership will enable Dhruva Space to use NSIL’s programme management and product assurance expertise to scale manufacturing of space-grade solar panels.NSIL: It is a wholly owned Government of India (GoI) company, established on 6 March 2019 under the Companies Act, 2013, functioning under the Department of Space (DoS) and responsible for producing, assembling, and integrating launch vehicles with industry support.Market Growth: According to the Space Solar Cells Market Report 2026, the market is expected to grow from USD 1.38 billion in 2025 to USD 1.55 billion in 2026, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.3%.
NSIL and Dhruva Space sign MoU for solar panel collaborationIn April 2026, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with aerospace company Dhruva Sp...
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Union Minister Rajnath Singh Commissioned Advanced Nuclear Submarine ‘INS Taragiri’ in Visakhapatnam, APIn April 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) formally commissioned an advanced stealth frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) Taragiri (F41) into Indian Navy (IN) at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan; Admiral Dinesh Kumar (DK) Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), IN; Captain Jagmohan (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), were among those present during the commissioning.About INS Taragiri:Developed by: INS Taragiri, the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).Arms and Ammunition: The vessel features a vast range of weapons including Supersonic Surface-to-Surface missiles; Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM); advanced anti-submarine warfare system; and advanced indigenous Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) systems, among others.Key Features: 6,670 tonne warship, powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, offering high-speed and high-endurance capabilities for diverse naval operations.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh Commissioned Advanced Nuclear Submarine ‘INS Taragiri’ in Visakhapatnam, APIn April 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) formally commissioned an advanced stealth frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) Taragiri (F41) into Indian Navy (IN) at Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan; Admiral Dinesh Kumar (DK) Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), IN; Captain Jagmohan (Retd.), Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), were among those present during the commissioning.About INS Taragiri:Developed by: INS Taragiri, the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).Arms and Ammunition: The vessel features a vast range of weapons including Supersonic Surface-to-Surface missiles; Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM); advanced anti-submarine warfare system; and advanced indigenous Sound Navigation and Ranging (SONAR) systems, among others.Key Features: 6,670 tonne warship, powered by a Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion system, offering high-speed and high-endurance capabilities for diverse naval operations.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh Commissioned Advanced Nuclear Submarine ‘INS Taragiri’ in Visakhapatnam, APIn April 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) formally commissioned an advanced stealth frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) T...
Krishna Kumar Singh Takes Additional Charge as SAIL CMD Following Amarendu Prakash’s ResignationIn April 2026, Krishna Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), took additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for a three-month interim period (2 April to 1 July 2026).This followed the resignation of Amarendu Prakash, effective 1 April 2026, which was approved by the Ministry of Steel (MoS).Other Appointments:The board of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) approved the appointment of Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), with his tenure effective from April 1, 2026, until his superannuation on July 31, 2030, or until further orders, as per the Ministry of Power (MoP).He succeeds Dr. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, who demitted office on March 31, 2026, upon attaining the mandatory age of superannuation.
Krishna Kumar Singh Takes Additional Charge as SAIL CMD Following Amarendu Prakash’s ResignationIn April 2026, Krishna Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), took additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for a three-month interim period (2 April to 1 July 2026).This followed the resignation of Amarendu Prakash, effective 1 April 2026, which was approved by the Ministry of Steel (MoS).Other Appointments:The board of Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) approved the appointment of Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), with his tenure effective from April 1, 2026, until his superannuation on July 31, 2030, or until further orders, as per the Ministry of Power (MoP).He succeeds Dr. Ravindra Kumar Tyagi, who demitted office on March 31, 2026, upon attaining the mandatory age of superannuation.
Krishna Kumar Singh Takes Additional Charge as SAIL CMD Following Amarendu Prakash’s ResignationIn April 2026, Krishna Kumar Singh, Director (Personnel) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), took additional charge as Chairman and Managing Direc...
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Myanmar Parliament Elects Min Aung Hlaing as PresidentIn April 2026, Min Aung Hlaing, Senior General and former Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw (Armed Forces of Myanmar), was elected as the 11th President of Myanmar by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union), the legislature of Myanmar.Background:Election: The election took place in a parliament dominated by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and appointed armed forces representatives.Outcome: Min Aung Hlaing won 429 of 584 votes, while Nan Ni Ni Aye, regional Member of Parliament (MP) from Karen State, and U Nyo Saw were elected as Vice-Presidents of Myanmar.
Myanmar Parliament Elects Min Aung Hlaing as PresidentIn April 2026, Min Aung Hlaing, Senior General and former Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw (Armed Forces of Myanmar), was elected as the 11th President of Myanmar by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Assembly of the Union), the legislature of Myanmar.Background:Election: The election took place in a parliament dominated by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) and appointed armed forces representatives.Outcome: Min Aung Hlaing won 429 of 584 votes, while Nan Ni Ni Aye, regional Member of Parliament (MP) from Karen State, and U Nyo Saw were elected as Vice-Presidents of Myanmar.
Myanmar Parliament Elects Min Aung Hlaing as PresidentIn April 2026, Min Aung Hlaing, Senior General and former Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw (Armed Forces of Myanmar), was elected as the 11th President of Myanmar by the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (Asse...
Uttarakhand & Odisha Police Honoured with the Prestigious President’s Police ColoursThe President of India Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of the prestigious President’s Police Colour (Nishaan), the highest national honour for a state police force, on the Uttarakhand Police (2 April 2026) and Odisha Police (30 March 2026) in recognition of their exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to internal security and public safety.About Uttarakhand Police:Award: The Uttarakhand Police was honoured for recognising bravery, discipline, professional excellence, and long-term dedication to the nation during the Silver Jubilee Year of statehood.Leadership: Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister (CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami and Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth guided the force, which is acknowledged for its service in disaster management, notably the 2013 Kedarnath tragedy, and managing large-scale events like the Maha Kumbh and Char Dham Yatra. About Odisha Police:Award: The Odisha Police was conferred the award for recognising exceptional discipline, service excellence, bravery, professionalism, and long-term institutional contribution, coinciding with the 90th Police Foundation Day (Utkal Divas).Leadership: Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) Y B Khurania and Additional Director General (ADG) Prateek Mohanty led the force, which has been operational since 1936 and is acknowledged for anti-Maoist operations, crime prevention, and citizen-centric initiatives.
Uttarakhand & Odisha Police Honoured with the Prestigious President’s Police ColoursThe President of India Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of the prestigious President’s Police Colour (Nishaan), the highest national honour for a state police force, on the Uttarakhand Police (2 April 2026) and Odisha Police (30 March 2026) in recognition of their exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to internal security and public safety.About Uttarakhand Police:Award: The Uttarakhand Police was honoured for recognising bravery, discipline, professional excellence, and long-term dedication to the nation during the Silver Jubilee Year of statehood.Leadership: Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister (CM) Pushkar Singh Dhami and Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth guided the force, which is acknowledged for its service in disaster management, notably the 2013 Kedarnath tragedy, and managing large-scale events like the Maha Kumbh and Char Dham Yatra. About Odisha Police:Award: The Odisha Police was conferred the award for recognising exceptional discipline, service excellence, bravery, professionalism, and long-term institutional contribution, coinciding with the 90th Police Foundation Day (Utkal Divas).Leadership: Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) Y B Khurania and Additional Director General (ADG) Prateek Mohanty led the force, which has been operational since 1936 and is acknowledged for anti-Maoist operations, crime prevention, and citizen-centric initiatives.
Uttarakhand & Odisha Police Honoured with the Prestigious President’s Police ColoursThe President of India Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of the prestigious President’s Police Colour (Nishaan), the highest national honour for a state police f...
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