NTPC Signs MoU with France’s EDF for Leveraging Nuclear Power Projects

Current Context: On 8 April 2026, NTPC Limited (National Thermal Power Corporation) signed a landmark MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with France’s EDF (Électricité de France) in New Delhi. Signatories: Mr. Arnada Pras…

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NITI Aayog Report: Women Hold ₹76 Lakh Cr Credit Portfolio

Current Context: On 7 April 2026, NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) launched the report “From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s Evolving Credit Market” in New Delhi. Released by Nidhi Chhibb…

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India Elected to UN ECOSOC Bodies; Preeti Saran Re-elected

Current Context: On 8 April 2026, India was elected unopposed (by acclamation) to four key subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Big Win: Veteran diplomat Preeti Saran re‑elected t…

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Highlights of RBI’s 1st Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy of FY27

Current Context: On 8 April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its first bi‑monthly monetary policy for FY27. The Repo Rate (Repurchase Rate) was kept unchanged at 5.25% , with SDF (Standing Deposit Facility)…

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Amul Becomes 1st Indian FMCG Company to Hit Rs 1 Trillion Turnover in FY26

Current Context: Amul has made history by becoming the first Indian FMCG company to cross the ₹1 trillion turnover mark in FY26, recording an 11% growth over the previous year. This milestone was achieved through aggress…

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PNB Signs MoU with GeM to Boost Financial Access for Sellers

Current Context: On 7 April 2026 in New Delhi, Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed an MoU with Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The agreement brings PNB onboard as a Lending Partner on the GeM Sahay Portal. The collaboration…

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DCIL and Colombo Dockyard Sign MoU for Strategic Alliance

Current Context: On April 7, 2026, the Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) and Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) signed a landmark MoU in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The agreement establishes Colombo Dockyard as a “Dredger M…

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Bhopal RPO Becomes First in India to Launch Braille & Sign Language Services

Current Context: On April 7, 2026, the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Bhopal became the first in India to introduce accessibility services for differently-abled applicants. For the visually impaired, Braille booklets exp…

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