TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. In Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Yatra will formally commence with the opening of the portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttarkashi district today.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address several public meetings in support of party candidates in West Bengal in Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram and other districts today.
3. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Saturday (April 18, 2026) that the G20 satellite, designed to study climate, air pollution and monitor weather, is expected to be launched in 2027.
4. The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 till March 2028, reinforcing the government’s focus on rural connectivity and infrastructure development. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the decision aims to ensure the completion of key road and bridge projects that connect villages with agricultural markets, schools and hospitals.
5. The All India Council for Technical Education has launched the 3rd edition of the AICTE-VAANI scheme (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages). The initiative aims to promote the use of Indian languages in technical education and research, helping students.
6. In the first phase of the Assembly Elections in West Bengal, a total of 152 assembly constituencies will go to the polls on the 23rd of this month.
7. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has announced the establishment of the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-enabled geological and mining systems, backed by a ₹15 crore funding commitment over five years.
8. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying holds an important national meeting/workshop on Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), Artificial Insemination, Vaccination, and Bharat Pashudhan Portal was conducted on 17th April 2026 in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD , Government of India.
9. Rutba Majeed, a young engineer from Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first woman in the region to qualify the DGCA Drone Instructor Examination. Alongside this milestone, her idea for a low-cost drone-based system to detect faults in power infrastructure has been selected under MSME Hackathon 5.0, earning a Rs 15 lakh grant for further development.
10. In Keralam, the Health Department has set up special heatstroke clinics at major hospitals across the state amid rising temperatures and a recent spike in sunstroke cases.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Centre allows Shikhar Dhawan, Baba Bageshwar foundations to receive foreign funding: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) for the Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, the charitable arm of former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, enabling it to receive foreign funding for its initiatives.
2. Telangana government is planning to make Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points mandatory in the basements of apartment complexes. The move is aimed at providing residents with convenient home-charging access.
3. The Supreme Court of India on Friday (April 17, 2026) allowed Congress leader Pawan Khera to immediately move the competent court in Assam for anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, over allegations that she held multiple passports.
4. In Chhattisgarh: Mahasamund Police seizes over 912 kg ganja worth Rs 4.5 crore.
5. In Andhra Pradesh, NDA alliance parties organised a protest rally in Nidadavolu yesterday, condemning the obstruction of the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament.
6. NCW reviews progress of probe into Amravati sexual abuse case: The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, Vijaya Rahatkar, presided over a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of the Paratwada case in Amravati, Maharashtra. The case involves the alleged creation and circulation of obscene videos and images of young girls.
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1. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has undergone a surgical procedure on Saturday evening following a health complication. According to a statement issued by Jana Sena, the actor-politician had been unwell for the past few months. The health problem surfaced again during an official meeting in Amaravati on Friday.
2. In Manipur, two civilians, including retired Indian Army personnel, have been killed in an ambush by suspected armed militants today at National Highway 202 (Imphal-Ukhrul Road). According to the Police report, the incident took place around 1.30 PM near TM Kasom village along the National Highway in Ukhrul district
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DEFENCE News
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1. Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, made port call at Casablanca, Morocco on 15 Apr 2026, as part of its ongoing transoceanic deployment under Lokayan 26.
The ship’s arrival at this prominent port marks an important milestone in the expedition and reflects Indian Navy’s sustained efforts to enhance maritime engagement in line with the vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Region).
2. The Indian Army has halted discussions regarding the acquisition of American-made Stryker armoured vehicles. Defence sources confirm that the procurement initiative has been entirely shelved due to a lack of operational suitability.
Instead, military planners are executing a decisive pivot towards domestic alternatives to fulfil the requirements for their future wheeled infantry combat vehicle (ICV) fleets.
FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
💷 GBP ₹123(Approx)
€ Euro : ₹107(Approx)
USD ₹ 92(Approx)
🇨🇦 Canada :CAD ₹67
🇦🇺 Australia : ₹ 65
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham : ₹ 25
🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥ : ₹ 13
🇲🇻 Maldives Rufiya : ₹ 6.00
🇧🇹 Bhutan ngultrum : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 Nepal Rupee : ₹ 0.63
🇧🇩 B’desh Taka* : ₹ 0.70
🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.32
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Rupee : ₹ 0.29
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BSE SENSEX
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NIFTY
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 15,400/ 01gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 2,65,000/KG
Akshaya Tritiya, considered an auspicious day for gold purchases, will be celebrated on Sunday. Analysts said participation is evolving, with more investors exploring financial products linked to the yellow metal even as physical buying remains significant.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Matka King is a 2026 Hindi-language period crime drama series on Amazon Prime Video, created by Nagraj Manjule and Abhay Koranne, inspired by the real-life story of Ratan Khatri. Starring Vijay Varma as Brij Bhatti, the series chronicles the rise and fall of a cotton trader who revolutionizes Mumbai’s gambling scene in the 1960s-70s.
2. Miss Sake India 2026 title was awarded to the Nishita Yogesh Antarkar at a prestigious event which was held in Mumbai on the April 17, 2026. The event was organized by the Hirohama India Pvt. Ltd. and it highlighted the growing cultural ties between the India and Japan.
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