TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. 🌲💐 🌴 Good Friday 2026 falls on April 03 , Friday. It is during Holy Week, which begins on Palm Sunday and extends up to Easter Sunday. This sacred day honors the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary and His holy sacrifice for the redemption and salvation of humanity. According to Christian belief, Jesus endured great suffering and death to atone for the sins of the world, demonstrating unconditional love, forgiveness, and obedience to God.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027. The Prime Minister also appealed to citizens to self-enumerate their household details themselves and participate in the Census process.
3. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) said the return of displaced Kashmir Pandits was possible “only after a sense of safety is fully restored” and showed willingness to have a fresh legislation on protection of Hindu shrines and religious sites.
4. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma said crude availability in the country is normal and refineries are operating at maximum capacity. She noted that government has reduced excise duty, on petrol and diesel to keep prices stable. She said that the Government has made arrangements to ensure adequate crude supply for the next 60 days.
5. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary today said that the Centre and State governments are working in close coordination to strengthen skill development across the country. Addressing the India Skills National Competition 2025-26 in Greater Noida, the Minister hailed the performance of Indian participants in recent international competitions, including World Skills Asia.
6. Delhi launches Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana to support girls’ education with ₹1.2 lakh financial aid from birth to graduation, promoting higher education, preventing early marriage, and ensuring long-term financial security.
7. In Keralam, LDF and UDF released their election manifestos yesterday. NDA released their manifesto earlier.
8. Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2026 to decriminalise minor offences, amend 784 provisions and improve ease of doing business and living in India.
9. Recently PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kaynes Semicon Plant in Sanand, Gujarat, strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem, boosting EV and tech manufacturing, and advancing the India Semiconductor Mission.
10. A leasing agreement has been signed between Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for a Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur, Odisha. The project reflects India’s push to utilise domestic coal resources for value-added chemical production, particularly in fertilisers and industrial applications.
11. The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for exports of apparel, garments, and made-ups until 30th September 2026. The move aims to sustain India’s competitiveness in global textile markets by ensuring exporters are not burdened with embedded taxes and levies.
12. The Government of Meghalaya has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India to expand satellite internet connectivity, aiming to improve healthcare, education, and digital access in remote areas.
13. Lok Sabha Passed Resolution For Amravati The New Capital of Andhra Pradesh : Amaravati to be declared Andhra Pradesh’s sole capital through amendment to Reorganization Act. The move ends the three-capital plan and restores single capital status, effective from June 2, 2024, marking a major political and administrative shift.
14. Gaganyaan astronauts begin Mission Mitra in Ladakh, set to test human limits. India’s human spaceflight ambitions have taken a crucial step forward as four astronauts selected for the Gaganyaan Mission began a unique high-altitude experiment in Ladakh under a programme called Mission Mitra.
*The initiative, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), aims to simulate the harsh conditions of deep space on Earth.
15. Ashwini Bhide appointed as Mumbai’s first woman BMC Commissioner. Know her career, achievements, and role in leading India’s richest civic body till 2030.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its judgment in a cheque bounce case filed by a company, M/s Murli Projects Private Limited, against Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav. denies Rajpal Yadav more time to pay dues in cheque bounce case.
2. A court in Delhi has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Lipika Mitra, wife of Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti, against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
3. The Supreme Court took a serious note of an incident in West Bengal’s Malda district where seven judicial officials engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise were taken hostage, terming it deplorable. Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident, the court criticised the state administration and sought responses from the state Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and other officials over their inaction on the issue.
4. Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, actor and BJP MP Hema Malini has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla complaining about prevalent “cultural fascism” in the State which she said was negatively impacting livelihoods. Hema Malini writes to Speaker; says West Bengal denying permission for cultural events.
5. Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday issued a one-week deadline to the Department of Posts for integrating its pension services with the telecom department’s ‘SAMPANN’ portal.
“Why is it that the postal department is not using the Sampann portal? I want (officials) to meet straight after this function,” Scindia said.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Mrs Punita Jain has assumed the responsibility of Regional President (RPA) of Southern Star AWWA on 1 April 2026.
2. Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh has handed over command of the Gajraj Corps to Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, marking an important leadership transition in the Indian Army.
3. The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Union Government whether military cadets who are boarded out due to injury or disability during training can be treated as ex-servicemen for the purpose of availing reservation in government and semi-government jobs.
4. Major General Amaresh Gunjan, SM, VSM, has assumed command of the Golden Key Division as its 41st General Officer Commanding (GOC), continuing the formation’s legacy of courage, discipline and battlefield excellence.
5. The Parliament has passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 after Lok Sabha approved it yesterday with Voice Vote. Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill. The Bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, and a minimum of 67 per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only.
6. Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, presented Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards to Indian Naval personnel on behalf of the Hon’ble President of India at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held in Mumbai on 01 Apr 2026.
Individual awards conferred during the ceremony included two Yudh Seva Medal, twelve Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry), eight Nao Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty), and eighteen Vishisht Seva Medal.
FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
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🇧🇩 B’desh Taka* : ₹ 0.70
🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.32
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Rupee : ₹ 0.29
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 14,900/ 01gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 2,49,000/KG
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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On Tuesday, Dhurandhar The Revenge crossed ₹1400 crore at the global box office. It is the first Hindi film to cross the mark without the benefit of a windfall from China. In just 13 days, it is the fourth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time and is almost certain to finish in the top 2, maybe even at the very top.
03 Apr(Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasant
Drik Ritu : Vasant (Spring)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Vaisakha 01,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Chitra 16
Tithi : Pratipada (up to 8:42 am)Dwitiya
Nakshatra: Chitra
Rahu : 10:58 AM – 12:30 PM
Yamaganda : 03:34 PM – 05:07 PM
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