*TODAYS TOP NEWS*
—————————————
1. Most exit polls on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) predicted a tight race in West Bengal, a clear majority for the BJP-led NDA in Assam and Puducherry, the DMK-led coalition leading in Tamil Nadu, and the United Democratic Front (UDF) ahead in Kerala.
2. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority will establish a ₹15 crore training centre in Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, India to promote basmati cultivation and organic farming. The initiative aims to enhance agricultural exports and farmer capacity.
3. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to select a second batch of astronauts for the Gaganyaan mission, expanding eligibility beyond Indian Air Force test pilots. For the first time, civilians from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds may be included as India strengthens its long-term human spaceflight programme.
4. The Union government is set to launch Prashast 2.0, an upgraded digital platform designed to identify 21 types of disabilities in children and improve support for Children With Special Needs (CWSN). The app aims to strengthen early screening, simplify certification and ensure better inclusion of such children in mainstream education.
5. The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education has declared the results of the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations.
6. The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 with a planned investment of ₹10,000 crore to strengthen the state’s AI ecosystem. The policy aims to promote innovation, create jobs, support industries and position Maharashtra as a leading artificial intelligence hub in India.
7. In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the security scenario, progress on Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan and District wise preparations for the forthcoming pilgrimages.
8. In Chhattisgarh, cooking gas will be supplied to households through pipeline in urban areas.
9. The holy relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Leh yesterday by a special Indian Air Force aircraft. The relics were received with full state honours at the technical Airport in Leh.
10. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express service from Jammu Tawi Railway Station today.
11. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will embark on a two-day visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh starting from Tomorrow.
12. Bihar drops Sanjay Gandhi name from zoo, dairy institute: Bihar government in the state on Wednesday renamed the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park as ‘Patna Zoo’, and the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology as ‘Bihar State Institute of Dairy Technology’. The decisions were taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
—————————————
*LEGAL REPORT*
—————————————
1. The Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 29) took suo motu cognizance of systemic delays in approval of resolution plans by the National Company Law Tribunals, particularly at its Principal Bench in New Delhi.
2. The Congress on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) sharpened its attack on the Centre over the implementation of the women’s reservation law, with party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh urging the Prime Minister to convene an all-party meeting to evolve a consensus roadmap.
3. The Bombay High Court yesterday granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, one of the two men convicted in the 2013 murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar.
4. In Assam, security forces have apprehended one ULFA (I) cadre, ten Over Ground Workers (OGWs), and four drug dealers with links to anti-national elements during a series of joint operations conducted in April 2026.
——— *MISHAPS* ———
1. Six people have been killed in an accident between a bus and a car near Himmatnagar in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat.
According to police, the car carrying passengers was going from Shamlaji to Himmatnagar when it collided with a bus coming from behind.
2. Tragic storms in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district have claimed seven lives and left 21 injured, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and disrupting daily life.
—————————————
*DEFENCE News*
—————————————
1. The Indian Army will host delegations from 11 countries for the inaugural Exercise PRAGATI at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya, India. The exercise aims to enhance military cooperation, interoperability, and mutual trust. The Exercise PRAGATI stands for the Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region.
2. India has been emerged as the fifth-largest military spender in the world in the year 2025. This position reveled as per the report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The country’s defense expenditure rose by the 8.9% to $92.1 billion which is showcasing the growing security needs and modernization efforts.
3. Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy’s helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.
During the trial, two missiles were launched in quick succession from the same helicopter, making it the first salvo launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system.
4. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ gathering in Bishkek.
*FINANCE*
—————————————
*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
—————————————
*BSE SENSEX*
77,496.36 +609.45 (0.79%)🌲
*NIFTY*
24,177.65 +181.95 (0.76%)🌲
—————————————
*Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai*
*GOLD* : ₹ 15,100/ 01gm (24 krt)
*SILVER* : ₹ 2,55,000/KG
1. Global crude oil prices jumped over three per cent, extending the previous session’s gains, as the Strait of Hormuz waterway remained largely shut. Brent crude was trading three and a half per cent up at 111 US dollars and 99 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 4.8 per cent higher at 100 US dollars and 99 cents per barrel when reports last came in.
—————————————
*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
—————————————
Two Marathi films, Jeev – The Creature and April May 99, have been selected for the film market section of the prestigious Cannes International Film Festival in France.
*30 Apr (Thursday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Vasant
*Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh*
(In Purnimanta calendar)
*Vikram Samvat – 2083*
*Month* : Vaisakha 28,
(In Amanta calendar)
*Shaka Samvat – 1948*
*Month* : Vaisakha 14
*Tithi :* Chaturdashi
*Nakshatra*: Chitra/ Swati
*Rahu* : 02:00 PM – 03:37 PM
*Yamaganda* : 05:58 AM – 07:34 AM
××××××××××××××
Telegram Link :
For latest news, first Hand written articles & trending news join Saachibaat telegram group
https://t.me/joinchat/llGA9DGZF9xmMDc1
 |
Ms. Pooja, |
