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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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NSE and IGX Partner to Launch India’s First Domestic Benchmark Natural Gas DerivativesOn April 1 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange, announced a strategic collaboration with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX), India’s first automated national-level gas trading platform, to launch India’s first exchange-traded natural gas derivatives based on a domestic benchmark, aimed at improving risk management in the gas market.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initiative, with the launch date to be announced soon.About Natural Gas Derivatives Initiative:Product: The NSE will introduce Indian Natural Gas Futures contracts based on the Gas IndeX of India (GIXI) developed by IGX, with pricing linked to actual trades on the IGX platform.Benefits: The initiative will provide efficient risk management tools for producers, consumers, financial institutions, brokers, and investors, while enhancing market efficiency, liquidity, and transparency in India’s gas market.IGX: Operating under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), it facilitates natural gas trading and price discovery, supporting NSE’s expansion into domestically benchmarked commodity derivatives.
NSE and IGX Partner to Launch India’s First Domestic Benchmark Natural Gas DerivativesOn April 1 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange, announced a strategic collaboration with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (IGX), India’s first automated national-level gas trading platform, to launch India’s first exchange-traded natural gas derivatives based on a domestic benchmark, aimed at improving risk management in the gas market.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the initiative, with the launch date to be announced soon.About Natural Gas Derivatives Initiative:Product: The NSE will introduce Indian Natural Gas Futures contracts based on the Gas IndeX of India (GIXI) developed by IGX, with pricing linked to actual trades on the IGX platform.Benefits: The initiative will provide efficient risk management tools for producers, consumers, financial institutions, brokers, and investors, while enhancing market efficiency, liquidity, and transparency in India’s gas market.IGX: Operating under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), it facilitates natural gas trading and price discovery, supporting NSE’s expansion into domestically benchmarked commodity derivatives.
NSE and IGX Partner to Launch India’s First Domestic Benchmark Natural Gas DerivativesOn April 1 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), India’s leading stock exchange, announced a strategic collaboration with Indian Gas Exchange Limited (I...
IRDAI Designates LIC, GIC Re, and NIACL as D-SIIs for FY26In April 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) designated Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) as Domestic-Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26).IRDAI has clarified that the list of D-SIIs remains unchanged from the previous financial year.About D-SIIs:Definition: It refers to insurers of large size, market importance and domestic and global inter-connectedness whose distress or failure would cause a significant impact on the domestic financial system. Therefore, the continued functioning of these insurers is important for the uninterrupted availability of insurance services to the national economy.D-SIIs are insurance companies identified by IRDAI, perceived as insurers that are ‘too big or too important to fail’ (TBTF).Key Parameters: IRDAI outlined key parameters for the identification and supervision of D-SIIs which include: size of operations in terms of total revenue (including premium underwritten and the value of assets under management) and global activities across more than one jurisdiction.
IRDAI Designates LIC, GIC Re, and NIACL as D-SIIs for FY26In April 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) designated Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) as Domestic-Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26).IRDAI has clarified that the list of D-SIIs remains unchanged from the previous financial year.About D-SIIs:Definition: It refers to insurers of large size, market importance and domestic and global inter-connectedness whose distress or failure would cause a significant impact on the domestic financial system. Therefore, the continued functioning of these insurers is important for the uninterrupted availability of insurance services to the national economy.D-SIIs are insurance companies identified by IRDAI, perceived as insurers that are ‘too big or too important to fail’ (TBTF).Key Parameters: IRDAI outlined key parameters for the identification and supervision of D-SIIs which include: size of operations in terms of total revenue (including premium underwritten and the value of assets under management) and global activities across more than one jurisdiction.
IRDAI Designates LIC, GIC Re, and NIACL as D-SIIs for FY26In April 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) designated Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) and Gen...
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Israel’s PLR Systems Delivers First Batch of NEGEV LMGs to India On 1 April 2026, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) announced the delivery of the first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62×51 Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to India. The delivery was carried out by PLR Systems, a joint venture (JV) between IWI and the Adani Group, marking a significant milestone under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with technology transfer.The delivery is part of a larger August 2024 contract for 41,000 LMGs, with another 4,000 units to be supplied by end-2026.About NEGEV Light Machine Guns:Manufacturer: PLR Systems, India’s first private-sector company to manufacture small arms and ammunition, is producing the NEGEV LMGs at its facility in Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh(MP).Weapon: The NEGEV 7.62×51 LMG, used by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), fires 7.62 millimetre (mm) ammunition, supports semi- and fully automatic modes, and is effective against fortified targets in high-intensity and urban combat.Features: It is lightweight, highly reliable in harsh conditions, equipped with Picatinny rails and tritium night sights, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-compliant, and adaptable for use on helicopters, vehicles, and naval platforms.Partnership: PLR Systems has also secured a contract to supply 170,000 Close-Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines, with the first batch of 18,000 units expected to be delivered in 2026
Israel’s PLR Systems Delivers First Batch of NEGEV LMGs to India On 1 April 2026, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) announced the delivery of the first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62×51 Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to India. The delivery was carried out by PLR Systems, a joint venture (JV) between IWI and the Adani Group, marking a significant milestone under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with technology transfer.The delivery is part of a larger August 2024 contract for 41,000 LMGs, with another 4,000 units to be supplied by end-2026.About NEGEV Light Machine Guns:Manufacturer: PLR Systems, India’s first private-sector company to manufacture small arms and ammunition, is producing the NEGEV LMGs at its facility in Malanpur, Madhya Pradesh(MP).Weapon: The NEGEV 7.62×51 LMG, used by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), fires 7.62 millimetre (mm) ammunition, supports semi- and fully automatic modes, and is effective against fortified targets in high-intensity and urban combat.Features: It is lightweight, highly reliable in harsh conditions, equipped with Picatinny rails and tritium night sights, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)-compliant, and adaptable for use on helicopters, vehicles, and naval platforms.Partnership: PLR Systems has also secured a contract to supply 170,000 Close-Quarter Battle (CQB) carbines, with the first batch of 18,000 units expected to be delivered in 2026
Israel’s PLR Systems Delivers First Batch of NEGEV LMGs to India On 1 April 2026, Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) announced the delivery of the first batch of 2,000 NEGEV 7.62×51 Light Machine Guns (LMGs) to India. The delivery was carried out by PLR ...
Microsoft Establish AI Skill Center in Chandigarh University to Enhance EmployabilityIn April 2026, Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chandigarh University (CU), Punjab, to set up a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skill Center at its Mohali campus, aimed at enhancing digital skills and employability.The centre was inaugurated by Sanjay Dhingra, Director of Public Sector at Microsoft, alongside officials from byteXL and senior leadership from Chandigarh University.About Microsoft AI Skill Center:Certifications: The center will offer globally recognized Microsoft certifications in AI, Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing (CC), Data Science, and Cybersecurity, including AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals), DP-900 (Data Fundamentals), and AI-900 (AI Fundamentals).Training: Students will have access to over 4,400 Microsoft learning modules linked to job roles, with hands-on lab-based training, virtual labs on Microsoft Azure, and real-world project experience.Collaboration: CU will launch a specialized Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) with AI specialization, online Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses, and partner with byteXL for AI, ML, and Generative AI (GenAI)-focused programs.Initiative: Microsoft’s courses and certifications will be made accessible to all students, supporting the ‘AI for All’ initiative.
Microsoft Establish AI Skill Center in Chandigarh University to Enhance EmployabilityIn April 2026, Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chandigarh University (CU), Punjab, to set up a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skill Center at its Mohali campus, aimed at enhancing digital skills and employability.The centre was inaugurated by Sanjay Dhingra, Director of Public Sector at Microsoft, alongside officials from byteXL and senior leadership from Chandigarh University.About Microsoft AI Skill Center:Certifications: The center will offer globally recognized Microsoft certifications in AI, Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Computing (CC), Data Science, and Cybersecurity, including AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals), DP-900 (Data Fundamentals), and AI-900 (AI Fundamentals).Training: Students will have access to over 4,400 Microsoft learning modules linked to job roles, with hands-on lab-based training, virtual labs on Microsoft Azure, and real-world project experience.Collaboration: CU will launch a specialized Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) with AI specialization, online Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses, and partner with byteXL for AI, ML, and Generative AI (GenAI)-focused programs.Initiative: Microsoft’s courses and certifications will be made accessible to all students, supporting the ‘AI for All’ initiative.
Microsoft Establish AI Skill Center in Chandigarh University to Enhance EmployabilityIn April 2026, Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chandigarh University (CU), Punjab, to set up a state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI...
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