30 April 2026

The Election Commission introduced a QR-based ID system to strengthen security at counting centres. The system is relevant for election security, counting transparency, identity verification and technology use in electoral administration.

The Commerce Ministry said Invest India facilitated 60 projects worth over USD 6.1 billion in FY 2025-26, generating more than 31,000 jobs. The update is relevant for investment promotion, employment generation and ease of doing business.

APEDA signed a 70-year lease agreement for a basmati and organic training centre in Pilibhit. The centre is relevant for agricultural exports, organic farming, GI-linked value chains and capacity building for farmers.

India Post Payments Bank launched a savings account product for self-help groups. The product is relevant for financial inclusion, women collectives, rural banking access and last-mile digital finance.

TRAI released a consultation paper on the regulatory framework for vehicle-to-everything communication. The consultation is relevant for intelligent transport systems, connected vehicles, telecom regulation and road-safety technology.

The Cooperation Ministry announced multiple dairy infrastructure and cooperative initiatives in Ladakh. The initiatives are relevant for cooperative development, cold-region livelihoods, dairy value chains and rural income diversification.

The Defence Ministry reported interaction between the Indian Coast Guard and Fincantieri of Italy. The engagement is relevant for maritime cooperation, coast guard modernisation, shipbuilding technology and defence-industrial collaboration.

The Finance Ministry said National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited strengthened India stressed asset resolution framework and accelerated recoveries in FY 2025-26. The update is relevant for banking reforms, NPAs, bad-bank architecture and financial stability.

The Mines Ministry said 58 companies are eligible under the critical mineral recycling scheme. The scheme is relevant for circular economy, battery materials, import dependence reduction and clean-energy supply chains.

MoSPI conducted the National Deliberative Summit on harmonising administrative data for governance in Bhubaneswar. The summit is relevant for statistical reform, administrative datasets, evidence-based policy and data quality in governance.