Wednesday, April 8, 2026

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%

Indian economy on strong footing but duration of West Asia conflict, resultant damage to the energy infrastructure add risk to inflation, growth outlooks, says RBI Governor Malhotra

On India’s updated climate pledges

India’s announcement of its revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement prompts scrutiny of its existing climate mitigation actions and the need to factor in the country’s developmental costs alongside those of meeting its climate commitments

India welcomes Iran-U.S. ceasefire, stresses dialogue and diplomacy

Government calls for de-escalation and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, does not acknowledge Pakistan’s role in U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks

Home Ministry’s 90-day ultimatum: States told to clear forensic backlogs as India shifts to tech-driven ‘Naveen Sanhitas’

Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced soon: ISRO Chairperson

The first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan will demonstrate end-to-end mission, including aerodynamics characterisation of human rated launch vehicle, mission operations of orbital module, and re-entry and recovery of crew module

Steps into past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta island

Archaeological Survey of India excavation finds sophisticated stepped reservoir and proof of ancient maritime trade

Forest officials intensify fire prevention efforts in Chittoor, Annamayya districts

They identify multiple zones vulnerable to forest fires as temperatures cross 45° C in the summer months; creation of fire lines, removal of dry biomass, and deployment of fire watchers in sensitive beats have been taken up, says Madanapalle Forest Range Officer

Telangana to expand midwifery training across govt nursing colleges to curb C-section rates

Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, U.S. says

In some cases the hackers interacted ‌with data files in the systems to alter display data, while also extracting device project data, according to the advisory