National News Updates

The declaration of UPSC civil services result turned out to be a special one for former Andhra police Constable Uday Krishna Reddy who secured 780th rank All India.

Indian Railways is set to operate a record 9,111 train trips during the summer season to accommodate the expected surge in travel demand, significantly up from 6,369 trips in 2023. Enhanced measures for crowd control and passenger comfort are being implemented.

Senior IPS officer Nalin Prabhat has been appointed as the Director General of the National Security Guard (NSG), effective until his retirement on August 31, 2028. Additionally, Sapna Tewari has been named Special Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) with a tenure ending April 30, 2026.

Two CRPF jawans were injured in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur after a UBGL shell exploded near a polling booth during the first phase of general elections. The area, known for Maoist influence, saw enhanced security and aerial support by the Indian Air Force.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous governments for deceiving SC, ST, and OBC communities in the name of social justice during a rally in Amroha. He pledged to realize the social justice visions of historical figures like Jyotiba Phule and Dr. BR Ambedkar.

The IMF commends India for maintaining fiscal discipline during an election year, highlighting its robust economy with a projected growth of 6.8% for 2024-25. Despite global challenges, India's sound macroeconomic fundamentals and strategic investments are set to bolster its position as a major global growth driver.

A total of 16.63 crore voters will vote in the first phase of Lok Sabha polls, deciding the fate of 1625 candidates with many heavyweight leaders in fray.

Vice-Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi has been appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff of India, succeeding Admiral R. Hari Kumar on April 30. With nearly 39 years in service, Tripathi's career includes commanding three ships and key operational roles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the introduction of mobile connectivity to Spiti's Gue village, engaging with villagers via a call. This major development was highlighted alongside Bollywood star and politician Kangana Ranaut's remarks on the new ease of communication.

DRDO conducted a successful test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile from Chandipur, monitored by an IAF Su-30-Mk-I. Key systems performed as expected, showcasing advanced navigation and low-altitude capabilities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of eating high-carb foods to falsely elevate his blood sugar levels for bail in a money laundering case. The court has ordered a medical report from Tihar Jail and will reconvene on Friday.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan, injuring nine and causing a minor defect in the Ikata nuclear complex. With an epicenter in the Bungo Channel, officials warn of potential ongoing seismic activity.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued provisional attachment orders on properties of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra, valued at Rs 97.79 crore, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2022.

In Uttar Pradesh, the appeal of PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath is overshadowing traditional caste dynamics in elections, with even Muslim and Dalit communities shifting towards BJP. This shift, along with strategic candidate placements by BSP, is altering the usual electoral predictions.

The police said that three to four out of 35 riders are minors, and all are residents of Delhi. They were connected with each other through a WhatsApp group.