Current Affairs — 03 April 2026
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026
INS Taragiri, fourth Project 17A stealth frigate, commissioned at Visakhapatnam
INS Taragiri, the fourth Project 17A stealth frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam on 3 April 2026 in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
India's marine product exports reach ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25
India's marine product exports more than doubled from ₹30,213 crore in 2013-14 to ₹62,408 crore in 2024-25, with the US the largest market, the Fisheries Department said on 3 April 2026.
Rajnath Singh lays foundation of Large Cavitation Tunnel at DRDO's NSTL, Visakhapatnam
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 3 April 2026 laid the foundation stone of a Large Cavitation Tunnel at DRDO's Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, to enable indigenous testing for naval systems.
ECI reminds employers of paid holiday on polling day under Section 135B
The Election Commission on 3 April 2026 directed states and UTs to ensure a paid holiday on polling day under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, including for daily-wage and casual workers.
Lok Sabha Speaker completes digital self-enumeration for Census 2027
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 3 April 2026 completed his digital self-enumeration in the first phase of Census 2027, which he said is the first census conducted entirely on digital platforms.
Railway Minister reviews zones, prioritises passenger experience and underpasses
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 3 April 2026 chaired a nationwide review at Rail Bhawan, calling for priority to underpasses over foot overbridges and a humane approach to railway land encroachment.
Jitendra Singh lays foundation of RKVY trainee hostel at CFTRI's Millets Centre of Excellence
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 3 April 2026 laid the foundation of a 30 single-occupancy trainee hostel under RKVY at CFTRI, Mysuru, home to the country's first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Millets.
Tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi
Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi (death anniversary) on 3 April 2026, recalling his establishment of Hindavi Swarajya and the navy he built.
₹132.51 crore Road Over Bridge approved at Deendayal Port, Kandla
Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has approved a ₹132.51 crore Road Over Bridge at level crossing LC-235 at Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, under the Sagarmala Programme, the ministry said on 3 April 2026.
INS Trikand makes port call at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Indian Navy frigate INS Trikand arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, on 3 April 2026 during its deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Defence Ministry said.