State Police Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Mon, 27 Apr 2026
Election seizures in West Bengal cross ₹510 crore, above 2021's ₹339 crore
The Election Commission of India said on 27 April 2026 that seizures of cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals and freebies in West Bengal since 26 February had reached ₹510.10 crore, higher than the ₹339 crore seized in the 2021 Assembly election.
Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat to run permanently with 20 coaches from 28 April
Indian Railways said on 27 April 2026 that Train No. 22961/22962 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express will run permanently with 20 coaches instead of 16 from journeys commencing 28 April 2026.
One tube of new Khambatki Ghat twin-tube six-lane tunnel on Pune–Satara highway opened for trial
NHAI has opened one side of the new Khambatki Ghat twin-tube six-lane tunnel on NH-48 (old NH-4) on the Pune–Satara highway in Maharashtra for trial operations, with the project 86% complete, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on 27 April 2026.
TRAI releases consultation paper on proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on 27 April 2026 released a consultation paper on 'Proliferation of Public Wi-Fi Networks in India', inviting comments by 25 May 2026 and counter-comments by 8 June 2026.
Vice-President attends centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on 27 April 2026, recalling the legacy of former Vice-Chancellor Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
MoSPI releases approach paper on an Index of Service Production for the formal sector
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 27 April 2026 released an approach paper on compiling an Index of Service Production (ISP) for the formal sector, drawing on GST data, and invited stakeholder comments.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
MoEFCC and NBA launch five-year GEF–UNDP project on grassroots biodiversity governance in Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya
The Environment Ministry and the National Biodiversity Authority launched a five-year project, 'Strengthening Institutional Capacities for Securing Biodiversity Conservation Commitments', with a USD 4.88 million GEF–UNDP grant for 2025–2030, covering the Sathyamangalam landscape in Tamil Nadu and the Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
Photographer Raghu Rai, first Indian invited to join Magnum Photos, dies at 83
Raghu Rai, one of India's foremost photojournalists and the first Indian photographer invited to join Magnum Photos in 1977 on the nomination of Henri Cartier-Bresson, died in Delhi on 26 April 2026 at the age of 83; Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death.
Seven space laboratories to be set up in universities in first phase; private space investment crosses USD 600 million
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 26 April 2026 reviewed plans to set up space laboratories in universities and colleges, with seven labs in the first phase, as private investment in India's space sector crossed USD 600 million in five years and startups passed 400.
Gujarat votes in local body elections for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district and 260 taluka panchayats
Gujarat held local body elections on 26 April 2026 for 15 municipal corporations, 84 municipalities, 34 district panchayats and 260 taluka panchayats, with over 4.18 crore eligible voters; Union Home Minister Amit Shah voted in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation polls.
Mann Ki Baat 133rd episode: PM hails Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor criticality and 56 GW wind capacity
In the 133rd episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26 April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the criticality of the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, said India's wind capacity has crossed 56 GW with India fourth in the world, and noted Beating Retreat music is now on WAVES OTT.
Sail training ship INS Sudarshini concludes port call at Las Palmas during Lokayan 26 expedition
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a three-day port call at Las Palmas in Spain's Canary Islands on 26 April 2026 during its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, and will next sail to Mindelo, Cape Verde, before crossing the Atlantic.
Agriculture Ministry says 2025–26 wheat crop 'mixed but resilient' despite February heat
The Agriculture Ministry on 26 April 2026 said the 2025–26 wheat crop, sown on about 33.4 million hectares, saw no major pest or disease and that an extra 0.6 million hectares of area should offset localised losses from February heat stress and hailstorms.
Mansukh Mandaviya releases 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' at sports ministers' Chintan Shivir
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya released the 'Srinagar Khel Sankalp' document on 26 April 2026, the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir of State and UT sports ministers in Srinagar, setting out a shared, athlete-centric vision for Indian sport.
IOS SAGAR (INS Sunayna) arrives at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on fourth port call
Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, INS Sunayna, with a multinational crew from 16 friendly foreign countries, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 26 April 2026 — its fourth port call of the deployment after Malé, Phuket and Jakarta.
Social Justice Ministry's National Chintan Shivir concludes in Chandigarh with time-bound roadmap
The three-day National Chintan Shivir of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded in Chandigarh on 26 April 2026, with States and UTs agreeing on time-bound recommendations, including inclusion of Denotified Tribes in Census-2027 and strengthening the SEED scheme.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
DRDO unveils Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled) at Ahilyanagar
DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat unveiled the Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled), designed by the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment, at Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra on 25 April 2026; both carry a 30 mm crewless turret and are amphibious.
DPIIT issues operational guidelines for ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
DPIIT issued operational guidelines on 25 April 2026 for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, to be deployed through SEBI-registered Category I and II AIFs, with SIDBI as the initial Implementation Agency.
India meets all-time highest peak power demand of 256.1 GW without shortage
India met its all-time highest peak electricity demand of 256.1 GW at 15:38 hrs on 25 April 2026 without any shortage, surpassing the previous record of 250 GW set on 30 May 2024, the Ministry of Power said.
Census 2027 to be India's first digital census, with caste enumeration and ₹11,718.24 crore outlay
Census 2027 will be India's first digital enumeration using mobile-based data collection, the 16th census overall and 8th since Independence, with caste enumeration and an outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore, a PIB backgrounder said on 25 April 2026.
Telangana CM flags off Skyroot's Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, to Sriharikota
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on 25 April 2026 flagged off flight hardware of Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, from Hyderabad to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, where the company hopes to launch it in June.
NITI Aayog report on million-plus cities recommends directly elected Mayors with fixed tenure
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal released NITI Aayog's report 'Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-plus Cities' on 25 April 2026, recommending a directly elected Mayor with a fixed tenure and an empowered Mayor-in-Council.
Coast Guard DG inaugurates OTM Administrative Complex of District HQ No. 13 at Puducherry
Indian Coast Guard Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated the OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026, housing an Operations Centre and the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Puducherry.
Sitharaman launches SEBI's 'Mission Jagrook' investor awareness drive at SEBI's 38th Foundation Day
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote at SEBI's 38th Foundation Day in Mumbai on 25 April 2026, launched SEBI's nationwide investor awareness initiative 'Mission Jagrook', and urged regulated entities to strengthen cyber security.
Maharashtra launches 'Goda to Narmada' Jal Yatra on Ahilyabai Holkar's 300th birth anniversary
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the 'Goda to Narmada' Jal Yatra from Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district on 25 April 2026, a five-day water conservation campaign (25–29 April) marking the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar.
IMD issues heatwave guidance; Sri Ganganagar records country's highest 44.5°C
The India Meteorological Department issued detailed heatwave guidance on 25 April 2026 as maximum temperatures reached 40–44°C across northwest, central and peninsular India, with the highest of 44.5°C at Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
BRO's Project DANTAK marks 66th Raising Day in Bhutan
Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 66th Raising Day at Thimphu on 24 April 2026, marking 65 years of work in Bhutan since its establishment in April 1961, during which it has built over 1,500 km of roads.
NITI Aayog reconstituted: Ashok Kumar Lahiri appointed Vice Chairperson, five new full-time members
The Cabinet Secretariat notified on 24 April 2026 the reconstitution of NITI Aayog, with Ashok Kumar Lahiri as Vice Chairperson and Rajiv Gauba, K. V. Raju, Gobardhan Das, Abhay Karandikar and M. Srinivas as full-time members; NITI Aayog was constituted by a Cabinet resolution of 1 January 2015.
National Panchayati Raj Day: Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 report released; 97.30% of Gram Panchayats took part
On National Panchayati Raj Day, 24 April 2026, marking 33 years of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj released the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 report for FY 2023-24, which cut indicators from 516 to 150 and covered 97.30% of Gram Panchayats.
MeitY launches indigenous Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit and PPIC Test Engine developed at IIT Madras
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan on 24 April 2026 launched an indigenous Silicon Photonics Process Design Kit with over 50 verified components and a Universal Programmable Photonic IC Test Engine, both developed at the MeitY-sponsored CoE-CPPICS, IIT Madras.