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As India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh appointed as new ambassador to EU, Bangladeshi media speculates that Arif Mohammad Khan will replace him

OpIndia Staff - 10 April, 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the appointment of Pranay Kumar Verma, the current High Commissioner to Bangladesh, as the next Ambassador of...

Government and Policy

Inter-ministerial briefing on West Asia crisis: 1,800 Indian seafarers repatriated so far, drug prices stable despite supply chain disruptions, domestic users prioritised for LPG

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

Amidst the prevailing tensions in West Asia due to the Iran war, the Central government held the daily Inter-Ministerial briefing on 9th April. Though...

Government and Policy

Greater Noida: Yogi govt clears proposal for setting up Metro University, private investment to create jobs

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

The new university is expected to offer courses that are more aligned with current industry needs.

Economy and Finance

Cabinet approves enhancement of project cost for HPCL’s new refinery in Rajasthan to ₹79,459 crore amid Middle East crisis, Jaipur Metro Phase-2 approved

OpIndia Staff - 8 April, 2026

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval to two significant infrastructure projects in Rajasthan, aimed at enhancing energy security,...

Government and Policy

Centre tells Supreme Court that the time has come to end PIL system, cites misuse by activists to meddle in matters of faith, argues...

OpIndia Staff - 8 April, 2026

The centre highlighted how the PIL mechanism is being increasingly misused to interfere with religious customs by activists.

Government and Policy

Haridwar bans raw meat sales across entire city ahead of 2027 Ardh Kumbh, traders to be relocated to outskirts

OpIndia Staff - 8 April, 2026

The Haridwar Municipal Corporation has approved shifting all raw meat shops to the city's outskirts ahead of the 2027 Ardh Kumbh Mela.

Economy and Finance

Uttar Pradesh: Cabinet approves historic honorarium hike for Shiksha Mitra and part-time instructors; Read details

OpIndia Staff - 7 April, 2026

The decision benefits 1,42,929 Shiksha Mitra and 24,717 instructors. Government estimates additional burden exceeding Rs 1,475.27 crore. Honorarium payable for 11 months yearly, with Centre share proposal under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan also planned by state.

News Reports

India unlocks major milestone in nuclear power as Kalpakkam PFBR attains criticality: Read how it will help the nation to tap its vast Thorium...

Anurag - 7 April, 2026

The Kalpakkam PFBR achieving criticality marks the start of a sustained chain reaction. The fast breeder reactor converts uranium-238 into fissile material and creates the fuel base needed for stage III thorium reactors.

Government and Policy