Today’s news for April 15, 2026,Below is a curated summary of exam-relevant GK from The Hindu, The Assam Tribune, and other leading sources.
đī¸ National & State Politics
Bihar Leadership Change: Samrat Choudhary is set to take oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar following the resignation of Nitish Kumar on April 14. This marks the end of Nitish Kumarâs tenure that began in 2005.
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Voting concluded for the 126 seats in Assam on April 9. Currently, the state is in a post-poll phase with results for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal scheduled for May 4, 2026.
Womenâs Reservation & Delimitation: Discussions are peaking in The Hindu regarding the link between the Womenâs Reservation Bill and the upcoming delimitation exercise, which remains a crucial topic for Polity and Governance.
đ Economy & Business
Amulâs Milestone: Amul has become the first Indian FMCG company to exceed a âš1 trillion (âš1 lakh crore) brand turnover in FY 2025-26. It is marketed by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF).
Retail Inflation: Indiaâs retail inflation (CPI) rose slightly to 3.4% in March 2026, driven primarily by vegetable and food prices. It remains within the RBI’s target range of 4\% \pm 2\%.
IMF Projections: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly raised India’s GDP growth outlook to approximately 6.5%, despite cutting the global growth forecast due to geopolitical tensions.
đ International Relations & Awards
Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been named the recipient of this prestigious award for his lifelong crusade against child labor.
Global Security: Italy has suspended its defense pact with Israel amid Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, maritime activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic concern for global oil supplies.
Australia’s First Female Army Chief: Susan Coyle has been appointed as the first-ever female Army Chief of the Australian Defence Force, with her tenure starting in July 2026.
đŗ Environment & Science
Medicinal Tree Plantation: A national initiative has launched to plant over 67,000 medicinal trees across states including Odisha, Karnataka, and Maharashtra in its initial phase.
Puri International Airport: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has issued warnings regarding the impact of the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport on the Chilika Lake Ramsar site, specifically concerning migratory birds and Olive Ridley turtles.
đ Sports
Cricket Milestone: Young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest Indian player to debut in international cricket.
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