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Thunderstorms are expected to occur in Rayal Seema, Uttarakhand, Vidarbha, and West Bengal. Thunderstorms are forecast for several regions across India.

Justice Joymalya Bakshi has directed that the Commission's guidelines must be strictly followed.

The Government of India has appointed Rohit Jain as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The appointment was confirmed via an official notification. The announcement follows a social media post by Prime Minister Modi regarding new appointments. He previously served as an Executive Director at the bank. Jain will hold the position for a three-year term beginning May 3, 2026. The announcement was made via Vividh Bharati.

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7% increase in net profit for Q3 FY26. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in the last two years.

All five Indian quartets failed to qualify for the finals during the World Athletics Relays 2026 heats.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed lyricist and communication expert Prasun Joshi as the chairman of Prasar Bharati. The Cabinet Secretariat confirmed the appointment via a gazette notification. Joshi is a noted writer and communication expert. The appointment follows guidelines from the National Testing Agency regarding NEET UG examination entry times. The NEET UG medical entrance exam has been managed by the NTA since 2019 with approval from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Education. Joshi previously served as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification in Mumbai. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw congratulated the appointment, stating that Joshi's vision reflects the timeless essence of the nation's culture. The appointment follows a vacancy from the previous year's results.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Dr. Prasar Bharati serves as India's public service broadcaster. The appointment was announced via the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Balasubramanian and Dr. Modi stated that their extensive experience and deep understanding of various issues will significantly strengthen policy formulation. The announcement follows a circular dated April 13, 2026, regarding the inclusion of central employees. The appointment is part of the ongoing structural organization of the government's policy think tank. The announcement followed a program attended by Defense Chief Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Defense Secretary Rajish Kumar Singh, and Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth. The Prime Minister noted their rich experience in a social media post.

India will begin its self-enumeration facility on May 7. This is part of the Bihar Census 2027. The enumeration process will start with house listing. Approximately 80% to 90% of voters participated in re-polling across 15 booths for two seats.

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) provides Bachelor of Technology (BTech) courses. Admission to these programs is contingent upon performance in the JEE Advanced examination.

The Delhi government is introducing a Delhi Tourism Board that will consolidate property tax and general trade and storage license fees. Property owners will no longer need a separate general trade license.