Daily Bulletin

The first phase of the 2026 Char Dham Yatra helicopter operations concluded successfully, facilitating travel for 67,064 pilgrims through 12,032 shuttle departures. To ensure safety, the government operationalised Air Traffic Control services at Sahastradhara and Sersi, installed five Automatic Weather Observation Systems, and mandated a minimum of 750 hours of hill flying experience for pilots.

Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the 517th Birth Anniversary of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda in Bengaluru, lauding him as a visionary administrator. He highlighted Kempegowda's contributions to planned urban development and sustainable practices, such as an interconnected lake network, as foundational to modern India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

The BharatNet project has significantly enhanced rural digital connectivity, connecting 2.18 lakh Gram Panchayats with high-speed broadband as of March 2026. This expansion of digital infrastructure has contributed to the growth of India's total broadband subscribers to 106.58 crore, strengthening the delivery of e-governance and other digital services in rural areas.

The Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) Trinity has facilitated Direct Benefit Transfers worth over ₹51 lakh crore to 176 crore citizens, enhancing financial inclusion. In public procurement, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a cumulative Gross Merchandise Value of over ₹18.4 lakh crore, while the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has expanded to 5 lakh sellers across 1,000 cities.

A new regulatory framework for online gaming has been established with the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act coming into force on May 1, 2026. Following the Act's enactment, the Online Gaming Authority of India was constituted in April 2026 to provide structured and balanced regulation for the sector.

The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh has officially launched a new state-led initiative, 'Operation Arunoday', in the Tawang district. The operation was flagged off in the strategic border region, marking the formal commencement of its implementation. While specific objectives were not immediately detailed, the initiative represents a significant governmental programme in the state.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust has confirmed the resignations of its General Secretary, Shri Champat Rai, and a trustee, Dr. Anil Mishra. The resignations follow an ongoing investigation into the management of donations for the temple in Ayodhya. The trust stated that all donated assets are secure and expressed that it was 'shocked, hurt, and deeply saddened' by the developments.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation in the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat'. The programme serves as a regular platform for the Prime Minister to communicate with citizens on various social and national issues.