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Sanjay Lohiya Appointed to RBI and SBI Central Boards

Jun 13, 2026

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The government has appointed Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, to the central boards of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the State Bank of India (SBI). The 1994-batch IAS officer assumed charge as DFS Secretary on 1 June 2026. The appointment ensures continued government representation on these boards.

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New Draft Rules for TV, Radio and DTH Released: Public Consultation Open Until 27 July

Jun 13, 2026

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released draft broadcasting rules on 12 June 2026. The new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, will replace old guidelines. It covers TV, radio, DTH, HITS, community radio, and IPTV. Public comments are invited until 27 July 2026.

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Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary Telangana New Safari Destination

Jun 13, 2026

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Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Telangana will soon offer safari tours. Located on the Godavari River's right bank, it is home to tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and gaurs. The dry deciduous forest is rich with teak and bamboo. Tribal communities like Koyas and Gonds live here.

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Dinesh Trivedi: India First Political Appointee as High Commissioner to Bangladesh in Three Decades

Jun 13, 2026

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Dinesh Trivedi, former Union Railway Minister, became India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh on 12 June 2026. He is the first political appointee to an ambassadorial post in South Asia in over 30 years. He received his Letters of Credence from President Droupadi Murmu on 5 June 2026.

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SOLAR-1: America First Space Weather Satellite Now Active

Jun 12, 2026

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The United States has activated SOLAR-1, its first dedicated space weather monitoring satellite. Positioned 1.6 million km from Earth at Lagrange Point 1, it provides 30-minute warnings of solar storms. This protects GPS, power grids, and satellites from harmful space weather.

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