Must‑know India items from the last 48 hours (29 April–1 May 2026)
Key developments in the last 48 hours include the Centre’s appointment of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal as NCLT President on 29 April 2026, the Delhi High Court’s closure of a petitions challenging interim leadership, and the launch of several policy initiatives on 1 May 2026. Ladakh dairy projects were inaugurated, the IPPB SHG Savings Account was announced, and India hosted BRICS cultural discussions in New Delhi. The government also announced a formal launch of a national sim racing program and highlighted ongoing energy and maritime cooperation with regional partners. These items reflect leadership changes, infrastructure investments, and a broader push for inclusive growth.
Centre appointment: Justice Grewal as NCLT President (29 Apr 2026)
Delhi High Court petition on acting president closed
Ladakh dairy projects launched (1 May 2026)
IPPB SHG Savings Account announced
BRICS Culture Working Group concluded in New Delhi
National sim racing programme launched; energy and maritime cooperation mentioned
Amit Shah inaugurates dairy and cooperative projects in Ladakh
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated several dairy and cooperative initiatives in Ladakh on 1 May 2026. At the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies in Leh, he laid the foundation for a 10 tonnes per day dairy plant at Kargil and inaugurated new dairy processing units in Leh, including curd and paneer facilities. A Bulk Milk Cooler system and an Android‑based Automated Milk Collection System were announced to improve procurement efficiency and farmer payments. The event, attended by Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, aims to strengthen rural livelihoods and boost the dairy sector in the Union Territory.