Current Affairs for April 15, 2026

 Nitish Kumar Resigns as Bihar CM: In a significant political shift, Nitish Kumar resigned from his post to become a Rajya Sabha member. Samrat Choudhary is set to lead the first-ever BJP-led government in Bihar.

Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor Inaugurated: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 213 km long corridor. Built at a cost of ₹12,000 crore, this six-lane expressway reduces travel time between Delhi, UP, and Uttarakhand.

IMF Projects 6.5% GDP Growth: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest World Economic Outlook, projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5% for FY 2026-27, citing strong domestic resilience.

RBI Penalizes HP State Co-op Bank: A penalty of ₹7.5 lakh was imposed on the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank for failing to conduct periodic reviews of customer risk categorization under KYC norms.

License of National Urban Co-op Bank Cancelled: The RBI cancelled the license of the Pratapgarh-based bank. Depositors are eligible for insurance up to ₹5 lakh from the DICGC.

Birkbeck University to Open Bengaluru Campus: The UK-based university received UGC approval to establish its global campus in Bengaluru, offering degrees at nearly 60% lower costs for Indian students.

Cancer Declared a Notifiable Disease in Telangana: The state government made it mandatory for all health institutions to report diagnosed cancer cases within one month to strengthen medical surveillance and policy making.

Amazon to Acquire Globalstar: Amazon announced plans to acquire the satellite communication firm Globalstar for $11.57 billion, directly competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink.

Wisden Leading Cricketers 2025: Mitchell Starc (Australia) and Deepti Sharma (India) were named the Leading Cricketers in the World. Abhishek Sharma was named the Leading T20 Cricketer.

Passing of 'Lion of Ladakh' Col. Sonam Wangchuk: The Kargil War hero and Mahavir Chakra recipient, known for his bravery in the Battalik sector, passed away.