Current Affairs for May 4, 2026

World Press Freedom Day (May 3): Observed globally to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom. The 2026 theme focuses on the role of journalism in the face of the environmental crisis.  

Sikkim Becomes India’s First 'Paperless Judiciary' State: On its 50th statehood anniversary, Sikkim transitioned to a fully digital court system. The announcement was made by the Chief Justice of India during a technology conclave in Gangtok.  

PMGSY-IV Launched in Odisha: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the 4th phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Rayagada, Odisha, with an outlay of ₹1,700 crore to enhance rural connectivity.  

Coal Production Milestone: The Ministry of Coal reported a "watershed moment" for FY 2025-26, as combined production from captive and commercial mines crossed the 200 Million Tonnes (MT) mark for the first time.  

New CMD of Konkan Railway: Santosh Kumar Jha, an IRTS officer of the 1992 batch, officially assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL).

Maharashtra’s New AI Policy 2026: The Maharashtra government unveiled a comprehensive AI policy aimed at integrating artificial intelligence into governance, healthcare, and education to boost the state's digital economy.

Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified new rules introducing e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) cards and updated compliance norms for citizenship applicants.  

Mizoram Unveils Digital Disaster Solution: To enable real-time response and coordination, Mizoram became one of the first NE states to adopt a digital disaster management solution, unveiled in Aizawl.  

Marine Fish Landings Report: Data revealed that Indian Oil Sardines hit a decade-high landing of 0.16 million tonnes, while Indian Mackerel remained the most landed marine resource in the country.

Meena Muthiah Passes Away: The renowned educationist, philanthropist, and founder of several Chettinad institutions passed away at the age of 91, leaving a significant legacy in the field of arts and education.

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