Top News Highlights – 4 May 2026

1. New Chairman of Prasar Bharati

Renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati.

2. India’s New Ambassador to China

Vikram Doraiswami has assumed charge as India’s new Ambassador to China.

3. First Paperless Judiciary State

Sikkim has become the first state in India to implement a fully paperless judicial system.

4. Underwater National Flag World Record

A Guinness World Record was set by hoisting the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep (Andaman & Nicobar Islands).

5. 16-Coach Vande Bharat Train

Rail Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli manufactured India’s first 16-coach Vande Bharat train.

6. 100% FDI in Insurance Sector

The central government has approved 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic route.

7. Portable Bedside MRI System

AIIMS New Delhi launched India’s first portable bedside MRI system for clinical use.

8. Cell Broadcast Alert System

NDMA developed this system in collaboration with C-DOT for real-time disaster warnings.

9. Palk Strait Swimming Record

Ishank Singh set a world record as the youngest and fastest swimmer at the age of 7 years.

10. Wukong Satellite

Wukong is China’s first astronomical satellite recently in the news.

11. Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Located in Gujarat, this sanctuary is in news due to demands to remove its Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) status.