The Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed Sandeep Rai Rathore as Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF), replacing G. Venkatraman.
While the ECI appoints a DGP, Elections, to take charge of all poll-related responsibilities, Mr Rathore was posted as DGP since there is a no regular HoPF in the State.
Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson and Kiran Umesh Mahalle as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC).
World Autism Awareness Day is observed on 2 April every year to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of people with autism.
The theme for the year 2026 is “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”