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Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport is set for a significant upgrade to international status, announced Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu. The airport will also see enhanced domestic connectivity, including to the Northeast, and expansion of terminals and parking. Discussions are underway for land acquisition to facilitate these developments.

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Breanna Stewart moved past Becky Hammon for fifth place on the New York Liberty’s all-time scoring list during Thursday’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Stewart scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds, but the Liberty struggled throughout an 87-70 defeat at Barclays Center. Golden State’s aggressive defense, strong three-point shooting, and balanced scoring overwhelmed New York, which also continued playing without injured guard Sabrina Ionescu.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has urged the Union government to expedite Patna airport's runway expansion, pledging state support. Aiming to boost air connectivity tenfold in five years, the government is developing a district-wise roadmap for airport modernization, enhanced security, and inclusive infrastructure.

A businessman was wrongly jailed for 57 days after airport security mistook common spices for heroin. The Madhya Pradesh High Court awarded him Rs 10 lakh compensation, citing state machinery failure and inadequate forensic infrastructure. The court also ordered a statewide inspection of forensic labs to prevent future wrongful detentions.

The UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026 concluded smoothly across 36 centers in Ranchi on Sunday. Elaborate security measures were in place, including prohibitory orders within a 200-meter radius of all venues to ensure a disturbance-free examination process. The exam was conducted in two sessions, covering general studies and the civil services aptitude test.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu announced that India's operational airports have more than doubled to 165 since 2014, with passenger footfall also increasing significantly. The government plans to develop over 100 more airports and 200 helipads in the next decade, supported by a record Rs 29,000 crore allocation for the UDAN 2.

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Bokaro Airport is nearing operational status. A high-level meeting directed officials to speed up pending clearances. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security will inspect the airport soon. Security clearance is a key step before commercial flights can begin. The Airports Authority of India and Bokaro Steel Plant are working to complete remaining tasks. An airline operator is still being sought.

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Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu took a scooty ride in Ranchi to promote fuel saving, while a doctor was defrauded of Rs 33,500 by cybercriminals. Meanwhile, Hudco celebrated its foundation day, and Bokaro Steel Plant contractors opposed a new attendance system, threatening a shutdown.

The Union Public Service Commission has unveiled its 2027 exam calendar, featuring key dates for major recruitment drives. The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is scheduled for May 23, 2027, with the Mains commencing on August 20, 2027. Aspirants can find notification release dates, application deadlines, and examination durations for numerous other crucial tests on the official UPSC website.

UPSC has announced a major change to the Civil Services Preliminary Examination process by deciding to release the provisional answer key immediately after the exam concludes. Candidates will also be allowed to raise objections through an online portal within a fixed deadline. The Commission has introduced additional measures for CSE 2026, including AI-based face authentication, revised rules for serving officers, preferred centres for candidates with disabilities, and stricter examination guidelines aimed at improving transparency and examination security.