Daily Current Affairs – 04-06-2026

National News

New Chief Justice of Patna High Court

The President of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, a Judge of the Sikkim High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The appointment will take effect from 5 June 2026 following the retirement of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, who demits office on 4 June 2026. The appointment was made under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

WAVES OTT Crosses 1 Crore Users

WAVES OTT, the digital streaming platform of Prasar Bharati, crossed 1 crore (10 million) registered users in June 2026, less than two years after its launch in November 2024. The platform hosts more than 24,000 content titles and over 15,000 hours of content covering entertainment, news, education, culture, spirituality and public service categories. It provides access to more than 140 live TV channels, over 200 radio services, PM eVidya educational channels, digital editions of Yojana, Kurukshetra, and Rozgar Samachar, devotional streams from major temples, and archival content of Prasar Bharati. Available on mobile, web and connected TV devices, the platform reaches audiences in more than 130 countries. WAVES OTT has recorded over 1.4 crore downloads and has set a target of achieving 2 crore registered users by March 2027.