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World Malaria Day 2026 – April 25World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 worldwide to spread awareness, mobilize resources, and encourage coordinated efforts for the prevention, control, and eventual elimination of malaria.2026 Theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”Background:Origin: The idea of WMD evolved from Africa Malaria Day, launched in 2001 by African nations after the Abuja Declaration, endorsed by 44 malaria-endemic countries at the African Summit on Malaria.Establishment: WMD was instituted by member states of the World Health Organization(WHO) during the World Health Assembly(WHA) 2007.First Observance: The inaugural World Malaria Day was observed on 25 April 2008.
World Malaria Day 2026 – April 25World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 worldwide to spread awareness, mobilize resources, and encourage coordinated efforts for the prevention, control, and eventual elimination of malaria.2026 Theme: “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”Background:Origin: The idea of WMD evolved from Africa Malaria Day, launched in 2001 by African nations after the Abuja Declaration, endorsed by 44 malaria-endemic countries at the African Summit on Malaria.Establishment: WMD was instituted by member states of the World Health Organization(WHO) during the World Health Assembly(WHA) 2007.First Observance: The inaugural World Malaria Day was observed on 25 April 2008.
World Malaria Day 2026 – April 25World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 worldwide to spread awareness, mobilize resources, and encourage coordinated efforts for the prevention, control, and eventual elimination of malaria.2026 The...
UN’s First Ever International Day of Women in Industry 2026 – April 21The United Nations (UN’s) first-ever International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI) was observed across the globe on 21 April 2026 to recognise women’s contributions to industrial development and promote gender equality in global industry.2026 Theme: “Celebrating Women’s Leadership in Industrial Development”Background:Declaration: In 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) proclaimed 21 April as IDWI through a landmark resolution adopted at its 21st session of the UNIDO General Conference during the Global Industry Summit 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with support from Member States.Establishment: The date 21 April was chosen to mark both UNIDO’s commitment to gender equality and the anniversary of its first Gender Policy entering into force in 2009, embedding gender equality into industrial development.2026 Event: The inaugural observance was organised by UNIDO at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria, featuring high-level sessions, panel discussions, the “ELLEvate – Women Shaping Industry” exhibition, and the Gender Equality Mobilization (GEM) Award ceremony.
UN’s First Ever International Day of Women in Industry 2026 – April 21The United Nations (UN’s) first-ever International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI) was observed across the globe on 21 April 2026 to recognise women’s contributions to industrial development and promote gender equality in global industry.2026 Theme: “Celebrating Women’s Leadership in Industrial Development”Background:Declaration: In 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) proclaimed 21 April as IDWI through a landmark resolution adopted at its 21st session of the UNIDO General Conference during the Global Industry Summit 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with support from Member States.Establishment: The date 21 April was chosen to mark both UNIDO’s commitment to gender equality and the anniversary of its first Gender Policy entering into force in 2009, embedding gender equality into industrial development.2026 Event: The inaugural observance was organised by UNIDO at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria, featuring high-level sessions, panel discussions, the “ELLEvate – Women Shaping Industry” exhibition, and the Gender Equality Mobilization (GEM) Award ceremony.
UN’s First Ever International Day of Women in Industry 2026 – April 21The United Nations (UN’s) first-ever International Day of Women in Industry (IDWI) was observed across the globe on 21 April 2026 to recognise women’s contributions to industrial d...
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Spiritual Leader & Padma Shri Awardee Guru Muni Narayana Prasad Passed AwayIn April 2026, Renowned spiritual leader and Padma Shri awardee, Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, head of Narayana Gurukulam, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam at the age of 87. He was born on December 9, 1938, in Thiruvananthapuram.He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award in 2024 in the field of Literature & Education.About Muni Narayana PrasadSpiritual Role: He joined the Narayana Gurukulam in 1958, received spiritual initiation from Nitya Chaitanya Yati in the mid-1980s, and became its president in 1999.Leadership: He has served as the head of Narayana Gurukulam since 1999, becoming the third leader after Nataraja Guru and Nitya Chaitanya Yati.Literary Work: Over the decades, he authored around 130 books in Malayalam and English, covering Vedanta, philosophy, and religion, including detailed commentaries on major Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.Global Engagement: He participated in a world religious leaders’ meet in Moscow in 1987 and headed the Gita Ashram in Fiji from 1989 to 1991.Honours: He also received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award twice, in 2015 and 2018.
Spiritual Leader & Padma Shri Awardee Guru Muni Narayana Prasad Passed AwayIn April 2026, Renowned spiritual leader and Padma Shri awardee, Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, head of Narayana Gurukulam, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam at the age of 87. He was born on December 9, 1938, in Thiruvananthapuram.He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award in 2024 in the field of Literature & Education.About Muni Narayana PrasadSpiritual Role: He joined the Narayana Gurukulam in 1958, received spiritual initiation from Nitya Chaitanya Yati in the mid-1980s, and became its president in 1999.Leadership: He has served as the head of Narayana Gurukulam since 1999, becoming the third leader after Nataraja Guru and Nitya Chaitanya Yati.Literary Work: Over the decades, he authored around 130 books in Malayalam and English, covering Vedanta, philosophy, and religion, including detailed commentaries on major Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita.Global Engagement: He participated in a world religious leaders’ meet in Moscow in 1987 and headed the Gita Ashram in Fiji from 1989 to 1991.Honours: He also received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award twice, in 2015 and 2018.
Spiritual Leader & Padma Shri Awardee Guru Muni Narayana Prasad Passed AwayIn April 2026, Renowned spiritual leader and Padma Shri awardee, Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, head of Narayana Gurukulam, passed away in Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam at the age o...
Padma Shri Awardee and Photojournalist Raghu Rai Passed AwayIn April 2026, Veteran photographer Raghu Rai, known as the ‘Father of Indian Photojournalism’, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 18 December 1942 in Jhang, Punjab Province, British India(now Pakistan).He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, in 1972 in the field of art.About Raghu Rai:Career: Originally trained as a civil engineer, he started his professional career with The Statesman in 1966, where he chronicled major national events through his photography.Iconic Work: In 1977, he became the first Indian photographer nominated to Magnum Photos by Henri Cartier-Bresson.He created powerful portraits of figures such as Mother Teresa, Dalai Lama, Indira Gandhi, and Satyajit Ray, and captured defining moments like the Bangladesh Liberation War(1971) and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy(1984).Awards & Recognitions: He received several prestigious honours, including Photographer of the Year (the United States of America, USA, 1992), the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France, 2009), the Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and the Académie des Beaux-Arts Photography Award (2019).
Padma Shri Awardee and Photojournalist Raghu Rai Passed AwayIn April 2026, Veteran photographer Raghu Rai, known as the ‘Father of Indian Photojournalism’, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 18 December 1942 in Jhang, Punjab Province, British India(now Pakistan).He was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honour, in 1972 in the field of art.About Raghu Rai:Career: Originally trained as a civil engineer, he started his professional career with The Statesman in 1966, where he chronicled major national events through his photography.Iconic Work: In 1977, he became the first Indian photographer nominated to Magnum Photos by Henri Cartier-Bresson.He created powerful portraits of figures such as Mother Teresa, Dalai Lama, Indira Gandhi, and Satyajit Ray, and captured defining moments like the Bangladesh Liberation War(1971) and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy(1984).Awards & Recognitions: He received several prestigious honours, including Photographer of the Year (the United States of America, USA, 1992), the Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters (France, 2009), the Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), and the Académie des Beaux-Arts Photography Award (2019).
Padma Shri Awardee and Photojournalist Raghu Rai Passed AwayIn April 2026, Veteran photographer Raghu Rai, known as the ‘Father of Indian Photojournalism’, passed away at the age of 83 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 18 December 1942 in Jhang, Pu...
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FIDE Joins International World Games AssociationOn April 2026, the International Chess Federation or Fédération Internationale des Échecs( (FIDE) officially joined the International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM 2026) held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.This milestone makes FIDE the 40th member of the association and marks a significant step in the recognition of ‘mind sports’ .Key Highlights of Inclusion: Significance: The inclusion of FIDE marks a key step in the continued development and diversification of the International World Games Association.FIDE’s Global Reach: With a well-established structure and millions of active players, FIDE strengthens the IWGA’s global footprint.World Games: Being a member of the IWGA, opens the door for chess to be potentially included in the sports program of The World Games, an international multi-sport event for disciplines not primarily contested in the Olympic Games.
FIDE Joins International World Games AssociationOn April 2026, the International Chess Federation or Fédération Internationale des Échecs( (FIDE) officially joined the International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual General Meeting (AGM 2026) held at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.This milestone makes FIDE the 40th member of the association and marks a significant step in the recognition of ‘mind sports’ .Key Highlights of Inclusion: Significance: The inclusion of FIDE marks a key step in the continued development and diversification of the International World Games Association.FIDE’s Global Reach: With a well-established structure and millions of active players, FIDE strengthens the IWGA’s global footprint.World Games: Being a member of the IWGA, opens the door for chess to be potentially included in the sports program of The World Games, an international multi-sport event for disciplines not primarily contested in the Olympic Games.
FIDE Joins International World Games AssociationOn April 2026, the International Chess Federation or Fédération Internationale des Échecs( (FIDE) officially joined the International World Games Association (IWGA) during its Annual General Meeting (AG...
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Becomes First Athlete to Run Sub-Two-Hour Competitive Marathon at London Marathon 2026In April 2026, 31-year-old Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe won the men’s elite race at the London Marathon 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK) and made history by becoming the first athlete to complete a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, breaking the previous world record set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023.About London Marathon 2026:Podium: Sabastian Sawe maintained a strong pace, surged in the final 10 kilometer (km) to win gold by 11 seconds over Yomif Kejelcha (Ethiopia), (silver), with the podium completed by Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) (bronze), with all three surpassing the previous world record time.Women: Tigst Assefa (Ethiopia) won, setting a women-only world record and defending her title.Wheelchair: Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) won the men’s and women’s wheelchair events respectively.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Becomes First Athlete to Run Sub-Two-Hour Competitive Marathon at London Marathon 2026In April 2026, 31-year-old Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe won the men’s elite race at the London Marathon 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK) and made history by becoming the first athlete to complete a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, breaking the previous world record set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023.About London Marathon 2026:Podium: Sabastian Sawe maintained a strong pace, surged in the final 10 kilometer (km) to win gold by 11 seconds over Yomif Kejelcha (Ethiopia), (silver), with the podium completed by Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) (bronze), with all three surpassing the previous world record time.Women: Tigst Assefa (Ethiopia) won, setting a women-only world record and defending her title.Wheelchair: Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) won the men’s and women’s wheelchair events respectively.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Becomes First Athlete to Run Sub-Two-Hour Competitive Marathon at London Marathon 2026In April 2026, 31-year-old Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe won the men’s elite race at the London Marathon 2026 in London, United Kingdom (UK) ...
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India to host SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 in GoaIn April 2026, the South Asian Football Federation(SAFF), announced that India is set to host the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, the premier regional tournament, scheduled to take place from May 24 to June 7, 2026 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Fatorda) Stadium in Margao, Goa.This marks India’s first time hosting the SAFF Women’s Championship since 2016 in Siliguri, while Goa previously hosted a SAFF event during the men’s championship in 1999.About SAFF Women’s Championship 2026:Background: The tournament, held approximately every two years since its inaugural edition in 2010, was last conducted in 2024 in Nepal, where the hosts lost the final 2–1 to Bangladesh.Format: Six teams will compete in the tournament, with Group A comprising Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, and Group B featuring India, Bangladesh, and Maldives.The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals.Pakistan Exit: Pakistan officially withdrew from the tournament, citing lack of government clearance.
India to host SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 in GoaIn April 2026, the South Asian Football Federation(SAFF), announced that India is set to host the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, the premier regional tournament, scheduled to take place from May 24 to June 7, 2026 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru (Fatorda) Stadium in Margao, Goa.This marks India’s first time hosting the SAFF Women’s Championship since 2016 in Siliguri, while Goa previously hosted a SAFF event during the men’s championship in 1999.About SAFF Women’s Championship 2026:Background: The tournament, held approximately every two years since its inaugural edition in 2010, was last conducted in 2024 in Nepal, where the hosts lost the final 2–1 to Bangladesh.Format: Six teams will compete in the tournament, with Group A comprising Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, and Group B featuring India, Bangladesh, and Maldives.The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals.Pakistan Exit: Pakistan officially withdrew from the tournament, citing lack of government clearance.
India to host SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 in GoaIn April 2026, the South Asian Football Federation(SAFF), announced that India is set to host the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026, the premier regional tournament, scheduled to take place from May 24 ...
India Tops Medal Tally with 16 Medals Including 5 Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 held in Cairo, EgyptIn April 2026, the Indian Junior Shooting Team finished on top of the medal standings at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun 2026 held in Cairo, Egypt, from 19-27 April 2026, securing a total of 16 medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 5 Bronze).Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) secured second place with 3 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals (11 total), while France finished third with 3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals (6 total).About ISSF Junior World Cup 2026:Events: The ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 season comprises two legs: Cairo, Egypt, featuring rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, and Porpetto (September 12–20, 2026), dedicated exclusively to shotgun (trap and skeet) events.Participation: The 2026 edition featured 284 shooters from 25 federations, with India fielding the largest contingent of 71 shooters.Next: Indian junior shooters will compete in the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 at Suhl, Germany, in June 2026.
India Tops Medal Tally with 16 Medals Including 5 Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 held in Cairo, EgyptIn April 2026, the Indian Junior Shooting Team finished on top of the medal standings at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle / Pistol / Shotgun 2026 held in Cairo, Egypt, from 19-27 April 2026, securing a total of 16 medals (5 Gold, 6 Silver, and 5 Bronze).Individual Neutral Athletes (AIN) secured second place with 3 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals (11 total), while France finished third with 3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals (6 total).About ISSF Junior World Cup 2026:Events: The ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 season comprises two legs: Cairo, Egypt, featuring rifle, pistol, and shotgun events, and Porpetto (September 12–20, 2026), dedicated exclusively to shotgun (trap and skeet) events.Participation: The 2026 edition featured 284 shooters from 25 federations, with India fielding the largest contingent of 71 shooters.Next: Indian junior shooters will compete in the ISSF Junior World Championship 2026 at Suhl, Germany, in June 2026.
India Tops Medal Tally with 16 Medals Including 5 Gold at ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 held in Cairo, EgyptIn April 2026, the Indian Junior Shooting Team finished on top of the medal standings at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junio...
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RBI Approves Reappointment of B Ramesh Babu as MD & CEO of KVBIn April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved the re-appointment of B. Ramesh Babu as Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) for a third two-year term from July 29, 2026, to July 28, 2028.He has been leading KVB since 2020, succeeding P. R. Seshadri.About B. Ramesh Babu:Profile: With extensive experience in the banking sector, he has emphasized retail expansion, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) lending, and prudent risk management practices.Key Roles: Before joining KVB, he served as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) & Chief Operating Officer(COO) at the State Bank of India (SBI).Other Key Positions: He serves as a Member of the Managing Committee and Alternate Chairman of the Corporate Credit Committee at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), and is also a Director at the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF).Achievement: KVB took 104 years to reach its first Rs.1 trillion in total business, Ramesh Babu added the second Rs. 1 trillion in just 4 years.
RBI Approves Reappointment of B Ramesh Babu as MD & CEO of KVBIn April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved the re-appointment of B. Ramesh Babu as Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) for a third two-year term from July 29, 2026, to July 28, 2028.He has been leading KVB since 2020, succeeding P. R. Seshadri.About B. Ramesh Babu:Profile: With extensive experience in the banking sector, he has emphasized retail expansion, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) lending, and prudent risk management practices.Key Roles: Before joining KVB, he served as the Deputy Managing Director (DMD) & Chief Operating Officer(COO) at the State Bank of India (SBI).Other Key Positions: He serves as a Member of the Managing Committee and Alternate Chairman of the Corporate Credit Committee at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA), and is also a Director at the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF).Achievement: KVB took 104 years to reach its first Rs.1 trillion in total business, Ramesh Babu added the second Rs. 1 trillion in just 4 years.
RBI Approves Reappointment of B Ramesh Babu as MD & CEO of KVBIn April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) approved the re-appointment of B. Ramesh Babu as Managing Director(MD) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) for a third ...
FM Nirmal Sitharaman delivers Keynote & Launched Mission Jagrook at 38th SEBI Foundation DayIn April 2026, the Union Minister Nirmal Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs (MoF&CA) delivered the keynote address at the 38th foundation day programme of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Key HighlightsCyber Risk warning: The Union Minister urged SEBI to stay highly alert against rising cyber threats, warning that a single major attack on exchanges can destabilise markets at a national scale.The minister asked SEBI to expand investor awareness campaigns across digital platforms and regional languages to ensure wider protection.Mission Jagrook: The Union Minister launched Mission Jagrook, a nationwide investor awareness campaign aimed at protecting retail investors from misinformation, fraud and manipulative financial content.Investor Protection: The minister also appreciated SEBI for its action against unregistered fin-fluencers, highlighting the importance of controlling misleading financial advice.
FM Nirmal Sitharaman delivers Keynote & Launched Mission Jagrook at 38th SEBI Foundation DayIn April 2026, the Union Minister Nirmal Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs (MoF&CA) delivered the keynote address at the 38th foundation day programme of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Key HighlightsCyber Risk warning: The Union Minister urged SEBI to stay highly alert against rising cyber threats, warning that a single major attack on exchanges can destabilise markets at a national scale.The minister asked SEBI to expand investor awareness campaigns across digital platforms and regional languages to ensure wider protection.Mission Jagrook: The Union Minister launched Mission Jagrook, a nationwide investor awareness campaign aimed at protecting retail investors from misinformation, fraud and manipulative financial content.Investor Protection: The minister also appreciated SEBI for its action against unregistered fin-fluencers, highlighting the importance of controlling misleading financial advice.
FM Nirmal Sitharaman delivers Keynote & Launched Mission Jagrook at 38th SEBI Foundation DayIn April 2026, the Union Minister Nirmal Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs (MoF&CA) delivered the keynote address at the 38th foundation d...
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