“IMPORTANT DAYS”

Baisakhi 2026: India Celebrates Harvest Festival and Khalsa Panth Foundation Day

Baisakhi 2026 will be celebrated on April 14th and this day marks one of the most important festivals in the India especially in the State of the Punjab. The festival is known as both the harvest festival and a religious occasion. Baisakhi holds the deep cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian Culture. The festival celebrates the harvest season and also the Punjabi New Year. The day also holds the deep religious significance for the Sikh community as the day marks the formation of the Khalsa Panth.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026: Celebrating the life and vision of the architect of the Indian Constitution

Every year on the April 14th India celebrates the Ambedkar Jayanti which marks the birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar. He was a visionary leader, social reformer and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. In 2026 this day once again reminds us of his lifelong fight against inequality and his unwavering commitment to the justice, education and human dignity. This day is not just the day of remembrance but it is the celebration of ideas that which continue to shape modern India.

“SPORTS”

Sawan Barwal Breaks 48-Year-Old Indian Marathon Record at Rotterdam Marathon 2026

India’s Sawan Barwal has broken the country’s longest standing marathon national record and ended the 48-year old record which was set by the Shivnath Singh earlier. The historic achievement comes at the prestigious NN Marathon Rotterdam on the 12th of April, 2026. This feat have added another important chapter in the India’s athletic journey.

“AWARDS”

Banaras Hindu University Wins National Moot Court Competition in India

The remarkable achievement comes as the Banaras Hindu University has emerged winner at the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) National Moot Court Competition 2026. This competition was held at Integral University. The winning team have secured the cash prize of ₹25,000 and along with trophies and medals they marks the proud moment for the India’s on of the premier institutions.

“DEFENCE”

Indian Army Participates in India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Cyclone-IV’ at Anshas

An Indian Army contingent of 25 Special Forces personnel has departed for Egypt to participate in the 4th edition of India–Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise “Cyclone-IV”, scheduled at Anshas, Egypt. The exercise aims to enhance joint mission planning, interoperability, and special operations capabilities through training in a realistic operational environment with Egyptian Special Forces.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Sanjay Khanna Appointed as Chairman & Managing Director of BPCL

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sanjay Khanna as the new Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). He will serve in this role until May 31, 2029, leading one of India’s major public sector oil and gas companies.

 “NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

No more cash at toll plazas: India shifts to FASTag and UPI-only payments from April 11

India’s push towards the cashless and the efficient transportation system it have implemented the digital only toll collection across the toll plazas on the National Highways. Starting from the 11th of April, 2026 all the toll payments are processed exclusively via FASTag and UPI and it will be eliminating the cash transactions. This move aims to enhance the transparency, reduce congestion and time, also improve the user convenience. However the rollout is temporarily not to implemented for the sometimes because of the ongoing elections in the India.