“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Heritage Day 2026

Every on the 18th of April the world observes the World Heritage Day which is also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites. This day is observed to celebrate and protect the humanity’s shared cultural and natural legacy. In the 2026 the focus has become more urgent than ever earlier as the global conflicts and disasters threaten not only the monuments but also the living traditions and cultural identities. This day is led by UNESCO and ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and highlights the need for the immediate action to safeguard the heritage for our future generations.

The theme for the World Heritage Day 2026 is ‘Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters.’

“SPORTS”

Sanju Samson and Amelia Kerr Named ICC Players of the Month for March

Sanju Samson was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March, thanks to his outstanding performances in the T20 format. Amelia Kerr, captain of the New Zealand women’s team, won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March for her exceptional all-round display.

“APPOINTMENTS”

FICCI Appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Swarup as its new Secretary General. Jyoti Vij will continue as Director General, ensuring continuity in the leadership of FICCI.

Infosys Partners with Carlos Alcaraz as Global Brand Ambassador

Infosys has announced a multi-year partnership with world No. 1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, appointing him as its Global Brand Ambassador. The partnership will leverage Infosys’s AI-first offering Infosys Topaz to develop AI-powered match analytics and personalized performance applications to support match preparation and in-game strategy.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Meghalaya Recognises Khasi and Garo as Official Languages After Long Deman

The State of Meghalaya has officially recognized the Khasi and Garo as the state languages alongside with the English. This recognition marks the important steps towards to preserving the indigenous identity and improving governance accessibility in the state. This moves comes after the long-standing demands from the local communities. As to granting official status to the languages which are spoken by the state’s largest tribes the government aims to strengthen the cultural roots along with also pushing for their inclusion in to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani to Become Asia’s Richest Person

The major shift occurred in the billionaire ranking as the Chairman of Adani group Gautam Adani has overtaken the Mukesh Ambani to become the richest person in the Asia. As per the latest data net worth of the Adani has reached $92.6 billion and it surpassed the Mukesh Ambani’s $90.8 billion. This rise in the net worth comes after the strong hike in the Adani Group stocks.