“IMPORTANT DAYS”

World Sickle Cell Day 2026

On 19th of June, World Sickle Cell Day will be observed to raise the awareness about the Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), it is world’s one of the most common inherited blood disorders. This days serves as the important platform to educate people about the causes, symptoms, prevention strategies and challenges faced by the millions of patients worldwide. In India, observance of the day intensifies the governments efforts to eliminate the Sickle Cell Disease as a public health challenge by 2047. The official theme for World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is the “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease.”

“SPORTS”

Deepti Sharma Becomes Joint-Highest Wicket-Taker for India

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma creates the history as she become the joint-highest wicket-taker in international women’s cricket. This achievement comes during India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match against the Netherlands at Headingley in Leeds as she claimed her 355th international wicket and she matched the legendary tally of former Indian captain Jhulan Goswami.

“AWARDS”

Sudarsan Pattnaik Becomes First Indian to Win Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026

Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik from Puri, Odisha, won the Russia Grand Sand Master Cup 2026, becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious international sand art award. Pattnaik received the honour at the II International Festival of Sand Sculpture in Kaliningrad, Russia, for his 3-metre-high sand sculpture depicting the two contrasting faces of Earth.

Navi Mumbai and Guwahati Airport Terminals Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Airports in Prix Versailles 2026

Terminal 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport and Terminal 2 of Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, have been included in the Prix Versailles 2026 list of the world’s most beautiful airports, recognising excellence in architecture, sustainability, and passenger-centric design.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Uzbekistan Becomes First Central Asian Member of New Development Bank

Uzbekistan has officially become the first Central Asian country to join the New Development Bank (NDB) and it marked the significant milestone in the expansion of the BRICS backed multilateral financial institution. The Republic of Uzbekistan formally became the shareholder of the NDB on5th of June, 2026 after completing all the necessary accession procedures and ratifying the bank’s Articles of the Agreement.

France to Get First Traditional Hindu Temple Built with Indian Stones

France set to witness the historic inauguration of the its first traditional Hindu temple and it is scheduled for the September 2026. This announcement was made by the members of the Indian diaspora in France and it is as a proud moment for the Hindu community and the symbol of the growing cultural ties between India and France.

Kerala Government Launches Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women and Transgenders

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme across the state. The scheme allows women and transgender persons to travel free of cost on 3,125 ordinary KSRTC buses.