“IMPORTANT DAYS”

12 May – International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is observed every year on 12 May to recognise the dedication, compassion, and contributions of nurses in healthcare services worldwide. Theme 2026 – Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. The day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is regarded as the founder of modern nursing.

International Day of Plant Health 2026

Every year on 12 May, the world observes the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to spread awareness about protecting plants from pests, diseases, and environmental threats. The day is promoted by the Food and Agriculture Organization and supported by the United Nations.

The official theme for 2026 is: “Plant Biosecurity for Food Security”

“SPORTS”

Rahul Dravid Becomes Owner of Dublin Franchise in ETPL

India’s legend cricketer Rahul Dravid become the owner of the Dublin franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). As ETPL will be launch in this year and it is the Europe’s first ICC sanctioned multi country franchise T20 competition. The European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is the new franchise based cricket competition which is designed to accelerate the cricket’s growth in Europe.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Prashant Pise Appointed India’s Ambassador to Oman

India has appointed senior diplomat Prashant Pise as Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman. Prashant is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer and currently serves as the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. He is 1995 batch Indian Foreign Service officer and he will replace the Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas. Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas is a senior diplomat from the 1993 IFS batch who has been serving as the India’s envoy in Muscat.

R. Mukundan Succeeds Rajiv Memani as CII President for 2026–27

CEO and Managing Director of Tata Chemicals of Tata Chemicals, R Mukundan assumed the office as president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). He appointed for a period of 2026-27. He will succeeds the Rajiv Memani and he will bring the more than three decades of leadership experience form the Tata group.