National Library Day is an annual celebration held on April 6th to honour the vital roles that libraries and librarians play in our communities. This day provides an opportunity to reflect on the significance of reading and the need to make books and knowledge accessible to all. Libraries have ...

National Handmade Day is an annual celebration held on the first Saturday of April, which this year falls on April 6, 2024. This day is dedicated to honoring, appreciating, and recognizing the skilled individuals who create handmade goods. The theme for National Handmade Day 2024 is ‘Buy a ...

The Indian Army has commenced the induction of the indigenous Akashteer system, marking a significant advancement in its air defence capabilities. This automated air defence control and reporting system, developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), aims to integrate the ...

National Maritime Day is observed annually on April 5 in India. It is a day dedicated to recognizing the importance of the maritime sector in the country’s international trade and economic growth. The date marks a significant milestone in India’s maritime history. On April 5, 1919, the first ...

The IWF World Cup 2024 was held in Phuket, Thailand from March 31 to April 11, 2024. The event was organized by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF), the world governing body for men’s and women’s weightlifting. Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze 25-year-old Indian ...

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) have successfully conducted a flight test of the new generation ballistic missile called ‘Agni-Prime’. The test occurred at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha’s coast. The data was captured by ...

In a significant milestone for agricultural recognition, the indigenous wheat variety from the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh, locally known as Kathiya Gehu, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This is the first farm produce from ...

In the latest FIDE rankings released by the world governing body of chess, India has a new number 1 chess player – Arjun Erigaisi. With a standard rating of 2756, Erigaisi is ranked ninth in the world. This is his debut in the top 10 of the Open ...

Dr. Karthik Kommuri is renowned for his exceptional patient care and commitment to contemporary practice in orthodontics and dentistry. He is known for his unwavering dedication to patient well-being, pursuit of excellence, and creating brighter smiles. In recognition of his efforts, Dr. Kommuri ...

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at IIT Bombay on April 4, 2024. This groundbreaking treatment, called ‘CAR-T cell therapy’, is a major breakthrough in the battle against cancer. Affordable and ...

Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, retire from the Rajya Sabha, marking the end of his three-decade-long tenure in the Upper House. About Manmohan Singh Born on September 26, 1932. A two-term Prime Minister of India from 2004 to ...

Santosh Kumar Jha, an Indian Railway Traffic Services (IRTS) officer of the 1992 batch, will assume the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) on April 1, 2024. Educational Background Jha holds an M.Sc. in Geology from ...