Symbiosis Skills and Professional University has launched the Asias first UNESCO Chair on the Gender Inclusion and Skill Development. This is the first of its kind in Asia, at an International Conference on “Women Leading the Future of Work”, organised in collaboration with UNESCO.
Every year World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is celebrated on April 26. The day was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The day is dedicated to promoting the role of intellectual property (IP) in stimulating innovation and creativity.
Pakistan successfully launched an indigenous electro-optical satellite called PRSC-EO3 from Chinas Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre on 25 April 2026. This marks the third electro-optical satellite launched by Pakistan. EO-2 was deployed in February 2026, following the launch of EO-1 in January 2025.
Turkish lawmakers passed a Bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15. The legislation is the latest in a global trend to protect young people from dangerous online activity, following in the footsteps of Australia, which introduced landmark restrictions on social media use last year (2025).
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hajipur has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission and Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt Ltd on 24 April 2026 to strengthen pharmaceutical research, regulatory science and patient safety.
National Civil Services Day is observed annually on April 21, tribute to the tireless efforts of civil servants in India. The day highlights the vital role of bureaucracy in ensuring that the administrative machinery runs smoothly, thus making significant contributions to national growth.
NITI Aayog Launched an anthology titled “Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India” to strengthen Indias tourism ecosystem. It is a comprehensive initiative aimed at inspiring citizens and global travellers to explore Indias diverse tourism landscape through a structured and immersive approach.
The Ministry of Textiles has launched an initiative called Vishwa Sutra Weaves of India for the World. The initiative has been developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
Former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi was appointed Indias High Commissioner to Bangladesh. The appointment is significant because such posts are usually given to senior Indian Foreign Service officers, but this time the government has chosen an experienced political leader with deep administrative and regional understanding.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the third edition of its flagship AICTE-VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) scheme, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Indian languages in technical education.
GE Aerospace and Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. have agreed upon technical specifications to co-produce fighter-jet engines, moving one step closer to a deal that would shift high-end US military technology to India. GE and HAL “reached an agreement on technical matters” for the production of F414 engines, according to a joint statement issued on 26 April 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House on 16 April 2026. The meeting marked a significant milestone during Stockers first official visit to India and his maiden trip to Asia since assuming office in 2025.
Time magazine on 15 April 2026 released its list of the worlds 100 most influential people for the current year (2026), featuring cardiologist Kiran Musunuru of Indian origin. Kiran, from a Telugu family that migrated from Andhra Pradesh to the United States, is among the notable names in the list.
Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is developing an AI-based platform, SARAL AI, to convert complex research publications into simplified social media content in 18 Indian languages.
International Day for Human Space Flight is celebrated every year on April 12. The day is dedicated to the outset of the space era for mankind, the contribution of space science and technology and ensuring the realisation of the conservation of outer space for peaceful purposes.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 8 April 2026 projected Indias real GDP growth at 7.6 percent for FY26 under a new GDP series, citing resilience driven by strong domestic demand, services activity and manufacturing expansion. For FY27, the central bank has estimated growth at 6.9 percent, indicating a likely moderation amid rising global uncertainties and cost pressures.
The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), has launched the first-ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE), marking a major step towards building a comprehensive database of Indias fast-growing services sector.
