India will assume the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2022 from Indonesia, and will convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time in India in 2023. Source: https://mea.gov.in
Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system.
Israel’s defence ministry announced that its new laser missile defence system successfully neutralised drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a recent test. According to Defence Minister Benny Gantz, this Israeli-made laser system will complement the country’s a…
International Day for Monuments and Sites / World Heritage Day - 18 April.
World Heritage Day is celebrated every year around the world on 18 April. The day is also referred to as International Day for Monuments and Sites. World Heritage Day is observed every year to spread awareness about the importance of Heritage, and to also promote ways to pro…
Imran Khan will remain in office till a caretaker prime minister is appointed
Imran Khan will remain in office till a caretaker prime minister is appointed, Pakistan's president Arif Alvi clarified in a late-night tweet after the country saw its most politically turbulent day this year and braced for yet another leadership crisis. "Mr. Imran…
New Zealand Cricket Awards - 2022
All rounder Amelia Kerr and batter Will Young were on Wednesday named ODI Players of the Year in the women's and men's categories respectively at the 2022 New Zealand Cricket awards. On Thursday, fast bowler Tim Southee earned his maiden Sir Richard Hadlee medal whi…
Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023
India is ready to host the Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2023. This world is organized by Street Child United and Save the Children India, the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 will welcome 22 teams from 16 countries to India next year. The Street Child Cricket World …
Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion.
Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in a filing published, saying the social media company needs to be transformed privately, a little over a week after revealing a 9.1% stake in the company. Musk’s offer values Twitter at about $43 billion. Twitter shares cl…
World Hemophilia Day - 17 April.
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World Hemophilia Day is always observed on April 17. Sometimes it is also called World Bleeding Disorders Awareness Day. The focus of the day is to identify and to reach out to new members of the bleeding disorders community. Hemophilia is a bleeding problem. People with hem…
International Bat Appreciation Day - 17 April.
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Each year on April 17th, International Bat Appreciation Day reminds us of the roles bats play in our daily lives. April is also the best time of the year to observe bats, as they are now beginning to emerge from hibernation. The observance is an excellent time to learn abo…
World Voice Day - 16 April.
World Voice Day is a global annual event dedicated to recognizing the boundless limits of the human voice. The mission is to share the excitement of the voice phenomenon with people, scientists, and other funding bodies. World Voice Day found its beginnings in 1999 as Brazil…
World Art Day - 15 April.
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Every year World Art Day on April 15th celebrates the fine arts and promotes awareness of creativity worldwide. When humans use their creative skills and imagination to create something in visual form, it is called art. Some of the most popular types of art include painting,…
WhatsApp voice messages gets new features.
WhatsApp is adding some new features for audio messages, some of which were already present for iOS users. But it appears that these are getting a wider rollout overall and will be coming to more users on Android and iOS. According to WhatsApp, users send 7 billion voice me…
Ivory Coast prime minister and government resign.
Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi tabled his resignation and that of his government on Wednesday 13 April 2022 as President Alassane Ouattara plans to slim down the size of the cabinet, Ouattara said. Ouattara said he would reduce the government to around 30 ministers …
World Chagas Disease Day - 14 April
Every year on April 14th, World Chagas Disease Day raises awareness for Chagas disease. It’s also a day that stresses the importance of prevention and finding ways to eliminate the disease. Chagas disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis and is named after Carlos Ju…
World Sarcoidosis Awareness Day - 13 April.
Every year on April 13th, World Sarcoidosis Awareness Day draws attention to this inflammatory disease. The day also encourages those who have this condition to support one another and educate others about living with sarcoidosis. While sarcoidosis is a rare disease, it stil…
International FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) Awareness Day - 13 April.
International FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) Awareness Day is observed every year on April 13. The goal of the week is to promote awareness, support affected individuals, and advance research for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of FND. Functional Neurological…
Grammy Awards 2022.
The 64th annual Grammy Awards are being held for the first time at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with Trevor Noah as host. The 64th GRAMMY Awards recognizes recordings (including musical artists, compositions and albums) released between September 01, 2020, to September 30, 20…
Sri Lanka’s Hiran Abeysekera wins best actor at Olivier Awards.
Sri Lankan actor Hiran Abeysekera has won the award for Best Actor at the Olivier Awards which was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday. The Laurence Olivier Awards, or simply the Olivier Awards, are presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recogni…
Local rap star Shiraz Rudebwoy dies at protest site at the Galle Face.
Sri Lankan hip/hop rap artist Shiraz Rudebwoy had died during the protest at the Galle Face Green due to a sudden illiness. It was reported Rudebwoy was entertaining those at the protest site when he collapsed, suspected to be of heart failure. Source: www.dailymirror.lk
International Day for Street Children - 12 April.
Every year on April 12th, International Day for Street Children provides a voice for children that live on the street so their rights cannot be ignored. The day provides opportunities for human rights organizations to spread awareness for the number of street children throu…
ICC Players of the Month for March 2022.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Australia’s run-machine Rachael Haynes were named the ICC Men’s and Women’s Players of the Month for March 2022. Fans can continue to vote every month for their favourite male and female …
International Day for Human Space Flight - 12 April.
Every year on April 12th, International Day for Human Space Flight celebrates the first human space flight anniversary. It’s also a day to reaffirm the importance of space science and technology. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first human-made satellite was launched …
Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’ first Hindi novel on International Booker shortlist.
Author Geetanjali Shree’s novel ‘Tomb of Sand’ on Thursday 07 April 2022 became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize. Shree’s book, translated into English by Daisy Rockwell and described by the judges as “loud and irr…
World Parkinson's Disease Day - 11 April.
World Parkinson's Disease Day is celebrated on the 11th of April of every year to raise awareness of to support people affected with Parkinson's disease and to educate the community of its causes, symptoms and the medical/surgical treatment methods available. It is …
Germany will get weaponized drones for the first time.
Germany will get weaponized drones for the first time after years of debate, parliamentary sources told AFP Wednesday, as the EU giant, shaken by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, moves to ramp up its defense capabilities, turning to Israel for its military needs. Parliamentary …
Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan's PM after vote.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been ousted from power after losing a no-confidence vote in his leadership. The vote was held past midnight after opposition parties brought a motion against him, following days of drama. The motion was first brought last week, but…
Pakistan President Arif Alvi has dissolved the National Assembly.
Pakistan President Arif Alvi has dissolved the National Assembly on the proposal of Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday 03 April 2022, with the elections likely to be held in the next 90 days. Earlier, Imran Khan surprised the Opposition to announce in his televised address …
World Homeopathy Day - 10 April.
Every year on April 10th, World Homeopathy Day honors the memory of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The day also challenges understanding and strategies that will further develop homeopathy. Homeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, wh…
Chris Silverwood named Sri Lanka's new head coach.
Chris Silverwood, the former England fast bowler, has been signed by SLC on a two-year deal as head coach of the Sri Lanka men's national team. His first series in charge will be the team's upcoming two-Test tour of Bangladesh in May. Silverwood was until February th…
Pakistan's parliament has elected opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister.
Pakistan's parliament has selected Shehbaz Sharif as the country's new prime minister, after Imran Khan was ousted in a no-confidence vote in the early hours of Sunday. The opposition coalition leader - who had worked to depose Mr Khan - won the support of a majority…
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