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68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023.

68th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2023.
On April 27, 2023, the 68th edition of the Hyundai Filmfare Awards took place at the Jio World Conventional Centre in Mumbai. This year’s ceremony was co-hosted by Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Maniesh Paul, marking Salman Khan’s first time as a host for the event. T…
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work - 28 April.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work - 28 April.
April 28 marks the global observance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023, aiming to raise awareness regarding the significance of safeguarding workers against occupational hazards, illnesses, and accidents. This occasion offers a chance for individuals and organ…
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Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links.

Buddha statue found in Egypt points to ancient India links.
A statue of Buddha has been discovered in Egypt's ancient seaport of Berenice on the Red Sea, shedding light on trade ties with India under the Roman empire. A Polish-US mission discovered the statue "dating back to the Roman era while digging at the ancient temple …
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Sri Lanka parliament passes resolution on IMF agreement.

Sri Lanka parliament passes resolution on IMF agreement.
The Resolution for the Implementation of the Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for Sri Lanka was passed in the parliament today (April 28) with majority votes. Members of Parliament voted for the resolution on the imp…
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Dalai Lama gets 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Dalai Lama gets 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award.
After a 64-year wait, members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation personally presented the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award to the Dalai Lama at his residence. The award was the first international recognition given to the spiritual leader for his exceptional leadership of th…
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International Girls in ICT Day - 27 April.

International Girls in ICT Day - 27 April.
Every year on the fourth Thursday in April, International Girls in ICT Day draws attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the area of information communication technology (ICT). This year, International Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 28 April. It’s…
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Quad Leaders to meet in Sydney for third in-person summit.

Quad Leaders to meet in Sydney for third in-person summit.
The third in-person Quad summit will be held in Sydney next month, to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, high-quality infrastructure, global health, climate change, and other pressing issues pertaining to the strategic Indo-Pacific region. The Quad or …
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Sri Lankan’s Thushen Silva wins Silver at Asian Youth (U18) in Uzbekistan.

Sri Lankan’s Thushen Silva wins Silver at Asian Youth (U18) in Uzbekistan.
Junior athlete Thushen Silva has bagged a Silver medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Youth (U18) Athletics Championship 2023 held in Uzbekistan. Silva, who is a student of Maris Stella College in Negombo, cleared 4.70m in Pole Vault to claim second place in the event. A seven-me…
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Sri Lankan govt denounces blacklisting of Wasantha Karannagoda by US.

Sri Lankan govt denounces blacklisting of Wasantha Karannagoda by US.
The Sri Lankan government has denounced the United States’ move to blacklist the Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, Wasantha Karannagoda. Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry has expressed grave concerns associated with the decision to US Ambassador Julie Chung t…
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Astronomers have captured the first direct image of a black hole as it blasts out a powerful jet.

Astronomers have captured the first direct image of a black hole as it blasts out a powerful jet.
The new photo features the monstrous supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87), the first black hole ever directly imaged by humanity. The image shows precisely for the first time how the base of such an astrophysical jet moving at speeds approachin…
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Japan’s health ministry approves first abortion pill.

Japan’s health ministry approves first abortion pill.
A panel in Japan’s health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, in a major step for reproductive rights decades after other countries made abortion medication widely available. The ministry’s pharmaceutical board granted approval to the MeFeego Pack, an a…
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Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by gold.

Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by gold.
Zimbabwe will launch a digital currency next month by introducing “tokens” that are backed by gold reserves and can be transferred between people and businesses as a form of payment, the country’s central bank said Friday. The move is aimed at shoring up Zimbabwe’s faltering…
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World Intellectual Property Day – 26 April.

World Intellectual Property Day – 26  April.
Every April 26, we mark World Intellectual Property Day to learn more about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. It’s the day the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sponsors a celebration of World Inte…
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International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day - 26 April.

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day - 26 April.
Every year on April 26th, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of this historic nuclear accident. The day also focuses on the prevention of future nuclear disasters. On April 26th, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history took place. The …
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Football great Pelé enters dictionary to mean 'unique'.

Football great Pelé enters dictionary to mean 'unique'.
Pelé, the nickname of the late football legend, has officially become synonymous with "exceptional, incomparable, unique". The Portuguese-language Michaelis dictionary, one of the most popular in Brazil, added "pelé" as a new adjective to its online editi…
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WhatsApp announces multi-device feature to support more than one phone.

WhatsApp announces multi-device feature to support more than one phone.
WhatsApp is finally rolling out multi-device login support for more than one phone. Mark Zuckerberg announced the feature’s rollout on Facebook and Instagram. “Starting today, you can log into the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones,” he said. WhatsApp said that this fe…
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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report.

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report.
Released By: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) The theme of the Report: Military Spending across the Globe Key Findings According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure has reached a new record high o…
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President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign.

President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign.
US President Joe Biden has announced he will run for re-election in 2024, setting the stage for a potential rematch with Donald Trump. The Democrat had been expected to seek a second four-year term and launched his campaign in a video on Tuesday. He said it was a pivotal mome…
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International Delegate’s Day - 25 April.

International Delegate’s Day - 25 April.
Every year on April 25th, International Delegate’s Day is observed to pay tribute to the delegates who are an integral part of the United Nations (UN) and play a significant role in its functioning. These delegates represent their respective governments and are dedicated to…
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Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by end-2024, Standard Chartered says.

Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by end-2024, Standard Chartered says.
Top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of 2024, Standard Chartered (STAN.L) said on Monday, saying that the so-called "crypto winter" is over. Bitcoin could gain from factors including recent turmoil in the banking sector, a stabilisation of ris…
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SCG unveils gates named after Tendulkar and Lara.

SCG unveils gates named after Tendulkar and Lara.
The Sydney Cricket Ground has unveiled a set of gates named after Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara on Monday. They join Donald Bradman, Alan Davidson and Arthur Morris, all New South Wales (and Australia) legends in being honoured thus at the iconic SCG. April 24 was chosen a…
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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace - 24 April.

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace - 24 April.
The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated annually on 24 April. The Day acknowledges the use of multilateral decision making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts among nations. This day aims to promote the princip…
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The Top 10 Wealthiest Cities in the World in 2023.

The Top 10 Wealthiest Cities in the World in 2023.
Henley & Partners compiled the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023, covering 97 cities worldwide. The report utilized data from wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, which tracks the financial activities of high-net-worth individuals holding designations like Fou…
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Scientists use electricity to make wounds heal 3x faster.

Scientists use electricity to make wounds heal 3x faster.
Scientists have developed a specially engineered biochip that uses electricity to heal wounds up to three times faster than normal. It's well known that electric fields can guide the movements of skin cells, nudging them towards the site of an injury for instance. In fac…
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SpaceX launches world's 1st 5G satellite.

SpaceX launches world's 1st 5G satellite.
SpaceX has launched what is reportedly the first satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) to operate on the 5G cellular standard. Known as "The GroundBreaker," the relatively small, 22-pound (10-kilogram) orbital data relay, designated Sateliot_0, is the first of a const…
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Kenya’s Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time.

Kenya’s Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time.
Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum set a London Marathon course record on Sunday (23), finishing in two hours, one minute, 25 seconds, nearly three minutes ahead of second-placed Geoffrey Kamworor in a rain-drenched race full of drama. Kiptum, who ran the fastest-ever debut marathon …
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World English Day - 23 April.

World English Day - 23 April.
English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As well as being the most famous playwright, who wrote in English, Shakespeare also had a huge impact on modern-day Engli…
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