On April 17, 2025, UNESCO added 16 new Global Geoparks, bringing the total to 229 across 50 countries, covering 855,000 km².These geoparks span Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, showcasing exceptional geological heritage—from volcanic formations and fossil sites to glacial ...

Aryabhata, launched on April 19, 1975, was India’s first indigenously developed satellite, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s space journey.Developed by ISRO with a team of just 25 engineers, it was launched aboard the Soviet Kosmos-3M rocket from Kapustin Yar, Russia, due to India’s ...

Oscar Piastri clinched his third win of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix held on April 20, 2025, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, overtaking Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship standings.Piastri, driving for McLaren, capitalized on a 5-second penalty for Verstappen, finishing ...

The 4th Annual Gold House Gold Gala will take place on May 10, 2025, at the Music Centre, Los Angeles, celebrating cultural changemakers under the theme “First Light”, which honors pioneers who’ve opened paths for others.Priyanka Chopra will receive the inaugural Global Vanguard Honor for her ...

India’s largest cruise terminal, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT), was inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on April 21, 2025, marking a major boost to cruise tourism and maritime infrastructure.With an annual capacity of 1 million passengers and the ability to handle ...

On April 22, 2025, a terrorist attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam (Anantnag, South Kashmir) claimed 26 lives and injured many, targeting tourists during the peak season in a major blow to J&K’s tourism revival.The attackers, believed to be 2–3 terrorists, opened indiscriminate fire at the scenic, ...

SJVN Ltd has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, marking a crucial step in India’s renewable energy expansion.Announced on March 26, 2025, the payment supports the development of two dams on the Dri and ...

In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Maharashtra school education department will implement a phase-wise curriculum reform starting 2025–26, making Hindi mandatory as a third language for Classes 1 to 5 in Marathi and English-medium schools.This move aligns with the ...

World Earth Day 2025, observed on April 22, highlights global environmental awareness and action with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet”.Originating in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson, it sparked major U.S. environmental reforms and now involves over 1 billion people in 192 countries.The 2025 theme ...

In a significant literary and cultural event, a new book titled ‘Sanskriti Ka Paanchva Adhyay’ was officially launched on April 18, 2025, at the Samvet Auditorium of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), Janpath, New Delhi.This book is a curated compilation of speeches and ...

In a landmark step towards sustainable urban development, Amaravati, the planned capital of Andhra Pradesh, is on track to become the world’s first city powered entirely by renewable energy.Envisioned by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, this ambitious project aligns with India’s commitment to ...

In a significant move for wildlife conservation in urban India, the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board has officially declared DPS Flamingo Lake as a conservation reserve.This landmark designation represents the first time a wetland connected to the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary has received formal ...