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Clear filtersWorld Parkinson's Disease Day is marked every year on April 11. The date was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of James Parkinson, the physician after whom the condition is named. For 2026, the observance carries th...
World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10. The date commemorates the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of the homoeopathic system of medicine. The theme chosen for 2026 is "Homoeopathy for...
The Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) Summit 2026, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, brought together officials from 55 cities and renewed the worldwide commitment to cutting disease. PHC is a network of 74 cities focus...
Indian para archer Payal Nag has scripted history by becoming the first quadruple amputee anywhere in the world to clinch a gold medal in international archery. She achieved the feat at the World Para Archery Series Fina...
Prevention of Blindness Week is observed every year in the first week of April (April 1 to 7) to raise awareness about eye health and prevent loss of vision.It aims to reduce avoidable blindness through awareness, early...
The International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwanda Genocide is observed on April 7. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2003 to remember the victims.The genocide began on 7 April 1994,...
The International Day for Mine Awareness is observed on April 4. It was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005 and has been marked since 2006.The day spreads awareness about the dangers of landmines and...
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is observed every year on April 6. It highlights how sport can help promote peace and development across the world.The theme for 2026 is 'Sport: Building Bridges,...
Min Aung Hlaing has been elected as the President of Myanmar, with the country's Parliament choosing him for the post.Myanmar is one of India's immediate neighbours and shares a land border with several north-eastern Ind...
World Autism Awareness Day is marked every year on 2 April. The observance seeks to spread awareness about autism and to encourage acceptance and inclusion of autistic people in families, schools, workplaces and society...
Hyderabad played host to the World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026, which drew participation from more than 20 countries. The gathering centred on core Buddhist values such as non-violence and compassion, and on the impor...
The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 opened in New Delhi. The event is being held under the theme “Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights”. The conference focuses on the role women play across the ag...
