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99 stories for “International” · April 2026
Clear filtersWorld Book Day 2026: Celebrating Authors and LiteracyObserved on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day is a global tribute to books and authors, established by UNESCO in 1995. The date is symbolic in world literature as...
Ocean Governance: Balancing Growth and Conservation In a major milestone for India's Blue Economy, Odisha has become the first state to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP). Developed in collaboration with the National Cen...
Artemis Accords: Jordan Joins the Global Framework for Responsible Space ExplorationOn April 23, 2026, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan officially became the 63rd signatory of the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at NASA...
INS Sudarshini: Strengthening Maritime Diplomacy in the AtlanticIn a historic first for the Indian Navy, the sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas, Canary Islands (Spain), on April 23, 2026. This landma...
India took part in the AZEC Plus meeting, held online and convened by Japan, to discuss disruptions in energy supplies and the resilience of supply chains.Agenda: Energy security, decarbonisation and resilient supply cha...
The Union Ministry of Textiles has launched Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World to take Indian handlooms to global audiences.Developed by: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) together with the Nat...
Two UN-linked observances fall back to back in late April.World Creativity and Innovation Day – 21 April: Highlights how creativity and innovation contribute to sustainable development. The 2026 theme is "Harnessing Crea...
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan undertook his first-ever bilateral visit, travelling to Sri Lanka. During the visit, he handed over houses built under the Indian Housing Project, a housing scheme supported by...
IOS SAGAR 2026: INS Sunayna Embarks on a Multinational Maritime Mission In a significant move to reinforce India’s commitment to regional security and the "Neighbourhood First" policy, the Indian Navy has deployed INS Su...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have launched a Global Maritime Security Initiative focused on the Strait of Hormuz. About 40 countries, India among them, joined the virtual meeting he...
The United Nations marks Chinese Language Day every year on 20 April. The observance celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity within the UN system.Date: 20 April, annually.Purpose: To promote equal use of all of...
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has been awarded the ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System. With this, BWSSB has become the first water utility in India to earn this internat...
