1 Narendra Modi becomes the second Indian Prime Minister to appear on the cover page of NEWSWEEK.
America ‘s famous weekly magazine NEWSWEEK has given place to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on its cover page . Narendra Modi is the second Indian Prime Minister after Indira Gandhi , to whom NEWSWEEK has given place on its cover page. In an interview to the magazine, Prime Minister Modi said, we hope that through positive and constructive bilateral dialogue at diplomatic and military levels, India and China will be able to restore and maintain peace and stability on the borders. The Prime Minister said- Relations with China are important and vital for India.
2 Senior Indian Police Service officer Anurag Kumar appointed Joint Director of CBI
Senior Indian Police Service officer Anurag Kumar was appointed to the post of Joint Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) . This information has been given in the order of the Ministry of Personnel. It said Kumar, a 2004 batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is currently serving in the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
3 India gifts 35 ambulances and 66 school buses to Nepal
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has gifted 35 ambulances and 66 school buses to various organizations working in the field of health and education in different districts of Nepal . India’s Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava handed over the keys of the vehicles in the presence of Nepal’s Finance Minister Barshaman Pun.
4 Salman Rushdie’s memoir “Knife: A Harrowing Tale of Resilience and the Fight for Free Speech” to be released soon
Renowned British-American author Salman Rushdie is set to release his memoir “ Knife ”, which details the horrific experience of being stabbed at a public event and his journey to recovery from the deadly ordeal, in 2022. This book serves as a powerful testament to Rushdie’s unwavering commitment to freedom of expression, a core value that has defined his life and literary career. Rushdie’s life has been shaped by the fatwa, or religious edict, that was issued against him by Iran ‘s supreme leader in 1988 following the publication of his novel “ The Satanic Verses, ” which was considered blasphemous by many in the Muslim world. . This announcement forced Rushdie into hiding, as his translators and publishers faced assassination attempts or even death.
5 Byju’s CEO Arjun Mohan resigns
On April 15, Byju’s India Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Arjun Mohan resigned, almost 7 months after taking charge. After this, company founder Ravindran Byju took over the responsibilities of daily operations.
6. Avantika Vandanpu received South Asian Person of the Year honor from Harvard.
Indian-American actress Avantika Vandanapu , best known for playing Karen Shetty in the 2024 musical comedy “ Mean Girls ,” has been honored by Harvard University with the prestigious “ ”, has been honored with South Asian Person of the Year . The honor recognizes Vandanapu’s outstanding contributions to the arts and her role in promoting South Asian representation in global media.
7 LIC increases equity stake in Hindustan Unilever to over 5%
Recently, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) announced that its stake in FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has increased to more than 5% . The corporation increased its stake in HUL from 4.99% to 5.01% of the paid-up capital of the company by acquiring additional shares from the open market. This increase resulted in purchase of 3,05,000 equity shares, taking the total shares of LIC in HUL to 11,77,18,555.
8 Hyderabad made the record of most runs in IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have defeated their rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 by just with a record-breaking score of 287 runs at the loss of . The Pat Cummins-led side had scored 277 runs for 3 wickets in their second match of the ongoing edition against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, surpassing the then previous score of 263 runs for 5 wickets scored by RCB against Pune Warriors. The record was broken.
9 Palak Gulia achieved 20th quota of Paris Olympics
On April 14, Indian shooter Palak Gulia represented India at the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil . the 20th Paris Olympic quota She also won the bronze medal in the women’s 10 meter air pistol. Armenia’s Elmira Karapetyan won gold with a score of 240.7. Thailand’s Kamonlak Saencha won the silver medal with 240.5. Indian shooter Sanyam finished fifth with a score of 176.7. Palak Gulia had won the gold medal in 10 meter air pistol in the Asian Games held last year.
10 Rashmi Kumari won the National Women’s Carrom title
Rashmi Kumari has further etched her name in the annals of Indian carrom history by winning her 12th National Carrom Championship title. Three-time world champion in women’s final overcame a tough challenge from K Nagajothi and emerged victorious with scores of 25-8, 14-20, 25-20. As Chief Manager at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Rashmi has seamlessly balanced her professional responsibilities with her passion for the game, cementing her position as one of the most decorated carrom players in the country. happened.
11 Nepali cricketer Deependra Singh Airi hit six sixes in one over, joined the elite club.
On April 12, 2024, Nepal ‘s 24-year-old all-rounder Deependra Singh Airi etched his name in the history books by hitting six sixes in a single over during the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup clash against Qatar in Al Amerat . Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard ‘s incredible display of power and accuracy joins the elite company of
12 Former Cricket Australia (CA) president Jack Clarke passes away at the age of 70
Former Cricket Australia (CA) president Jack Clarke dies at 70 in Adelaide The Australian cricket community has lost a true icon with the death of . Clarke’s contribution to the game spanned decades, and his tenure as CA president from 2008 to 2011 was marked by significant milestones that reshaped the landscape of Australian cricket.
13 Great English cricketer Derek Underwood dies at the age of 78
Derek Underwood, one of cricket ‘s most iconic figures , has died at the age of 78. Underwood, a legendary spinner who represented England for over 15 years , was a true icon of the game, leaving an indelible mark on the game with his extraordinary skill and unwavering dedication. He wore the England jersey in 86 Test matches and 26 One Day Internationals and cemented his place as one of the country’s greatest bowlers of all time. With an astonishing 297 wickets in Test cricket, he remains the highest wicket-taker for any spinner representing England, and the sixth-highest wicket-taker overall.
