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World Book Day 2026: The Day of Literature, Knowledge and Cultural Diversity.

April 23, 2026

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UNESCO is an organisation that promotes reading, publishing, and intellectual property rights and on April 23, the whole world celebrates World Book and Copyright Day 2026. The day is a reminder of how books serve to preserve knowledge, promote creativity, and bridge the cultures between different generations.

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Shekha Jheel Declared India’s 99th Ramsar Site: Boost to Wetland Conservation

April 23, 2026

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Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary has been listed as the 99th Ramsar site in India which is a great milestone in the conservation of wetlands. Bhupender Yadav announced this. It has led to the creation of 12 Ramsar sites in Uttar Pradesh, the largest in Indian states.

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Tashkent to host World Para Athletics Championships 2027: First in Central Asia.

April 23, 2026

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Tashkent has been chosen to host the 2027 World Para Athletics Championships which will be held in June 2027. It will be the 13th edition of the global event announced by the World Para Athletics and the first time that it is held in Central Asia.

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Visit by INS Nireekshak to Sri Lanka enhances Maritime Cooperation.

April 23, 2026

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INS Nireekshak has come to Colombo Port to undertake an operational turnaround and training visit, strengthening maritime collaboration between India and Sri Lanka. The visit underscores the strengthening of the relationship between the two countries in terms of naval relations and the determination to resolve the security issue in the Indian Ocean.

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HDFC Life Re-appoints Vibha Padalkar as 5-Year MD and CEO.

April 23, 2026

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HDFC Life Insurance has granted Vibha Padalkar the redesignation of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in a new five-year term. The board meeting that took place on April 21, 2026, made the decision but it was subject to shareholder and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India approvals.

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