- India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) with a ₹12,980 crore sovereign guarantee to support the domestic maritime industry.
- The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) received two Heroes-Hickhouse Excellence Awards from the Religion Communicators Council in 2026.
- The Central Government approved a 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) effective from January 1, 2026.
- Cinderella Das won the Under-19 Girls’ Singles title at the 2026 Junior and Youth National Table Tennis Championships.
- Tim David became the second-fastest batsman to score 1,000 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
- The Athletics Federation of India introduced DNA and SRY gene testing to personalize athlete training and verify biological categories.
- Nishita Yogesh Antarkar was crowned Miss Sake India 2026 at a prestigious ceremony.
- The Miss Sake India 2026 pageant was hosted in the city of Mumbai.
- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) launched the third edition of the AICTE-VAANI scheme to promote Indian languages.
- The Kulsi River is a significant southern-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
- Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Indian state of Assam.
- Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its elephant populations, is situated in Jharkhand.
- Mogrus shushka and Mogrus pune are newly discovered species of jumping spiders.
📅 April 20, 2026 · Monday