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National News
Telangana Declares Cancer a Notifiable Disease; Mandatory Reporting Within One Month
- The Government of Telangana has declared cancer a notifiable disease, making it mandatory to report all diagnosed cases across the state.
- Under the directive, all hospitals, diagnostic labs, and clinics—both public and private—must report cancer cases within one month of diagnosis to ensure better tracking and healthcare planning.
About Telangana
- Established – 2 June 2014
- Capital – Hyderabad
- Chief Minister – Revanth Reddy
- Deputy CM – Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla
India Post and PM Museum Sign MoU to Promote India’s Democratic Heritage
- India Post and the Prime Minister Museum and Library signed an MoU to preserve and promote India’s democratic and national heritage jointly.
- The agreement was signed on the foundation day of the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi, marking a step towards enhancing public awareness of India’s political history.
Appointment News
Smriti Mandhana Partners with Agilitas Sports for One8 Brand
- Agilitas Sports has signed a brand endorsement deal with Smriti Mandhana for its premium sportswear brand One8.
- Earlier, Virat Kohli acquired a minority stake in Agilitas Sports for around ₹40 crore.
- As part of the agreement, Agilitas Sports also acquired Kohli’s sportswear brand One8, strengthening its presence in the sports apparel market.
Recent Brand Ambassador
- Blanka Vlašić – World 10K Bengaluru 2026
- R. Rahman – Yamaha Music India Private Ltd
- Jasprit Bumrah – Uniqlo (subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd)
- Bhavitha Mandava – First Indian House Ambassador for Chanel
- Sania Mirza – The Derma Company
Infosys Partners with Carlos Alcaraz as Global Brand Ambassador
- Infosys has announced a multi-year partnership with world No. 1 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, appointing him as its Global Brand Ambassador.
- The partnership will leverage Infosys’s AI-first offering Infosys Topaz to develop AI-powered match analytics and personalized performance applications to support match preparation and in-game strategy.
FICCI Appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General
- The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed Anant Swarup as its new Secretary General.
- Jyoti Vij will continue as Director General, ensuring continuity in the leadership of FICCI.
About Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
- Formation – 1927
- Founder – Ghanshyam Das Birla and Purshottamdas Thakurdas
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- Secretary General – Anant Swarup
- Director General – Jyoti Vij
Australia Appoints Lt. Gen. Susan Coyle as First Woman Chief of Army in Historic Military Reshuffle
- Australia appointed Lieutenant General Susan Coyle as the first woman to lead its Army, marking a historic first in the country’s military leadership. She will take over as Chief of Army in July, replacing Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.
- Gen. Susan Coyle, currently Chief of Joint Capabilities, has served in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) since 1987 and has held several senior command positions.
- In a broader leadership reshuffle, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond has been appointed as the new head of the Australian Defence Force, succeeding Admiral David Johnston, while Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley will lead the Navy.
About Australia
- Capital – Canberra
- Currency – Dollar
- President – Anthony Albanese
Sports News
Wisden 2025: Mitchell Starc & Deepti Sharma Named Leading Cricketers
- Mitchell Starc and Deepti Sharma were named Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025 by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, with Starc winning the men’s award and Deepti the women’s.
- Abhishek Sharma was named the Leading T20 Cricketer, while Wisden also announced its Five Cricketers of the Year: Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, and Haseeb Hameed.
- Shubman Gill also received the Wisden Trophy for best individual Test performance for his 430-run effort at Edgbaston, leading India to victory.
- The recognitions come ahead of the 163rd edition release of Wisden Almanack, an authoritative annual record of global cricket achievements and statistics.
Sanju Samson and Amelia Kerr Named ICC Players of the Month for March
- Sanju Samson was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March, thanks to his outstanding performances in the T20 format.
- Amelia Kerr, captain of the New Zealand women’s team, won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March for her exceptional all-round display.
ICC Men’s Player of the Month
- November 2025 – Simon Harmer (South Africa)
- December 2025 – Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- January 2025 – Daryl Mitchell (New Zeland)
- February 2026 – Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)
ICC Women’s Player of the Month
- November 2025 – Shafali Verma (India)
- December 2025 – Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
- January 2026 – Sobhana Mostary (Bangladesh)
- February 2026 – Arundhati Reddy (India)
Science and Tech News
Amazon to Acquire Globalstar in $11.57 Billion Deal to Boost Project Kuiper and Rival Starlink
- Amazon has announced plans to acquire satellite communications firm Globalstar in a deal worth $11.57 billion.
- Globalstar operates a network of satellites, and the acquisition will strengthen Amazon’s satellite initiative, Project Kuiper (Amazon LEO).
- The move is seen as a strategic effort by Amazon to compete with SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink.
Important Days
15 April – International Wellness Day
- United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed International Wellness Day to be observed on 15 April, promoting holistic well-being across the globe.
- The day focuses on raising awareness and encouraging action for physical, mental, and emotional health through education and wellness initiatives.
14 April – World Chagas Disease Day
- World Chagas Disease Day, observed annually on 14 April, aims to raise global awareness about Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease that affects an estimated 8 million people worldwide, mainly in Latin America.
- It highlights the causes, symptoms, and serious long-term complications of Chagas disease, including heart damage and digestive system problems that can appear years after infection.
Obituary News
Lion of Ladakh’ Sonam Wangchuk, Maha Vir Chakra Awardee, Passes Away
- Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated Indian Army officer, passed away; he was honoured with the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery.
- He was popularly known as the “Lion of Ladakh” for his courageous role during the Kargil War.
- As a Major, he led the Ladakh Scouts in the strategically important Chorbat La (Batalik sector) at an altitude of around 18,000 feet.
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