- US President Barack Obama has nominated MasterCard’s Indian-American CEO Ajay Banga as a member of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.
- India and France finalized the deal of 36 Rafale Jet for 7.8 billion Euros.
- Delhi implements the second phase of odd-even vehicle rule for next 15 days.
- Former army chief Gen. (retd) JJ Singh was conferred with the highest French civilian distinction, Officer of the Legion of Honour.
- Iconic Indian woman boxer Mary Kom has been named as the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ambassador for Women’s World Championship.
- Real Madrid, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich reach the semifinals of Champions League.
- 125th birth anniversary of of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is celebrated across India on 14th April. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti will be celebrated as ‘Samajik Samrasta Divas’.
- In a rule by Bombay High Court, it ordered to withdraw IPL matches in Maharashtra after 30th April due to drought in the state.
- The Haryana Government renamed Gurgaon city as Gurugram and its neighboring district Mewat as Nuh.
- India has successfully tested long range submarine-launched ballistic missile, codenamed K4 which can strike targets up to 3,500 kilometers.
- Viswanathan Anand conferred with the Hridaynath Mangeskar Award 2016 by the Governor of Maharashtra.
- India has agreed for one time clearance to US warships and aircraft can refuel and restock water, food, and other supplies at Indian bases.
- Lee Chong Wei wins the Malaysia Open 2016 men’s singles title after defeating China’s Chen Long by 21-13, 21-8.
- 106 people died and more than 350 were injured when a fire had broken out during a fireworks display at the Puttingal temple in Kerala.
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