The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India has made helpline 1855 operational nationwide for Census 2027.
The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India launched its first heritage designer collection, “Soul Threads”, to promote India’s artisanal heritage and support weavers.
Bharat Taxi is a government-backed ride-hailing app supported by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), offering zero-commission rides for cars, auto-rickshaws, and two-wheelers with fair pricing.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application to enable real-time data collection and improve monitoring and rehabilitation under the SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) Scheme.
The SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 will be hosted by India in Goa, marking its first time hosting since 2016 in Siliguri, West Bengal.
Goa had earlier hosted a SAFF event during the men’s championship in 1999.
International Delegate’s Day is observed annually on 25 April to recognise the role of delegates representing countries at the United Nations in promoting peace, cooperation and global decision-making.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed annually on 28 April by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote the prevention of workplace accidents and ensure safe and healthy working conditions.
The theme for the year 2026 is “Good psychosocial working environments: A pathway to thriving workers and strong organizations”.