Mumbai Cricket Association became the first in India to launch a structured player contract system for domestic cricketers, starting from the 2026–27 season, to provide financial stability to players.
Bollywood actress Sayani Gupta was honoured with the Harvard South Asian “Person of the Year” Award 2026.
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) launched VAANI 3.0 (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) to promote technical education, research, and learning in Indian languages.
International Amateur Radio Day is observed worldwide every year on April 18 to mark the formation of the International Amateur Radio Union in 1925 in Paris.