- Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse passes away at 85 after suffering from a long illness.
- Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shahid Afridi released his autobiography, titled ‘Game Changer’.
- Govt of Gujarat approved an act 'Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act 2019' to allow shops across Gujarat to remain open 24X7.
- India and Bangladesh produce a movie based on the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. It will be directed by Shyam Benegal.
- Microsoft launches a software “ElectionGuard” for secure, verifiable voting.
- United States Air Force (USAF) successfully tests Laser Weapons System ‘SHiELD’ to shoot down air-launched missiles while in flight.
- Purple Frog designated as Kerala's state amphibian. The old-looking species is endemic to Western Ghats.
- India re-elected as an observer to the 11th Arctic Council ministerial meeting held at Rovaniemi in Finland.
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) distributed 1,00,000 bee-boxes under 'Honey Mission' initiative for farmers and unemployed youths across India.
- Global payments company-Mastercard announced to invest $1 Billion in India over the next 5-years.
- FIFA announces 2 new award categories 'Women’s goalkeeper & Women’s team of the year' to promote women's football around the world.
Published On : 08 May 2019
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