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Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as the City of Rose Water?

Which District of Uttar Pradesh is Known as the City of Rose Water?

There are many cities in India that are known for something special, like species, textiles or flowers. One such city in Uttar Pradesh is famous for its sweet-smelling rose water. This place has a long history of making natural perfumes using traditional methods. The rose water made here is pure, fragrant and loved by people …

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins with Snana Purnima Today; Check Full Schedule, Start and End Dates

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins with Snana Purnima Today; Check Full Schedule, Start and End Dates

Every year in Puri, Odisha, a very special festival takes place to honor Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. In 2025, this event started on June 11 with the Snana Purnima ritual and will continue until July 5 with the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra. This celebration attracts lakhs of people from India and around …

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

Katrina Kaif Appointed Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives

In a strategic tourism and diplomatic move, Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has been named the Global Tourism Ambassador for the Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) just weeks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the island nation. The initiative aims to enhance the Maldives’ …

Calcutta High Court Allows 15-Year-Old to Adopt Stepfather’s Surname

Calcutta High Court Allows 15-Year-Old to Adopt Stepfather’s Surname

In a significant judgment, the Calcutta High Court has permitted a 15-year-old boy to adopt his stepfather’s surname, acknowledging the evolving structure of modern families. The court allowed the name change despite the Kolkata Municipal Corporation’s (KMC) objections, although it declined to permit altering the biological father’s name on the birth certificate without a formal …

Sri Lanka Celebrates Poson Poya Honoring 2000 Years of Buddhism

Sri Lanka Celebrates Poson Poya: Honoring 2000 Years of Buddhism

Sri Lanka is observing the sacred Poson Poya festival today, which commemorates the arrival of Buddhism on the island nation over 2,000 years ago. Celebrated on the full moon day in June, this festival marks the momentous occasion when Arahat Mahinda, son of Emperor Ashoka of India, preached the first sermon to King Devanampiyatissa at …

Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push

Punjab Sees 20% Rise in Cotton Cultivation Amid Crop Diversification Push

In a significant boost to crop diversification, Punjab has recorded a 20% increase in cotton cultivation in 2025 compared to the previous year. The area under cotton has expanded from 2.49 lakh acres to 2.98 lakh acres, marking a rise of over 49,000 acres. The districts of Fazilka, Mansa, Bathinda, and Sri Muktsar Sahib are …

Russia to Build Eight Nuclear Reactors in Iran, Confirms Iranian Atomic Chief

Russia to Build Eight Nuclear Reactors in Iran, Confirms Iranian Atomic Chief

Iran has announced that Russia will build eight new nuclear power plants on its territory as part of a previously signed bilateral agreement. The announcement was made by Mohammad Eslami, President of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), during a high-level visit by members of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee …

Reimagining Education for Bharat: Highlights from ABP Live SmartEd Conclave 2025

Reimagining Education for Bharat: Highlights from ABP Live SmartEd Conclave 2025

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to participate in the ABP Live SmartEd Conclave 2025, a landmark event that brought together school leaders, education policymakers, and changemakers from across the country — all united by one shared mission: How can we make education in Bharat more meaningful, more accessible, and more real? The event …