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Ladakh to Get India’s First Petroglyph Conservation Park to Safeguard Cultural Heritage

Ladakh to Get India’s First Petroglyph Conservation Park to Safeguard Cultural Heritage

India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park is set to be developed at the Sindhu Ghat in Ladakh. The foundation stone was laid on the April 18th, 2026 and the event coinciding with World Heritage Day and it was laid by Vinai Kumar Saxena. This initiative aims to protect the centuries-old rock carvings which is known as …

Basketball Icon Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68, Leaves Behind Global Legacy

Basketball Icon Oscar Schmidt Dies at 68, Leaves Behind Global Legacy

The basketball world mourns the loss of Oscar Schmidt who was one of the greatest international players in the history was passed away at the age of 68. He was known as the ‘Holy Hand’ (Mão Santa) for his extraordinary shooting ability. He left behind the legacy which transcended borders and the generations. He is …

Where was India's First Satellite Aryabhata Launched From?

Where was India’s First Satellite Aryabhata Launched From?

India has made great progress in space science, but every big journey begins with a small step. The launch of Aryabhata was one such important step. It was India’s first satellite and marked the country’s entry into space research. This mission helped Indian scientists learn many new things and laid the foundation for future space …

RELOS Pact Comes Into Force: India and Russia Strengthen Military Logistics Cooperation

RELOS Pact Comes Into Force: India and Russia Strengthen Military Logistics Cooperation

To boost the strategic cooperation in defense India and Russia have operationalized the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement (RELOS) in the April 2026. It was originally signed in the February 2025 and this pact allows both countries to access the each other’s military bases, ports and airfields along with deploying the troops and assets. This …

Blue Origin Achieves First Successful Landing of Reused New Glenn Booster

Blue Origin Achieves First Successful Landing of Reused New Glenn Booster

Blue Origin successfully landed the reused booster of its New Glenn rocket for the first time. However this mission delivered the mixed results as the onboard satellite failed to reach the its intended orbit. It was launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on April 20, 2026 and this mission marked the crucial step …

Textiles Ministry Launches ‘Vishwa Sutra’ to Promote Indian Weaves on World Stage

Textiles Ministry Launches ‘Vishwa Sutra’ to Promote Indian Weaves on World Stage

To take the India’s rich textile heritage to the global stage the Ministry of Textiles has launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative. This initiative was unveiled at the prestigious Femina Miss India held in the Bhubaneswar where a special designer collection showcased the country’ diverse handloom traditions with the …

India’s New AI Tool ‘Abhay’ Is Here to Protect You From Online Scams

India’s New AI Tool ‘Abhay’ Is Here to Protect You From Online Scams

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has introduced the AI-powered chatbot named ‘Abhay’. This platform will help citizens to verify official notices and avoid falling victim to the digital scams. The initiative comes at that time where the digital arrest frauds cases are increasing and the scammers impersonate thmeselves as the officials to extort money. This …

Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao Receives Prestigious Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award 2026 in Hyderabad

Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao Receives Prestigious Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award 2026 in Hyderabad

Respectable Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao was awarded the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award on April 19th, 2026 in Hyderabad. He is currently serving as the Director and Vice-Chancellor of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and he was honored for his pioneering work in the climate-resilient agriculture and natural resource management. The award hold the …