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UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India - Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi: Day 6: History and Key Facts

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi: Day 6: History and Key Facts

Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, found in Madhya Pradesh, are one of the earliest examples of Buddhist architecture in India. This monument comprises stupas, monasteries, temples, pillars, and elaborately carved gateways. It depicts the evolution of Buddhist art and architecture from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. The earliest monuments were built by Emperor Ashoka …

Saina Nehwal and Rahul Dravid Nominated to 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Board

Saina Nehwal and Rahul Dravid Nominated to 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising Board

Olympic medal winner Saina Nehwal and former captain of the Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid have been nominated as members of the Organizing Company Board for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. They have both been nominated by the Union Sports Ministry as representatives of the sporting community. The board will help manage the preparations for the …

Jatin Kumar Nayak Takes Charge as IREDA Chairman and Managing Director

Jatin Kumar Nayak Takes Charge as IREDA Chairman and Managing Director

The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is now Jatin Kumar Nayak. Prior to assuming this new role, he was Executive Director (Finance) of REC Ltd. He has had several roles in finance and leadership within the power and resource sectors. With over 30 years’ experience, he brings knowledge …

Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026: 490 Police Personnel Awarded

Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026: 490 Police Personnel Awarded

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 on October 31, 2026. The award recognises exceptional contribution in special operations, investigation and forensics. Various personnel in various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisation have been awarded. This is an award instituted in 2024 to recognise …

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM and VM, has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), taking up his responsibilities from 1 November 2026. He is at present the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command. With almost four decades of experience, Air …

High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat: Composition, Objectives and Terms of Reference

High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat: Composition, Objectives and Terms of Reference

The Government of India has formed a High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to recommend holistic banking reforms. This committee, chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel, will look into banking regulations, banking structure, capital sufficiency, technological advancements and financial inclusion. This will help India’s banks become competitive on a global scale, …

India to Conduct Population Census from January 25 to February 28, 2027; March 1 Set as Reference Date

India to Conduct Population Census from January 25 to February 28, 2027; March 1 Set as Reference Date

The population census of India is scheduled to be held between 25 January to 28 February, 2027. This was announced by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India on 30 October 2026 and will include both self enumeration (10 to 24 January) and house-to-house enumeration. In some states, people will not vote, and the …

PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Over ₹14,000 Crore in Banaskantha, Gujarat

PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Over ₹14,000 Crore in Banaskantha, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for, inaugurated and dedicated a series of development initiatives worth over Rs 14,000 crore across several sectors including agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy, renewables, railways, urban transport, and social welfare in Gujarat’s Banaskantha on 30 October 2026. This included several key announcements aimed at supporting farmers including the …

World Wrestling Championships 2026: Manisha Bhanwala Wins India's First-Ever Women's Freestyle Gold

World Wrestling Championships 2026: Manisha Bhanwala Wins India’s First-Ever Women’s Freestyle Gold

Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala made history at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. In the women’s freestyle 59kg weight category, Bhanwala defeated reigning pan-American champion Abigail Nette from the USA 8-6 after overcoming a 6-0 deficit. This was the first ever gold medal won by India in the women’s freestyle division. This made …

India’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches ₹7.14 Trillion in April–September FY27, 42.1% of Annual Target

India’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches ₹7.14 Trillion in April–September FY27, 42.1% of Annual Target

The central government’s fiscal deficit rose to INR 7.14 Trillion in April-September, 2026, which is around 42.1% of the total target for FY26-27. This increased from INR 5.7 Trillion in April-September, FY26, due to higher government spending and capital expenditure. However, net tax receipts were INR 12.76 Trillion and the Center maintained its fiscal deficit …