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Guava Capital of India: Which Place Is Known for Guava Cultivation?

Guava Capital of India: Which Place Is Known for Guava Cultivation?

The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is famous for being the Guava capital of India because of its long-standing association with guava cultivation and the cultivation of the unique varieties of Allahabadi guavas. The district is well known for its Allahabadi Safeda and Allahabadi Surkha guavas, which are known for their taste, appearance and quality. …

Uttar Pradesh Renames Bhadohi as Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi

Uttar Pradesh Renames Bhadohi as Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi

Government of Uttar Pradesh has renamed the Bhadohi district to Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. This was stated by the Honorable Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at an event held in the district on October 4th 2026, which marks the inauguration of the developmental projects worth more than ₹1,340 crore. The renaming of the district is done …

Doha Receives OCA Flag as Host Responsibility for 2030 Asian Games Passes from Aichi-Nagoya

Doha Receives OCA Flag as Host Responsibility for 2030 Asian Games Passes from Aichi-Nagoya

The handover of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag officially took place in the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Nagoya, Japan on 4 October 2026. This was in recognition of the fact that Qatar will be responsible for hosting the 21st Asian Games in Doha in 2030. Qatar also …

7 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World 2026: Full List and Key Features

7 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World 2026: Full List and Key Features

Seven train stations that have been recognized due to their unique architectural designs, urban planning, and integration into their environments have been chosen for the Prix Versailles 2026 competition. Announced at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris, these stations represent the countries of Italy, Saudi Arabia, Australia, France, and the USA. These include stations that …

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel Win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel Win 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2026 was awarded jointly to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel in recognition of their discoveries regarding light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. Their research findings have revolutionised neuroscience by providing a means to manipulate the functions of individual neurons with light. The pioneering studies were carried …

World Architecture Day 2026: 8 Clever Features of Historic Indian Architecture

World Architecture Day 2026: 8 Clever Features of Historic Indian Architecture

Traditional architecture in India is not just about beauty; it also offers practical solutions to climatic, water, and privacy concerns. Whether it is the perforated jaali windows which allow light and air into buildings without the glare or the stepwell which caters to variations in water level, there are numerous instances where ancient architects employed …

Russia Suspected Plague Case: Nearly 200 Under Observation in Irkutsk

Russia Suspected Plague Case: Nearly 200 Under Observation in Irkutsk

The death of a worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Russia’s Irkutsk region, who succumbed to pneumonia, prompted a series of health safety measures for nearly 200 people that came into contact with the woman. Nevertheless, no official statement from Russian federal health authorities confirms whether or not the plague caused her death …

Parliamentary Panel Reshuffle 2026: Full List of New Chairpersons

Parliamentary Panel Reshuffle 2026: Full List of New Chairpersons

For the period 2026-27, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have renewed their department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees and the majority of the previous chairpersons have been continued and only some committees have new chairpersons. Of the new appointments, Tiruchi Siva is the new chairperson of the Industry Committee and Sujeet Kumar is the new …

19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention to be Held in Kolkata from January 7-9, 2027

19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Convention to be Held in Kolkata from January 7-9, 2027

The 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) Convention is scheduled to take place in Kolkata, West Bengal, during January 7 to 9, 2027. The three-day convention will be hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) along with the West Bengal Government. The convention will see the participation of members of the Indian diaspora community as …

India Demonstrates First 5.56-km Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Link

India Demonstrates First 5.56-km Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Link

India has accomplished its first demonstration of free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), over 5.56 km. This is the first milestone towards the development of the quantum-secured communication network in India. The demonstration was carried out on the night of September 27–28, 2026, to set up a quantum secured communication network between BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar. …