Vande Mataram Gains Legal Protection Under New Law
Vande Mataram Gains Legal Protection Under New Law Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, […]
Vikram Sarabhai’s Vision Shaped India’s Space Programme
Vikram Sarabhai’s Vision Shaped India’s Space Programme Why in the News ? On Vikram Sarabhai’s birth anniversary, the Lok Sabha Speaker, Defence Minister and Science and Technology Minister paid tribute […]
Lebanon Ends Death Penalty, Marking Historic Regional Shift
Lebanon Ends Death Penalty, Marking Historic Regional Shift Why in the News ? Lebanon’s Parliament has abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment and aggravated hard labour. The […]
M.P. Parameswaran: Science, Society and Social Transformation
M.P. Parameswaran: Science, Society and Social Transformation Why in the News ? M.P. Parameswaran, former nuclear scientist, Marxist theorist and prominent people’s science activist, passed away at 92 in Thrissur. […]
Meghalaya Council Tightens Tribal Electoral Eligibility Rules
Meghalaya Council Tightens Tribal Electoral Eligibility Rules Why in the News ? The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) approved amendments to its election rules, restricting voting and contesting rights […]
Punjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism
Punjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism Why in the News ? The Punjab Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day, covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment and […]
Tribunals Reforms Bill Seeks Independent Appointment Oversight
Tribunals Reforms Bill Seeks Independent Appointment Oversight Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, amid Opposition protests and without debate. The Bill proposes […]
India Donates Peacocks to UN Geneva Biodiversity
India Donates Peacocks to UN Geneva Biodiversity Why in the News ? India has donated five peacocks, including a rare white-feathered male, to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), […]
Handloom Sector: India’s Heritage and Economic Future
Handloom Sector: India’s Heritage and Economic Future Why in the News ? National Handloom Day, observed on August 7, highlights the economic and cultural importance of India’s handloom sector. Despite […]
Khudiram Bose: Youthful Courage in India’s Freedom Struggle
Khudiram Bose: Youthful Courage in India’s Freedom Struggle Why in the News ? The nation observed the 119th martyrdom day of Khudiram Bose, one of India’s youngest revolutionary freedom fighters. […]