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Bir Bikram Manikya: Architect of Modern Tripura Why in the News ? Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on his birth anniversary, recalling his visionary and pro-people governance and contributions to education, infrastructure and administration that earned him the title “Architect of Modern Tripura.” Tribute to Maharaja …
Read MoreShankar Dayal Sharma Remembered for Democratic Contributions Why in the News ? Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to former President Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions as an educationist, jurist and politician to education, culture and India’s democratic institutions. Tribute on Birth Anniversary : Lok Sabha …
Read MoreMagnitude Earthquake Strikes North Sumatra Why in the News ? A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Nias Island in North Sumatra, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to seismic activity. The quake occurred at a depth of 29 km, while authorities reported no casualties or property damage. Earthquake Strikes Off Nias Island: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake …
Read MorePhilippines Floods Raise Alarms Over Waterborne Diseases Why in the News ? The Philippines has issued a health alert following severe flooding in northern regions caused by enhanced southwest monsoon rainfall. Authorities are warning residents about increased risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while disaster agencies continue post-cyclone recovery operations. Floods Trigger Public Health Concerns: …
Read MoreLok Sabha Passes Kerala Name Change Bill Amid Protests Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 and National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests. The Kerala Bill proposes changing the State’s official name from Kerala to Keralam. Kerala to Keralam: Key …
Read MoreGanga Floodplain Rules Shift Toward Regulated Construction Why in the News ? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has amended the 2016 Ganga protection framework, removing the blanket construction-free zone provision. Construction may now be permitted in certain floodplain areas facing moderate or rare flooding, subject to regulatory clearances. New Rules for Ganga Floodplains: …
Read MoreVande 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, granting Vande Mataram legal protection similar to Jana Gana Mana and criminalising intentional disruption or prevention of its singing. Vande Mataram Gets Statutory Protection: Presidential …
Read MoreVikram 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 to the pioneering scientist. Leaders highlighted his vision of using science and space technology for national development, self-reliance and improving citizens’ lives. Vikram Sarabhai: Architect …
Read MoreLebanon 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 decision makes Lebanon the first Arab country to formally abolish capital punishment, marking a significant development in human rights and criminal justice reform. Lebanon’s Historic …
Read MoreM.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. His contributions to Kerala Sastra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP), literacy campaigns, environmental issues and science popularisation remain significant to India’s people’s science movement. Scientific Career and …
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