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Jiyo Parsi Scheme 2026: Protecting India’s Parsi Population through Modern Interventions

Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Revitalizing a Unique Heritage through Scientific Support The Jiyo Parsi Scheme has recently gained significant momentum following a successful Universal Parsi Registration Drive conducted by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. This drive resulted in over 300 new registrations, bringing more families under the umbrella of this unique demographic intervention.

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LWE Update 2026: Red Corridor Shrinks to Just Two Districts in India

Left Wing Extremism 2026: A Historic Shift in India’s Internal Security In a landmark update for India’s internal security landscape, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially revised the classification of districts affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE).

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Supreme Court Verdict on SC Status After Conversion: Chinthada Anand vs State of Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court Ruling: SC Status and the Impact of Religious Conversion In a significant legal clarification, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that an individual who converts to Christianity is no longer eligible to claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status. This judgment reinforces the existing legal framework regarding the intersection of religion and reservation benefits in India.

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu’s Economic Powerhouse: Double-Digit Growth Recorded for 2025-26

Tamil Nadu’s Economic Resurgence: Sustaining Double-Digit Growth According to the latest data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Tamil Nadu has achieved a stellar real economic growth rate of 10.83% for the fiscal year 2025–26. This marks the state’s second consecutive year of double-digit expansion, following an 11.19% growth rate in 2024–25.

International

World Parkinson's Disease Day 2026 (April 11): Theme 'Bridge the Care Gap'

World Parkinson's Disease Day is marked every year on April 11. The date was chosen to honour the birth anniversary of James Parkinson, the physician after whom the condition is named.

International

World Homoeopathy Day 2026 (April 10): Theme 'Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health'

World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10. The date commemorates the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of the homoeopathic system of medicine. The theme chosen for 2026 is "Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health". The day is used to spread awareness about homoeopathy and its role in healthcare.

National

Regional Passport Office Bhopal Launches Braille and Sign Language Services

The Regional Passport Office (RPO) at Bhopal has introduced Braille and sign language services to help passport applicants with disabilities. It is the first passport office in India to offer such facilities for differently-abled persons. Braille support assists visually impaired applicants, while sign language assistance helps those with hearing and speech impairments to complete the passport process.

Economy

CCEA Approves 1,720 MW Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval to the Kamala hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, which will have an installed capacity of 1,720 megawatts (MW). The project is to be built by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in partnership with the Arunachal Pradesh State Government.

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