Introduction The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 on 11 August 2026, officially renaming the state of 'Kerala' to 'Keralam' in the First Schedule of the Constitution of India. The change restores the historically authentic Malayalam pronunciation of the state's name.
Introduction Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala, a noted oceanographer and scientist, assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, on 11 August 2026. He succeeds M. Ravichandran. Dr. Tummala brings extensive research experience from the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) and the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS).
Introduction Preparations for India's 79th Independence Day celebrations on 15 August 2026 are in full swing across the nation, with the Tamil Nadu government announcing a highlight: the hoisting of India's largest national flag (tricolour) atop a 150-foot high monumental flagpole at the historic Fort St.
The US state of Massachusetts has declared 15 August 2026 as India Day, through a proclamation signed by Governor Maura Healey on 1 August 2026 to mark India's 79th Independence anniversary. Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued a similar declaration for the city and welcomed the opening of the new Indian Consulate in Boston.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have built "E-Eye", an inexpensive and portable optical sensing device. The instrument is designed for quick detection of toxic substances and carcinogenic heavy metals, offering a practical tool for on-the-spot testing without the need for costly laboratory equipment.
The Ministry of Railways has approved changes to the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) governing Container Train Operators (CTOs). Under the reform, a single All-India Licence will take the place of the earlier route-specific restrictions, enabling CTOs to run container trains anywhere on the Indian railway network.
Karthikeyan Lanka, Associate Professor at IIT Bombay, has been chosen for the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026. The award will be handed over at the 96th NASI Annual Session, scheduled to be held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in December 2026.
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was observed on 9 August 2026. Established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 1994, the day promotes Indigenous rights, cultures, languages, traditional knowledge, land rights, equality, well-being and self-determination. The date recalls the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations, held in 1982.
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