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Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Foundation Day are both observed on May 1, marking the creation of the two States in 1960 when Bombay State was divided on a linguistic basis under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960. Maharas...
Statistical Portrait of India: Gender Dynamics in 2025The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 27th edition of the ‘Women and Men in India 2025’ report. The report highlights critical...
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed on April 30 to promote universal healthcare in India. The day celebrates the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), launched in 2018, which offers cashless health cov...
The Madras High Court has observed that the existing law still allows a candidate to contest from two constituencies simultaneously. In 2004, the Election Commission of India had proposed barring candidates from contesti...
The Konyak tribe recently observed its Aoleang festival in Kohima, the capital of Nagaland, from April 1 to April 6. The festival is celebrated by the community to mark the New Year and to welcome the arrival of spring....
Landmark Verdict: Death Penalty for 9 Policemen in Sattankulam Case In one of the most significant judicial pronouncements regarding custodial violence in India, a trial court in Madurai has awarded the death penalty to...
Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April to recognise the role of civil servants in governance and nation-building. The 2026 theme is "Holistic Development – Saturation of Government Schemes".History: On 21 April 1947,...
Rajya Sabha Panel of Vice-Chairpersons: Ensuring Parliamentary Continuity In a move to ensure the seamless conduct of legislative business, the Rajya Sabha has officially reconstituted its Panel of Vice-Chairpersons for...
National Fire Service Day is observed on April 14 in memory of the firefighters who lost their lives in the 1944 Mumbai Port Fire, when fire and explosions ripped through Victoria Dock. Fire Service Week follows from Apr...
Poshan Pakhwada 2026: A National Movement for Holistic Early Development The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) observed the 8th edition of Poshan Pakhwada from April 9 to April 23, 2026. This fortnight-long...
Women’s Reservation Without Delimitation: A Strategic Legislative MoveOn April 18, 2026, DMK Member of Parliament P. Wilson introduced a Private Member’s Constitution Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The bill represent...
Oor Pare: A Glimpse into the Nilgiris' Prehistoric Past A significant archaeological discovery has emerged from the mist-covered hills of the Nilgiris. A prehistoric rock painting site, known locally as “Oor Pare,” has b...
