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273 stories for “rat” · April 2026
Clear filtersWorld Quantum Day is observed every year on April 14 to build public awareness about quantum science and its applications. The date was chosen deliberately: written as 4.14, it reflects the opening digits of Planck's con...
Baisakhi is celebrated every year on April 13 or 14, coinciding with Mesha Sankranti, as both a harvest festival and the start of a new year. The same occasion is marked under different names across India: Puthandu in Ta...
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) on natural honey, fixed at $1,400 per tonne, until December 31, 2026. A minimum import price means honey cannot be brought into...
The seventh edition of Exercise DUSTLIK, the joint military exercise between India and Uzbekistan, has begun in Uzbekistan. DUSTLIK is held every year between the armies of the two countries and helps them build mutual u...
Archaeological Breakthrough: Uncovering Ancient Evia A major archaeological survey conducted by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece has led to the discovery of over 200 ancient sites in the Evia region. Spanning 6,...
Ambedkar Jayanti: Celebrating the Architect of the ConstitutionApril 14 marks the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. In Tamil Nadu, this day has been observed as “Samathuva Naal” (Equality Day) since 2022. Known as...
Tar Balls Management 2026: Tackling Marine Oil Pollution The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the draft Tar Balls Management Rules, 2026, to address the increasing threat of oil-b...
India–Korea Strategic Vision 2026–2030: Strengthening the Indo-Pacific Axis In a historic move to redefine Asian geopolitics, India and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) have unveiled their Joint Strategic Vision (2026...
India’s Textile Sector: Resilience and Global Expansion in 2026 India’s textile and apparel exports have demonstrated steady growth, reaching a total value of ₹3.16 lakh crore in the financial year 2025–26, a 2.1% increa...
NSS 80th Round Health Survey: A Snapshot of India’s Healthcare Transition The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the findings of the 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS), t...
New Era of Transparency: Ministry Notifies New TV Rating Policy 2026 The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has officially notified the New TV Rating Policy 2026. This policy is designed to overhaul the exist...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the second Integrated Air Drop Test, called IADT-02, as part of preparations for the Gaganyaan mission. The test was conducted at the Satish Dhaw...
