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Wednesday29 Apr 2026

International

Sheetal Devi Named World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025

Sheetal Devi: The Extraordinary Journey of an Armless Champion In a historic recognition of human spirit and talent, 19-year-old Sheetal Devi from Jammu & Kashmir has been named the 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by Worl...

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Economy

Atal Pension Yojana Hits 9 Crore Enrolments: A Boom in Social Security

Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Strengthening the Social Security Net In a major milestone for financial inclusion in India, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has crossed a total of 9 crore enrolments as of April 2026. The scheme...

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Saturday11 Apr 2026

National

200th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule (1827–2026)

Celebrating the Father of Indian Social RevolutionIn 2026, India begins celebrating the 200th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. Born in 1827, Phule was a visionary social reformer who dedicated his life t...

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Tuesday31 Mar 2026

Science & Tech

PM Modi Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum and Kaynes Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat

Heritage Meets High-Tech: PM Modi’s Landmark Inaugurations in Gujarat In a day celebrating both India’s ancient spiritual heritage and its future-ready technological ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated tw...

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Tuesday3 Mar 2026

National

Eminent Sociologist T.K. Oommen Passes Away at 88

Eminent sociologist T.K. Oommen passed away on 26 February 2026 in Gurugram at the age of 88. He was Professor Emeritus at JNU's Centre for the Study of Social Systems and a leading architect of modern Indian sociology,...

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