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International Amateur Radio Day is celebrated around the world every year on April 18. The date marks the formation of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) in 1925 in Paris. Amateur or "ham" radio operators use l...
World Heritage Day: Emergency Response for Living HeritageAlso known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, this day falls on April 18. The 2026 theme is “Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of...
Meghalaya-Starlink Partnership: Bridging the Digital DivideIn a major boost to Northeast India's digital connectivity, the Meghalaya government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Starlink India on April 1, 2...
The Indian Navy has begun the second edition of the IOS SAGAR initiative to deepen maritime ties in the region.SAGAR stands for ‘Security and Growth for All in the Region’; the aim is greater cooperation, security and st...
Two international days were observed in early March 2026.World Obesity Day (4 March): held every year to raise awareness about obesity and spur action to prevent and manage it. The 2026 theme is "8 Billion Reasons to Act...
**Overview** On March 1, 2026, a tragic explosion at an explosives manufacturing factory in Maharashtra's Nagpur district resulted in 17 fatalities and 18 injuries, prompting immediate high-level rescue operations and fi...
Overview: On March 1, 2026, a devastating explosion occurred at an explosives manufacturing factory operated by SBL Energy Limited in Raulgaon village of Katol tehsil, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, resulting in the tragi...
The National Disaster Management Authority unveiled the country's first Standard Operating Procedure, 'Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification and Management', on Republic Day 2026 for mass-fatality events. It draws...
The 16th Finance Commission recommended grants of ₹9.47 lakh crore over five years, only for local bodies and disaster management, ending revenue deficit, sector-specific and State-specific grants. Local bodies get ₹7,91...
