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Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026: Kerala to Keralam, Article 3 Explained

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to change the official name of the State of Kerala to Keralam. The proposed change is linked to a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and involves an amendment to the...

Independence Day 2026: 80th Independence Day, Red Fort Ceremony and Viksit Bharat 2047

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, commemorating 79 years since the country became independent from British colonial rule in 1947. The national occasion provides an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters while...

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026: Why India Observes August 14 as Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026, also known as Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas, is observed on August 14 every year to remember the victims and survivors of the Partition of British India in 1947. The day commemorates the immense suffering caused...

India’s Handloom Sector: Challenges, Sustainability, Weaver Income & Way Forward

Context National Handloom Day, observed on August 7, commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, when boycotting British textiles and promoting indigenous production made weaving a symbol of economic self-reliance, national identity and resistance. More than a century...

International Youth Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Wishes

International Youth Day 2026 is being observed on 12 August 2026 with the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The annual United Nations observance highlights the challenges, aspirations and contributions of young people worldwide and emphasizes the need to ensure meaningful...

World Elephant Day 2026: Theme, Significance and India’s Conservation Efforts

World Elephant Day 2026 is observed on 12 August every year to raise awareness about elephant conservation, habitat protection, human-elephant conflict and elephant welfare. The official World Elephant Day campaign message for 2026 is “Bringing the world together to help...

Deepak Dhar Wins Dirac Medal 2026 for Contributions to Statistical Mechanics

Indian physicist Prof. Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal for his pioneering contributions to statistical mechanics and complex systems. Dhar, an INSA Distinguished Professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS), Bengaluru, shares the honour...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026: India-US Navy EOD Exercise

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 is a specialised bilateral training engagement between the Indian Navy and the US Navy aimed at enhancing interoperability, professional cooperation and operational preparedness of specialist diving and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams. The exercise is...

Mecca Agreement 2026: Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact and India

Mecca Agreement 2026 is a significant development in the evolving security architecture of West Asia. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Makkah on 7 August 2026, committing to treat an armed attack against any...

Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill 2026: Key Provisions, Digital Evidence, Data Privacy

The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 seeks to replace the colonial-era Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, bringing India’s legal framework for banking records in line with the realities of digital banking. The Bill recognises electronic and digitally stored banking records...