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Padma Awards 2026 Winners List: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan Honoured

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on June 23, 2026. A total of 65 Padma Awards were presented, including 2 Padma Vibhushan, 7 Padma Bhushan, and...

Shock Resignation! Keir Starmer Quits as UK Prime Minister, Labour Leadership Race Begins

In a dramatic development that has sent shockwaves through British politics, Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party. The surprise decision marks a major turning point for the...

West Bengal Budget 2026: Key Highlights, Major Announcements, Allocations and Impact

West Bengal Budget 2026 West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta presented the BJP government's first full Budget for FY 2026-27 in the State Assembly on June 22, 2026. The Budget focuses on employment generation, women's empowerment, infrastructure development, healthcare expansion,...

Should India Ban Social Media for Children Under 16? Debate, DPDP Act Provisions and the Way Forward

Context Australia banned social media for under-16s in December 2025. The UK has now announced a similar ban for under-16s, to be enforced by spring 2027. This has revived the debate in India on whether children need legal age limits...

International Yoga Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Global Celebrations

International Yoga Day 2026 was celebrated across the world on 21 June 2026 with the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." The annual observance highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting physical fitness, mental well-being, emotional resilience, and active ageing. Millions...

World Refugee Day 2026: Know Theme, History, Significance and Key Facts

World Refugee Day 2026 is observed on 20 June to honor the courage, resilience, and determination of millions of refugees worldwide. The day highlights the challenges faced by people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war,...

Climate Change as a Cost-of-Living Crisis in India: The Hidden Inflation Burden on the Poor

Climate Change as a Cost-of-Living Crisis in India: Context Climate change is usually seen as a distant 2070 net-zero problem. In reality, it is already raising everyday costs of food, power, water and health, hitting India's poorest the hardest. How...

Telegram Ban and Section 69A of the IT Act: Constitutional Limits and Digital Governance

The temporary blocking of Telegram by the Central Government during the NEET-UG retest controversy has reignited debates on internet regulation, digital rights, and government powers under the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. The action was reportedly aimed at preventing the...

World Sickle Cell Day 2026: Theme, Causes, Symptoms and Government Initiatives

World Sickle Cell Day 2026 is observed on 19 June 2026 to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), one of the world's most common inherited blood disorders. The day serves as a global platform to educate people about the...

RBI’s Growing Fiscal Role: Record Surplus Transfer, Federal Concerns and Way Forward

Context The RBI approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Union Government for FY26, reviving debate on the central bank's growing fiscal role. How Does the RBI Generate Its Surplus? Interest Income: RBI earns interest on...