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Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth, Pg8

India's handloom sector, a strategic asset, is poised for global growth, driving women-led development and rural entrepreneurship through government initiatives.

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Aug, 2026

Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth, Pg8

India's handloom sector, a strategic asset, is poised for global growth, driving women-led development and rural entrepreneurship through government initiatives.

7 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

National Handloom Day 2026

India celebrates National Handloom Day 2026, showcasing government's multi-pronged strategy to empower 35 lakh weavers, boost exports, and preserve rich cultural heritage.

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Aug, 2026

National Handloom Day 2026

India celebrates National Handloom Day 2026, showcasing government's multi-pronged strategy to empower 35 lakh weavers, boost exports, and preserve rich cultural heritage.

7 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

5 Aug, 2026

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

5 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Odisha seeks Centre's intervention for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for iconic Jagannath Rath Yatra, boosting global recognition of India's traditions.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

4 Aug, 2026

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Odisha seeks Centre's intervention for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage tag for iconic Jagannath Rath Yatra, boosting global recognition of India's traditions.

4 Aug, 2026

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Gyan Bharatam Mission and Preservation of Manuscript Heritage

Union Government launches Gyan Bharatam Mission with Rs 491.66 crore to digitize and preserve India's vast manuscript heritage by 2031.

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

4 Aug, 2026

Gyan Bharatam Mission and Preservation of Manuscript Heritage

Union Government launches Gyan Bharatam Mission with Rs 491.66 crore to digitize and preserve India's vast manuscript heritage by 2031.

4 Aug, 2026

Architecture Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Air pollution in Capital accelerating Humayun’s Tomb decay: IIT study, Pg5

IIT study reveals Delhi's air pollution accelerates Humayun's Tomb decay, forming pollutant-rich black crusts on sandstone surfaces, necessitating urgent conservation strategies.

Architecture Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Aug, 2026

Air pollution in Capital accelerating Humayun’s Tomb decay: IIT study, Pg5

IIT study reveals Delhi's air pollution accelerates Humayun's Tomb decay, forming pollutant-rich black crusts on sandstone surfaces, necessitating urgent conservation strategies.

3 Aug, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India as a Tourism Hub

India leverages its rich heritage and diverse landscapes, becoming a major tourism hub with record growth, driving economy and employment through strategic initiatives.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Aug, 2026

India as a Tourism Hub

India leverages its rich heritage and diverse landscapes, becoming a major tourism hub with record growth, driving economy and employment through strategic initiatives.

1 Aug, 2026

Literature The Freedom Struggle Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

New 2026 Bill extends legal protection to the National Song Vande Mataram, making its intentional disruption an offense, similar to the National Anthem.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Parliament and State Legislatures

31 Jul, 2026

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

New 2026 Bill extends legal protection to the National Song Vande Mataram, making its intentional disruption an offense, similar to the National Anthem.

31 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

English rendering of PM’s address in the 136th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26.07.2026

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat highlights indigenous defence, private space success, water conservation, and cultural revival, urging 'Vocal for Local' for a self-reliant India.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Jul, 2026

English rendering of PM’s address in the 136th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26.07.2026

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat highlights indigenous defence, private space success, water conservation, and cultural revival, urging 'Vocal for Local' for a self-reliant India.

27 Jul, 2026

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, achieves UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th site after 28-year wait.

26 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Indian Society and Diversity of India Biotechnology

A lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave, Pg13

Ancient Ladakh cave yields 1,500-year-old genomes, revealing complex North Indian, Tibetan, and Inner Asian ancestral origins.

Art Forms Indian Society and Diversity of India Biotechnology

26 Jul, 2026

A lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave, Pg13

Ancient Ladakh cave yields 1,500-year-old genomes, revealing complex North Indian, Tibetan, and Inner Asian ancestral origins.

26 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Architecture Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

India's ancient Buddhist site Sarnath officially joins UNESCO World Heritage List at 48th Busan session, marking nation's 45th global heritage recognition.

Art Forms Architecture Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

India's ancient Buddhist site Sarnath officially joins UNESCO World Heritage List at 48th Busan session, marking nation's 45th global heritage recognition.

26 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

26 Jul, 2026

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh secures UNESCO World Heritage status, becoming India's 45th property, boosting cultural diplomacy and heritage conservation.

26 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Puri Jagannath Temple Administration trademarks 'Jagannath Dham' and sacred terms, securing unique identity after inter-state dispute over cultural heritage.

Art Forms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Jul, 2026

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Puri Jagannath Temple Administration trademarks 'Jagannath Dham' and sacred terms, securing unique identity after inter-state dispute over cultural heritage.

25 Jul, 2026

Art Forms Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

DIGITISATION OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES

Ministry of Culture digitizes 3.75 lakh museum artifacts and 3.5 lakh manuscripts, making India's rich heritage globally accessible via JATAN software and dedicated portals.

Art Forms Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

24 Jul, 2026

DIGITISATION OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES

Ministry of Culture digitizes 3.75 lakh museum artifacts and 3.5 lakh manuscripts, making India's rich heritage globally accessible via JATAN software and dedicated portals.

24 Jul, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL CORRIDORS

Ministry of Tourism spearheads spiritual corridor development in Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, leveraging PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan schemes for enhanced pilgrimage and socio-economic growth.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jul, 2026

DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL CORRIDORS

Ministry of Tourism spearheads spiritual corridor development in Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, leveraging PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan schemes for enhanced pilgrimage and socio-economic growth.

24 Jul, 2026

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the profound cosmic connection between the individual soul and the universal consciousness

Prime Minister Modi shares profound Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the cosmic unity between individual soul and universal consciousness.

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India

24 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the profound cosmic connection between the individual soul and the universal consciousness

Prime Minister Modi shares profound Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlighting the cosmic unity between individual soul and universal consciousness.

24 Jul, 2026

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

Union Minister confirms no fixed criteria for Eighth Schedule inclusion despite Gor Boli demands, as Sahitya Akademi boosts tribal language preservation efforts.

Literature Indian Society and Diversity of India Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Vulnerable Sections

23 Jul, 2026

INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

Union Minister confirms no fixed criteria for Eighth Schedule inclusion despite Gor Boli demands, as Sahitya Akademi boosts tribal language preservation efforts.

23 Jul, 2026

Literature Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the qualities of an ideal and truly excellent individual

PM Modi shares ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam, outlining ideal individual qualities for personal, social, and national duties, emphasizing valor and selfless service.

Literature Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators Public Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

23 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the qualities of an ideal and truly excellent individual

PM Modi shares ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam, outlining ideal individual qualities for personal, social, and national duties, emphasizing valor and selfless service.

23 Jul, 2026

Literature Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the importance of focus and willpower in achieving growth through consistent practice

PM Modi shares ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam on X, highlighting the power of focus and willpower cultivated through consistent practice for growth.

Literature Human Values, Lessons from Leaders, Reformers and Administrators

22 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the importance of focus and willpower in achieving growth through consistent practice

PM Modi shares ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam on X, highlighting the power of focus and willpower cultivated through consistent practice for growth.

22 Jul, 2026

Art & Culture

Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth, Pg8

Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth, Pg8

National Handloom Day 2026

National Handloom Day 2026

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Odisha seeks Govt help to get UNESCO tag for Rath Yatra, Pg6

Gyan Bharatam Mission and Preservation of Manuscript Heritage

Gyan Bharatam Mission and Preservation of Manuscript Heritage

Air pollution in Capital accelerating Humayun’s Tomb decay: IIT study, Pg5

Air pollution in Capital accelerating Humayun’s Tomb decay: IIT study, Pg5

India as a Tourism Hub

India as a Tourism Hub

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

English rendering of PM’s address in the 136th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26.07.2026

English rendering of PM’s address in the 136th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26.07.2026

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

28 years on tentative list, Sarnath now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pg2

A lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave, Pg13

A lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave, Pg13

Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

Sarnath added to UNESCO Heritage List, Pg9

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

“Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath” Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

Puri temple the only 'Jagannath Dham': Odisha's trademark move, Pg17

DIGITISATION OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES

DIGITISATION OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES

DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL CORRIDORS

DEVELOPMENT OF SPIRITUAL CORRIDORS

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the profound cosmic connection between the individual soul and the universal consciousness

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the profound cosmic connection between the individual soul and the universal consciousness

INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the qualities of an ideal and truly excellent individual

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the qualities of an ideal and truly excellent individual

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the importance of focus and willpower in achieving growth through consistent practice

Prime Minister shares a Sanskrit Subhashitam, highlights the importance of focus and willpower in achieving growth through consistent practice

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