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Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 Flagged Off

The Chief of Defence Staff flagged off the Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0 in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The expedition began from Badrinath and is organised by the...

 April 17, 2026

BSF Yoga Session at Veer Bhumi Park

The Border Security Force organised a yoga session at Veer Bhumi Park in Samba district under the Yoga at Iconic Places initiative. Fifty-seven personnel took part in asanas,...

 April 17, 2026

India’s First Digital Census Begins in Mizoram

The intensive house listing and housing census operations for India’s first digital census have begun in Mizoram, marking the start of the first phase of the general census...

 April 17, 2026

Chhattisgarh Forms Panel for Uniform Civil Code

The Chhattisgarh government has decided to set up a high-level committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code for the state. The decision was taken in a cabinet...

 April 17, 2026

Potomac Named America’s Most Endangered River

The Potomac River, which flows through Washington, DC and the Mid-Atlantic region, has been named America’s most endangered river for 2026 by American Rivers. The conservation group cited...

 April 17, 2026

Byzantine Stronghold Identified at El Monastil

A fortified hilltop complex at El Monastil in southeastern Spain has been identified as a rare Byzantine stronghold from the late sixth century. The discovery suggests direct Eastern...

 April 17, 2026

India Marks 173 Years of First Passenger Train

India marked the 173rd anniversary of its first passenger train, which ran between Bori Bunder in Mumbai and Thane on 16 April 1853. The occasion brought into light...

 April 17, 2026

Painted Leopard Gecko Spotted in Bastar

A rare nocturnal reptile, believed to be a Painted Leopard Gecko, was recently sighted at Dilmili railway station in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. The animal was rescued by forest...

 April 17, 2026

China Reinforces Scarborough Shoal Presence

China has increased its maritime presence around Scarborough Shoal, a strategically sensitive fishing ground in the South China Sea. The latest deployment includes fishing boats, coast guard or...

 April 17, 2026

Indian Duo Wins US Open Pickleball Gold

Indian players Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won the men’s doubles 5.0 gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026 in Naples, marking another strong result for...

 April 17, 2026

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