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Sun, 07 Dec 2025
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 holds third academic session at BHU
The third academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, on 7 December 2025, bringing together writers and media professionals from Tamil Nadu and BHU experts.
Odisha CM lays foundation stone of ₹312 crore Maa Tarini shrine development project in Keonjhar
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone of the ₹312 crore integrated development project of the Maa Tarini shrine at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district on 7 December 2025.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025
Giriraj Singh inaugurates EKTA Meghalaya and Integrated Textile Tourism Centre at Nongpoh
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated EKTA Meghalaya and the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre (ITTC) at Nongpoh, Meghalaya, on 6 December 2025.
Hornbill Festival 2025 has Switzerland, Ireland and the UK as partner countries
Hornbill Festival 2025 at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland, has Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom as official partner countries, the DoNER Ministry said on 6 December 2025 during Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's visit.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025
Third Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Carnatic music festival set for Vijayawada on 6–7 December
The Tourism Ministry announced on 5 December 2025 that the 3rd edition of the Carnatic music festival Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam will be held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 6 and 7 December 2025.
Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils projects worth over ₹645 crore in Nagaland
DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated projects worth over ₹202 crore and laid foundation stones for about ₹443 crore in Nagaland on 5 December 2025, after joining the traditional Naga stone-pulling ceremony at Tuophema village.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 inaugurated in Varanasi with theme 'Tamil Karkalam'
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was inaugurated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on 2 December 2025 by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with 'Tamil Karkalam – Let us learn Tamil' as its theme.
Asom Diwas 2025 marks the legacy of Ahom founder Chaolung Sukapha
Asom Diwas was observed on 2 December 2025, with the Prime Minister recalling the vision of Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom.
19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe completes Dandakrama Parayanam in Kashi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 December 2025 congratulated 19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe on completing the Dandakrama Parayanam of 2,000 mantras of the Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch in 50 days without interruption in Kashi.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025
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Fri, 28 Nov 2025
56th IFFI closes in Goa: Vietnam's 'Skin of Youth' wins Golden Peacock; Rajinikanth honoured for 50 years in cinema
At the closing of the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa on 28 November 2025, the Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth' (dir. Ash Mayfair) won the Golden Peacock, and Rajinikanth was honoured for 50 years in cinema.
PM addresses Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana at Sri Krishna Matha, Udupi; gives 'nine resolves'
On 28 November 2025 PM Narendra Modi addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka, and urged people to take nine resolves including water conservation and visiting 25 heritage sites.
PM addresses 550th-year celebration of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa
On 28 November 2025 PM Narendra Modi addressed the 550th-year celebration of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Goa, where a 77-feet bronze statue of Lord Shri Ram has been installed.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025
PM releases coin and stamp on 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur at Kurukshetra
PM Narendra Modi addressed the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru, at Kurukshetra, Haryana, on 25 November 2025 and released a special coin and a commemorative postage stamp.
PM hoists saffron Dharma Dhwaja on the Shikhar of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, Ayodhya
PM Narendra Modi ceremonially hoisted a saffron flag (Dharma Dhwaja) on the Shikhar of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, at the Dhwajarohan Utsav on 25 November 2025.
Sacred Piprahwa Buddha Relics return to India after 17-day exposition in Bhutan
The Sacred Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on 25 November 2025 after a 17-day exposition in Bhutan, accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
IFFI, WAVES Film Bazaar and LTIMindtree launch India's first AI Film Festival in Goa
WAVES Film Bazaar and IFFI, with LTIMindtree, launched India's first-ever AI Film Festival and a Cinema AI Hackathon at the 56th IFFI in Goa, with awards presented on 25 November 2025.
Sun, 23 Nov 2025
Sat, 22 Nov 2025
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 to begin on 2 December with theme 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam'
The Ministry of Education announced on 22 November 2025 that the fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0), celebrating civilizational links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, will begin on 2 December 2025.
President Murmu attends Sri Sathya Sai Baba centenary session at Puttaparthi
President Droupadi Murmu graced a special session commemorating the centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, on 22 November 2025.
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Wed, 19 Nov 2025
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
13th International Tourism Mart concludes in Gangtok, Sikkim
The Ministry of Tourism concluded the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2025 in Gangtok, Sikkim on 16 November 2025, after four days showcasing the tourism potential of the North Eastern Region.
19th WAVES Film Bazaar to host co-production market in Goa
The 19th edition of India's flagship film market, formerly Film Bazaar and now WAVES Film Bazaar, will be held at Goa from 20 to 24 November 2025 alongside the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), it was announced on 16 November 2025.
20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony to be held at Bodhgaya, 2–13 December 2025
The Ministry of Culture announced on 16 November 2025 that seventeen Indian Buddhist organisations will, for the first time, jointly organise the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar from 2 to 13 December 2025.