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PM pays tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti on 19 February 2026, calling him a visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker and champion of Swarajya.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Delhi

Vice President Radhakrishnan pays tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his death anniversary at Uparashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 17 February 2026.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India Important

Sant Sevalal Maharaj's 287th birth anniversary observed; PM pays tribute, Telangana announces Banjara shrine in Nallamala

Sant Sevalal Maharaj, the revered spiritual leader of the Banjara community, was remembered on his 287th birth anniversary on 15 February 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to him as a great social reformer.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Maharashtra Important

Unani Day 2026 celebrated in Mumbai; Prataprao Jadhav inaugurates renovated Unani research centre at JJ Hospital

Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav presided over the Unani Day 2026 celebrations in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on 14 February 2026, and inaugurated the renovated Co-location Centre of the Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine (RRIUM) at the J.J. Hospital campus.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Jammu and Kashmir Important

Nation pays tribute to CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack on its seventh anniversary

The seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack was observed on 14 February 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Home Minister Amit Shah paying tribute, and the CRPF holding a memorial ceremony at Lethpora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Tamil Nadu

Vice-President Radhakrishnan pays homage to victims of the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid homage on 14 February 2026 to the victims of the Coimbatore serial bomb blasts of 14 February 1998, calling them a dark and painful chapter in the nation's history.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

World Radio Day 2026 observed on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'; PM Modi calls radio a trusted voice

World Radio Day was observed on 13 February 2026 on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence', and Prime Minister Narendra Modi called radio a trusted voice for people in remote villages and busy cities alike.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Delhi Important

National Productivity Council marks 68th Foundation Day; National Productivity Week 2026 begins

The National Productivity Council celebrated its 68th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 12 February 2026, marking the start of National Productivity Week (12–18 February).

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

International Day of Women and Girls in Science observed with 2026 theme on AI, social science, STEM and finance

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was observed on 11 February 2026, with Union Minister Annpurna Devi calling for removing biases and barriers for women scientists.

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🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Important

MeitY's Safer Internet Day 2026 campaign reaches 9.78 crore citizens across all 36 states and UTs

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology observed Safer Internet Day on 10 February 2026 with a nationwide campaign on the theme 'Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI'.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Delhi Important

World Wetlands Day 2026 marked at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on traditional knowledge theme

The Environment Ministry marked World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2026 with an event at Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Delhi, on the theme 'Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage'.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Delhi Important

Indian Coast Guard marks 50th Raising Day; Rajnath Singh asks for 25-year roadmap

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Indian Coast Guard's 50th Raising Day celebrations in New Delhi on 1 February 2026 and asked the force to prepare a roadmap for the next 25 years.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

PM pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on his death anniversary

On 30 January 2026, Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes at Rajghat and attended a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

National Leprosy Day observed on 30 January with awareness drive at Dilli Haat

On National Leprosy Day, 30 January 2026, the Central Leprosy Division of the Health Ministry's DGHS held an awareness (IEC) programme at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, on early detection and ending stigma.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India

Nation pays tribute to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to 'Punjab Kesari' Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary on 28 January 2026.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Must know

77th Republic Day: Kartavya Path parade features first-ever phased Battle Array of the Army

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with President Droupadi Murmu taking the salute at Kartavya Path and EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen as Chief Guests; the parade showcased a phased Battle Array Format of the Army for the first time.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

16th National Voters' Day: theme 'My India, My Vote'

The Election Commission celebrated the 16th National Voters' Day on 25 January 2026 in New Delhi with President Droupadi Murmu as Chief Guest.

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📋 State Schemes 📍 Uttar Pradesh Important

UP Statehood Day: Amit Shah launches 'One District One Cuisine' and Sardar Patel Industrial Area Scheme

At the Uttar Pradesh Statehood Day ceremony in Lucknow on 24 January 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the One District One Cuisine scheme and conferred the UP Gaurav Samman 2025–26.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January

National Girl Child Day was observed on 24 January 2026, with WCD Minister Annapurna Devi calling for education, safety and empowerment of every girl.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India

National School Band Competition 2026: Jharkhand schools win both pipe band titles

At the Grand Finale of the National School Band Competition in New Delhi on 24 January 2026, Ranchi schools won the pipe band boys and girls titles.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Important

Parakram Diwas 2026: main celebration held in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

PM Narendra Modi addressed the main Parakram Diwas celebration in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by video conference on 23 January 2026, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 129th birth anniversary.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Manipur

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura mark Statehood Day

Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura celebrated their Statehood Day on 21 January 2026, with greetings from the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

NDRF Raising Day observed on 19 January

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) marked its Raising Day on 19 January 2026, with greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

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💹 Economy 📍 India Must know

Startup India completes a decade; PM says India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem

On National Startup Day, 16 January 2026, PM Narendra Modi addressed a programme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking ten years of the Startup India initiative.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Tamil Nadu

PM pays tribute to Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, urges people to read the Tirukkural

PM Narendra Modi paid homage to the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day, 16 January 2026, and urged everyone to read the Tirukkural.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Rajasthan Must know

78th Army Day parade held in Jaipur, the first outside a cantonment

The Indian Army celebrated its 78th Army Day at Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 15 January 2026, holding the parade on Mahal Road, the first time it was conducted outside an army cantonment.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

Nation observes 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day

The 10th Defence Forces Veterans' Day was observed across India on 14 January 2026, with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attending the main celebration at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

PM Modi addresses Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 on National Youth Day

PM Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi on 12 January 2026, National Youth Day, which marks Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

World Braille Day: Braille, rights and inclusion in India

World Braille Day was observed on 4 January 2026; a PIB backgrounder noted that Braille came to India in 1887 and that Bharati Braille was adopted as the single national standard in 1951.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

Veer Baal Diwas 2025: PM addresses national programme at Bharat Mandapam

Veer Baal Diwas was observed on 26 December 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the national programme at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in memory of the Sahibzadas.

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