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Former Uttarakhand CM and ex-Road Transport Minister Maj Gen B. C. Khanduri (Retd.) dies at 91

Major General Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri (Retd.), twice Chief Minister of Uttarakhand (2007–09, 2011–12) and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in the Vajpayee government credited with executing the Golden Quadrilateral, died in Dehradun on 19 May 2026 aged 91.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Europe

Sweden gifts PM Modi replicas of Tagore's handwritten epigrams found in the Swedish National Archives

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and PM Narendra Modi exchanged gifts honouring Rabindranath Tagore during the PM's visit to Sweden on 17 May 2026, marking the centenary of Tagore's 1926 visit to Sweden.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Asia

Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi takes office as Prime Minister of Iraq; PM Modi sends congratulations

On 16 May 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Karnataka

PM Modi joins The Art of Living's 45th anniversary in Bengaluru and inaugurates its Meditation Temple

On 10 May 2026 PM Narendra Modi took part in the 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living in Bengaluru, Karnataka, inaugurated its Meditation Temple and marked Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 70th year.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India

PM pays tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on Pochishe Boishakh

On 9 May 2026 PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on Pochishe Boishakh, Tagore's birth anniversary as per the Bengali calendar.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 India

IIMC releases special issue of 'Sanchar Madhyam' marking 200 years of Hindi journalism

On 5 May 2026 Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh released a special issue of IIMC's research journal 'Sanchar Madhyam' marking 200 years of Hindi journalism, recalling Udant Martand, the first Hindi newspaper, published from Calcutta in 1826.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Delhi

Tributes paid to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his 119th birth anniversary

Former President Ram Nath Kovind and former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar led tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram at Samta Sthal, New Delhi, on his 119th birth anniversary on 5 April 2026.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Maharashtra

Tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi

Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi (death anniversary) on 3 April 2026, recalling his establishment of Hindavi Swarajya and the navy he built.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Karnataka

President attends 119th birth anniversary of Sree Sivakumara Swamiji at Siddaganga Math

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 119th birthday celebrations and Guruvandana Mahotsava of Dr Sree Sree Sivakumara Mahaswamiji at Sree Siddaganga Math, Tumakuru, Karnataka, on 1 April 2026.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 France

Emmanuel Grégoire elected Mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo

On 29 March 2026 the Paris city council elected Emmanuel Grégoire as Mayor of Paris with 103 votes, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 Maharashtra Important

Former Raymond chairman and aviator Vijaypat Singhania dies at 87

Vijaypat Singhania, who led the Raymond Group for two decades and held a world record for the highest hot-air balloon altitude, died in Mumbai on 28 March 2026 at the age of 87.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Nepal Must know

Balendra Shah sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal

On 27 March 2026 Rastriya Swatantra Party leader and former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal's 43rd Prime Minister by President Ramchandra Paudel; PM Modi congratulated him.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Iran Must know

Iran's Assembly of Experts names Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader

Iran's Assembly of Experts chose Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new Supreme Leader at a session on 8 March 2026, about a week after his father was killed in a US–Israeli strike.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Maharashtra Important

Navi Mumbai hosts Shaheedi Samagam for 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur

The Maharashtra government held the Shaheedi Samagam for the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur in Navi Mumbai on 1 March 2026, addressed by Home Minister Amit Shah in person and PM Narendra Modi by video.

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🎭 Heritage & UNESCO 📍 Delhi Important

President Droupadi Murmu unveils C. Rajagopalachari's bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing Lutyens' bust

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of C. Rajagopalachari, the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 23 February 2026, replacing the bust of architect Edwin Lutyens.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 West Bengal

Mukul Roy, former Union Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress founder member, dies at 71

Mukul Roy, former Union Railway Minister and a founder member of the Trinamool Congress, died of a cardiac arrest at a hospital in Kolkata early on 23 February 2026, aged 71.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 Manipur

Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, injured in May 2023 violence, dies in Gurugram

Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was injured in May 2023 during the ethnic violence in the state, died at a hospital in Gurugram on 20 February 2026.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi

Vice President releases Shashi Tharoor's book on Sree Narayana Guru

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released Shashi Tharoor's book 'The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru' at the India International Centre, New Delhi, on 19 February 2026.

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🕯️ Obituaries 📍 Meghalaya

Shillong MP Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon dies at 54 after collapsing during a football game

Ricky Andrew J. Syngkon, Lok Sabha MP from Shillong, Meghalaya, died on 19 February 2026 after a cardiac arrest, having collapsed while playing football on the outskirts of Shillong.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 Maharashtra

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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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 West Bengal

Amit Shah addresses 152nd birth anniversary celebrations of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur in Nadia

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 152nd birth anniversary celebrations of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur as chief guest in Nadia, West Bengal, on 18 February 2026.

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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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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi Important

President Murmu inaugurates centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Centenary Celebration of the Ol Chiki script, organised by the Ministry of Culture, in New Delhi on 16 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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📅 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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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Delhi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tributes to Sarojini Naidu on her birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Sarojini Naidu in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on 13 February 2026, her birth anniversary.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India Important

PM Modi pays homage to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary on 12 February 2026, recalling his contributions to education, Indian culture and social reform.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 India Important

Prime Minister and Vice-President pay tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary on 11 February 2026.

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🌟 Persons in News 📍 Delhi Important

President Murmu pays tributes to Dr Zakir Husain, India's third President, on his birth anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to former President Dr Zakir Husain on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on 8 February 2026.

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🏛️ Parliament & Bills 📍 Delhi Important

Om Birla pays tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar on his birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to former Speaker M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary on 4 February 2026.

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