Miscellaneous

January 28, 2026 9:08 AM

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International Data Privacy Day 2026

International Data Privacy Day is being observed today. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting personal data and privacy in the digital age. Akashvani's correspondent reports that the day is also known as Data Protection Day, which was designated in 2006 by the Council of...

January 24, 2026 1:54 PM

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National Girl Child Day 2026

National Girl Child Day is being celebrated across the nation today, highlighting the rights, education, health, nutrition, and welfare of girls. Observed annually on 24th January, this day serves as a platform to raise awareness about gender discrimination, promote equal opportunities, and foster a...

January 21, 2026 2:27 PM

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PRAGATI achieves major milestone with successful conduct of 50th Meeting

Prime Minister’s flagship platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, PRAGATI, has marked a significant milestone with the successful conduct of its 50th meeting. Since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, PRAGATI has transformed governance by enabling real-time moni...

January 20, 2026 11:03 AM

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Around 10,000 special guests invited to witness Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi

The Defence Ministry has said that around 10,000 special guests have been invited to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi this year. The guests include those who have carried out exemplary work in income and employment generation, the best innovators, start-ups, self-he...

January 14, 2026 6:17 AM

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Makar Sankranti 2026

The Festival of Harvest, Makar Sankranti, is being celebrated in different parts of the country today. Makar Sankranti signals the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. The festival is known with different names in different parts of the country. It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, U...

January 8, 2026 8:57 AM

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Twin mountain gorillas born in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

A pair of twin mountain gorillas has been born in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo - in what it described as a major event for the endangered subspecies. The community trackers, who discovered 22-year-old Mafuko hugging her newborns today, said the mother and her two baby sons all appeared t...

January 6, 2026 12:24 PM

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Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passes away

Former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away at the age of 82 in Pune today after a prolonged illness. He also served as the President of the Indian Olympic Association. During the tenure of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, he held the position of Minister of State for Railways. A seasone...