Paniya Tribe: The Kerala State Human Rights Commission recently directed authorities to urgently rehabilitate Paniya tribal families living in makeshift tarpaulin shelters at Vaniyampuzha, across the Chaliyar River in Pothukal panchayat, Kerala. The Paniya (Paniyan) tribe is one of the major Scheduled Tribes of Kerala. They are predominantly found in Wayanad and also in parts […]
Day: September 17, 2026
Hilsa Fish
Hilsa Fish: India has exported around 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh over the past two months, marking the first reversal of the traditional trade flow of the sought-after fish between the two countries. Hilsa Fish is a species of fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which includes herring fish. Hilsa fish have a silvery […]
Cardiff Pact
Cardiff Pact: Political leaders from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cardiff, calling for constitutional change and asserting the principle of self-determination for their nations. The agreement has renewed debate over the future of the United Kingdom’s devolution framework, as Scotland seeks another independence referendum, Northern Ireland seeks a […]
Hindi Diwas 2026
Hindi Diwas 2026: Hindi Diwas was observed on 14th September, marking the historic decision of the Constituent Assembly on 14th September 1949, to adopt the Munshi–Ayyangar formula for resolving India’s contentious language question. Hindi Diwas 2026 Highlights: The 6th All India Official Language Conference: Held alongside Hindi Diwas 2026 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It promotes […]
India’s Bamboo Economy
India’s Bamboo Economy: Bamboo has gained attention as a sustainable livelihood resource due to its growing role in rural entrepreneurship, handicrafts, construction and green industries. Bamboo has traditionally supported rural and tribal livelihoods through handicrafts, construction and small-scale enterprises. It has diverse applications ranging from traditional crafts and food products to furniture and modern construction […]
MDR on High-Value Merchant UPI Transactions
MDR on High-Value Merchant UPI Transactions: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for eligible Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000, effective from 15th October 2026. Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a fee paid by merchants to banks and payment service providers for processing digital transactions. […]
Birth Anniversary of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay
Birth Anniversary of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay: The Prime Minister paid tribute to renowned Bengali writer Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to Indian literature and his role in portraying the social realities of 19th-century India. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay was born on 15th September 1876 in Hooghly, Bengal Presidency. He passed away on […]
US Open 2026 Title
US Open 2026 Title: Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated the USA’s Ben Shelton in the US Open 2026 men’s singles final, winning his second Grand Slam title of the year. Zverev secured his second major title of the year after winning his maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2026, becoming the first German men’s singles […]
Ministry of Steel Launches Special Campaign 6.0
Ministry of Steel Launches Special Campaign 6.0: The Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings are participating in Special Campaign 6.0, which runs from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The campaign includes a preparatory phase from 15 September to 30 September 2026 for target identification and groundwork. E-waste management is one of the […]
India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard
India Launches Net Zero Portal and NAPCC Dashboard: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the India Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change Dashboard on 16 September 2026 in Mumbai. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the two digital platforms […]
