56th Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh: The Prime Minister conveyed warm greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on their 56th Statehood Day on 25th January, 2026. Himachal Pradesh first became a Chief Commissioner’s Province on 15th April 1948, and then transitioned to a Part C State on 26th January 1950 upon the implementation of […]
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Republic Day 2026
Republic Day 2026: Republic Day 2026 marked the 77th anniversary of the Constitution of India coming into force on 26th January 1950, and was celebrated around the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram.”The observance blended constitutional values with cultural expression and public participation, featuring 30 tableaux from States, Union Territories, and Ministries under the sub-themes […]
India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026
India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The 3-day conference, starting on the 21st of January, will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It […]
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 has sparked nationwide concern due to widespread voter distress, manual procedural delays, and the summoning of eminent citizens to prove residency despite the availability of advanced digital infrastructure.It highlights a critical mismatch between the Election Commission’s (EC) digital capabilities (ECINet) and the ground-level […]
Accountability in Democratic Institutions
Accountability in Democratic Institutions: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently addressed the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC) in New Delhi.He emphasized that the legitimacy of democratic institutions depends on their ability to remain transparent, inclusive, and accountable amidst the rise of AI and social media.Accountability is the ethical obligation of those in […]
Centre Appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as ITBP Chief; Praveen Kumar to Head BSF
Centre Appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor as ITBP Chief; Praveen Kumar to Head BSF: The Union government has announced important leadership changes in India’s border security forces. Senior IPS officer Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the new Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, while the current ITBP chief Praveen Kumar will take charge […]
PM CARES Fund Has Right to Privacy Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court
PM CARES Fund Has Right to Privacy Under RTI Act: Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court stated that the PM CARES Fund enjoys the right to privacy under the Right to Information Act. The court clarified that entities performing public functions do not automatically lose privacy protection. This ruling has implications for transparency laws, […]
Aadhaar Mascot Udai
Aadhaar Mascot Udai: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced ‘Udai’, a resident-friendly Aadhaar mascot, as a communication tool to make Aadhaar services more accessible and relatable to the public.It aims to simplify updates, authentication, offline verification, selective sharing of information, and responsible usage.Aadhaar is a 12-digit biometric identification number issued by the […]
Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027
Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027: The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027, marking the formal start of India’s largest statistical exercise after a gap of more than a decade. The Census of India 2027 is the 16th Census overall and […]
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister: Karnataka has witnessed history in the making. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has emerged as the longest serving Chief Minister of the state, a rare achievement in a politically dynamic landscape. His journey reflects resilience, social justice politics, and deep grassroots connect, making his leadership tenure both politically and historically significant.Siddaramaiah […]
