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Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

25 Dec, 2025

An attack on progressive cinema, Pg11

Censor board denies exemption to 19 films at Kerala Film Festival, sparking controversy over freedom of expression and government control.

25 Dec, 2025

Literature The Freedom Struggle Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Republic Day festivities to highlight Vande Mataram, Pg9

Republic Day 2025 to spotlight 'Vande Mataram' with EU leaders as chief guests, marking 150 years of the National Song.

Literature The Freedom Struggle Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

21 Dec, 2025

Republic Day festivities to highlight Vande Mataram, Pg9

Republic Day 2025 to spotlight 'Vande Mataram' with EU leaders as chief guests, marking 150 years of the National Song.

21 Dec, 2025

Literature Parliament and State Legislatures

Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11

Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.

Literature Parliament and State Legislatures

20 Dec, 2025

Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11

Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.

20 Dec, 2025

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement, Pg14

Culture Ministry halts Sahitya Akademi awards announcement citing MoU on award restructuring, raising concerns over autonomy and government oversight.

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

19 Dec, 2025

Sahitya Akademi cancels awards announcement, Pg14

Culture Ministry halts Sahitya Akademi awards announcement citing MoU on award restructuring, raising concerns over autonomy and government oversight.

19 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11

Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

18 Dec, 2025

Prasar Bharati drafts policy to monetise television, OTT content, Pg11

Prasar Bharati's draft Content Syndication Policy 2025 aims to monetize content and expand cultural outreach through strategic collaborations with OTT platforms.

18 Dec, 2025

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

Architecture Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

17 Dec, 2025

Rashtrapati Bhavan displays portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees, Pg12

Rashtrapati Bhavan replaces British-era portraits with Param Vir Chakra awardees, symbolizing India's decolonization and honoring national heroes.

17 Dec, 2025

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

Architecture India and its Neighbourhood Relations

15 Dec, 2025

Navy's stitched ship to set sail, retrace ancient sea route to Oman, Pg4

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship replicating ancient vessel, to retrace historic India-Oman sea route, reviving maritime heritage.

15 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

13 Dec, 2025

‘Told Sotheby’s that Buddha’s relics cannot be treated as objects for sale’, Pg10

India halts Sotheby's auction of Buddha's relics, asserting cultural heritage rights and diplomatic pressure, leading to postponement and repatriation efforts.

13 Dec, 2025

Art Forms

Deepavali enters intangible heritage list, Pg12

UNESCO recognizes Deepavali as Intangible Cultural Heritage, celebrating India's festival of lights and its global cultural significance.

Art Forms

11 Dec, 2025

Deepavali enters intangible heritage list, Pg12

UNESCO recognizes Deepavali as Intangible Cultural Heritage, celebrating India's festival of lights and its global cultural significance.

11 Dec, 2025

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

11 Dec, 2025

Truce in tatters, Pg6

Thai-Cambodia border dispute escalates after truce collapses, raising concerns over regional stability and ASEAN's role in de-escalation.

11 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.

Art Forms Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

11 Dec, 2025

Deepavali now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Pg13

UNESCO adds Deepavali to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list, boosting India's cultural presence globally and recognizing the festival's universal appeal.

11 Dec, 2025

Art Forms India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A new step in the dragon-elephant tango, Pg9

China proposes enhanced cooperation with India through trade, industry, and cultural exchange under its 15th Five-Year Plan.

Art Forms India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

9 Dec, 2025

A new step in the dragon-elephant tango, Pg9

China proposes enhanced cooperation with India through trade, industry, and cultural exchange under its 15th Five-Year Plan.

9 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Architecture

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

UNESCO meeting at Red Fort to propose Diwali's inclusion in Intangible Cultural Heritage List from December 8-13.

Art Forms Architecture

7 Dec, 2025

INAUGURAL CEREMONY of a key UNESCO meeting - during which Diwali is set to be proposed for inclusion in its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, Pg1

UNESCO meeting at Red Fort to propose Diwali's inclusion in Intangible Cultural Heritage List from December 8-13.

7 Dec, 2025

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Education Sector

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

NCERT Class 7 textbook revision highlights Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions, temple destruction, and Islamic expansion motives with new details.

Architecture Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues Education Sector

7 Dec, 2025

‘Ghaznavid invasions’ get bigger section in new class 7 NCERT textbook, Pg5

NCERT Class 7 textbook revision highlights Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions, temple destruction, and Islamic expansion motives with new details.

7 Dec, 2025

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

Art Forms Union State Relations and Federal Structure Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

2 Dec, 2025

Hornbill fest starts as Nagaland opposes travel curbs, Pg9

Nagaland government opposes Protected Area Permit regime, advocating for tourism boost during Hornbill Festival, urging complete withdrawal of PAP.

2 Dec, 2025

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

Literature Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

30 Nov, 2025

Constitution evolving to ‘swadeshi’, says Presidential Reference Bench, Pg11

Presidential Reference Bench emphasizes Constitution's evolving 'swadeshi' character, shedding colonial influences through interpretation and practice, advocating for unique Indian jurisprudence.

30 Nov, 2025

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Kashi Tamil Sangamam's fourth edition promotes Tamil learning amid NEP's three-language row, fostering cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector

30 Nov, 2025

Tamil Sangamam's 4th edition focuses on 'learning Tamil' amid three-language row, Pg6

Kashi Tamil Sangamam's fourth edition promotes Tamil learning amid NEP's three-language row, fostering cultural exchange between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi.

30 Nov, 2025

Art Forms Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

The future of health lies in harmony, Pg9

WHO & India collaborate for 2nd Global Traditional Medicine Summit, aiming to integrate traditional practices with modern healthcare by 2025.

Art Forms Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

24 Nov, 2025

The future of health lies in harmony, Pg9

WHO & India collaborate for 2nd Global Traditional Medicine Summit, aiming to integrate traditional practices with modern healthcare by 2025.

24 Nov, 2025

Literature Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Calcutta University’s initiative aims to protect endangered languages, Pg 12

The University of Calcutta has launched a week-long programme involving Lodha and Toto tribal communities to preserve their endangered languages through translation workshops, performances, and community-based research.

Literature Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

16 Nov, 2025