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KONARK SUN TEMPLE

President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday visited heritage crafts village Raghurajpur and the famous 13th century Sun Temple at Konark in Puri. Konark Sun Temple and Related Developments About Konark Sun Temple Location: Situated in Konark, Puri district, Odisha,

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NATIONAL YOUTH DAY AND SWAMI VIVEKANANDA

On National Youth Day (12th January, marking Swami Vivekananda’s 162nd birth anniversary), Prime Minister Modi participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025, engaging youth in nation-building. National Youth Day: Key Highlights Date: Celebrated annually on 12th January to

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BHARAT RANBHOOMI DARSHAN

On the 77th Army Day, Defense Minister launched Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan, a dedicated website aimed at promoting battlefield and border tourism. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan is a dedicated website offering detailed information about India’s iconic battlefields and border

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JALLIKATTU FESTIVAL

Six people were killed during Jallikattu and other bull-related sports such as Eruthattam and Manjuvirattu in Tamil Nadu. Jallikattu Festival  Brief: Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport held during the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal. It is most prominent in

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REPUBLIC DAY CRAFT PRODUCTS

To mark 75 years of the Republic of India, President has introduced a unique Republic Day “At Home” reception. Invitees will receive a curated box of crafts showcasing southern India’s rich heritage. These crafts, created by artisans from five southern

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PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS (PBD)

This bi-annual celebration is observed on January 9 to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa to India in 1915. Initiated in 2003 by the Government of India. Organizers: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in collaboration with state governments, Confederation

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LIVE IN RELATIONSHIP

The Konda Reddi tribe in Andhra Pradesh has embraced live-in relationships as a cultural shift to avoid the financial burdens of traditional weddings. About live-in relationship A live-in relationship means living together before marriage. It is a domestic cohabitation between

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