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President Murmu Releases Constitution of India in Santhali Language

December 26, 2025

A milestone for linguistic inclusion and democratic access

President Droupadi Murmu today released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, printed in the Ol Chiki script, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening linguistic inclusion and empowering Santhali-speaking communities by enabling direct access to the country’s supreme legal document in their mother tongue.

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India Assumes Vice Chair Role in Kimberley Process, Set to Lead in 2026

December 26, 2025

India’s expanding leadership in global trade governance

India has taken over as Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process from December 25 and is set to assume the Chairpersonship from January 1 next year, marking a notable milestone in its engagement with international trade governance. The development reflects India’s rising stature in shaping ethical, transparent and rule-based frameworks, particularly in the global diamond industry.

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Punjab to Host 150th Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, India’s Oldest Classical Music Festival

December 26, 2025

A milestone in India’s classical music tradition

Punjab is set to host the 150th edition of the Shree Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan, India’s oldest Hindustani classical music festival, from December 26 to 28 at the historic Shree Devi Talab Temple in Jalandhar. The three-day event marks a rare cultural milestone, celebrating a musical legacy that has continued uninterrupted since the late 19th century.

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PM Modi Inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Birth Anniversary

December 26, 2025

A memorial dedicated to India’s nationalist legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Thursday to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee and one of India’s most respected statesmen. The memorial has been conceived as a national space to preserve, reflect upon and inspire citizens through the life, ideals and contributions of Vajpayee and other key figures of Indian nationalism.

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Keezhadi Excavations: Floods Buried Sangam-Era Settlement Over 1,000 Years Ago

December 26, 2025

Flood history adds a new layer to Keezhadi’s past

Archaeological excavations at Keezhadi, located along the Vaigai river in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district, have repeatedly revealed brick-built structures, drainage canals, floors and pottery that mirror descriptions of organised urban life found in Sangam literature. A new scientific study has now provided an important environmental context, suggesting that large river floods buried parts of the settlement a little over a millennium ago.

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