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Medieval Gajapathi-Era Telugu Inscription Discovered in Guntur Temple

March 16, 2026

Stone Inscription Reveals Gajapathi Dynasty Links Between Odisha and Andhra

A medieval Telugu inscription associated with the Gajapathi dynasty has been identified on a stone pillar at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple located in Guntur. The inscription provides important historical evidence about the political and cultural interactions between Odisha and coastal Andhra during the late medieval period. Historians believe the record highlights the administrative presence and religious patronage of the Gajapathi rulers in regions that are now part of Andhra Pradesh.

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HSV Outbreak Reported in Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home, West Bengal

March 16, 2026

Overcrowding Linked to Herpes Virus Outbreak in Jalpaiguri Prison

A viral outbreak at Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home in Jalpaiguri has raised significant public health concerns after 92 inmates tested positive for the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) between August 2025 and March 2026. Official records indicate that seven prisoners died from complications associated with the infection. The incident highlights the vulnerability of closed institutional settings such as prisons to the rapid spread of infectious diseases.

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Hyderabad’s Musi River Rejuvenation Project to Link Major Heritage Sites

March 16, 2026

Musi Riverfront Plan Aims to Create Cultural Tourism Corridor in Hyderabad

Authorities in Hyderabad have identified several historic monuments and civic landmarks as part of the proposed Musi River Rejuvenation Project. The initiative aims to combine ecological restoration of the Musi River with heritage conservation by developing a cultural tourism corridor along the riverbanks. The project highlights the river’s historical importance in shaping the city’s growth, architecture and cultural identity.

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“KPop Demon Hunters” Wins Best Animated Feature at the 98th Academy Awards

March 16, 2026

Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Triumphs at Oscars 2026

The animated film KPop Demon Hunters won the Best Animated Feature award at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Released by Netflix, the film emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night, outperforming other nominees such as Arco, Elio, The Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.

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India Tops Medal Table at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 New Delhi

March 16, 2026

India Wins 208 Medals at Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in New Delhi

India delivered a dominant performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 New Delhi, finishing at the top of the medal standings with a remarkable haul of 208 medals. The three-day event concluded at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where Indian athletes secured 75 gold, 69 silver and 64 bronze medals.

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