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Tawang Hosts International Tourism Mart after 13 Years: Key Facts, Major Highlights, Importance and Challenges

29-Oct-2026

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, is hosting the 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) from 29-31 October 2026, returning to the town after 13 years.

Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa: Telangana Plans International Buddhist Heritage and Tourism Destination

27-Oct-2026

The Telangana government has announced plans to develop the historic Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa, located in Khammam district, into an international Buddhist heritage and tourism destination.

Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026: Key Facts, Highlights, Agricultural Inputs, Dhaincha, Soil Health and Sustainable Farming

24-Oct-2026

The Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi 2026) was inaugurated on 22 October 2026 at Revora village, Bardez taluka, North Goa, to promote soil health conservation, balanced fertilizer use and sustainable farming practices.

Jaipur in National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 List: Why Is the Pink City in the Spotlight?

23-Oct-2026

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has been included in National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 list of destinations worth visiting in the coming year.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0: Dates, Theme, Registration and Key Initiatives

22-Oct-2026

The registration portal for the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0) was launched on 22 October 2026.

UNESCO Adds Three Indian Sites to Its Tentative World Heritage List in 2026

21-Oct-2026

UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has added three Indian sites to its Tentative List in September 2026: the Baratang Karst-Mud-Volcano Complex and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh. 

Gujarat Ambaji Temple Mohanthal Prasad Gets Gl Tag

10-Oct-2026

The traditional Mohanthal Prasad offered at the Ambaji Temple in Gujarat has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, recognizing its connection with the region’s religious and culinary heritage. 

World Cotton Day 2026: Theme, Key Facts, India and World Cotton production, Kapas Kanti, Economic importance, Significance and Challenges

06-Oct-2026

World Cotton Day is observed every year on 7 October to highlight cotton’s importance for farmers, workers, the textile industry, international trade and sustainable development.

Five Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit

05-Oct-2026

The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for studies in Classical Languages.

Proposed Coal Mine Near Ramappa Temple Raises Heritage Concerns

05-Oct-2026

Opposition has intensified against the proposed PVNR Open-Cast Coal Mine at Venkatapur in Mulugu district, Telangana. 

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