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Why in news? Tandulwadi Fort has gained attention as a trekking destination near Mumbai. Heritage enthusiasts are highlighting its history and the nee...
Why in news? On 30 June 2026 tribals in Jharkhand and neighbouring states observed Hul Diwas, the anniversary of the Santhal uprising of 1855. The day...
Why in news? On 19 June 2026 a bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta was unveiled at the Playfair Auditorium of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbur...
Why in news? In June 2026 the Archaeological Survey of India handed over three complete human skeletons and other skeletal fragments excavated at Rakh...
Why in news? Archaeologists working at the Pool No. 11 site in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, have uncovered remnants of a sophisticated hydraulic system dati...
Why in news? Cultural programmes in Bundelkhand during June 2026 celebrated the legacy of Maharaja Chhatrasal, a seventeenth‑century Rajput ruler wh...
Why in news? Over 60 hectares of private forest near Karnala Fort in Maharashtra were recently cleared without the Union government’s approval, rais...
Why in news? 31 May 2026 marked the 301st birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, one of India’s most venerated queens. Tributes poured in from acros...
Why in news? On 1 June 2026 Israeli troops seized the mediaeval Beaufort Castle near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon during their deepest incursion since...
Why in news? Fort St George in Chennai has been in the spotlight recently due to conservation initiatives and public interest in its 17th‑century ar...
Why in news? Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan often features in travel and heritage news due to its gigantic ramparts and UNESCO recognition. In May 2026...
Why in news? During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, the Dutch Government returned a set of large copper plates to India. Th...
