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Bhutan Queen Mother Honoured with Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025

Feb 06, 2026

Queen Mother of Bhutan Receives Prestigious Humanitarian Honour

Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Queen Mother of Bhutan, has been conferred the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award, 2025 at a special ceremony held at Bodoland University in western Assam. The honour recognises her lifelong dedication to humanitarian service, social upliftment, and inclusive development, while also symbolising enduring people-to-people ties between Bhutan and India.

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Karnataka to Conduct Panchayat Elections Using Ballot Papers Instead of EVMs

Feb 06, 2026

Karnataka Cabinet Opts for Paper-Based Voting

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the use of ballot papers and ballot boxes for upcoming panchayat elections, signalling a departure from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) at the grassroots level. The decision reflects the state government’s assessment that public confidence in electronic voting has weakened in rural and local governance settings, prompting a shift towards more visible and traditional voting methods.

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NASA Juno Reveals Jupiter Is Smaller and More Flattened Than Thought

Feb 05, 2026

Jupiter’s Size and Shape Reassessed

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is slightly smaller and more oblate than earlier estimates suggested, according to new findings derived from data collected by Juno. The revised measurements represent the most accurate assessment to date of the gas giant’s dimensions and offer valuable clues about its internal composition and formation history.

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Sociologist Andre Beteille, Padma Bhushan Awardee and Scholar of Caste, Dies at 91

Feb 05, 2026

Indian Sociology Bids Farewell to a Titan: Andre Beteille Passes Away at 91

The world of Indian academia lost one of its most distinguished voices with the passing of renowned sociologist and public intellectual Andre Beteille in Delhi. He was 91. His death concludes a remarkable six-decade career that fundamentally shaped the study of social stratification, caste, class, and liberal democracy in India, leaving an indelible legacy for scholars and students.

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Alpine Skiing Takes Centre Stage at Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026

Feb 05, 2026

Alpine Skiing as a Flagship Event at Milano Cortina 2026

Alpine skiing is set to be one of the most closely watched disciplines at the 2026 Winter Olympics, as the Milano Cortina Games showcase elite speed, precision, and technical mastery on Italy’s legendary mountain terrain. The competition will bring together the world’s finest skiers across classic Olympic formats, with global attention focused on both established champions and emerging challengers.

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