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Kolkata’s Mega Yoga Event: PM Modi to Lead 30,000 in Guinness World Record Attempt

Jun 14, 2026

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Kolkata’s iconic Red Road is gearing up to host the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to lead nearly 30,000 participants. The event, themed ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’, also features a state‑led Guinness World Record attempt coordinated through the ‘Yoga Sangam’ portal. If successful, every registered participant will receive an individual certificate.

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Indian Army’s New Uniform Policy: Goodbye Colonial Legacy, Hello Bandi Jacket

Jun 14, 2026

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The Indian Army has released Army Uniforms–2026, a new dress regulation pamphlet that removes colonial-era practices. It introduces the traditional Bandi Jacket, makes sword carriage optional, discontinues terms like “Royal”, and phases out Dress No. 3A by June 2029. A common numbering scheme for all three services is also introduced.

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Kerala’s Vision 2031: A Roadmap to Become India’s Most Women-Friendly State

Jun 14, 2026

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Kerala's Vision 2031 aims to make the state the most women-friendly in India. It proposes a Disha Act-like law for 21-day fast-track trials, pink buses for night travel, free bus travel for women and transgender persons, and the Avalkoppam initiative to prevent domestic violence. The gender budget for 2026-27 is ₹5,586.99 crore.

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Supernova: The Violent Death of Stars That Lights Up the Universe

Jun 14, 2026

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A supernova is a massive explosion of a star, releasing more energy in seconds than the Sun will in billions of years. Indian researchers studied a supernova 90.7 million light-years away to improve distance measurements in the universe. There are two main types: core-collapse and thermal runaway (Type Ia).

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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth Appointed Next Chief of Army Staff

Jun 14, 2026

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Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will become the next Chief of Army Staff on 30 June 2026. He is currently the Vice Chief. He was commissioned into the Armoured Corps in 1986. He has commanded two operational commands on the western front and a counter-insurgency force in Jammu and Kashmir.

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