The Hoysala monuments of Karnataka, including Halebidu, Belur, Doddagaddavalli, and Koravangala, showcase intricate carvings, unique temple plans, and advanced architectural features reflecting the peak of Hoysala art and craftsmanship.

On 19th February, Union Home Minister paid tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,

The 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny was a major anti-colonial naval uprising that exposed widespread discontent within the armed forces, triggered mass civilian solidarity, and significantly weakened British authority in the final phase of India’s freedom struggle

The discovery of Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit, and Sanskrit inscriptions in Egypt confirms strong Indo-Roman trade links

Archaeological excavations at Lakkundi revealing Neolithic to early medieval artefacts have strengthened Karnataka’s case to recognise the site as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Karnataka’s 2025 amendment modernises Jamma Bane land records in Kodagu by updating ownership details, resolving inheritance disputes, and enabling clear land titles for economic and legal use.

Jallikattu is a traditional Tamil bull-taming sport with ancient cultural roots, practiced during Pongal, and situated at the intersection of cultural rights and constitutional duties on animal welfare.

Rani Velu Nachiyar was a pioneering 18th-century warrior queen who challenged British colonial power through military alliances, innovative warfare, and the formation of one of the world’s earliest all-women combat units

The inauguration of the exposition highlighting the reunification of the Piprahwa relics underscores India’s civilizational heritage and the enduring global relevance of Buddha’s ethical, inclusive, and sustainable teachings.

Recent archaeological excavations at Zehanpora (Baramulla, Kashmir) unearthed Kushan-period stupas, structures and artefacts, reaffirming Kashmir’s historic role in Buddhist learning, transmission and philosophy.

Punjab has officially granted ‘Holy City’ status to Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, and Talwandi Sabo, introducing bans on the sale of liquor, tobacco, cigarettes, and meat within notified areas. The decision, passed unanimously in the Punjab Assembly, aims to preserve religious sanctity and boost faith-based tourism.

The Porunai (Thamirabarani River Civilisation) Museum was inaugurated in Tirunelveli  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a visit to Hampi, stated that the ideals of prosperity and inclusive governance reflected in the Vijayanagara Empire remain relevant to India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

INSV Kaundinya, a stitched ship of the Indian Navy, is set to sail from Porbandar to Oman on December 29, 2025.

The Tripura government has announced plans to reconstruct the Jackson Gate in Agartala, a royal-era landmark demolished in 1981.

UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – Deepavali Secures Global Recognition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched special commemorative coins and postage stamps in New Delhi to mark 150 years of India’s national song, Vande Mataram.