For generations, devotees visiting Guruvayur have also offered prayers at Mammiyur Mahadeva Temple. This tradition gives the temple a special place in the religious life of Kerala. While Guruvayur is celebrated as the abode of Lord Krishna, Mammiyur is cherished as the seat of Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here in the form of Uma Maheswara, along with Goddess Parvathy.
Prime Minister Modi dedicated the honour to all countries working for environmental protection and the global fight against climate change. The award recognises India’s initiatives such as the International Solar Alliance, Mission LiFE, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam and the International Big Cat Alliance, which have placed sustainability and environmental responsibility at the centre of India’s international outreach.
Over the past several months, APEDA has worked closely with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), pack house operators and international buyers to establish export linkages for this premium mango variety. These coordinated efforts led to the identification of a buyer in the UAE, paving the way for the international marketing of the renowned Rewa Sundarja Mango.
Named Akshay, meaning Indestructible, the Fast Patrol Vessel embodies the enduring spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment of Bharatiya Tatrakshak towards safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests. The ship reinforces the Service’s resolve to ensure safe, secure and clean seas while protecting India’s vast maritime domain.
The facility has been established as a technology demonstrator to validate the production of hydrogen using nuclear energy through the Cu–Cl thermochemical process developed indigenously by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. The successful integration of nuclear process heat with hydrogen generation marks a pioneering technological breakthrough and opens a promising pathway for large-scale, carbon-free hydrogen production using advanced nuclear reactors.
The work is traditionally associated with Mahakavi Shri Krishnaram Bhatta, a scholar-physician known for combining Ayurvedic knowledge with poetic expression. He belonged to a learned Ayurvedic family tradition and is remembered as a physician, teacher and literary figure. His strength lay in presenting medical knowledge in a memorable and refined style, making difficult ideas easier for students and practitioners to understand.
Director of Trade Agreements at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Mr. Sveinn K. Einarsson, spoke about the opportunities presented by the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and its potential to facilitate greater imports of Indian mangoes into Iceland.
The Kottayam Rajas of Malabar occupy a proud place in the history of northern Kerala.
Following this achievement, India is now preparing to scale up the fast breeder programme through two additional units at the same nuclear complex. The Kalpakkam site already has deep nuclear infrastructure, technical manpower, research support and operational experience, making it a natural location for the next phase of breeder reactor development.
Between 2014 and 2025, India recorded 181.25 million international arrivals and 93.35 million foreign tourist arrivals. The numbers reflect the expanding appeal of India as a travel destination, while also underlining the importance of better airports, highways, railways, last-mile connectivity and visitor infrastructure. Tourism growth is now being linked with modern mobility systems such as Vande Bharat trains, UDAN regional air connectivity, upgraded railway stations, improved highways and modern airports.
