January  

For this year’s summer holidays, plan a trip to these exciting destinations. Amidst lush greenery and misty mountains, these places offer the perfect retreat for travellers and families seeking respite from the sweltering heat of summer.

The misty hills of Coorg invite travellers from across the country. The Brahmagiri hills here are absolutely enchanting that offer scenic viewpoints and tranquil nature walks.

From the serene landscapes of Shimla to the breathtaking vistas of Darjeeling, these hill stations in Indian are perfect for exploring natural beauty and cultural richness.

Another school year has come to end, and your kids must be preparing for the excitement and relaxation of summer vacation. Plan a trip to these destinations in India, where you can create boundless and joyful memories with your loved ones.

The Central Government has announced that the late political leader Chaudhary Charan Singh will be conferred with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award. He was the 5^th Prime Minister of India. He served his term from 28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980.

Hemant Soren is an Indian politician and a member of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. He was honoured with the ‘Champions of Change Award’ by the President of India on 20 January 2020, in recognition of his exceptional work for Dumka and Barhait constituency in the year 2019.

Murli Manohar Joshi is an Indian politician and a senior BJP leader. He served as the President of BJP from the year 1991 to 1993. Murli Manohar was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan award in January 2017.

Reserve Bank of India has directed Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) to stop accepting new deposits into its accounts or digital wallets from 29 February 2024. The RBI issued this directive on 31 January 2024. Additionally, existing Paytm Payments Bank customers will also be unable to add new funds to their accounts after 29 February.

The RBI recently issued an order on 31 January 2024 that prohibits the addition of new customers to Paytm Bank effective immediately. Additionally, existing Paytm Payments Bank customers will also be unable to add new funds to their accounts after 29 February.

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. To commemorate the death anniversary of Gandhiji, the nation observes this day as Martyr’s Day.

On 28 January 2024, Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the ninth time. Reports suggest that he leads a simple lifestyle. However, the public has considerable curiosity regarding his assets.

The President of France Emmanuel Macron was the special guest at the Republic Day celebrations. He arrived with President Droupadi Murmu in a special carriage.

The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949. In memory of Dr BR Ambedkar, the Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year.

Every Indian’s heart swells with pride when the Indian flag is hoisted in all its glory. The national flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. The saffron represents courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes truth and peach, green signifies faith and valour.  

Here is a list of all those items that are prohibited from the Republic Day celebrations.