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Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Modernising Railway Stations Across India
2+ week, 6+ day ago (188+ words) Context A Parliamentary Committee has recommended that the Railways should conduct periodic assessments of passenger satisfaction and undertake post-redevelopment impact evaluations of stations upgraded under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme It was launched in…...
Early 8th-Century Telugu Inscription Discovered in Andhra Pradesh
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (487+ words) The recent discovery of an early 8th-century Telugu inscription at Pitikayagulla in Andhra Pradesh has drawn significant attention from historians and epigraphists. This finding is being hailed as one of the earliest known Telugu inscriptions in the region and is…...
Buddhist Triangle Sites of Odisha in UNESCO's Tentative List
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (494+ words) Explore Buddhist Triangle Sites of Odisha " Lalitagiri, Udayagiri and Ratnagiri " recently added to UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List. Learn their history, archaeology, dynastic patronage, and UPSC relevance. India has nominated three important Buddhist heritage sites of Odisha " Lalitagiri, Udayagiri and…...
India’s Road Safety Crisis: Engineering Gaps, Systemic Failures and the Way Forward
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) India's road safety crisis reflects deep engineering gaps and systemic failures. Explore causes, accident patterns, emergency response issues, and strategic reforms for safer roads. Road safety in India has emerged as a silent public health emergency. Despite having the second-largest…...
Ancient Buddhist Site Discovered in Kashmir: Zehanpora Excavation and Buddhist Heritage
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (427+ words) Ancient Buddhist Site Discovered in Kashmir: Ancient Buddhist site discovered at Zehanpora in Kashmir reveals Kushan-era stupas and monasteries, highlighting Kashmir's role as a major Buddhist centre with Gandharan links and trade-pilgrimage networks. Based on structural typology and stratigraphic evidence,…...