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Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 9 (IANS) A case of question paper leakage has come to light in connection with a recruitment examination conducted by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune city of Maharashtra. The Chaturshringi Police have registered a case against NCRA employee Vivek Baban Hadwale (40) under the Official Secrets Act after the paper was allegedly circulated on WhatsApp a day before the exam. A written test for the post of Work Assistant was held on May 24, 2025, at the NCRA centre located on the Savitribai Phule Pune University campus. Information about the leak reached the vigilance department of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) in Mumbai through a confidential source in June 2026 nearly 13 months after the examination. According to the complaint filed by Vaibhav Pandurang Sherkar (35), a vigilance officer at TIFR, he met the confidential source on July 31, 2026. During the meeting, the source claimed that on May 23, 2025, at around 7:15 am one day before the exam he had received the complete question paper on WhatsApp from the mobile phone of Vivek Hadwale. The source handed over a printed copy of the question paper along with screenshots of the WhatsApp conversation. Sherkar also took photographs of the sources mobile screen using his own phone. These images clearly showed the pattern and content of the question paper. In a subsequent interaction, the source reiterated that it was Hadwale who had sent the paper. The vigilance department compared the leaked question paper with the original official paper and found them to be identical. Following this verification, Sherkar lodged a formal complaint with the police. Acting on the complaint, the Chaturshringi Police have registered a case against Vivek Baban Hadwale under Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and Sections 316(2) and 316(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Police are currently investigating the matter further to determine the full extent of the leakage and any other persons who may have been involved.
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NCRA Staffer Held For Exam Leak
A staffer at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) in Pune has been booked under the Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly leaking a 'Work Assistant' recruitment examination paper. The vigilance department of TIFR received a tip-off in June 2026, leading to an investigation that confirmed the leaked paper matched the original, and an offence was registered on Monday.
Bengaluru mass murder case: Police search Shiradi Ghat forest for two more bodies
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 9 (IANS) Police teams have launched a search operation in the dense forest region of Shiradi Ghat spread across Karnataka's Hassan and Mangaluru districts for the bodies of two more victims in the alleged seven-member family murder case, based on the information provided by the accused, Indushekar. The police team, accompanied by the accused, reached Shiradi Ghat on Monday and began searching for the bodies of his brother-in-law Shankar and sister-in-law Nalini. Police have so far recovered five bodies, including that of a 10-year-old boy, while the search for the remaining two victims is continuing. According to the police, the bodies of Indushekar's wife Sunitha and mother-in-law Roopavathi were traced near Tamil Nadu's Salem. The bodies of his brother-in-law Shivakumar and sister-in-law Divya were recovered from two locations in the gorges beside the road at Chamundi Hills in Mysuru. The body of 10-year-old Puneeth was found near Nandi Hills on the outskirts of Bengaluru. At Chamundi Hills, one body was found close to the roadside, while the other had fallen into a deep gorge. Both bodies were retrieved and sent for a post-mortem examination. Police said the accused had selected a viewpoint along the road to dispose of the bodies. The stretch witnesses heavy two-way traffic every day, and parking is prohibited there. However, space is provided for vehicles during emergencies. Warning boards have been installed, stating that a fine of up to Rs 1,000 would be imposed for unauthorised parking and entering the forest area. Meanwhile, investigators have found that Indushekar allegedly planned the murders in advance and procured materials required for carrying them out from shops in the surrounding areas. He had purchased packing materials, adhesive tape, chemicals, and plastic gunny bags from shops at the Yeshwanthpur RMC Yard. The chemicals were allegedly used to remove bloodstains after the murders. Police have collected CCTV footage from the shops and other locations as part of the investigation. They have examined around 200 CCTV recordings and are now focusing on footage between October 14 and November 3 to establish the accused's movements and the sequence of events. Indushekar, also known as Indu Shekar or Sekar, was arrested by the Rajajinagar police for the alleged murders of seven members of his wife's family. The victims include his wife Sunitha, mother-in-law Roopavathi, brothers-in-law Shivakumar and Shankar, sisters-in-law Divya and Nalini, and Puneeth, the son of Shankar. The murders are suspected to have taken place over a period of around 20 days, between October 14 and November 3. Investigators suspect that the accused brought his relatives to his house in the Rajajinagar-Bhashyam Circle area on the pretext of family gatherings before allegedly killing them and transporting their bodies to different locations. Police are also investigating the alleged role of the accused's 17-year-old daughter in the case. A 10-year-old boy reportedly survived the incident. The investigation is continuing, with police teams searching for the remaining two bodies at Shiradi Ghat and examining CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of the alleged murders.
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Pune Woman Loses Rs 28.77 Lakh In Fake Hotel Review Job Scam
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Maha FDA cracks down on Blinkit, Zepto; Suspends many licences
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Pune police find decomposed body in Mula-Mutha river
Two arrested for hacking man to death at Sutardara in Kothrud
Jewellery store owner detained for cheating about 50 customers of Rs8.7 lakh
Pune AQI slips to poor by Diwali evening, likely to be very poor in morning
Parth meets Sharad Pawar twice in 2 days, NCP leaders seek to revive merger talks
Pune civic body sets Jan deadline for Vishrantwadi flyover completion, to ease airport commute
Delay in moving garbage depot from Kothrud raises a stink
PMC revives Peshwe Park-Parvati ropeway proposal as citizens flag traffic, environmental concerns
Pedestrian dies, another seriously injured as PMPML bus hits them in Punes Katraj
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Thai PM Anutin inaugurates 27-day Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival in Bangkok
Digital Desk | Bangkok, Nov 8 (IANS) Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026, the longest Diwali celebration outside India, spanning 27 days across the month of November, the Indian Embassy in Thailand said. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul inaugurated the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 today in the presence of Ambassador Puneet Agrawal, Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul, Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt and Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand Thapanee Kiatphaibool at ICONSIAM Bangkok, the Embassy said on social media platform X. The Indian classical dance form Kuchipudi was presented at the inauguration. A cultural troupe from India, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), presented the vibrant Indian classical dance form Kuchipudi at the event, the Embassy said. The festival is being celebrated across Thailand in collaboration with the Indian Embassy, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Indian diaspora associations. The longest Diwali celebration outside India, spanning 27 days across the month of November, the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival is being celebrated across Thailand in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and Indian diaspora associations and is an opportunity for visitors from all faiths & walks of life to experience and cherish India's rich cultural diversity in its full splendour, it said. The Embassy described the celebrations as a reflection of the close ties between the two nations. The enthusiastic celebration of Diwali across Thailand is a symbol of the deep and ever growing cultural and people-to-people connect between India and Thailand, it added. Meanwhile, Diwali was also celebrated with great enthusiasm in San Antonio in the US, jointly organised by the City of San Antonio and Anuja SA San AntonioChennai Sister City Alliance. Consul General D.C. Manjunath joined San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, city Council members and community leaders for the festivities, celebrating the spirit of friendship and cultural connections between India and the United States, the Consulate General of India in Houston said on X. The celebrations featured the Diwali River Parade, with colourful floats representing various Indian states, traditional cultural performances, music and Indian cuisine, with thousands of visitors enjoying the festivities along San Antonio's River Walk. The event highlighted the growing cultural ties between India and San Antonio and the important role of the Indian-American community in fostering people-to-people connections, the Consulate said.
Pune: Man throws acidat friend after argument, six-year-old among four injured
Police registered a case against the suspect for causing hurt using acid, acts endangering human life and other offences. The accused has been arrested and is currently in judicial custody, the police official said
Man throws acid on friend after row in Pune; friend's mother, passerby and 6-year-old girl injured
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Police inspector, allegedly drunk, assaults complainant on Sahakarnagar police station premises
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Pune petrol dealers flag supply disruptions at BPCL, HPCL pumps
Bomb attack on Pune airport: One booked
Fraudsters evoke fear of money-laundering racket to dupe retiree of Rs1.3 crore
Two-wheeler sales tank by up to 41% in most parched districts in Maharashtra
Pune pockets may see poor to severe AQI, Mumbai likely to slip into poor to very poor category
Activists seek SIR deadline extension to add excluded voters to final roll
Thermocol disposal remains major concern across PMC areas as dedicated project lags behind
Demand rises for premium gadgets & home appliances
Agniveers urge Maharashtra govt to honour 10% quota assurance amid extended service tenure
Severed legs in sack: A discarded SIM card stray helps Sangvi police crack case
Maharashtra disburses Rs4,372 crore Diwali relief to over 87 lakh drought-hit farmers
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Pune doctor pleads guilty, sentenced to six years in jail for active involvement with IS
Drunk Man Kills Friend In Pune, Chops Off His Legs, Dumps Them In Trash
The incident took place in the city's Pimple Gurav area on Friday. The accused, identified as Pintya alias Vishnu Tanaji Kumbhar, has been arrested, police said.
Pune Man Defrauded Of Rs 3.49 Lakh In Traffic Fine Scam
A 37-year-old man in Pune was defrauded of Rs 3.49 lakh after clicking on a fake link for a traffic violation fine. The incident, which occurred between October 16 and 26, involved unauthorised withdrawals from his bank account. Police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with investigations ongoing.
Pune Police Register Case In Rs 1.2 Lakh Scholarship Fraud
Pune police have registered a case against multiple individuals for allegedly committing fraud under the Centre's Merit-cum-Means scholarship scheme for minority students. The accused reportedly obtained Rs 1.2 lakh by using fake documents, creating fake user IDs on the National Scholarship Portal, and posing as institutional heads to submit applications for fictitious students during the academic years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
False Bomb Threat At Pune Airport: Man Booked
An unidentified man has been booked by Pune police for making a false bomb threat call to emergency helpline 112 regarding the Pune international airport on November 5. A probe confirmed the information was false, and a case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for endangering public safety and disturbing peace.
Bengaluru Serial Murder Case: Wife, Mother-In-Laws Bodies Found In Tamil Nadu
The body of seven-year-old Puneeth, son of Shankar, one of the victims, was recovered near Nandi Hills
Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA seizes 17,824 kg of kaju katli, khoya, farsan and more
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MPTC, ZPTC vote counting peaceful in Guntur district, says Andhra Pradesh SEC
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MPTC, ZPTC vote counting peaceful in Guntur district, says Andhra Pradesh SEC
A decision on polls to 13,000 panchayats and 23 pending municipalities will be conducted shortly in accordance with Andhra Pradesh High Court's directions, says Punetha
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar discharged from Mumbai hospital in stable condition
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar was discharged on Saturday from Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital in a stable condition after receiving treatment for a chest infection and a bronchitis attack. Pratit Samdani, the doctor treating the NCP-SP Chief, confirmed that Pawar is recovering well and will continue his medication and recovery at his Silver Oak residence in Mumbai. Given his age, Pawar has been advised to follow essential precautions and rest. Sharad Pawar has been discharged in a stable condition . He will continue his treatment at home... He had suffered from a bronchitis attack and a chest infection, which are now improving... He has been asked to continue his treatment at home and to take standard precautions that every citizen of the country should take... Given his age, a few additional instructions have been provided. He is very compliant, and I am very sure that he will take care of himself, Samdani said. Pawar was on Wednesday discharged from Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune on following treatment. His health condition is stable and has shown improvement. He will be going straight to his Mumbai residence from the hospital, according to an official statement issued by Parvez K Grant, Chief Cardiologist, and Chairman and Managing Trustee of Ruby Hall Clinic. Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday after experiencing a cough and chest discomfort. He had embarked on a tour of rural areas to assess the drought situation in Maharashtra. During this tour, he was interacting with farmers in drought-affected regions to understand issues such as water scarcity, crop conditions, and agricultural challenges. However, after feeling uneasy during the tour, Pawar cut his trip short and was subsequently hospitalised for a medical check-up. Upon complaining of chest pain while coughing and breathing, he was evaluated by doctors. He received treatment under the supervision of Parvez Grant and was kept under observation as a precautionary measure. After two days of treatment, Pawar's condition improved. Grant clarified in the statement that Pawar was discharged on Wednesday, his health is stable, and he is doing fine. On Wednesday, the NCP-SP Chief was admitted to the Breach Candy hospital and kept under medical observation. This was the third time Sharad Pawar was admitted to the hospital this year. Earlier, on February 9, he was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic due to a chest infection and cough, after which he was discharged on February 14. Later, on February 22, he was hospitalised again due to mild dehydration and discharged on February 25. In November, he had to be hospitalised once again due to ill-health. On Sharad Pawar's discharge from the hospital, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said, Sharad Pawar ji is a senior leader of Maharashtra and the country. Political parties may be different, but Pawar Saheb was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital two or three days ago. I was in Delhi, so I had decided to meet him today. However, the news that he has been discharged from the hospital and that his health is fine is good news. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Sharad Pawar and warmly requested the veteran politician to prioritise his health and rest. The Prime Minister told Sharad Pawar that Supriya Sule (daughter of Sharad Pawar) and we will handle the country; you take care of your health and rest. Let your blessings remain with us. The hospital stay gained political traction following a phone call from PM Modi who reached out early on Friday morning to inquire about Pawar's well-being. Pawar thanked the Prime Minister for his call, reassuring him that he was taking rest and added, With all of you around, I have no worries about the country. Thereafter, NCP Working President Praful Patel met Sharad Pawar on Thursday night that sparked the political buzz of merger between the NCP factions. Veteran NCP leader and Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and former Minister and Congress leader Vishwajeet Kadam met Sharad Pawar and inquired about his health. On Friday, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council Sachin Ahir, former Minister Balasaheb Thorat and Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut also visited Sharad Pawar.
IIIT Pune Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
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Sharad Pawar discharged from Mumbai hospital after treatment for infection
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar was on Saturday discharged from a Mumbai hospital after undergoing treatment for chest and respiratory infection. Pawar (85) later proceeded to his residence near the Brech Candy Hospital, where he was under treatment for the last three days. Congress leaders Sushilkumar Shinde, Balasaheb Thorat and NCP leader Dilip Walse-Patil visited the hospital Friday night to meet the former Union minister. Industrialist Gautam Adani and NCP leader Praful Patel had also visited the hospital. Pawar was initially admitted to Pune's Ruby Hall Clinic on November 2 and discharged on November 4. The same day, he was admitted to the Mumbai hospital.
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 7 (IANS) The investigation into the murder of seven members of a family is progressing, with police examining the possible involvement of the accused man's minor daughter and the circumstances under which she allegedly accompanied him while transporting the bodies, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Kharge said only one of the seven bodies had been recovered so far and that the police were not disclosing further details as the investigation was still underway. The accused has cited several reasons, including that his wife's family members did not speak to him properly. He has also made allegations against his wife. We are verifying all these claims, Kharge said. He said there appeared to be an age difference of around 13 to 14 years between the accused, Indushekar, and his wife Divya. Neighbours had reportedly stated that the couple frequently quarrelled and shouted at each other. The police were verifying these statements, he added. Regarding the minor daughter, the Home Minister said the police were investigating whether she had abetted the crimes. Preliminary information suggested that the accused had made his daughter believe in him and allegedly brainwashed her. It will take more time to establish all the facts, he said. Meanwhile, investigators learnt that the accused wrapped the bodies with adhesive tape around 10 times before disposing of them. He allegedly took his minor daughter along while transporting the bodies, believing that her presence would prevent people from suspecting their movements. The bodies were transported during the early hours of the morning. Police have also found that the accused allegedly removed gold ornaments from the bodies of the victims. Some of the jewellery was reportedly sold, some pledged and the remaining ornaments kept in his possession. During questioning, the accused reportedly told police that he had no remorse for his actions. The daughter is saying that she just followed the instructions of her father. The police are also investigating allegations that the accused misused his minor daughter to extort money from others by threatening them with cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. According to the information gathered, a dispute over vehicle parking had earlier led to a quarrel involving Shekar and his daughter, who allegedly filed a false complaint. Police had reportedly reprimanded them. The accused's daughter allegedly used to record such altercations on her mobile phone whenever quarrels occurred. During questioning, she reportedly told police that she had acted according to her father's instructions. Meanwhile, police have seized the Toyota Etios car bearing registration number KA 02 AF 1488, which the accused allegedly used to transport the bodies. The vehicle had a 'Press' sticker pasted on it. Police reportedly recovered rose water from the car, which the accused allegedly used to prevent the foul smell of the decomposing bodies from spreading. The accused had also kept bedsheets and other materials inside the vehicle, which had allegedly been used to transport the bodies. The car reportedly had outstanding traffic violation fines amounting to Rs 14,900 for offences including riding without a seat belt, jumping traffic signals and illegal parking. Interestingly, no traffic violations were recorded against the vehicle between October 16 and October 31. According to the investigation details, the accused allegedly began the killings on October 16 by murdering Sunitha. On October 18, he allegedly killed his mother-in-law Roopavathi and transported their bodies on October 19. On October 24, he allegedly murdered his brother-in-law Shivakumar. The following morning, October 25, he allegedly killed his wife Divya and son Puneeth. He reportedly transported the bodies on October 27. On November 1, he allegedly murdered another brother-in-law, Shankar, and his wife Nalini. On November 2, he allegedly disposed of the bodies in areas surrounding Shiradi Ghat and Nandi Hills. The families subsequently lodged missing-person complaints with the police on November 3. Considering the seriousness of the case, the investigation has been transferred from Police Inspector Krishna to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Prabhavathi, who has been appointed as the Investigating Officer. Additional Commissioner of Police, Vamshi Krishna, will supervise and monitor the investigation. Police are continuing their investigation into the sequence of murders, disposal of bodies, alleged financial motives and the possible role of the accused man's daughter.
Sharad Pawar Discharged From Breach Candy Hospital
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Shweta Tripathi says Diwali gifts should be thoughtful and useful, reveals her love for books
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tripathi feels Diwali gifts should reflect the personality and preferences of the person receiving them rather than follow a 'one gift fits all' approach. Sharing her gifting preferences, the actress told IANS that she loves receiving books and also spoke about her latest collaboration with Shringar for a bindi collection titled 'Jhilmil'. I think Diwali gifts should be useful. I don't like gifts that serve no purpose at all. Sometimes there are hampers and PR gifts, but I feel one gift fits all should not be the approach. If you are gifting someone, keep that person in mind. Of course, your personality as the person giving the gift matters, but so does the personality of the person receiving it, Shweta told IANS. The actress revealed what she wants as a present for Diwali. I love books, so if someone gifts me a book on every occasion, every season or every festival, I would be more than happy. This time, we have also done a little decoration at our shop in Santacruz, she wrote. The actress: Team Batata Vada has collaborated with Shringar, a bindi shop, where we have designed bindis. 'Jhilmil' is the name of the collection, and it is a gift for anyone and everyone who enjoys a little jhilmil in their life. The actress has now reprised the role for Mirzapur: The Movie, which marks the franchise's transition from the streaming platform to the big screen. The film brings back many of the franchise's popular characters, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, Divyenndu as Munna Tripathi, Rasika as Beena Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Abhishek Banerjee. The film also features Ravi Kishan, Jitendra Kumar, Mohit Malik, Sheeba Chaddha and Sonal Chauhan, among others. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written and created by Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur: The Movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under Excel Entertainment. The movie was released in cinemas on September 4, 2026, and has been receiving great response. The original Mirzapur series premiered on OTT in 2018 and went on to become one of India's most popular crime dramas. Its second season arrived in 2020, followed by the third season in 2024.
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State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and other top officials are monitoring the counting.
Counting of votes in ZPTCs and MPTCs begins in Andhra Pradesh
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Kalhanas Rajatarangini makes it to UNESCO list
Srinagar, Nov 6:Kalhanas 12th-century chronicle of Kashmir, Rajatarangini, has been inscribed on UNESCOs Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, bringing international recognition to a landmark work of historical writing whose manuscript is preserved in Srinagar. Two other important Indian works, the Mahabharata and KautilyasArthashastra, have also been included in the regional register, officials said. The decision was taken at the 11th session of UNESCOs Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP), held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Union Ministry of Culture announced the inscriptions on Thursday through Press Information Bureau, sharing photographs of the UNESCO certificates on social media. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) prepared the nomination dossiers for all three works, playing a key role in securing their inclusion, officials said. With the latest additions, Indias entries in the Asia-Pacific Regional Register have risen to six. The countrys earlier inscriptions, made in 2024, include illustrated manuscripts of TulsidassRamcharitmanas, a 15th-century manuscript of the Panchatantra and Sahrdayaloka-Locana, a work on Indian literary aesthetics. The inscription of Rajatarangini is particularly significant for Kashmir, as the manuscript recognised by UNESCO is preserved at the Oriental Research Library in the Sri Pratap Singh Library Complex in Srinagar. Written in Sanskrit by Kalhana between 1148 and 1149 CE, Rajatarangini is among the earliest systematic historical chronicles of the Indian subcontinent. Comprising 7826 verses divided into eight books, known as Tarangas, it records the history of Kashmirs rulers and dynasties, political developments and socio-cultural life. The chronicle traces Kashmirs history from its legendary beginnings to the reign of King Jayasimha in the 12th century. It is distinguished by Kalhanas efforts to examine historical events through earlier accounts, available sources and critical assessment, rather than relying solely on royal genealogies. The manuscript was written in the Sharada script on traditional Kashmiri birch bark, making it an important document of the regions literary and manuscript heritage. The other two recognised works also represent significant traditions of Indian intellectual history. The Mahabharata manuscript, officially titled 'The Birch-bark (burjapatra) Manuscript of Mahabharata - A Perennial Epic of South Asia', is preserved at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune. The manuscript represents an important witness to the older Kashmiri recension of the Sanskrit epic. Georg Bhler, an Indologist, acquired it in Kashmir in 1875, and it is regarded as a significant textual source. KautilyasArthashastra, officially listed as 'KautilyasArthashastra, Ancient Palm-leaf Manuscript on Governance and Statecraft', is preserved at the Oriental Research Institute in Mysuru. Attributed to Kautilya, also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, the ancient Sanskrit treatise deals with governance, administration, economic policy, diplomacy, military strategy, and statecraft. The surviving manuscript is a 16th-century palm-leaf document written in the Grantha script. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat described the inscriptions as an important recognition of Indias documentary and civilisational heritage, saying the works reflected traditions of historical inquiry, philosophical thought and statecraft. The UNESCO Memory of the World Programme aims to preserve documentary heritage and promote its accessibility and recognition across generations.
Rajatarangini enters UNESCO register
Srinagar, Nov 06: Kalhana's 12th-century Rajatarangini has been inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday hailing the recognition as a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir and the nation. The Rajatarangini was inscribed alongside the epic Mahabharata and Kautilya's Arthashastra, a work on governance and statecraft, officials said. The decision was taken at the 11th Session of the Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register held in Jakarta, Indonesia, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) said. The IGNCA played an important role in preparing the nomination dossiers for all three works, according to an official. The Rajatarangini officially inscribed as The Manuscript of Rajatarangini by Kalhana: A Twelfth-century Chronicle of Kashmir is housed at the Oriental Research Library, Sri Pratap Singh Library Complex, Srinagar. The Birch-bark manuscript of the Mahabharata is housed at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, Pune, while Kautilya's Arthashastra is housed at the Oriental Research Institute, Mysuru. Announcing the development, PIB Culture said on X: A moment of immense pride for India! The Rajatarangini, Mahabharata and Arthashastra have been inscribed in @UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, marking a historic milestone in the global recognition of India's rich civilisational heritage! Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the inclusion was a landmark recognition of India's extraordinary documentary and civilisational heritage. These timeless works embody our rich traditions of historical inquiry, philosophical thought and statecraft, whose wisdom continues to inspire humanity, he said. In his post on X, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, Proud moment for Jammu Kashmir & the nation! Kalhana's Rajatarangini, Mahabharata & Arthasastra have been inscribed in @UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of Rajatarangini celebrates UT's rich intellectual heritage. This global recognition reaffirms the timeless value of India's civilisational traditions and their contribution to humanity, reminding us of our collective responsibility to preserve and promote this invaluable wisdom for future generations, he said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the inscription of the manuscript, describing the recognition as a moment of immense pride for the region as it brings global attention to its rich civilisational legacy and enduring contribution to history and literature. He noted that the manuscript is an invaluable repository of Kashmir's history, offering a remarkable account of its rulers, society, traditions and cultural evolution. Kalhana's Rajatarangini, regarded as one of the earliest systematic historical chronicles of the Indian subcontinent, holds a special place in the region's literary and intellectual heritage, he said. The Chief Minister observed that the inscription on the UNESCO regional register underscores the importance of safeguarding invaluable manuscripts and historical records for future generations, and said the recognition would further strengthen efforts to preserve, document and promote Jammu and Kashmir's cultural heritage while enhancing its visibility on the international stage. With the recognition, India's historical, literary, philosophical and political thought receives wider international acknowledgement, taking the country's total number of inscriptions in the Regional Register to six. Illustrated manuscripts of the Ramcharitamanas, a rare 15th-century manuscript containing animal fables from the Panchatantra, and the manuscript of the Sahrdayaloka-Locana were inscribed in the regional register in 2024. The official termed the inscriptions a recognition of India's knowledge traditions that contributed to human understanding of history, ethical values, philosophy, Dharma and good governance.
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