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Nov 02, 2025

Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 Concludes

The Ministry of Railways observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, in line with the nation-wide observance led by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). The observance aimed to promote integrity, transparency, and accountability in public administration.
The observance ran from October 27, 2025 to November 2, 2025.
The theme for Vigilance Awareness Week 2025, as notified by the Central Vigilance Commission, is 'Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility'. The theme emphasises the importance of ethical conduct, transparency in governance, and collective responsibility towards building a corruption-free organisation.

Nov 01, 2025

Foundation Day of Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh

Every year on November 1, five Indian states — Karnataka, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh — celebrates their State Formation Day. This day marks their creation and progress as individual states. People celebrate their culture, unity, development, and spirit of pride. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extends his greetings to these states, appreciating their hard work, contribution, and love for the nation.

World Vegan Day 2025

Every year on 1 November, people around the world celebrate World Vegan Day as a reminder that small choices in what we eat can make a meaningful difference to our health, the environment, and the world we share with other living beings.
World Vegan Day was first observed in 1994, when The Vegan Society in the United Kingdom marked its 50th anniversary. What began as a simple celebration of plant-based living has grown into a global movement, supported by fitness enthusiasts, environmentalists, and everyday home cooks who are adopting healthier, more sustainable ways to eat.

Oct 31, 2025

National Unity Day

India observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, also known as National Unity Day, every year on October 31 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. The day honours his unmatched role in uniting the country after independence and promoting the idea of unity in diversity.
The year 2025 holds special significance as it marks Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the National Unity Day celebrations at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, home to the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue dedicated to Sardar Patel.
The Government of India introduced Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in 2014 to pay tribute to Sardar Patel's vision and his contribution to the nation's political integration.
The theme for National Unity Day 2025 is 'Ek Bharat, Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. It connects the spirit of unity with the idea of self-reliance, aligning with India's vision of becoming a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. The theme reflects both Sardar Patel's dream of a united nation and modern India's goal of building collective strength for progress.

Oct 28, 2025

International Animation Day

Every year on October 28, the world celebrates International Animation Day (IAD)—a global homage to the art of animation, observed across more than 50 countries. Spearheaded by ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation), this celebration marks the birth of projected animation, commemorating Émile Reynaud's historic screening using his Théâtre Optique in 1892, Paris.
ASIFA established International Animation Day in 2002 to spotlight animation as a powerful form of artistic and cultural expression.
It honours Reynaud's milestone, the first public performance of animated moving images, which predates traditional film screenings and laid the foundation for modern animation.

Oct 27, 2025

Infantry Day

Infantry Day is celebrated on October 27 to commemorate the Indian Army's first post-independence combat mission in 1947, when the Infantry landed in Srinagar to repel Pakistani invaders. The day honours the bravery of infantry troops, often called the 'Queen of Battle', and their enduring sacrifices in safeguarding national sovereignty and integrity.

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

Every year on October 27, the world celebrates World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH)—a day dedicated to recognising the significance of audiovisual materials in shaping our shared history and cultural identity. These materials—films, recordings, broadcasts, and digital media—offer unique glimpses into the lives, struggles, and stories of people across generations and continents.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage was established in 2005 by UNESCO.

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