Saratchandra Chattopadhyay: PM Modi pays tribute to Bangla writer Saratchandra on his 150th birth anniversary+ Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay (1876–1938) – He was a legendary Bengali novelist and short story writer known for his deep insights into human psychology and the struggles of rural village life+ Birth and Death – Born on September 15, 1876, in Debanandapur, West Bengal, and died on January 16, 1938, in Calcutta+ Early Hardships – Grew up in financial distress, which forced him to cut short his college education, though he later worked in Burma (Myanmar) for several years before returning to write full-time.

Scheme to assess services for elderly: Keralam government is the first in the country to have a dedicated department for the welfare of senior citizens+ Objective – Assess and improve the accessibility of services for senior citizens+ Coverage – Government, quasi-government and voluntarily participating private institutions+ Assessment – Five domains+ Certification – Gold, Silver and Bronze categories

All India Official Language Conference: The 6th All India Official Language Conference was held on in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, alongside Hindi Diwas 2026+ Organizer – Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India+ Key Highlights: Awards Presented – Union Home Minister Amit Shah conferred the prestigious Rajbhasha Gaurav and Rajbhasha Kirti Awards for the 2025–26 cycle to deserving individuals and institutions+ Special Focus – The event highlighted the relationship between Hindi and Maharashtra's linguistic and literary traditions, featuring a core discussion and commemorative issue centered on the National Song, Vande Mataram+ Book Launches – Several publications were released, including Bharatiya Gyan Tantra: Srot aur Swaroop, Shiv Anadi Hain, Anant Hain, and Andheron Se Ujalon Tak (writings by prison inmates).