Suresh Kalmadi passed away as former Union Minister of State for Railways and former President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Siddha Day is annually observed on 6 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar, revered as the father of Siddha medicine. The 9th Siddha Day celebrations will be held on 3 January 2026 at Kalaivanar…

Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of the late Sushma Swaraj, passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 73. He was a senior advocate with a distinguished public and legal career.

Shivraj Patil, former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader, passed away at the age of 90 in Latur, Maharashtra. He served as the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1991 and 1996.

Mahantesh Bilagi, IAS, was the Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Ltd (KSMCL). He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayats and as District Collector in multiple districts.