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Did you know 20 Jun 2026 – Varsha Deshpande (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Aafi (t · c); see discussion 18 Jun 2026 – Char magaz (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Awkwafaba (t · c); see discussion 16 Jun 2026 – Amanat Khan Shirazi (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MartinPoulter (t · c); see discussion 14 Jun 2026 – Vishwasrao Chowgule (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by SerChevalerie (t · c); see discussion 13 Jun 2026 – Kushitha Kallapu (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Curiouskid007 (t · c); see discussion 03 Jun 2026 – Iron Bridge, Lucknow (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Cielquiparle (t · c); see discussion 02 May 2026 – Amay Ektu Jayga Dao (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Babin Mew (t · c); see discussion Articles for deletion 23 Jun 2026 – Ladan Eshkevari (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LogosUnspoken (t · c); see discussion (1 participant) 23 Jun 2026 – Ramnarayan Rawat (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Flyingphoenixchips (t · c); see discussion (3 participants) 23 Jun 2026 – Trump Towers Pune (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Lordofhunter (t · c); see discussion (2 participants) 23 Jun 2026 – Gayathri Ashok (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Thilsebatti (t · c); see discussion (2 participants) 23 Jun 2026 – Praxis Business School, Kolkata (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TurquoiseGoose (t · c); see discussion (0 participants) 23 Jun 2026 – Qutb Shah (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Natg 19 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants) 22 Jun 2026 – Nagaho Chishi (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Astra Travasso (t · c); see discussion (2 participants) 22 Jun 2026 – Toni Chishi (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Astra Travasso (t · c); see discussion (3 participants) 22 Jun 2026 – Devineni Avinash (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by 456legend (t · c); see discussion (5 participants) 22 Jun 2026 – Vasuki Sunkavalli (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mchalasani (t · c); see discussion (7 participants) (188 more...) 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Categories for discussion 21 Jun 2026 – Category:Songs in Tamil (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 21 Jun 2026 – Category:Songs in Telugu (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 21 Jun 2026 – Category:Songs in Punjabi (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 21 Jun 2026 – Category:Songs in Marathi (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 21 Jun 2026 – Category:Songs in Gujarati (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 21 Jun 2026 – Category:Songs in Bengali (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 18 Jun 2026 – Category:Indian books by writer (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Οἶδα (t · c); see discussion 17 Jun 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Austria to India (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Johnpacklambert (t · c); see discussion 17 Jun 2026 – Category:Ambassadors of Argentina to India (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Johnpacklambert (t · c); see discussion 13 Jun 2026 – Category:Cabinets of India (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by CosdonH (t · c); see discussion (23 more...) Templates for discussion 14 Jun 2026 – Template:Conservatism in India (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Vanamonde93 (t · c); see discussion Redirects for discussion 20 Jun 2026 – Jaintia Hills (talk · edit · hist) →Khasi and Jaintia Hills was RfDed by CatholicChristian (t · c); see discussion 19 May 2026 – Bayofbengal (talk · edit · hist) →Bay of Bengal was RfDed by Bis-Serjetà? (t · c); see discussion 09 May 2026 – First Adhikari ministry (talk · edit · hist) →Suvendu Adhikari ministry was RfDed by Hemant Dabral (t · c); see discussion Files for discussion 21 Jun 2026 – File:Jayant patel.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Jayant Patel) was FfDed by Bremps (t · c); see discussion 02 Jun 2026 – File:Spoonysingh.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Spoony Singh) was FfDed by GreenLipstickLesbian (t · c); see discussion Miscellany for deletion 22 Jun 2026 – Portal:Hyderabad/Hyderabad, India, news (talk · edit · hist) was MfDed by Metropolitan90 (t · c); see discussion Featured article candidates 23 Jun 2026 – Thuggee (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Joko2468 (t · c); see discussion 16 Jun 2026 – Gopal Mukund Huddar (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by EarthDude (t · c); see discussion Featured list candidates 03 Jun 2026 – List of 2026 Indian Premier League personnel changes (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by Vestrian24Bio (t · c); see discussion 31 May 2026 – List of Left Democratic Front (Kerala) members (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by TheGreatEditor024 (t · c); see discussion 24 May 2026 – List of constituencies of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by MPGuy2824 (t · c); see discussion Good article nominees 16 Jun 2026 – Mysore Palace (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 11achitturi (t · c); start discussion 10 Jun 2026 – Kriti Sanon (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 19Arham (t · c); start discussion 10 Jun 2026 – Wamiqa Gabbi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 19Arham (t · c); start discussion 06 Jun 2026 – Rustam Mirza Safavi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Amir Ghandi (t · c); start discussion 28 May 2026 – Skyroot Aerospace (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Akshadev (t · c); see discussion 19 May 2026 – Neminatha (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Capankajsmilyo (t · c); start discussion 17 May 2026 – Abhijit Banerjee (composer) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Babin Mew (t · c); start discussion 09 Apr 2026 – Appin (company) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by VortexPhantom (t · c); see discussion 25 Mar 2026 – SpaDeX (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 4-RAZOR 01 (t · c); start discussion 02 Feb 2026 – Chashme Buddoor (1981 film) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MSAOM (t · c); start discussion (6 more...) Good topic candidates 05 Nov 2025 – South India (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Bunnypranav (t · c); see discussion The topic includes: Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh Featured article reviews 17 May 2026 – Freida Pinto (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Hog Farm (t · c); see discussion 03 Mar 2026 – Kalki Koechlin (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Jolielover (t · c); see discussion 07 Jul 2025 – India (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by JDiala (t · c); see discussion Good article reassessments 23 Jun 2026 – Tomb of Safdar Jang (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by 11achitturi (t · c); see discussion 05 May 2026 – History of Shaktism (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion Requests for comments 22 Jun 2026 – Pilaf (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Hu741f4 (t · c); see discussion 19 Jun 2026 – 2025 India–Pakistan conflict (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by PoliT67 (t · c); see discussion 16 Jun 2026 – Siliguri Corridor (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by AINH (t · c); see discussion 15 Jun 2026 – Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by EarthDude (t · c); see discussion Peer reviews 09 May 2026 – Sukanta Bhattacharya (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Babin Mew (t · c); see discussion 03 May 2026 – Sevayat (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by S4yam (t · c); see discussion 27 Apr 2026 – Krishna (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by VortexPhantom (t · c); see discussion Requested moves 24 Jun 2026 – Johnny Walker (actor) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Johnny Walker (Indian actor) by ~2026-36619-42 (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Kalyani by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Bibinagar by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Madurai (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Madurai by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, New Delhi by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Jodhpur by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalagiri (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Mangalagiri by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Raipur by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Gorakhpur by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion 22 Jun 2026 – All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Darbhanga (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to AIIMS, Darbhanga by TheBirdsShedTears (t · c); see discussion (26 more...) Articles to be merged 01 Apr 2026 – History of China–India relations (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Relationship of the Cholas with the Chinese by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion 01 Apr 2026 – Relationship of the Cholas with the Chinese (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to History of China–India relations by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion 12 Jun 2026 – Satnam Singh Mann (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to Mata Amritanandamayi Math by Bearian (t · c) was closed; see discussion Articles to be split 07 Jun 2026 – 2022 Maharashtra political crisis (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Manasbose (t · c); see discussion 06 Jun 2026 – Rapid Metro Gurgaon (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Hussar 117 (t · c); see discussion 29 May 2026 – Ethirneechal (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kailash29792 (t · c); see discussion 10 Feb 2026 – Khatkhate (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Burts knees (t · c); see discussion 06 Feb 2026 – Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Pagers (t · c); see discussion 03 Jan 2026 – Kaadhalan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kailash29792 (t · c); see discussion 25 Nov 2025 – Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Wikiwizardinho (t · c); see discussion 12 Nov 2025 – Sonar Kella (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Woodensuperman (t · c); see discussion 17 Oct 2025 – PVR INOX (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Yuvaank (t · c); see discussion 16 Oct 2025 – Chikungunya (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by WhatamIdoing (t · c); see discussion (16 more...) Articles for creation 23 Jun 2026 – Draft:Hmar Welfare Development Council (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Vankal (t · c) 23 Jun 2026 – Draft:Sanjay Laul (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Bofony (t · c) 23 Jun 2026 – Draft:Vilas Vishnu Shinde (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Gokultungar (t · c) 23 Jun 2026 – Draft:Sohrai – Khovar Painting (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by SiddDubey (t · c) 22 Jun 2026 – Draft:Runwal Realty (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by NeonSai (t · c) 22 Jun 2026 – Draft:Subhash Kotecha (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Amit Gajanan (t · c) 22 Jun 2026 – Draft:Stan Sthanunathan (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Simon Mustard (t · c) 20 Jun 2026 – Draft:Rajendra Kumar (architect) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Raunak2806 (t · c) 20 Jun 2026 – Draft:YouthNet (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Atovi (t · c) 20 Jun 2026 – Draft:Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Pythoncoder (t · c) (98 more...)

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Good article reassessment for Tomb of Safdar Jang

Tomb of Safdar Jang has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the reassessment page. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. 11achitturi (talk) 16:38, 23 June 2026 (UTC)

Draft: Vidya Bhavani Suresh

Hi, I am looking for help with the draft page mentioned above. An IRC volunteer reviewed the page and gave their inputs on the reliability of the sources, but suggested I take a second opinion from WikiProject India from editors familiar with Indian performing arts (Dance, carnatic music), specifically for sources like: Independent reviews of her books on Indian performing arts in newspapers like The Hindu and others Book reviews of her books in reputable newspapers and magazines in Tamil language (As a clarification, Vidya writes in English, only these reviews are in Tamil). Five Indian universities independently prescribing her books in their academic syllabi Mahithasuresh1 (talk) 18:07, 10 June 2026 (UTC)

Political Party colours

The Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party was using the Purple colour initially; i guess since the start. It was later changed in 2023 by @Articist: to a shade of Orange and it was again changed to a Brown shade by @XYZ 250706:. But it seems that other Wikipedias like in German, in Catalan, in Punjabi, in Malayalam and in Marathi still use the Purple colour. (Exceptions are in Hindi, in Tamil and in Telegu; which use Brown and are following English WP and Bangla uses White; which is probably some vandal's act.)

First Purple colour

Changed to Orange shade

Then changed to Brown

Now, the problem is; was the purple colour that was used for so many years a valid one? Was it changed to Orange since the party was an ally of BJP? Was it then changed to match the Brown lion that appears on the flag/logo of the party? How do we determine such colours? The party doesnt have their official website for us to go and observe the general theme they are using. §§Dharmadhyaksha§§ {Talk / Edits} 11:18, 11 June 2026 (UTC)

Similar stuff is with NCP and its factions. Currently we have following shades being used:

Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party

Nationalist Congress Party (pre–2023)

So now all the pre-2023/pre-split pages show pink colour (i dont know why that shade was selected!!) because we are not going to change the templates of all pre-2023 pages. It would have made sense that post-2023 was made a different shade. But the question remains on how these colours are even selected and WP:CONSENSUS is never taken or what? §§Dharmadhyaksha§§ {Talk / Edits} 12:55, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Jana Sahid Dergah

The article Jana Sahid Dergah has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Tagged for notability concerns and as Unreferenced for 11 years. No other language has a reliably sourced article from which to translate. Poorly sourced religious site. Created by SPA with 23 edits. No evidence of notability outside of a small community.

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

Please consider improving the page to address the issues raised. Removing {{proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion based on established criteria.

If the proposed deletion has already been carried out, you may request undeletion of the article at any time. Bearian (talk) 12:40, 11 June 2026 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Rajneesh#Requested move 5 June 2026

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Rajneesh#Requested move 5 June 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. TarnishedPath^talk 03:50, 12 June 2026 (UTC)

Requested move at Talk:Pêro da Covilhã#Requested move 15 June 2026

There is a requested move discussion at Talk:Pêro da Covilhã#Requested move 15 June 2026 that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. Yacàwotçã (talk) 03:13, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

School articles (Indian subcontinent)

Hello, Good Day. I am facing a difficult time with a large number of school, college/university articles being quickly PROD-ed by User:Filmssssssssssss. Kindly note: a) most or all of these articles were crated much before 2017 WP:SCHOOLOUTCOMES. b) the articles are Indian subcontinent related, and it is essential to search in native languages or using Google News Archive or custom search. However the articles are mostly being PROD-ed, very unlikely without WP:BEFORE. As a result a bunch of high school, college/university articles are in danger. The biggest problem is the speed in which the articles are being PROD-ed. After 2017 SCHOOLOUTCOMES things have changed however possibly some of the school/college/university articles could be saved. --Titodutta (talk) 04:59, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

RfC at Talk:Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh#RfC: Should "far-right" be added to the political position of the RSS?

There is an RfC at Talk:Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh#RfC: Should "far-right" be added to the political position of the RSS? that may be of interest to members of this WikiProject. — EarthDude (Talk) 05:44, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Help needed to publish draft about Indian film producer

Hello, I am a new editor trying to publish a draft article about Indian film producer Rajesh Bhatt at Draft:Rajesh Bhatt (film producer). I have disclosed my COI. The article has references from Times of India, Hindustan Times, Variety magazine, Economic Times and other reliable sources. But an automated filter is blocking my edit. Can an experienced Indian editor please help me publish this draft? Thank you. Rajeshbhatt1965 (talk) 07:40, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

Deletion discussion for Kavyashree Nayak Ajeru article

Hello, requesting Karnataka editors to review and comment on the deletion discussion for Kavyashree Nayak Ajeru, a notable Yakshagana artist from Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.

She has coverage in multiple reliable sources including Deccan Herald, Kannada Prabha, Prajavani and The Hindu.

Deletion discussion here: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Kavyashree Nayak Ajeru

Your input would be greatly appreciated. Pkjaincpk (talk) 08:36, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

The state of Indian media

A very thorough study of media under Modi by Aakar Patel:

• Aakar Patel, How India's media lost its nerve — and its money, under PM Modi, The News Minute, 19 June 2026.

If you need a PDF, please send me an email. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 10:05, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

Who is this Aakar Patel? He has two article published on thenewsmiute.com. §§Dharmadhyaksha§§ {Talk / Edits} 05:58, 22 June 2026 (UTC)

Aakar Patel. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 07:11, 22 June 2026 (UTC)

The DCWC is back!

The Developing Countries WikiContest Gold Belt Buckle

Hey Noticeboard for India-related topics, the Developing Countries WikiContest is back for a third year, and sign-ups are now open! The contest will run from 1 July to 30 September, and the objective remains the same: improve as many articles relating to developing countries as you can to help fight systemic bias on Wikipedia.

Thanks to everyone who answered the call for coordinators, and please welcome the new faces on the coordinator team: the 2024 Gold Belt Buckle winner Generalissima (talk · contribs); and the record-holder for most India-related submissions in 2024, Magentic Manifestations (talk · contribs)! Following feedback from last year, adjustments have been made to the scoring rules; discussion can be found on the contest talk page.

If you have any questions, please leave a message on the contest talk page or contact one of the coordinators: Arconning (talk · contribs), Generalissima (talk · contribs), Magentic Manifestations (talk · contribs), sawyer777 (talk · contribs), or TechnoSquirrel69 (talk · contribs). (Sent via MediaWiki message delivery.) —TechnoSquirrel69 (talk) 16:02, 20 June 2026 (UTC)