Daily Current Affairs 2026, Date wise Current Affairs | Current Affairs in English and Hindi

Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.

Devasayam Pillai, canonized by Pope Francis

Category : Miscellaneous
Published on: May 17 2022 Share on facebook

  • Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the Vatican.
  • Saint Devasahayam Pillai, who was an Indian layman of the Catholic Church, was a significant part of the church’s history in the 18th century. 
  • Pillai is considered a martyr by the church and he led a tough battle against casteism in the country.
  • Pillai was born in a Hindu family but converted to Catholicism, and was considered a martyr after his demise.
Recent Post's

  • Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 23rd BioAsia summit focused on AI and automation in life sciences.

    Read More....

  • NHAI launched ‘Bee Corridors’ to plant nectar-rich trees along highways, supporting pollinator conservation and ecosystem stability.

    Read More....

  • Kerala approved India’s first graphene policy to establish the state as a global R&D hub for this advanced material.

    Read More....

  • ZSI scientists discovered a new wingless soil-dwelling species, Lepidocampa sikkimensis, in the Eastern Himalayas.

    Read More....

  • Assam approved a 3% job reservation for tea tribes and Adivasis in Class I and II state government positions.

    Read More....

  • Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched India’s first AI-enabled comprehensive education model at CM Shri School, Sarojini Nagar.

    Read More....

  • Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande, known for her roles in films like Ready and Ek Villain, passed away at age 60.

    Read More....

  • Jaisalmer will host the first Jain Chadar Mahotsav to worship 872-year-old sacred garments of Dada Shri Jindatt Suri Maharaj.

    Read More....

  • Cricket star Smriti Mandhana won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her role in India’s World Cup success.

    Read More....

  • Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched SAHI and BODH initiatives to ensure ethical and safe AI adoption in Indian healthcare.

    Read More....