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INDIA | Mahatma Gandhi Museum

INDIA / PPC Covers / Rajkot - Mahatma Gandhi Museum
April 8, 2026
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Rajkot H.O. – 360001
Mahamta Gandhi Museum
Date of Introduction : 02-10-2020
Postmark Date : 04-04-2026

The Mahatma Gandhi Museum in Rajkot, formerly Alfred High School, was established on October 17, 1853, with 36 students. Mahatma Gandhi graduated from this school in 1887. In 2018, the historic building was transformed into the Mahatma Gandhi Museum, to honor Gandhi’s legacy on his 150th birth anniversary. The museum features interactive exhibits showcasing his life, principles, and contributions to India’s freedom struggle, making it a center for learning and inspiration.

INDIA | Airoli Node – Greater Flamingo

Flamingo Bird - Airoli Node / INDIA / PPC Covers
March 19, 2026
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Airoli Node S.O – 400708
Flamingo Bird
Date of Issue : 08-10-2024
Postmark Date : 14-03-2025

The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), a tall and elegant wading bird with striking pale pink plumage, finds a vital seasonal haven at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary near Mumbai, India. Renowned for its pale pink plumage, long slender legs, and distinctive downward-curving beak this urban wetland hosts thousands from November to May, where they feed gregariously on algae, shrimp, and crustaceans in saline mudflats and mangroves, their pink hue derived from carotenoid-rich diets.

INDIA | Bekal Fort

Bekal - Bekal Fort / INDIA / Meghdoot
January 8, 2026
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Bekal Fort S.O. – 671316
Bekal Fort
Date of Introduction : 23-02-1983
Postmark Date : 30-12-2025

Bekal Fort: The Sentinel of Kasaragod

Bekal Fort is the largest and best-preserved fort in Kerala, located in the Kasaragod district. Unlike many other forts in India that were built as administrative centers or residential palaces, Bekal was constructed exclusively for defense. Its unique keyhole shape, massive laterite walls, and stunning position overlooking the Arabian Sea make it one of the most picturesque historical sites in the state.

INDIA | AXIOM-4 Return

AX 4 Return / Axiom 4 Return from ISS / INDIA / Mumbai - Mumbai GPO Building Dome
July 21, 2025
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The Axiom Mission 4 crew safely splashed down off the coast of California aboard SpaceX Dragon “Grace” on Tuesday, July 15 at 4:31 a.m. CT.

Special Cancellation : Shubhanshu Shukla Return from ISS
Location : Mumbai – 400001
Postmark Date : 15-07-2025

INDIA | National Aerospace Laboratories

INDIA / Meghdoot / NAL - ISRO
July 2, 2025
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NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 17-06-2025

INDIA | AXIOM MISSION 4

AX 4 Launch / INDIA / NAL - ISRO / PPC Covers
June 30, 2025
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The AXIOM-4 crew launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station from LC-39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on June 25, 2025 at 2:31 a.m. ET.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a distinguished pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF), has been handpicked as one of the four astronauts for the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) historic Gaganyaan mission—the nation’s inaugural human space flight endeavor. Shukla is honored and excited as he prepares to pilot the historic Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS), leaving an indelible mark on India’s remarkable advancements in human space exploration.

NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 25-06-2025

INDIA | ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)

INDIA / NAL - ISRO
May 22, 2025
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NAL S.O. – 560017
ISRO Satellite
Date of Introduction : 19-05-2025
Postmark Date : 19-05-2025

Indian Space Research Organisation’s U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru, formerly known as ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC), is the leading centre for manufacturing satellites and the development of related satellite technologies.