Guinness World Records

January 12, 2026 10:53 AM

NHAI sets four Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada highway project

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has achieved a landmark feat by creating four Guinness World Records during construction on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor of National Highway-544G, according to an official statement on Sunday. On January 6, NHAI set two records near Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh. The first was for the longest continuous laying of bituminous concrete, covering 28.89 lane km—or a 3-lane wide 9.63 km section—within 24 hours. The second wa...

January 7, 2026 1:04 PM

NHAI Sets Two Guinness World Records During Bengaluru–Vijayawada Expressway Construction

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Expressway. The achievement was announced by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, who described it as a proud moment for both India and the state. "Today, NHAI, through M/s Rajpath Infracon Pvt. Ltd., achieved two Guinness World Records on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) by...

February 22, 2025 11:35 AM

Ayush ministry’s campaign sets five Guinness World Records

The Ministry of Ayush’s nationwide campaign, Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan, has secured five Guinness World Records, marking a milestone in holistic healthcare and promoting global awareness of Ayurveda. The campaign set a record for the most pledges received for a health campaign in a week, with 6,004,912 pledges—far surpassing the minimum requirement of 14,571. It also broke the record for the most pledges received in a month, collecting 13,892,976 pledges and surpassing the previou...

November 26, 2024 7:14 PM

World’s oldest man dies aged 112 in England

John Tinniswood, an Englishman born the same year the Titanic sank and who survived two world wars and two global pandemics, has died aged 112, Guinness World Records said on Tuesday, months after it recognised him as the world's oldest man. Tinniswood passed away on Monday at a care home in Southport, northwest England, surrounded by "music and love", his family told Guinness World Records in a statement. "John had many fine qualities. He was intelligent, decisive, brave, calm in any crisis, ...

October 30, 2024 10:11 PM

Deepotsav 2024: Ayodhya sets two Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas and mass diya rotation

Ayodhya created history during the grand 'Deepotsav 2024' celebrations by setting two Guinness World Records on Wednesday evening. The district administration, in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), marking the world’s largest display of oil lamps. Another milestone was achieved with the most people performing 'diya' rotation simultaneously. Officials confirmed that the records were awarded ...

July 22, 2024 5:45 PM

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest drawing

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in, the commercial capital Lagos. David, also a medical doctor, said his 1,050 square-metre "Unity in Diversity" artwork, an image of two giant hands holding Nigeria's map, was meant to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage. "Most people want to belong to a particular place and then they create problems and fight against other cultures and...