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March 26, 2025 9:18 PM

Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025: aadhaar-based eKYC introduced for faster and secure registration

In a significant step towards modernizing the pilgrimage experience, the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has launched Aadhaar Authentication and eKYC for the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra, according to a statement released by the Min...

March 26, 2025 10:35 AM

CISF Coastal Cyclothon 2025 nears grand finale at Kanyakumari

The city of Chennai is abuzz as it welcomes the CISF Coastal Cyclothon 2025, a monumental campaign that has captivated the nation. Covering a staggering 6,553 kilometers along India's coastline, the Cyclothon reached Chennai, marking a key milestone ...

March 24, 2025 7:46 PM

Dubai exhibition showcases India’s rich folk art traditions

The Dubai International Art Centre is currently hosting Rang-De-Gulal, an exhibition celebrating India’s diverse folk art traditions. Organized by the Indian Folk Art Corridor, the event features 24 Indian artists, providing a global platform for t...

March 18, 2025 7:18 PM

“Trailblazer in every sense”: PM Modi hails music maestro Ilaiyaraaja after meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took to social media to share pictures from his meeting with renowned music composer Ilaiyaraaja, lauding him for his recent symphony performance in London. Sharing several pictures on X, PM Modi expressed his...

March 18, 2025 11:18 AM

India’s cultural heritage goes digital: NMMA leads comprehensive preservation efforts

Launched in 2007, the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) aims to systematically document and digitize India’s vast built heritage, sites, and antiquities. Despite being one of the richest nations in cultural heritage, India has fa...

March 17, 2025 10:08 PM

PM Modi, New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon pay obeisance at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in the national capital on Monday, where they paid their obeisance. Luxon arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a five-day official visit...

March 17, 2025 9:57 PM

PM Modi presents Mahakumbh’s jal to Tulsi Gabbard

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, in New Delhi on Monday evening and presented her with a vase containing jal (holy water) from the recently concluded Mahakumbh in Prayagra...

March 14, 2025 9:39 AM

Holi, a symbol of India’s precious cultural heritage, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Holi, describing the festival as a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage. In a post on X, she highlighted Holi as a celebration of unity, love, ...

March 14, 2025 7:56 AM

PM Modi extends Holi greetings, hopes festival strengthens unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Holi, expressing hope that the festival would bring joy, enthusiasm, and harmony into people's lives while strengthening national unity. Taking to X, PM Modi wished c...

March 13, 2025 12:56 PM

Lucknow sweet shop enters India Book of Records for largest Gujiya ahead of Holi

Chhappan Bhog, a renowned sweet shop in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, made history by entering the India Book of Records for crafting the world’s largest Gujiya, weighing 6 kg and measuring 25 inches. The massive delicacy, named 'Baahubali Gujiya,' was u...

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