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July 21, 2024 10:23 AM

PM Modi to Inaugurate 46th Session of World Heritage Committee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee on 21st July at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He will also deliver a speech at the event. UNESCO's Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, will be present at the ...

July 19, 2024 9:51 PM

India to Host 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting

India will host the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting from July 21 to 31 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This is the first time India is hosting this significant event, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. UNESCO Director-G...

July 17, 2024 5:29 PM

Muharram is being observed across Bangladesh with due religious solemnity

The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali, a grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, is being observed today across Bangladesh with due religious solemnity. On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam, along with ...

July 16, 2024 12:13 PM

Bangladesh: Rath Yatra ends with pulling of Ulto Rath

The festival of Rath Yatra concluded in Bangladesh on Monday with the pulling of the rope of Ulto Rath at Dhamrai, Dhaka and several other places in the country. The festival of Lord Jagannath started on July 7. Hundreds of devotees took part in the ...

July 16, 2024 12:09 PM

Four killed, several wounded by gunfire near mosque in Oman, police say

Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire in the vicinity of a mosque in Oman, the Omani police said on Tuesday, a rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East. "All security measures and procedures hav...

July 15, 2024 1:03 PM

Security heightened in Puri ahead of Lord Jagannath’s Bahuda Yatra

As the city of Puri prepares for the Bahuda Yatra, marking the return of Lord Jagannath and his siblings to their main temple, authorities have ramped up security measures to ensure a smooth and safe celebration. The Bahuda Yatra, scheduled for Mond...

July 11, 2024 9:24 PM

Rouen cathedral fire brought under control after initial echo of Notre-Dame

Firefighters brought a blaze on the spire of Rouen's historic cathedral in northern France under control on Thursday after it had sent a thick plume of smoke into the sky and reminded onlookers of the fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. People in...

July 10, 2024 10:52 PM

I&B Ministry announces 3rd edition of Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has announced the 3rd Edition of the Antarashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman (AYDMS) for 2024, aimed at recognizing the media's role in promoting and disseminating information about Yoga in India and a...

July 10, 2024 6:04 PM

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor hold “extensive and fruitful” talks in Vienna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer engaged in comprehensive discussions on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between India and Austria. The meeting, held in Vienna, covered a wi...

July 10, 2024 3:47 PM

India-France-UAE trilateral focal points meeting held virtually: MEA

Officials from India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) convened virtually on Wednesday for a trilateral focal points meeting, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The discussions focused on collaborative efforts outlined...

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