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April 15, 2025 2:10 PM

India’s Haj quota rises to 1.75 lakh in 2025: Minority Affairs Ministry

The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) on Tuesday announced that India’s Haj quota for 2025 has been increased to 1,75,025, as allocated by Saudi Arabian authorities – a significant rise from 1,36,020 in 2014. Of this total, 1,22,518 pilgrims w...

April 15, 2025 1:57 PM

Peru mourns death of Nobel laureate writer Vargas Llosa

Peruvians mourned the death on Monday of lauded writer Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature and a former presidential candidate. Peru's government declared Monday a national day of mourning, calling Vargas Llosa a ...

April 9, 2025 10:31 AM

PM Modi emphasizes importance of Jain literature and spiritual heritage at Navkar Mahamantra Divas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the vital role of Jain literature in shaping India’s intellectual and spiritual heritage, calling it the "backbone of India's intellectual grandeur." Speaking at the 'Navkar Mahamantra Divas' ev...

April 2, 2025 11:18 AM

Worshiping Maa Ambe during Navratri evokes deep emotions: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the nation on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, highlighting the emotional significance of worshiping Maa Ambe during this sacred period. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Worshipin...

March 26, 2025 11:03 PM

Abu Dhabi exhibition celebrates the timeless art of Oud amid Ramadan festivities

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) has become a hub of cultural and commercial activity this Ramadan, with its ongoing Ramadan and Eid exhibition drawing visitors from across the Gulf, Asia, and beyond. While the event showcases a wide ...

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...

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