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November 16, 2024 10:43 AM

Dense fog blankets Taj Mahal, Delhi faces severe smog and air quality crisis

A thick layer of fog engulfed the iconic Taj Mahal on Saturday, reducing visibility of the monument, which was barely visible to visitors. The dense fog, coupled with smog in the region, led to a significant decline in visibility, compared to previou...

October 23, 2024 3:44 PM

Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict as Israel bombs historic Lebanese port city

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed on Wednesday for a halt to fighting between Israel and militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, but heavy Israeli air strikes on a large historic Lebanese port city demonstrated that there was no respite. Is...

September 21, 2024 11:36 PM

India participates in G7 culture ministers’ meeting in Naples, Italy

In a compelling address at the Special Session of G7 Ministers' meeting on Culture in Naples, Italy, India made a strong case for elevating the role of culture in global development strategies. Arunish Chawla, Secretary of India's Ministry of Culture...

July 31, 2024 5:20 PM

India pledges $1 million to UNESCO in 46th World Heritage Committee Session

The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday, with India pledging $1 million to UNESCO to support capacity-building and conservation projects in developing countries. Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra ...

July 28, 2024 2:58 PM

PM Modi highlights Charaideo Moidam of Assam in 112th Mann Ki Baat, urges people to visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his 112th Mann Ki Baat radio address on Sunday to highlight Charaideo Moidam, a 700-year-old mound-burial system of Assam's Ahom dynasty, recently recognized as India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage site. Charaideo Moi...

May 14, 2024 2:05 PM

UNESCO adds three Indian literary masterpieces to Memory of the World Register

Three Indian literary masterpieces have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of the 'Ramcharitmanas', 'Panchatantra', and 'Sahṛdayāloka-Locana' in the register highlights the significance of pres...

January 30, 2024 11:16 AM

“Maratha Military Landscapes of India” will be India’s nomination for UNESCO World Heritage List

The Ministry of Culture announced on Monday that the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" will be India's nomination for recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage List for the years 2024-25. "The "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" will be India's...

December 7, 2023 2:23 PM

Gujarat’s Garba achieves UNESCO recognition as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has declared Gujarat's iconic dance form, Garba, as part of the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. This accolade marks the 15th ICH element from India to secure a spot on this prestigious list, highlighting ...

November 2, 2023 12:44 PM

Kozhikode, Gwalior added to UNESCO list of creative cities

Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, UNESCO made a significant announcement by welcoming two Indian cities, Gwalior and Kozhikode, into its Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Kozhikode, located in the state of Kerala, and Gwalior, situated in Madhya P...

November 1, 2023 5:09 PM

On the foundation day of MP, Gwalior bags UNESCO’s Music City tag

On the foundation day of Madhya Pradesh, great news has come for the people of the state. UNESCO has selected Gwalior as the 'City of Music' in the field of music. Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has expressed happiness about this. Gwal...

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