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Deepavali now on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Deepavali, the festival of lights celebrated by millions across the country and in many parts of the world, was on Wednesday inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Inta... Read More


Da Nang New Year Festival 2026 promises vibrant cultural, entertainment spaces

Da Nang, Dec. 10 -- The Da Nang New Year Festival 2026, set to take place from December 30, 2025 to January 3, 2026, will feature a wide range of new artistic and entertainment activities designed to ... Read More


Amrit Bharat push picks up pace; Railways advances massive redevelopment of 1,337 stations

India, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Railways has intensified work on its flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an expansive long-term programme focused on modernising and redeveloping railway stations n... Read More


Himachal: Raj Bhavan renamed as Lok Bhavan following Centre's directive

Shimla, Dec. 10 -- The official residence and workplace of the Governor of Himachal Pradesh will now be known as Lok Bhavan, replacing the colonial-era title Raj Bhavan. The renaming follows a communi... Read More


Goa's tourism season will continue with stricter safety checks, says CM Sawant

India, Dec. 10 -- Goa's tourism season will continue and visitors are welcome, chief minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday, stressing that safety is the priority and only licensed operators will be... Read More


Assam Governor Acharya attends closing ceremony of 4th National Barpeta Book and Science Fair

Barpeta, Dec. 10 -- Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the closing ceremony of the 4th National Barpeta Book and Science Fair held at the Municipal playground in Barpeta town on Wednesday... Read More


Mahayuti leaders decide on unity for 2 poll phases

India, Dec. 10 -- After a series of clashes among members of the ruling coalition through the first phase of local body polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Part... Read More


Recognition of cultural, spiritual significance: EAM hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed the inscription of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In a post on X, he highlighted that ... Read More


Darbhanga's historic ponds to be linked as waterway project gains momentum

DARBHANGA, Dec. 10 -- In line with chief minister Nitish Kumar's announcements during the Pragati Yatra, the Bihar government has accelerated a transformative urban development project to interlink Da... Read More


AIADMK General Council meeting begins in Chennai

Chennai, Dec. 10 -- The Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday arrived for the AIADMK General Council and executive committee mee... Read More