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World Radio Day: How Radio became India's lifeline during partition
India | February 13, 2026 7:18 ISTThe day highlights radio’s role in providing information, promoting freedom of expression and connecting communities across the globe. Radio remains one of the most accessible and affordable forms of media, especially in remote and developing regions.
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Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, mega celebration in Delhi today
India | December 10, 2025 12:15 ISTThe announcement was made during a key meeting of UNESCO taking place at the Red Fort in Delhi, marking a significant cultural milestone for the country.
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Lucknow joins UNESCO’s ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ list: 8 dishes that showcase its culinary soul
Lifestyle | November 05, 2025 12:14 ISTLucknow joins UNESCO’s Creative City of Gastronomy list in 2025! From Galouti Kebabs to Makhan Malai, explore 10 dishes that define the city’s royal culinary soul and showcase why the Nawabi capital is now officially on the world’s food map.
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Zaika-e-Lucknow: UNESCO honours the city of Nawabs for its iconic cuisine, PM Modi hails recognition
India | November 01, 2025 23:53 ISTUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat described the recognition as a tribute to Lucknow’s exceptional culinary heritage and its lasting contribution to India’s diverse gastronomic legacy.
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Trump withdraws US from UNESCO again: What you need to know about organisation
Explainers | July 23, 2025 14:38 ISTThe United States on Tuesday withdrew from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), stating that it believes that the country's continued involvement in UNESCO is not in its national interest.
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US withdraws from UNESCO for third time, slams organisation's 'anti-Israel stance'
World | July 22, 2025 19:53 ISTIn its statement, the US criticised UNESCO for promoting divisive social and cultural agendas and for focusing heavily on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, which it views as conflicting with the "America First" foreign policy.
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Jamdani: Here's what you need to know about this UNESCO-recognised weaving pattern
Fashion | July 21, 2025 15:36 ISTJamdani has a rich cultural and regional history. The weaving pattern was included in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2013 and in 2016, it received the GI (Geographical Indication) tag. Read on to know more about this weave.
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12 Maratha Military Landscapes of India get UNESCO World Heritage status: In Pics
Fashion & Lifestyle | July 15, 2025 14:32 ISTUNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is an organisation that protects and preserves cultural and natural heritage across the world. UNESCO granted 12 Maratha forts across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu the World Heritage status. Check out these 12 forts here.
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UNESCO adds Maratha Military Landscapes to World Heritage List, PM Modi says 'entire nation elated'
India | July 12, 2025 10:38 ISTThe recognition was granted during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris, marking a major milestone in the global celebration of India’s rich and diverse cultural legacy.
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UNESCO applauds Africa: Three sites removed from world heritage ‘in danger’ List
World | July 10, 2025 8:58 ISTThe site was added to the danger list in 2010 due to rampant illegal logging, deforestation, and the smuggling of valuable timber. However, following years of focused conservation efforts, its condition has significantly improved, leading to its removal from the danger list.
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PM Modi Speaks To Elon Musk Ahead Of Tesla's India Entry, Discusses Tech, Innovation | Speed News
Originals | April 18, 2025 18:41 ISTPM Modi spoke to Elon Musk ahead of Tesla's entry in India. Further, Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra were added to UNESCO's Memory of World Register. Meanwhile, ED attached Jagan Mohan Reddy's assets in 14-year-old money laundering case. Get all the updates of the day in today's speed news.
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World Heritage Day 2025: 7 must-visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in India
Lifestyle | April 18, 2025 16:49 ISTWorld Heritage Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural and natural heritage across the globe. The UNESCO World Heritage List includes more than 1200 properties, 43 of which are in India. Here are some must-visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in India.
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Bhagavad Gita, Natyashashtra added to UNESCO's Memory of World Register, PM Modi says 'proud moment'
India | April 18, 2025 16:16 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi said that the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture.
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Ajanta and Ellora Caves to Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage sites in India that you should visit
Travel | January 04, 2025 12:50 ISTIf you're confused where to travel this year, UNESCO World Heritage sites could be your destination. There are 43 sites in India. Here are some of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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Desilting Yamuna may compromise Taj Mahal’s stability, IIT experts warn SC
Uttar Pradesh | October 09, 2024 13:11 ISTIIT experts warned the Supreme Court that desilting the Yamuna River could jeopardise the stability of the Taj Mahal and nearby structures. A report highlighted the environmental impact, river pollution, and the urgent need for action to protect this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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PM Modi inaugurates 46th session of World Heritage Committee, announces $1million contribution
India | July 21, 2024 20:16 ISTMore than 2,000 international and national delegates from more than 150 countries are attending the World Heritage Committee meeting in India this year.
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UNESCO finds Islamic State group-era bombs in Mosul mosque walls, years after the defeat of IS
World | June 30, 2024 15:00 ISTThe mosque, famous for its 12th-century leaning minaret, was destroyed by IS in 2017 and has been a focal point of UNESCO’s restoration efforts since 2020.
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Gujarat: Bhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Memorial among UNESCO's Most Beautiful Museums' list, PM reacts
Gujarat | June 16, 2024 17:13 ISTSmritivan embodies Kachchh's resilience against adversities- a tale of perseverance, a symbol of rebirth, and a testament to transformation. Envisioned under the leadership of PM Modi, Smritivan spans an area of 470 acres on Bhujio Hill in Bhuj.
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Gujarat: Smritivan Earthquake Memorial Museum joins UNESCO's most beautiful museums list, CM reacts
Gujarat | June 15, 2024 8:28 ISTBhuj's Smritivan Earthquake Museum has been placed at the third spot following the A4 Art Museum in China's Chengdu and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Egypt's Giza.
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Ramcharitmanas included in ‘UNESCO's Memory of World Asia-Pacific Regional Register'
Books & Culture | May 15, 2024 11:07 ISTThe Ramcharitmanas, an epic poem by Goswami Tulsidas, narrates the life of Lord Rama, a central figure in Hinduism. It is considered a cornerstone of Indian literature and continues to inspire devotion and social values across generations.
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