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From Red Fort to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi to witness Diwali-like spectacle on Dec 10: Here's why
India | Dec 08, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTThe government will celebrate Diwali once again on December 10 as the Red Fort hosts a crucial UNESCO meeting that may grant Diwali World Heritage status. Major monuments and government buildings across India will be illuminated to mark the cultural milestone.
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India adds seven 'natural wonders' to UNESCO’s tentative World Heritage List | Check full details
India | Sep 14, 2025, 06:56 AM ISTThese seven properties under the natural category include Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra); Geological Heritage of St Mary's Island Cluster (Udupi, Karnataka); Meghalayan Age Caves (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya); Naga Hill Ophiolite (Kiphire, Nagaland), etc.
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12 Maratha Military Landscapes of India get UNESCO World Heritage status: In Pics
Fashion | Jul 15, 2025, 02:32 PM 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 applauds Africa: Three sites removed from world heritage ‘in danger’ List
World | Jul 10, 2025, 08:58 AM 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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World Heritage Day 2025: 7 must-visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in India
Lifestyle | Apr 18, 2025, 04:49 PM 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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Ajanta and Ellora Caves to Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage sites in India that you should visit
Travel | Jan 04, 2025, 12:50 PM 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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Northern Railway starts holiday special train on UNESCO world heritage Shimla-Kalka railway line
India | Dec 20, 2024, 10:19 PM ISTShimla-Kalka railway line: There are a total of seven coaches including three general coaches and two each of chair car and first class.
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Desilting Yamuna may compromise Taj Mahal’s stability, IIT experts warn SC
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 09, 2024, 01:11 PM 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 | Jul 21, 2024, 08:16 PM 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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India to chair, host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2024 for the first time | DETAILS
India | Jan 09, 2024, 07:39 AM ISTIndia will chair and host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in 2024 for the first time in New Delhi, said Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma.
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Meghalaya's 'Living Root Bridges' in UNESCO world heritage site
India | Mar 30, 2022, 08:13 AM ISTLocally known as "Jingkieng Jri", there are around 100 known living root bridges found in 72 villages in the East Khasi Hills district and West Jaintia Hills district of the mountainous state.
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Durga Puja inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list
India | Dec 15, 2021, 08:28 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride over Durga Puja's inclusion in UNESCO's list.
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UNESCO adds 5 more sites to World Heritage List
World | Jul 29, 2021, 11:41 AM ISTThe additions made on Wednesday were decided the extended 44th session of the World Heritage Committee held online and chaired from Fuzhou, China, which is examining nominations from both 2020 and 2021, according to a Unesco statement.
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World Heritage inscription to Ramappa temple brings cheer to T'gana; state vows to develop premises
India | Jul 26, 2021, 06:30 PM ISTThe state government would further develop the 800- year-old Kakatiya era temple premises and provide all amenities to those visiting the temple.
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Telangana's Ramappa temple conferred UNESCO heritage tag
India | Jul 25, 2021, 06:53 PM ISTRamappa temple, a 13th century engineering marvel named after its architect, Ramappa, was proposed by the government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019.
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Gujarat stepwell in Unesco heritage site list, Narendra Modi hails move
National | Jun 23, 2014, 11:18 AM ISTNew Delhi: Rani ki Vav (queen's stepwell), in Gujarat's Patan town, has been added to Unesco's list of World Heritage sites, an official statement said Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the decision, calling it