India Hosts Historic 46th Session of World Heritage Committee

New Delhi: The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in global heritage preservation. This year’s session was historic, as it was the first time India hosted this prestigious international assembly. The closing ceremony featured Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; H.E. Vishal V. Sharma, Chairman,…

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Odisha Assembly Standing Committee Proposes Opera Censor Board to Regulate Performances

Bhubaneswar: To preserve the integrity of Odia drama culture, the Odisha Assembly Standing Committee has recommended the formation of an Opera Censor Board to prevent obscenity in opera shows. The proposed board aims to ensure that opera performances adhere to established guidelines and regulations while maintaining high standards in Odia stage performances. The Opera Censor…

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Launches ‘ETHANOL 100’ Automotive Fuel

New Delhi: Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, inaugurated a groundbreaking automotive fuel named ‘ETHANOL 100’ at the IndianOil Retail Outlet M/s. Irwin Road Service Station today. This innovative fuel, aimed at transforming India’s transportation sector, will be available at select 183 retail outlets across five…

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Union Minister Annpurna Devi Launches ‘Kuposhan Mukt Jharkhand’ Initiative in Koderma

Koderma: In a significant step towards enhancing child and maternal welfare, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, chaired the “Kuposhan Mukt Jharkhand” event in Koderma today. Organized by the District Administration, the event aimed to bolster nutrition and education efforts across the state. The program featured the Poshan Oath, discussions on “Beti…

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ICGS Saksham Arrives in Madagascar to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation

Antsiranana, Madagascar: The Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Saksham arrived at Antsiranana port on March 18, 2025, as part of its overseas deployment to friendly nations in the Indian Ocean Region. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation between India and Madagascar, focusing on joint training, environmental protection, and security collaboration. During its…

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Indian Army Departs for Indonesia to Participate in Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24

New Delhi: An Indian Army contingent of 25 personnel left for Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI, a joint Special Forces exercise with the Indonesian Army, scheduled to run from November 1 to November 12, 2024. Representing India in the exercise are troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces),…

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CCPA Issues Guidelines to Curb Misleading Advertisements in Coaching Sector

New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken a significant step to safeguard consumer interests by issuing the “Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024.” This initiative aims to prevent coaching centers from making false or misleading claims in their advertisements, which often promote deceptive practices and unfair trade. Under…

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Ministry of Tourism Promotes Adventure Tourism in India with Strategic Initiatives

New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism is actively promoting India as a preferred global destination for Adventure Tourism through a series of strategic initiatives. As part of its ongoing activities, the Ministry regularly releases campaigns to highlight various tourism destinations and products, including Adventure Tourism. In an effort to position India prominently on the global…

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India and Colombia Strengthen Environmental Cooperation in High-Level Meeting

New Delhi: In a significant step toward bolstering international environmental cooperation,Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, met with Jorge Enrique Rojas Rodriguez, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Colombia, today in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed key global challenges, including climate change and biodiversity…

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