New Delhi: The Government of India continues to emphasise the recognition, promotion, and preservation of the nation’s classical languages. Eleven languages, including Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Assamese, Bangla, Pali, and Prakrit, are officially recognised as classical languages. Official Recognition and Historical Context Tamil was the first language…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute on Goa Liberation Day 2025
NEW DELHI, December 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the courage and sacrifice of India’s freedom fighters on the occasion of Goa Liberation Day, highlighting their role in shaping a defining chapter of India’s national journey. He said their spirit continues to inspire the nation as it works…
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ASI Reforms: More Staff, Modern Tools, Safer Sites
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has taken concrete steps to modernise field operations and strengthen site protection, the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism informed Parliament on Thursday. Over the past year, staff posted in ASI’s Excavation Branches rose from 86 to 102, while the agency expanded use of…
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Vice President Highlights Destination Tourism & Heritage
New Delhi, October 18, 2025 – The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today called for strategic development of destination-specific tourism and emphasized the preservation of India’s cultural heritage during a briefing on key initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Culture. The discussion took place…