New Delhi: Public visits to Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain suspended for nine days later this month as preparations intensify for the Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat Ceremony. The iconic Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India and a major heritage attraction in the national capital, will…
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PM Modi Pays Tribute to Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tribute to the revered Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, recalling the enduring relevance of his teachings and urging citizens to draw inspiration from the Tirukkural. The Prime Minister described Thiruvalluvar as a timeless symbol of harmony, compassion and…
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Publications Division Shines at New Delhi Book Fair 2026
The Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is set to captivate book lovers at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026. The nine-day mega fair, organised by the National Book Trust in collaboration with India Trade Promotion Organisation, runs from 10th to 18th January at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi….
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PM Modi Greets Nation on Somnath Swabhiman Parv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the nation on the commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, reflecting on the timeless civilisational spirit that has kept the Somnath Temple alive in the hearts of millions for over a millennium. Honouring Centuries of Resilience In January 1026, Somnath faced its first…
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PM Modi Marks 1000 Years of Somnath’s Unbroken Spirit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Monday reflected on a thousand years of Somnath’s resilience, marking 1000 years since the first recorded attack on the revered Somnath Jyotirlinga in 1026 AD. Through an Op-Ed and social media messages, the Prime Minister described Somnath as a timeless symbol of India’s civilisational…
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PM Modi Inaugurates Buddha Relics Expo After 125 Years
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Grand International Exposition titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, marking the historic return of India’s sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha after more than 125 years. The exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Culture at…
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Tributes Paid to Rani Velu Nachiyar on Her Jayanti
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, paid tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar, the legendary queen of Sivaganga, on the occasion of her jayanti. Celebrated for her valor and unwavering patriotism, Rani Velu Nachiyar remains a symbol of resistance against colonial oppression in India. In a post…
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Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Guru Gobind Singh Ji on Parkash Utsav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid heartfelt homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the sacred occasion of Parkash Utsav, remembering the tenth Sikh Guru as an eternal symbol of courage, compassion, and supreme sacrifice. In a message shared with the nation, the Prime Minister said Guru Gobind…
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India Showcases 362 Festivals in National Exchange
New Delhi: India’s cultural diversity found vibrant expression in 2024–25 as 362 cultural festivals were organized across the country under the National Cultural Exchange Programme (NCEP), reinforcing the spirit of unity in diversity. The festivals were organised by all Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs), autonomous bodies functioning under the Ministry of…
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National Digital Policy: Safeguarding India’s Heritage
New Delhi : As India accelerates digitisation of built heritage and archival collections, policymakers and heritage professionals are increasingly calling for a formal National Digital Preservation Policy to guarantee long-term access, authenticity and security of digital cultural records. Recent steps including the National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA) digitisation…