The 2nd Vedanta Jaigarh Heritage Festival concluded on Dec 7, 2025, blending royal traditions, music, and crafts. Read about the immersive cultural experience that drew artists and visitors nationwide.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls for urgent protection of the city's intangible heritage amid modernisation and climate change. Discover why preserving its soul is critical.
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation admits an 'inadvertent error' placed a modern high-rise and a family's bungalow on the heritage list. The HC gives 4 weeks to decide on the 96-year-old petitioner's plea for repairs.
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh to transform historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow into a major heritage tourism site with Rs 2 crore fund for conservation and visitor facilities. Explore the sacred site linked to two Sikh Gurus.
Explore 10 iconic Indian monuments, from the Taj Mahal to Sanchi Stupa, built by dynasties like the Mughals, Cholas, and Ahoms. Discover their history and architectural brilliance.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
Great-great-grandson of Captain Robert Gill appeals to protect Ajanta Caves' legacy. Learn about the historical significance and the urgent call for conservation efforts for this UNESCO site.
The historic Kangra Valley narrow-gauge railway will resume partial operations from December 5, 2024, after monsoon damage. The route between Baijnath Paprola, Kangra, and Joginder Nagar reopens, boosting tourism.
Chandigarh's Grade-I heritage Govt Museum & Art Gallery, designed by Le Corbusier, secures approval for a major conservation and upgrade project. The plan aims to secure a central grant.
Explore AlUla, Saudi Arabia's ancient desert region. Discover how UNESCO recognition and cosmic events transformed this hidden archaeological treasure into a top global heritage tourism destination.
Elders in Ludhiana's Sunet village recall childhoods unearthing ancient coins after rain. Now, they demand ASI resume excavation of the 8.5-acre historical site, neglected for decades. Read their story.
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
Fees from US IPOs and stock sales cross 2024's total, hitting $8.78B by Dec 2, 2025. Convertible bonds surge 46%. Discover the key deals and sectors driving growth despite market disruptions.
Assembly Speaker UT Khader mandates timely processing of property applications, introduces monthly adalats and online system to cut delays. Read about the new reforms.
Delhi's Red Fort will be closed to visitors from December 5 to 14, 2025, to host a prestigious UNESCO committee meeting on intangible cultural heritage. Plan your visit accordingly.
An IIT-Bombay team will visit the Veer Savarkar flyover site in Goregaon to evaluate a new connector proposal using monopile tech, avoiding demolition. Read the latest updates.
Discover how women-led collectives in Arunachal Pradesh are reviving Monpa craft, cuisine, and architecture, turning heritage into sustainable livelihoods and funding wildlife conservation.
A new research paper argues Vadodara's iconic snacks lilo chevdo and sev usal deserve Geographical Indication (GI) status as cultural heritage assets. Learn why and what it means for Gujarat.
Police intervened at Vagator beach to stop a group bursting firecrackers near an Olive Ridley turtle nesting site. Locals warn of repeated threats to the eco-sensitive zone. Read more.
Two viral videos alleging misconduct by staff at Ajanta-Ellora caves have led heritage experts to demand stricter monitoring and more trained guides at the UNESCO site.
A decomposed female body was found stuffed in a suitcase in a Hapur sugarcane field, marking the latest in a series of chilling recoveries along the NH-9 stretch, which has become a disposal site for murders from nearby states.
Mumbai's BMC issues notices to bullet train & coastal road projects for flouting dust rules. Only 38% of city's sites have mandatory AQI sensors installed. Details inside.
A nearly two-century-old Parsi fire temple in Kolkata miraculously survived a massive fire that destroyed over 100 surrounding shops. The 1839 heritage structure remains intact despite the devastation.
Three women arrested in Ahmedabad for stealing copper plumbing valves worth Rs 6.1 lakh from construction site. All stolen goods recovered. Read full details.
A 24-year-old woman was brutally stabbed to death at a Bengaluru construction site. Police have launched a massive manhunt for the suspect. Details emerging.
India's economy grows at 8.2% in July-September, highest in six quarters. Analysis of GDP data, India-US defence partnership, UN reforms and other crucial topics for UPSC aspirants.
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo builds digital database of Sudan's artifacts as war destroys museums. Learn how she's preserving 7,000-year history from Paris.
Pune police arrest contractor after waste picker finds 138 gelatin sticks and 135 detonators on roadside. Explosives were for construction site work. Read full details.