UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

December 10, 2025 8:46 PM

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UNESCO adds Deepavali to Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Deepavali, the festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, announced at the 20th UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee session at New Delhi's Red Fort from December 8-13, 2025.   It is the 16th Indian element on this list. In Nepal, a Musical...

India & Italy ties built on shared democratic values: EAM Jaishankar

December 10, 2025 8:37 PM

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India & Italy ties built on shared democratic values: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today highlighted that the India-Italy partnership is built on democratic values and a shared commitment to a stable, secure, and prosperous world.   In his opening remarks during a meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Antonio Taj...

India & Israel reiterate zero- tolerance towards terrorism

December 10, 2025 8:30 PM

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India & Israel reiterate zero- tolerance towards terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone. During the telephonic conversation, both leaders expressed satisfaction at the continued momentum in India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening these...

Goa nightclub fire: Delhi Court denies interim relief to Luthra brothers

December 10, 2025 8:51 PM

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Goa nightclub fire: Delhi Court denies interim relief to Luthra brothers

Owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that caught fire killing at least 25 people, today failed to get interim relief from a Delhi court. Owners of the nightclub, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, in their plea sought transit anticipatory bail for a hearing.   Additional Sessions Judge Vandana, who...

ADB raises India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for current fiscal

December 10, 2025 6:18 PM

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ADB raises India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for current fiscal

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecast for India to 7.2 per cent, up from 6.5 per cent, for the financial year 2025-26, according to its Asia and Pacific Growth Outlook report. This marks an increase of 0.7 percentage points after the country registered robust growth in the ...

Lahore Tops Global Pollution Rankings with AQI of 353

December 10, 2025 6:02 PM

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Lahore Tops Global Pollution Rankings with AQI of 353

Lahore has been ranked at the top of global pollution charts with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of more than 300. According to the Swiss air quality monitor IQAir, Lahore, with an AQI of 353, was ranked in the first spot among the most polluted cities of the world. The air quality was measured as unhea...