Four more international sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List

July 26, 2026 5:27 PM

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Four more international sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List

  UNESCO today added the World War II D-Day landing beaches in France, Greece’s Mount Olympus, Japan’s ancient capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara, and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape to the World Heritage List. The designations were approved during a UNESCO committee meeting in Busan, S...

WB: Govt comes heavily upon illegal extortion activities along NH12

July 26, 2026 4:49 PM

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WB: Govt comes heavily upon illegal extortion activities along NH12

  The West Bengal government has launched a major crackdown on an illegal extortion racket operating along National Highway-12 in North Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said five people have been arrested and three police personnel have been suspended in connection with the case. Mr Adhikari ...

CWG 2026: India’s Rishikanta Singh wins silver in men’s 60 kg weightlifting

July 26, 2026 10:00 PM

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CWG 2026: India’s Rishikanta Singh wins silver in men’s 60 kg weightlifting

  At the ongoing Commonwealth Games, India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won the silver medal in the Men's 60kg weightlifting event in Glasgow today. Rishikanta lifted 121kg in the snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games record before Malaysia's Mohamad Aniq Kasdan equalled the mark. However, the In...

J&K: Authorities directs to keep unsafe schools buildings locked till repaired 

July 26, 2026 3:56 PM

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J&K: Authorities directs to keep unsafe schools buildings locked till repaired 

  In Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have directed that all school buildings found unsafe or damaged due to recent heavy rains be locked immediately and kept out of use until necessary repairs are completed. Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, issued the directions during a review meeting to...

New Union Education Minister chairs review meeting to assess key initiatives

July 26, 2026 3:59 PM

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New Union Education Minister chairs review meeting to assess key initiatives

  Union Minister Pralhad Joshi today assumed charge as the Education Minister. He was given the charge yesterday following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Mr Joshi also continues to hold the portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy. Soon after...