Trump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%The Trump administration is proposing a significant reduction to the State Department's budget, potentially slashing it by half in fiscal y...
15 Apr, 2025, 12.56 AM IST
Kazakh capital Astana stands tall as the leading city of EurasiaKazakhstan’s capital, Astana, celebrated its 26th anniversary on July 6, marking a significant milestone in the country's history and devel...
10 Jul, 2024, 11.05 PM IST
UNESCO, Dutch government launch project to prepare for AI supervisionThe project, undertaken with support of the European Commission, comes ahead of the passage of the AI Act, the broad legislation that is ex...
05 Oct, 2023, 10.17 PM IST
World Poetry Day 2023: Unleash the beauty of words; Discover the Significance, Theme of this beautiful dayEverything you must learn about World Poetry Day 2023: Its meaning, theme, and historical significance
21 Mar, 2023, 04.53 PM IST
New 1.6-metre-tall Moai discovered in Chilean Island. See detailsThe newly discovered moai on Easter Island has been described as a 1.6-meter statue that is "full-bodied with recognizable features but no ...
03 Mar, 2023, 12.17 AM IST
International Mother Language Day 2023: History, Significance, and all you need to know about this dayInternational Mother Language Day 2023: Roughly 40% of the global population lacks access to an education in a language that they speak or ...
21 Feb, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
African continent’s native languages get neglected. See whyAccording to Tawana Kupe, only 25% African languages are used in secondary education and 5% in higher education across the continent.
20 Nov, 2022, 01.33 AM IST
Who was Mostafa El-Abbadi? Google Doodle celebrates Egyptian historian on his 94th birthdayThe Egyptian historian, Mostafa El-Abbadi is credited for revitalising the ancient Library of Alexandria and specialising in Greco-Roman st...
10 Oct, 2022, 04.49 PM IST
Industry and employment Bengal government’s main focus: Mamata Banerjee“We have done work for common people, farmers and women. Now, my focus is on industry. The West Bengal government has built a Silicon Valle...
16 Dec, 2021, 10.01 PM IST
Historical fort cities of Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh included in UNESCO world heritage cities listA UNESCO team will visit the state next year and after having a look at the heritage properties will prepare a master plan for their develo...
07 Dec, 2020, 03.28 PM IST
Maharashtra: Matheran toy train to have four extra runs on weekendsFour additional shuttle services will operate on Aman Lodge-Matheran section of Neral-Matheran narrow gauge line on weekends, a release iss...
13 Nov, 2020, 05.18 PM IST
UNESCO pledges support for digital IndiaUNESCO needs Indian leadership today more than earlier, its Director General Irina Bokova said while welcoming Modi here.
14 Apr, 2015, 04.11 PM IST
At UNESCO, PM Narendra Modi vows to defend religious rights“We will ensure people of every faith, culture and creed have an equal place in our society, belief in our future, and the confidence to pu...
11 Apr, 2015, 02.54 AM IST
Centre to discuss Western Ghats issue with chief ministers of six statesCentre decided to convene a meeting of CMs from 6 states, through which 1600-km-long Western Ghats traverses, to find a way to implement a ...
27 Dec, 2013, 09.14 PM IST
- Teri gets Unesco chair on climate science
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization launched the Unesco chair on ‘climate science and policy’ at Teri Universi...
11 Nov, 2012, 02.24 AM IST
- Western Ghats on Unesco shortlist
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) recently shortlisted the Western Ghats for inclusion in the W...
24 May, 2011, 05.02 AM IST
- Kalka-Shimla railway may be included in World Heritage List
The Kalka-Shimla Railway and River Island of Majuli are among 47 sites worldwide which the United Nations will consider for inclusion in th...
21 Jun, 2008, 10.01 AM IST