Kiren Rijiju discusses Waqf properties’ registration with AIMPLB

IANS | December 11, 2025 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday discussed issues related to registration of Waqf properties with a delegation of AIMPLB in the backdrop of over 5 lakh properties being initiated for upload on the UMEED Portal till December 6.

Indian missions across globe celebrate Diwali's inclusion in UNESCO list

IANS | December 11, 2025 12:00 PM

Kingston, Dec 11 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated the inclusion of Diwali in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity -- marking the global recognition of one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals.

'Moment of pride', UNESCO's inscription of Diwali draws cross-party applause

IANS | December 10, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Diwali -- one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals -- in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling it a "commendable" step and a moment of pride for the country.