Jaishankar Hands Over Nepal Projects

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2026

International

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar virtually handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects to Nepal under India’s post-2015 earthquake reconstruction programme, reaffirming New Delhi’s development partnership with Kathmandu. India Nepal Health Facilities Handover

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Diwali Added To UNESCO Heritage List

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, has been officially included in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was announced during the committee session held in New Delhi, where representatives agreed that the festival carries deep cultural value and is celebrated across communities and nations. Significance Of The Recognition

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PM Modi Highlights India’s Science, Culture and Grassroots Heroes

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

In the 124th episode of Mann Ki Baat aired on July 27, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised a range of national achievements, focusing on India’s progress in science, cultural preservation, women-led initiatives, and grassroots innovation. Boost for Space and Startups The Prime Minister applauded the Indian space community for its growing innovation. He

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India urges rethink on Ray ancestral home demolition

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

India has formally requested Bangladesh to reconsider the demolition of the ancestral home of filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s grandfather, Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury. The century-old building in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, currently under the control of Bangladesh’s Shishu Academy, was reportedly being pulled down due to its dilapidated state. Shared Bengali Legacy Upendrakishore