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The recently released UN-Habitat World Cities Report 2026 has highlighted the growing severity of housing inequality, housing accessibility issues, social exclusion, and urban crises at the global level.

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, won the 2026 International Booker Prize. The novel received global recognition for its rich portrayal of Taiwanese culture, identity and history through an engaging literary narrative.

The wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort, located in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan and often called the “Great Wall of India,” has been recognized in a UNESCO survey as the world’s second longest continuous (intact) wall.

Easter Island's ancient rongorongo script likely developed independently and may predate the arrival of Europeans, according to a new study.

The festival of Baisakhi 2026, celebrated on 14 April, has gained renewed attention due to its cultural, religious, and socio-economic relevance, especially in northern India.

Recent developments and debates regarding construction and infrastructure projects on Chamundi Hills have brought attention to the preservation of the Shree Chamundeshwari Temple and its surrounding heritage landscape.

On the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar, highlighting the legacy of Samprati, grandson of Ashoka.

The hill region surrounding Kalinjar Fort has been officially declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India, recognising its geological and historical significance.

India and Indonesia have partnered for the restoration of the Prambanan Temple complex in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, highlighting shared cultural heritage and strengthening bilateral ties.

The South Central Railway has announced the operation of the Amrut Bharat Express connecting Assam with the Telugu-speaking states to facilitate pilgrims travelling to the sacred Kamakhya Temple.