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The Telangana government has announced the restoration of Hyderabad's historic Char Kaman. The government has granted administrative approval for the project and will soon issue a tender and appoint an expert consultant. The aim is to preserve the original architecture of these historic gates while protecting their structure.

Four traditional tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh have recently received Geographical Indication (GI) Tags.

Recently, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, interacted with members of the Sahariya tribe at Kuno National Park.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented an exquisite hand-crafted Mahabharata-themed Kalamkari painting to Emmanuel Macron. This traditional artwork from Andhra Pradesh beautifully showcases India's rich cultural and artistic heritage. 

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the TRIFED, launched “RISA – Timeless Tribal”, a premium brand dedicated to tribal textiles, embroidery, and handicrafts.

Recently, residents of Borpada village in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh revived the traditional Halma practice of the Bhil community to clean and restore a public well. 

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.