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Sunday, April 5, 2026
TopicCulture ministry

Topic: Culture ministry

‘Area behind Charminar used as urinal’: House panel flags state of India’s monuments, staff crunch

In its report on the Ministry of Culture's budget for 2026-27, the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture noted that no staff are physically present at ASI-designated protected monuments.

Before Rani of Jhansi, there was Rani Chennamma. Modi govt honouring her revolt 200 yrs ago

Rani Chennamma, who led an early revolt against the British, has long been a Karnataka icon. Now the Centre is celebrating 200 years of her resistance in the Battle of Kittur.

House panel cites art thief Subhash Kapoor to urge agencies to work in tandem against antique smuggling

Standing committee on transport, tourism and culture, chaired by V. Vijayasai Reddy of YSR Congress, made many recommendations on protecting Indian antiques in report tabled Monday.

Brain behind Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav — who is Arun Goel, new EC caught in SC-Modi govt tussle

In culture ministry, Goel had conceptualised Mahotsav, made initial plans & got it going. Known as 'man of business' & 'calculative taskmaster', say people who worked with him.

These are the 5 archaeological sites Modi govt wants to develop with museums

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also allocated Rs 3,150 crore for the Ministry of Culture, under which the sites fall.

After Amol Palekar row, govt says will honour NGMA advisory panel suggestions

Culture ministry clarifies that advisory committees are being reconstituted, and recommendations made by previous committees will be honoured.

On Camera

Iraq’s long road to FIFA World Cup qualification is a story of survival, defiance

Historically, football has been used as a lens through which political anger, identity, and resistance come into focus. From Mohun Bagan to Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast, this claim can be easily cemented.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.