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Monday, June 22, 2026
TopicCulture ministry

Topic: Culture ministry

How the culture ministry’s post about a 4,500-yr-old Pashupati seal triggered a national identity crisis

'One of the most powerful symbols of India’s unbroken civilisational continuity,' the post reads, showing a figure in a yogic pose.

Culture ministry responds to ThePrint report—‘courses, training held at archaeology institute’

A report in ThePrint showed underutilised facilities, declining job prospects at the Institute of Archaeology. The culture ministry responded with data on the institute’s sanctioned strength.

National Archives of India digitises 20 crore pages—nearly 60% completed in 2 years

The papers were uploaded on Abhilekh Patal, a web portal to access the NAI's collections. The portal serves as a gateway to India's historical legacy.

‘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

How India’s maitrata doctrine benefits from the US-Iran truce

By juxtaposing cultural diplomacy like International Yoga Day with high-stakes geopolitical dialogue, New Delhi cements its global role.

India seeks US tariff advantage over rivals before finalising trade deal

While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.

SMPP partners with Europe’s KNDS to build loitering munitions in India amid growing military demand

Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.

Why many parties break up when out of power and some don’t

Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.