Handloom Hackathon 2.0 Concludes at IIT Delhi
NewzVille Desk The second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2.0 – "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles. The Hackathon attracted over 2,500 participants, with 280 participants representing the top 100 shortlisted teams from across the country to develop technology-driven solutions for India's handloom sector. The Hackathon provided a national platform for innovators, researchers, faculty members and handloom experts to address challenges relating to loom modernisation, design innovation, sustainability, market access and weaver livelihoods through technological interventions. The shortlisted teams showcased innovative solutions across diverse…
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India’s Deepavali Inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
NewzVille Desk Deepavali, one of India’s most widely celebrated traditions, has now been inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity today during the 20th Session…
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APEDA Facilitates First-ever Sea Shippment of Makhana from Bihar to Canada
NewzVille Desk The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry…
Commerce Minister to Lead High-Level Business Delegation to Spain, Belgium and Finland from 13–17 July 2026
NewzVille Desk Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, will lead a high-level Indian business delegation to…
High-Level Committee to Examine Entire Value Chain of Totapuri Mango
NewzVille Desk Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has directed the…
Government increases onion procurement price to ₹2,125 per quintal
NewzVille Desk The Union Government has increased the procurement price of onions for the Price…
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Bhupendra Yadav addresses Global Tiger Day event in New Delhi, encourages People to respect Nature
NewzVille Desk Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, today addressed the Global Tiger Day 2026 celebrations…
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PM Modi praises historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship
NewzVille Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed a historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. He expressed…
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48th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place in Busan, South Korea
NewzVille Desk The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19…
Shri Amarnath Yatra: Second Batch of 3,865 Pilgrims Leaves Jammu Amid Tight Security
NewzVille Desk The second batch of 3,865 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri…
Culture Ministry Invites Applications for Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana 2026-27
NewzVille Desk The Ministry of Culture has invited applications for various components of the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) Scheme for the…
LG Manoj Sinha flaggs off first batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims
NewzVille Desk Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of Shri Amarnath Yatra pilgrims…
Colombo witnesses 5,000 dancers set Bharatanatyam world record
NewzVille Desk Colombo witnessed a historic cultural milestone on Sunday as more than 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers came together to set…
Buddha Relics Deepen India-Mongolia Ties: Indian Ambassador to Mangolia
NewzVille Desk India and Mongolia have strengthened their civilisational and cultural ties through their shared heritage in an unprecedented manner…
Shri Amarnath Yatra: Preparations in Full Swing, Pilgrimage begins on 3 July
NewzVille Desk Extensive preparations are underway for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra scheduled to begin on July 3, with…
Uttarakhand: Valley of Flowers opens to tourists in Chamoli
NewzVille Desk In Uttarakhand, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valley of Flowers, located in Chamoli district, has been opened to tourists.…
Haj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia amid regional tension in West Asia
NewzVille Desk The annual five-day Haj pilgrimage commences today amidst regional tension in West Asia, as more than 1.6 million…
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Tourism fair begins in Kolkata
NewzVille Desk The Central government and West Bengal governments are working together to promote tourism in the state, said Pranab Prakash, Regional Director of the Central Tourism Department. He attended…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA issues ‘Travel Advisory’, advises pilgrims to verify tour operators
NewzVille Desk The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory for Indian citizens, who will have the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through tours organised by private tour operators. The Ministry,…
Japanese Airlines Cancel 120 Flights Ahead of Tropical Storms
NewzVille Desk Japanese airlines cancelled more than 100 flights on Friday as two tropical storms approached the archipelago, with authorities warning of flooding and landslides in several areas. Japan Airlines…
After 36 Years, 1,200 Sindhu Darshan Pilgrims Reach Kashmir
NewzVille Desk Around 1,200 devotees from different parts of the country arrived in Kashmir as part of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra and visited the historic Maharani Shiv Temple in Gulmarg,…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: First batch reaches Gangtok, Sikkim
NewzVille Desk The first batch of this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in the north-eastern Indian state of Sikkim for their onward journey through the Nathu La Pass. The…
‘Carry Me Back’: A Campaign for Litter-free Kedarnath Shrine
NewzVille Desk Holy Hindu shrine, Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, is facing challenges in managing dry waste, with the increase in footfall. Plastic bags and other things often end up in garbage…
Kaziranga witnesses record-breaking tourists season
NewzVille Desk In Assam, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed a record-breaking tourist season in 2025-26, with nearly 4.68 lakh visitors arriving at the national park so far.…
Sonamarg witnesses surge in tourist arrivals
NewzVille Desk The scenic destination of Sonamarg is witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals, with visitors from across the country and abroad praising its natural beauty and local hospitality. Nestled…
IRCTC Unveils “Bharat-Bhutan Mystic Mountain Tour”
The tour will cover Guwahati, Shillong & Cherrapunji in India and Thimphu, Punakha & Paro in Bhutan
