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specialized agency of the UN that promotes education, science and culture

a dayInternational Literacy Day 2026: History, theme and why it is celebrated?

2 daysElephanta’s ancient port comes into focus, IIT team to probe island’s maritime history

3 daysAfrica’s mother tongues are finding new life as youth connect with roots and relatives

3 daysTsunami mock drill held in Thiruvananthapuram

4 daysFrom forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome’s colonial plantations

UNESCO - Latest events

Sarnath inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List

a monthWorld Heritage Site

Historic moment as Diwali makes it to Unesco list: Deepavali joins Yoga, Durga Puja among intangible…

9 monthsUNESCO

Shoe Thrown At CJI Gavai During Court Proceedings

a yearSanātana Dharma

India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve enters UNESCO's global network, becomes country's 13th site on…

a yearUNESCO

Latest events

Britain bans trade with illegal Israeli settlements

an hourIsrael

Houthi missile and drone strikes wound 73, hit Saudi oil sites

an hourHouthi movement

UAE warned Netanyahu of major Hamas operation days before October 7 attack, news report says

an hourUAE

Persons with disabilities stage protest demanding increase in assistance

an hourTamil Nadu