The body of 33-year-old professor Cyril Jos from Kerala was found near the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal in Koppal. He had gone missing after a morning walk in Hampi. Police investigation is ongoing.
Scientists uncover the earliest known case of a first-degree incestuous union in a 3,500-year-old Italian burial site. Discover the shocking genetic findings and their historical significance.
Ajmer police seized suspected antique items and animal parts from a house in Hatibatta. Forest and archaeology officials called for verification. Read the full investigation details.
Mercer India's survey projects a 9% salary hike for 2026, with auto and high-tech sectors leading. India's growth outpaces the US, UK, and Europe. Read key insights on pay trends.
India launches NMHS-2, its first national mental health survey since 2015, covering all states & UTs. It aims to assess post-pandemic mental illness burden and guide policy. Read the key details.
Participate in India's Biggest Habit Index survey for a chance to win a ₹5000 Amazon voucher. Discover key trends shaping daily routines across the nation.
Archaeologists pay tribute to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman director general, on her 100th birth anniversary. Discover her legacy, including the Diamond Triangle excavations and the golden Buddha casket find.
Archaeologists & historians paid tributes to Debala Mitra, ASI's first woman DG, on her 100th birth anniversary. Her work unearthed Odisha's Diamond Triangle & Buddha relics. Read about her legacy.
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.
International tourist arrivals in Karnataka, especially at Hampi, have crashed in 2025. Safety concerns and a major crime cited as key reasons. Can new cultural diplomacy centre reverse the trend?
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
Medical experts in Bengaluru link economic growth & globalised fast food to a sharp rise in adolescent obesity, causing PCOD, diabetes & lifelong health issues. Learn the causes and solutions.
ASI Trichy fences Main Guard Gate after corporation clears vendors. A garden and public info zone are planned for the protected monument site. Read about the beautification drive.
A new RBI survey reveals Indian households expect inflation pressures to ease further, boosting consumer confidence and future spending outlook. Read the full details.
GSI expert reveals air pollution and construction near glaciers are causing rapid retreat. Satellite tech monitors GLOF threats. Learn how climate change is altering India's vital water towers.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
ASI introduces a free QR-based virtual tour at Pune's ancient Pataleshwar Caves, featuring 360-degree visuals and multilingual narration to enhance heritage accessibility. Explore now!
The detailed report on the significant Keeladi archaeological excavations has been submitted to two subject experts for review. The government confirmed the move in the Rajya Sabha, highlighting the process for timely findings.
India has successfully retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries since 1976. The ASI also conserves 3,685 national monuments, enhancing visitor amenities nationwide. Read more on India's heritage recovery efforts.
Supreme Court directs district judge-led committee to inspect disputed Old Goa bungalow for heritage norm breaches. The case, pending since 2022, sparks political uproar. Read the full story.
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Elders in Ludhiana's Sunet village recall childhoods unearthing ancient coins after rain. Now, they demand ASI resume excavation of the 8.5-acre historical site, neglected for decades. Read their story.
Delhi's Red Fort will be closed to visitors from December 5 to 14, 2025, to host a prestigious UNESCO committee meeting on intangible cultural heritage. Plan your visit accordingly.
The Zoological Survey of India confirms a non-venomous snake species, thought to be only in China, has been in Arunachal Pradesh for decades. Read about this major zoological discovery.
Two viral videos alleging misconduct by staff at Ajanta-Ellora caves have led heritage experts to demand stricter monitoring and more trained guides at the UNESCO site.
Archaeological Survey of India displays before-and-after photos of Kedarnath shrine conservation after 2013 disaster. See the remarkable transformation achieved through expert restoration work.
Archaeological Survey of India and Amritsar Municipal Corporation dispute jurisdiction over repair work at Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Summer Palace statue. Who's responsible for preserving this historic monument?
India's economy grows at 8.2% in July-September, highest in six quarters. Analysis of GDP data, India-US defence partnership, UN reforms and other crucial topics for UPSC aspirants.
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo builds digital database of Sudan's artifacts as war destroys museums. Learn how she's preserving 7,000-year history from Paris.