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India Nominates 'Maratha Military Landscapes' for UNESCO World Heritage List 2024-25

India has nominated the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25. The nomination encompasses 12 repres... India has nominated the "Maratha Military Landscapes of India" for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2024-25. The nomination encompasses 12 representative forts out of over 390 in Maharashtra, showcasing the strategic military capabilities of the Maratha empire from the 17th to the 19th centuries. These forts, developed under Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj, include hill forts, coastal forts, plateau forts, hill-forest forts, and island forts. The sites hold significance as they exemplify Maratha defense traditions, military architecture, and their integration with the landscape, offering a unique cultural and historical perspective. The nomination aligns with three key criteria – unique cultural tradition, outstanding military architectural ensembles, and direct Maratha military heritage.

Inaugural Joint Military Exercise SADA TANSEEQ

The inaugural India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise, 'SADA TANSEEQ,' began on January 29th in Rajasthan, focusing on developing interoperability and friend... The inaugural India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise, 'SADA TANSEEQ,' began on January 29th in Rajasthan, focusing on developing interoperability and friendship between the troops. With a duration until February 10, the exercise involves 45 personnel from both the Royal Saudi Land Forces and an Indian Mechanised Infantry battalion. Activities encompass training for joint operations in semi-desert terrain, including mobile checkpoints, cordon and search operations, and shooting exercises. This exercise aims to strengthen bilateral defense ties, enhance cooperation, and validate newly developed tactics. Against the backdrop of evolving regional geopolitics, it creates potential for increased counterterrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing between India and Saudi Arabia.

National Initiative to Rehabilitate Beggars at Religious, Historical, and Tourist Sites

The central government has identified 30 cities across India of religious, historical, and tourism significance for the survey and rehabilitation of adults and ... The central government has identified 30 cities across India of religious, historical, and tourism significance for the survey and rehabilitation of adults and children engaged in begging. The initiative, under the "Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprises" (SMILE) scheme by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to eliminate beggary in these spaces by 2026. The SMILE scheme, launched in February 2022 with an allocation of Rs. 365 crores, specifically targets the transgender community and individuals engaged in begging, offering scholarships, skill development, livelihood opportunities, housing facilities, and more. The rehabilitation effort includes religious destinations like Ayodhya and Ujjain, popular tourism spots such as Kevadia and Puducherry, and historical cities like Amritsar and Warangal, with surveys conducted to understand the causes of begging and rehabilitation needs.

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India Nominates 'Maratha Military Landscapes' for UNESCO World Heritage List 2024-25

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