The Ahom era ‘Moidams’ in Assam has been declared India’s 43rd World Heritage Site by UNESCO, marking the first cultural property from the Northeast to receive this recognition. Moidams are a part of the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty and hold significant historical and cultural value.
In other news, the Calcutta High Court has allowed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to make statements about Governor CV Ananda Bose, modifying a previous order that restricted her from speaking about him until August 14. Meanwhile, heavy rains in Karnataka have led to the closure of schools and colleges in Dharwad.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has informed the Rajya Sabha that the Broadcasting Bill is still in the drafting stage, with the first draft being made available for public consultation on November 10. Additionally, senior BJP leader Prabhat Jha has passed away, having served as the party’s Madhya Pradesh president from 2010 to 2012.
The Paris Olympics is facing outrage over a controversial drag act performed at the opening ceremony, deemed as hyper-sexualized and blasphemous by critics. Furthermore, mosques and mazars in Haridwar that were covered with cloth sheets on the Kanwar Yatra route have been removed following objections.
Overall, a mix of cultural heritage recognition, legal developments, weather-related closures, and international controversies highlights the diverse range of news stories from India on July 27, 2024.
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