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India Recovers 297 Antiquities During PM Modi's Ongoing US Visit, Total Since 2014 Now 640

Sep 22, 2024, 02:56 AM

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent ongoing visit to the United States, 297 antiquities that had been smuggled out of India were handed over to the Indian authorities. This initiative brings the total number of antiquities recovered by India since 2014 to 640, with 578 of these artefacts being returned from the United States alone. The return of these cultural items highlights ongoing efforts to reclaim India's rich cultural heritage and address the longstanding issue of illicit trafficking of cultural property.