Rajnath Singh to be chief guest at Sadhguru's 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations

IANS | February 12, 2026 7:12 PM

Coimbatore, Feb 12 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at Sadhguru's 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations here on February 15, which will also be attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan, a statement said on Thursday.

Inspired by Atmanirbhar Bharat, tribal girls learn self-reliance skills at Burhanpur hostel

IANS | February 10, 2026 8:37 PM

Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Feb 10 (IANS) Just 10 kilometres from Burhanpur district headquarters, the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential Girls’ Hostel, located in village Daryapur, is emerging as a grassroots example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

Gujarat: Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair in Junagadh to commence tomorrow

IANS | February 10, 2026 6:12 PM

Junagadh, Feb 10 (IANS) The annual Mahashivratri Fair at Bhavnath, located in the foothills of Girnar in Gujarat's Junagadh, will begin formally on Wednesday with the traditional hoisting of the flag at the Bhavnath temple, officials said on Tuesday.

Hum do, Hamare Do Darjan: AIMIM’s Shaukat Ali sparks row with new slogan

IANS | February 9, 2026 12:22 PM

Moradabad, Feb 9 (IANS) AIMIM’s Uttar Pradesh president Shaukat Ali stirred controversy with a remark suggesting a new slogan on having children: 'Hum Do, Hamare Do Darjan (We two, our two dozen)'.

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board approves wide-ranging measures for pilgrim services, local development

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:54 PM

Jammu, Feb 8 (IANS) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday took a series of far-reaching decisions aimed at transforming the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and its surrounding region into one of India’s most vibrant and globally recognised spiritual destinations, while simultaneously boosting local employment, infrastructure and community welfare.

PM Modi hails record-breaking dance performance, spirit of Indian community in Malaysia

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:02 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the "grand celebration of Indian culture" in Malaysia, especially the record-breaking dance performance during the 'Selamat Datang Modiji' event which was attended by over 12,000 members of the Indian diaspora, friends of India from across the country and also Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.

Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:39 PM

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation.

Exposition of Devnimori Buddha relics to highlight India-Sri Lanka spiritual bond

IANS | February 4, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Marking a first, the Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha reached Sri Lanka on Wednesday, aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft for a historic international exposition, marking a significant moment in cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations.

Vadodara: Guinness World Record recognises mass recital at Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birthday celebrations

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:32 PM

Vadodara, Feb 2 (IANS) A Guinness World Records certificate recognising the largest simultaneous Hindu text recital was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj on Monday as the 92nd birth anniversary celebrations of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual head culminated in Gujarat's Vadodara, drawing nearly two lakh devotees from across the country.

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha travel to Sri Lanka as India bolsters spiritual ties across borders

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 2 (IANS) Underlining India's commitment to fostering Buddhist diplomacy, spiritual outreach, and shared cultural heritage, the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha will be travelling to Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced on Monday.

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Rajnath Singh to be chief guest at Sadhguru's 33rd Isha Mahashivratri celebrations

Inspired by Atmanirbhar Bharat, tribal girls learn self-reliance skills at Burhanpur hostel

Gujarat: Bhavnath Mahashivratri Fair in Junagadh to commence tomorrow

Hum do, Hamare Do Darjan: AIMIM’s Shaukat Ali sparks row with new slogan

Vaishno Devi Shrine Board approves wide-ranging measures for pilgrim services, local development

PM Modi hails record-breaking dance performance, spirit of Indian community in Malaysia

Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo

Exposition of Devnimori Buddha relics to highlight India-Sri Lanka spiritual bond

Vadodara: Guinness World Record recognises mass recital at Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birthday celebrations

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha travel to Sri Lanka as India bolsters spiritual ties across borders

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