Holy relics of Lord Buddha's disciples arrive in Mongolia via special IAF flight

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:22 PM

Ulaanbaatar, May 30 (IANS) Underscoring shared Buddhist heritage, the holy relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha — Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana — arrived in the Mongolian capital on Saturday afternoon for a 10-day public exposition at the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery on the occasion of Mongolian Buddha Purnima.

India pays homage to ex-Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman on his death anniversary

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:15 PM

Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh observed the 45th death anniversary of the country's former President Ziaur Rahman on Saturday, India paid tribute to the late leader, calling his historic March 1971 radio address a defining moment that inspired people to resist oppression by Pakistani forces and ultimately contributed to the liberation of the country.

Indian diaspora pushes for landmark museum in Washington

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:38 AM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) After nearly eight years of research and planning, the team behind the proposed India Heritage Center is preparing to launch an ambitious effort to create a permanent museum in the American Capital, dedicated to telling India's story from ancient civilisation to modern nationhood.

Five Killed, dozens injured in Virginia bus crash; US Transport Secretary slams driver licensing issues

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:18 AM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) At least five people were killed and nearly four dozen others injured in a bus crash in Virginia after a motorcoach struck multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 near a work zone, prompting a strong response from US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who criticised driver licensing and training standards in the aftermath of the incident.