Indian delegation brings back holy relics of Lord Buddha's disciples from Mongolia

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:35 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 10 (IANS) An Indian delegation led by Ladakh Lt. Governor Vinai Saxena departed from the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday aboard a special Indian Air Force (IAF) flight to India, carrying back the holy relics of Lord Buddha’s two chief disciples, Arahant Sariputra and Arahant Maudgalyayana.

PM Modi an influential voice of Global South: Ecuador envoy

IANS | June 10, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Ambassador of Ecuador to India, Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as an influential voice for the Global South, noting his ability to engage with both developing economies and the world's leading powers. He added that India's growing economic strength and demographic significance have amplified its voice on the global stage.