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Vietnam: Sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India enshrined in Tam Chuc Pagoda

IANS | May 17, 2025 7:33 PM

Hanoi, May 17 (IANS) The holy relics of Lord Buddha sent from India were enshrined at the famous Buddhist temple of Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province of Vietnam on Saturday with ceremonial prayers and procession. The event saw participation of Chairman of Ha Nam Provincial People's Committee, Standing Vice President of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, former Vice President of Vietnam, Indian Ambassador to the country and venerable monks. A large number of people across Vietnam also gathered to pay respect to the sacred relics.

Swiss lawmakers condemn China on 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama's disappearance

IANS | May 17, 2025 6:16 PM

Geneva, May 17 (IANS) The Swiss parliamentarians from the Swiss Parliamentary Group for Tibet on Saturday strongly condemned the Chinese government on the 30th anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama's disappearance.

Russia's growing outreach in South Asia manifestation of its non-coercive diplomacy

Baidya Bikash Basu | May 17, 2025 6:11 PM

New Delhi: Russia is making concerted efforts to underscore its position as a global power. It has stepped up engagements with the Global South, including South Asia. Trade and economic cooperation, and an uptick in defence and military technical cooperation, have characterised Moscow's recent multifaceted interactions in South Asia.

Bangladesh: BNP demands national elections this year

IANS | May 17, 2025 5:29 PM

Dhaka, May 17 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Saturday expressed concerns that their December election deadline may quietly pass away as the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is showing no indication of launching preparations for the polls.

Three Iranian men charged with National Security Act offences in UK terror probe

IANS | May 17, 2025 5:08 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) The British counter-terror forces on Saturday said that it has charged three Iranian men with National Security Act offences

How Pakistan's attempts to drive wedge in India-Afghanistan relations hit a wall during Operation Sindoor

IANS | May 17, 2025 3:46 PM

Kabul/New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India and Afghanistan continue to redefine the historic friendship between the two countries even as Delhi's Khari Baoli, Asia's largest dry fruit and spice market, bears the brunt of current geopolitical situation and lack of imports from Kabul.

B'desh: One in Magura rape case sentenced to death, victim's family outraged over acquittals

IANS | May 17, 2025 2:04 PM

Dhaka, May 17 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Saturday sentenced one accused in the Magura child rape and murder case to death, and acquitted the remaining three. However, the family of the victim expressed dissatisfaction over the verdict.

After Congress snub, Tharoor thanks Centre for key role in India's anti-terror diplomatic reach

IANS | May 17, 2025 12:10 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Congress MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he was "honoured" to be chosen by the Government of India to lead one of the all-party delegations travelling to key world capitals in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that when national interest is involved, he would "not be found wanting."

Cong proposed 4 names for India's anti-terror global outreach; Tharoor didn't figure in list

IANS | May 17, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Just a while after the Centre announced the names of seven Members of Parliament (MPs) who would lead Indian delegations abroad to expose Pakistan's role in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress on Saturday revealed its own list of nominated MPs that it had sent to the government for the endeavour and notably senior leader and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor's name was missing from the list.

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:58 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In a strong diplomatic counteroffensive following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, India has decided to dispatch multiple delegations of Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political spectrum to key countries around the world.

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Vietnam: Sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India enshrined in Tam Chuc Pagoda

Swiss lawmakers condemn China on 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama's disappearance

Russia's growing outreach in South Asia manifestation of its non-coercive diplomacy

Bangladesh: BNP demands national elections this year

Three Iranian men charged with National Security Act offences in UK terror probe

How Pakistan's attempts to drive wedge in India-Afghanistan relations hit a wall during Operation Sindoor

B'desh: One in Magura rape case sentenced to death, victim's family outraged over acquittals

After Congress snub, Tharoor thanks Centre for key role in India's anti-terror diplomatic reach

Cong proposed 4 names for India's anti-terror global outreach; Tharoor didn't figure in list

Shashi Tharoor, Supriya Sule among 7 MPs to lead Indian delegations abroad on Pahalgam attack

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