Ayodhya, Nov 5 (IANS) The 2026 edition of Deepotsav commenced in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Thursday, with river banks being illuminated with lakhs of 'diyas'.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday celebrated Diwali at the US Embassy in New Delhi and extended his greetings to all those observing the festival.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan and Turkey have come under scrutiny over their religious policies, with American expert Michael Rubin questioning their remarks on India's domestic affairs despite allegations of religious discrimination and intolerance within their own borders, a report has stated.
Ahmedabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday attended a Purnahuti Havan and sought the blessings of Shankaracharya Shri Shankara Vijayendra Saraswati, the 70th Peethadhipati of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, during the latter's visit to Gota area in Ahmedabad.
Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) The opposition parties in Maharashtra on Tuesday welcomed the Bombay High Court's judgment which directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload the public awareness video of actor Dia Mirza, alleging that the civic body had removed her video "because of her surname".
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) From Nepal's ancient Tihar traditions to celebrations at the White House, Diwali has acquired a visible place in the cultural life of countries across several continents.
Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Blasphemy laws in Pakistan expose religious minorities to prosecution, where a religious accusation can rapidly move from allegations to arrest, a death sentence or mob violence. For people from the Christian, Hindu and Ahmadiyya communities living in Pakistan, the danger is not merely confined to extremists doing activities outside the law, a report has detailed.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) An objectionable commentary by the controversial religious leader Maulana Jarjis regarding Uttar Pradesh and Palestine has invited strong backlash and condemnation from within the community, with many Islamic scholars taking objection to his baseless and objectionable analogy between the two.
Hanoi, Nov 2 (IANS) Spotlighting Buddhism being a civilisational bridge between the people of India and Vietnam, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Monday visited the historic Quan Su Pagoda in Hanoi. NSA Doval arrived in Hanoi on Sunday on an official visit during which he has held meetings with Vietnamese leadership in line with the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Ahmedabad, Nov 2 (IANS) BJP National Secretary Rohan Gupta on Monday accused the Opposition of undermining the sanctity of Parliament by repeatedly disrupting proceedings and staging walkouts, saying its decision to hold a mock Parliament reflected its inability to raise substantive issues within the legislature.
