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.
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and use of certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR for a limited period ahead of and on Diwali, while issuing a series of directions to regulate their manufacture, storage, sale and bursting, and directing that the complete ban on firecrackers be restored from November 9.
Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) Paul Bhatti, brother of a murdered Christian human rights activist and former government Minister, has highlighted how the influence of Islamic extremists in Pakistan has increased, and religious minorities fear to stand up for their rights, a report said.
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The 'Aristotle-Confucius Symposium' 2026, aiming to foster deep civilizational dialogue across philosophical traditions, is scheduled to be held in Varanasi from November 2 to 4. Founder and Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, Dr Priti Adani, will deliver a speech at the symposium.
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) The United States has criticised China's actions against Tibetan religious institutions, urging Beijing to end interference in religious freedom after the authorities demolished monks’ residential quarters at a monastery in eastern Tibet, a media report said.
London, Oct 31 (IANS) UK Conservative Party leader and MP Bob Blackman expressed grave concern over the persecution of Hindus in Pakistan, urging the British government to explain what steps were taken to protect religious minorities facing oppression in the South Asian nation.
Nashik, Oct 31 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu, after the inauguration of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026-28 on Saturday, said that she felt deeply happy and blessed to be present at the event.
Indore, Oct 31 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expanded its organisational activities to 1,10,849 locations across the country during its centenary year, while the number of its daily shakhas has reached 1,01,151, the organisation's Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said on Saturday.
Nashik, Oct 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday hoisted the sacred Simhastha Kumbh Mela flag at Nashik's Ramkund, formally marking the commencement of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela amid chants of "Jai Shree Ram" and elaborate religious ceremonies.
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Friday interacted with heads of mission from 50 countries and more than 90 diplomatic representatives at a “Diwali Milan Samaroh” organised for the diplomatic community at the party headquarters ‘Vistaar’ in New Delhi.
