Jalandhar, Sep 10 (IANS) Radha Soami Satsang Beas chief Gurinder Singh Dhillon on Wednesday actively spearheaded relief efforts for families devastated by the ongoing floods in Punjab. The Dera has remained unwavering in its commitment to supporting those affected, mobilising resources and volunteers across the state.
Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) KP Khanal, one of the GenZ leaders who called for protests against corruption and a ban on social media apps, said that the infiltration of vested groups during the movement resulted in violence that left nearly two dozen people dead in two days.
Geneva, Sep 9 (IANS) The discussions during a side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on September 8 showcased a grim picture of South Asia, with minorities facing systemic discrimination, violence, and erasure in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Tibet. However, despite its challenges, India has and remains the region's beacon of inclusiveness and the only true democratic experiment in South Asia, a report has detailed.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The developments over the past 24 hours in neighbouring Nepal are nothing but unprecedented. What was seen as a protest against the ban on social media led to the resignation of the Prime Minister and the President of the country.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The victory of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate C. P. Radhakrishnan in the vice-presidential election comes as a reassurance that all is well within the ruling bloc.
Dhaka, Sep 9 (IANS) The question of repatriation of Rohingya refugees, who escaped Myanmar’s military crackdown in 2017, came up as Bangladesh hosted a three-day international conference on Rohingya in late August.
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar paid a special visit to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Swaminarayan Mandir in Mumbai on Tuesday. The spiritual leader was given a warm welcome at the BAPS temple by the swamis, volunteers and a swarm of devotees who were present there.
Ahmedabad, Sep 9 (IANS) More than 40 lakh devotees gathered at the Goddess Ambaji temple in Gujarat’s Banaskantha during a fair organised recently. The large congregation of devotees also won the praise of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as he lauded the efficient management of resources and manpower.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Since its independence in 1971, Bangladesh has experienced several ups and downs in politics and governance. Sometimes the country’s youth, especially students, have played a dominant role in the change, while at other times our eastern neighbour has been a victim of political manoeuvrings.
Suva, Sep 8 (IANS) Ganesh Visarjan was celebrated with zeal in Fiji as several people joined the grand festivities held in the Capital city, Suva.
