Plight of Pakistan's Buddhists and crumbling state of their heritage tell story of abandonment, marginalisation: Report

IANS | August 24, 2025 9:16 PM

Naypyidaw, Aug 24 (IANS) Pakistan, that once nurtured Buddhism's thriving civilisation, has today turned into a stark reminder of neglect, deterioration, and cultural obliteration. The plight of Buddhists and the crumbling state of their sacred heritage in Pakistan reflects the story of abandonment and marginalisation, a report has said.

PM Modi condoles death of Ayodhya royal head and Ram Janmabhoomi trustee Vimalendra Mohan Pratap Mishra

IANS | August 24, 2025 8:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, expressed grief over the demise of Vimalendra Mohan Pratap Mishra, member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and head of the Ayodhya royal family, popularly known as Raj Sadan Ayodhya.

Minority girls face abductions, forced conversions in Pakistan

IANS | August 24, 2025 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The plight of religious minorities in Pakistan is once again under sharp focus, as fresh cases of abductions and forced conversions of Christian and Hindu girls highlight what rights groups call a "systematic crisis".

Efforts on to make gaushalas self-reliant: Haryana CM

IANS | August 23, 2025 5:55 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 23 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the state government is continuously working for the protection and welfare of cows.

'Modi Express' operates from Mumbai to Konkan ahead of Ganesh Mahotsav; passengers get tickets quickly

IANS | August 23, 2025 5:35 PM

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) To ease travel during the festive rush of Ganesh Chaturthi, a special train service has been launched from Mumbai to Konkan. Popularly named the "Modi Express", the train began operations on Saturday, offering timely relief to passengers struggling to secure tickets during the festival season.

Tamil Nadu: Thousands flock to Viluppuram’s Angalamman temple for Swing festival

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:50 AM

Viluppuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (IANS) The Arulmigu Angalamman Temple in Melmalayanur, Viluppuram district, witnessed a grand celebration of the Swing Festival (Unjal Utsavam) on Saturday, coinciding with the new Moon day in the Tamil month of Avani. The event drew thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Puducherry.

SC orders status quo in Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid–Sri Harihar Temple dispute

IANS | August 22, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid–Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.

Asim Munir’s existential crisis: Lies, bluster and narrative battles

Vicky Nanjappa | August 20, 2025 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir has done it again. This time at an event in Belgium, he boasted that India begged for a ceasefire during the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

JeM regroups via ‘EasyPaisa’, ‘SadaPay’: Rs 391 crore raised for new 313 camps after Op Sindoor

Saurabh Sharma | August 20, 2025 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Three months after Operation Sindoor destroyed Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM’s) headquarters Markaz Subhanallah, along with four other training camps - Markaz Bilal, Markaz Abbas, Mahmona Joya, and the Sargal training camp - Pakistan is desperately turning no stone unturned to rebuild these terror infrastructures and is asking donations from the common people.

SC dismisses NCPCR's plea challenging reduced marriage age for Muslim girls

IANS | August 19, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) challenging the position that a minor Muslim girl can marry a person of her choice after attaining puberty.

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Plight of Pakistan's Buddhists and crumbling state of their heritage tell story of abandonment, marginalisation: Report

PM Modi condoles death of Ayodhya royal head and Ram Janmabhoomi trustee Vimalendra Mohan Pratap Mishra

Minority girls face abductions, forced conversions in Pakistan

Efforts on to make gaushalas self-reliant: Haryana CM

'Modi Express' operates from Mumbai to Konkan ahead of Ganesh Mahotsav; passengers get tickets quickly

Tamil Nadu: Thousands flock to Viluppuram’s Angalamman temple for Swing festival

SC orders status quo in Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid–Sri Harihar Temple dispute

Asim Munir’s existential crisis: Lies, bluster and narrative battles

JeM regroups via ‘EasyPaisa’, ‘SadaPay’: Rs 391 crore raised for new 313 camps after Op Sindoor

SC dismisses NCPCR's plea challenging reduced marriage age for Muslim girls

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