Vietnam: Large number of devotees pay respect to holy Buddha relics from India

IANS | May 20, 2025 9:33 PM

Hanoi, May 20 (IANS) The holy relics of Lord Buddha sent from India enshrined at the famous Buddhist temple Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province of Vietnam witnessed a large number of devotees on Tuesday who lined up from early morning to worship pay their respects amidst the sacred atmosphere. As the exposition entered the fourth day, the number of pilgrims to Tam Chuc Pagoda is still increasing.

Redevelopment of Dakor railway station in Gujarat under Centre's scheme wins local praise

IANS | May 20, 2025 9:25 PM

Kheda (Gujarat), May 20 (IANS) The historic Dakor Railway Station in Gujarat’s Kheda district has received a transformative facelift under the Central government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, drawing appreciation from both locals and pilgrims.

J&K LG chairs unified command meeting on Amarnath Yatra, current security situation

IANS | May 20, 2025 2:57 PM

Srinagar, May 20 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday, chaired a meeting of the unified command here to review the security arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra, as well as the current situation in the UT.

Lord Hanuman's 16-feet tall statue installed in Guyana's Sparta

IANS | May 19, 2025 10:28 AM

Georgetown, May 19 (IANS) A towering 16-foot 'murti' (statue) of Lord Hanuman has been installed in Essequibo Coast of Guyana's Sparta, at the Seeta Ram Radhey Shyam Mandir as a symbol of faith, friendship and firm resolve.

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.

Ahmadiyya community doctor killed over his faith in Pakistan

IANS | May 17, 2025 10:23 AM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) Renowned Pakistani doctor Sheikh Ahmad Mahmood, belonging to the minority Ahmadiyya community, was shot inside Sargodha's Fatima Hospital in the Punjab province by extremist elements because of his faith, according to local media reports.

Man who blinded Rushdie in one eye sentenced to 25 years

IANS | May 17, 2025 2:07 AM

New York, May 17 (IANS) The man who attacked author Salman Rushdie, blinding him in one eye, was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison, the local prosecutor said.

Hare Krishna temple dispute: ISKCON Bengaluru chief hails Supreme Court verdict as 'historic'

IANS | May 16, 2025 2:34 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled in favour of ISKCON Bangalore in the decades-long legal battle over the ownership and management of the iconic Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru. The much-awaited move has been hailed by ISKCON Bangalore President.

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

IANS | May 16, 2025 2:33 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai but to ISKCON Society Bangalore, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act.

India hosts UN panel on Lord Buddha’s teachings to mark International Day of Vesak

IANS | May 16, 2025 8:49 AM

New York, May 16 (IANS) The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York commemorated the International Day of Vesak on Friday with a distinguished panel discussion titled 'Teachings of Gautama Buddha – a Path to Internal and Global Peace.'

Religion

Vietnam: Large number of devotees pay respect to holy Buddha relics from India

Redevelopment of Dakor railway station in Gujarat under Centre's scheme wins local praise

J&K LG chairs unified command meeting on Amarnath Yatra, current security situation

Lord Hanuman's 16-feet tall statue installed in Guyana's Sparta

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

Ahmadiyya community doctor killed over his faith in Pakistan

Man who blinded Rushdie in one eye sentenced to 25 years

Hare Krishna temple dispute: ISKCON Bengaluru chief hails Supreme Court verdict as 'historic'

ISKCON temple in Bengaluru does not belong to ISKCON Society Mumbai: SC

India hosts UN panel on Lord Buddha’s teachings to mark International Day of Vesak

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