Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says 'honoured' to welcome PM Modi to Art of Living international centre in Bengaluru

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:38 PM

Bengaluru, May 8 (IANS) Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Art of Living International Centre in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Sunday to participate in the celebrations marking 45 years of the Art of Living foundation and the 70th birthday of its founder.

Ahead of Somnath visit, PM Modi pays tribute to those who protected, restored temple’s glory

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an OpEd on Friday about his forthcoming visit to Somnath, Gujarat, on May 11, and why this day will always be important in relation to Somnath and the greatness of our civilisation. He paid homage to everyone who endured all sorts of challenges yet always protected Somnath and restored its glory.

Pakistan faces scrutiny over media censorship, narrative control: Report

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:33 PM

Athens, May 7 (IANS) The removal of a recent article titled 'Pakistan’s leaders try to contain rising anger over Iran war at home' from the front page of the Pakistani edition of a US daily – while it appeared online and in all other international editions – is not a printing error. It stands as a stark visual confession of a state at war with its own citizens, including minorities, and with reality itself, a report has detailed.

PM Modi wants India to modernise, not westernise: Norwegian diplomat (IANS Interview)

IANS | May 6, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants India to modernise rapidly while preserving its cultural and civilisational roots rather than adopting a Western model, Norwegian diplomat Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.

Eco-friendly measures strengthened along Kedarnath Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems

IANS | May 6, 2026 3:43 PM

Kedarnath, May 6 (IANS) The district administration has intensified eco-friendly and cleanliness measures along the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra has urged pilgrims to actively support these cleanliness efforts.

Pakistan’s escalating minority persecution no longer a 'quiet crisis’

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:26 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Tuesday warned that escalating persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan is no longer a "quiet crisis" but a glaring indictment of both national failure and global indifference.

Urgent need for intl response as persecution of Christians rises in Pakistan: Report

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:17 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) Even though the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recently urged the US government to redesignate Pakistan as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), the persecution of Christians continues to rise in Pakistan, demonstrating the urgent need for an international response, a report has highlighted.

Indian Muslims should develop own political leadership: Owaisi

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:36 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said on Tuesday that Muslims in India should develop their independent political leadership to become citizens with rights, instead of being mere voters for "so-called secular parties".

Pakistan: Concerns raised over religious discrimination, misuse of blasphemy laws and forced conversions

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:09 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable Pakistan held a consultation, where concerns were raised over the continued patterns of religious discrimination, blasphemy laws misuse, forced conversions, forced marriages and the targeting of minority women and children.

Vietnam Prez To Lam offers prayers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:19 PM

Bodh Gaya, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam visited Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment, and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple.

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says 'honoured' to welcome PM Modi to Art of Living international centre in Bengaluru

Ahead of Somnath visit, PM Modi pays tribute to those who protected, restored temple’s glory

Pakistan faces scrutiny over media censorship, narrative control: Report

PM Modi wants India to modernise, not westernise: Norwegian diplomat (IANS Interview)

Eco-friendly measures strengthened along Kedarnath Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems

Pakistan’s escalating minority persecution no longer a 'quiet crisis’

Urgent need for intl response as persecution of Christians rises in Pakistan: Report

Indian Muslims should develop own political leadership: Owaisi

Pakistan: Concerns raised over religious discrimination, misuse of blasphemy laws and forced conversions

Vietnam Prez To Lam offers prayers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya

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