Pakistan legal system treats child marriage as procedural irregularity instead of violation of rights: Report

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:14 PM

London, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan's legal system continues to treat child marriage as a procedural irregularity and not a substantive violation of rights, with the Federal Constitutional Court's judgement in the Maria Shahbaz case on March 30 once again highlighting how this phenomenon is being treated in it, according to a report.

Six drown in Ganga at UP's Ballia during ritual, CM orders swift rescue operations

IANS | May 3, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A tragic incident unfolded at Shivrampur Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district on Sunday morning as six people, including four teenage girls, drowned in the Ganga River during a ritual ceremony.

Canada's intelligence agency declares Khalistani elements a 'violent extremist threat'

IANS | May 3, 2026 1:56 PM

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PM Modi visit puts Vedic Clock at Kashi Vishwanath in global spotlight

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:43 PM

Varanasi/Bhopal, May 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham in Varanasi has brought the “Vikramaditya Vedic Clock” into sharp national and international focus, with the installation recording a digital reach of over 7.8 million people across multiple platforms.

Education key to tribal empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:34 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday highlighted education as the most potent tool for social and economic transformation and emphasised the need to integrate forest-dwelling communities into the mainstream while preserving their unique cultural heritage.

Operation Sindoor golden chapter of India’s military history: Rajnath Singh

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday paid tributes to the Defence Forces, whose unmatched valour and indomitable spirit made Operation Sindoor a golden chapter in India’s military history.

Buddha Purnima and Labour Day: A shared call for compassion and dignity

R.K. Raina | May 1, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) “Sukhino va khemino hontu Sabbe satta bhavantu sukhitatta (May all beings be happy and secure; May all beings be inwardly at peace)”. Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha. It is not merely a commemorative day but a moment of inward reflection on the timeless truths he revealed. His teaching was simple in expression yet profound in implication. Human suffering arises from craving and ignorance. Its cessation lies in right understanding, right conduct and right mindfulness.

Labour Day: Gautam Adani launches ‘Apni Baat, Apno Ke Saath’ to connect with over 4 lakh colleagues

IANS | May 1, 2026 10:25 AM

Ahmedabad, May 1 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Friday launched a new initiative, ‘Apni Baat, Apno Ke Saath’, to connect with over four lakh colleagues in the Adani family, on the occasion of the World Labour Day.

Prez Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Buddha Purnima, highlighting peace, harmony

IANS | May 1, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended best wishes on Buddha Purnima and said that Buddha's eternal messages of compassion, non-violence, peace and knowledge will continue to guide humanity.

Delhi CM flags off Somnath Swabhiman Parv Yatra; over 1,400 devotees depart for Gujarat

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday flagged off the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv - Somnath Yatra', sending over 1,400 devotees from the national capital to the revered Somnath Temple in Gujarat. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the launch event.

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Pakistan legal system treats child marriage as procedural irregularity instead of violation of rights: Report

Six drown in Ganga at UP's Ballia during ritual, CM orders swift rescue operations

Canada's intelligence agency declares Khalistani elements a 'violent extremist threat'

PM Modi visit puts Vedic Clock at Kashi Vishwanath in global spotlight

Education key to tribal empowerment: Mohan Bhagwat

Operation Sindoor golden chapter of India’s military history: Rajnath Singh

Buddha Purnima and Labour Day: A shared call for compassion and dignity

Labour Day: Gautam Adani launches ‘Apni Baat, Apno Ke Saath’ to connect with over 4 lakh colleagues

Prez Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Buddha Purnima, highlighting peace, harmony

Delhi CM flags off Somnath Swabhiman Parv Yatra; over 1,400 devotees depart for Gujarat

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