PM Modi offers prayers at Rajasthan's Karni Mata Temple

IANS | May 22, 2025 11:15 AM

Bikaner, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid a visit to the famous Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, Rajasthan's Bikaner district, offering prayers at one of the most unique and revered temples in the country.

Special prayers, local joy as PM Modi set to visit Karni Mata temple

IANS | May 21, 2025 9:41 PM

Bikaner, May 21 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to virtually inaugurate 103 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme on May 22, excitement is equally palpable in Rajasthan's Bikaner, where he is scheduled to visit the historic Karni Mata Temple the same day.

Devotees pay homage to sacred relics of Lord Buddha at Vietnam's Bai Dinh Pagoda

IANS | May 21, 2025 9:14 PM

Hanoi, May 21 (IANS) The sacred relics of Lord Buddha sent from India were enshrined at the famous Buddhist temple of Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh province of Vietnam on Wednesday. A large number of devotees, including provincial leaders, welcomed the relics as monks from India and Vietnam chanted traditional prayers.

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.

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.