Patna, Oct 24 (IANS) A woman in Bihar sang a special Chhathi Maiya song on Friday, ahead of the upcoming Chhath Mahaparv and affectionately referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Modi Bhaiya.” The melodious rendition of song has struck an emotional chord with PM Modi's supporters and well-wishers and is earning appreciation from multiple quarters.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) As Chhath Puja begins from Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to share songs related to the festival, saying he would repost them over the next few days.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) As Bihar heads toward elections, philosopher and author Acharya Prashant has urged citizens to treat the vote as an occasion for awakening rather than routine.
Jaisalmer, Oct 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that after the heavy “dose” given to Pakistan during ‘Operation Sindoor’ will deter it from indulging in any adventurism for a long time.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) In Pakistan, the abduction, forced conversion, and marriage of minor Hindu and Christian girls has emerged as one of South Asia’s most persistent human rights crises.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The festival of 'Bhai Dooj', symbolising the eternal bond between brothers and sisters, was celebrated with deep emotion and enthusiasm across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, not only in homes but also within the walls of jails in Shahjahanpur, Meerut, and Moradabad.
Port Louis, Oct 23 (IANS) A Diwali celebration was organised by the students of the University of Mauritius, reaffirming the longstanding friendship between India and Mauritius.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 23 (IANS) Former Sabarimala Administrative Officer Murari Babu, who was taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the gold misappropriation case on Wednesday night, has been arrested after several hours of questioning, said officials here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The Indian Railways plans to run 1,500 special trains during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day to cater to the surge in passengers ahead of Chhath festivities, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
Colombo, Oct 22 (IANS) China's approach towards Buddhism in Tibet depends on three interconnected levers - co-opting religious institutions, building a state-centred narrative and projecting influence internationally. These levers are aimed to reduce Tibet Buddhism to a a manageable part of the state's political structure. The CCP's levers of control showcase impressive reach but fragile depth, a report stated on Wednesday.
