RSS bats for mother tongue education, warns against Emergency-era Constitutional violations

IANS | July 7, 2025 9:42 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionaries Sunil Ambekar and Anil Agarwal addressed a joint press conference on Monday, where they spoke at length about the organisation’s initiatives in Manipur, its position on constitutional values, language, and its centenary-year roadmap for nationwide outreach and social transformation.

Dharamshala: Not just home-in-exile for Tibetans, but hub of global moral leadership

Prof. (Dr) Arvind Kumar Singh | July 7, 2025 6:07 PM

Kathmandu: Dharamshala, nestled in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh, has become globally recognised not only as a picturesque hill town but also as a spiritual and political centre for the Tibetan diaspora. This transformation is largely credited to the arrival and leadership of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, who turned the area into a living karmabhoomi, a sacred ground of virtuous action.

Haridwar: Signboards of 2 dozen liquor shops on Kanwar yatra route to be covered with curtains

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:15 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government is preparing to cover almost 28 liquor shops situated on highways and roads used by Kanwar devotees during their pilgrimage in the auspicious month of Shravan, an official said on Monday.

US Secretary Rubio extends wishes to Dalai Lama on 90th birthday

IANS | July 6, 2025 8:02 AM

Dharamsala, July 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended best wishes to the Dalai Lama, who turned 90 on Sunday.

Bahuda Yatra: Rathas roll toward Srimandir in spirit of devotion and ritual

IANS | July 5, 2025 9:34 PM

Puri, July 5 (IANS) The holy town of Puri is witnessing the divine return of the lords as part of the Bahuda Yatra, marking the conclusion of the annual Rath Yatra festival.

'An emotive issue': Punjab to make law on sacrilege

Vishal Gulati | July 5, 2025 8:29 PM

Chandigarh, July 5 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab will convene a special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly next week to enact a law on sacrilege, an emotive issue that remains a hot political issue ahead of every poll.

Japanese Ambassador visits Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi temple

IANS | July 5, 2025 6:57 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Keiichi Ono, the Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, on Saturday visited Ayodhya, offering prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple.

Kashi Vishwanath temple gears up for Sawan rush, 1.5 crore devotees expected

IANS | July 5, 2025 5:01 PM

Varanasi, July 5 (IANS) With the auspicious month of Sawan set to begin on July 11, preparations at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple are in full swing. Anticipating an overwhelming turnout, the temple administration estimates that 1.5 crore devotees may visit Kashi this year to seek blessings from Baba Vishwanath.

A day ahead of turning 90, Dalai Lama hopes to live another 40 years

IANS | July 5, 2025 3:25 PM

Dharamsala, July 5 (IANS) A day ahead of turning 90 and setting aside speculation over his succession by saying he would reincarnate upon his death, defying China, the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said he hopes to live another 40 years to continue serving people until he turns 130 years old.

Over 26,800 perform Amarnath Yatra in 2 days, another batch of 6,979 leave for Valley

IANS | July 5, 2025 8:05 AM

Srinagar, July 5 (IANS) Another batch of 6,979 Yatris left Jammu on Saturday for Kashmir amid tight security arrangements to perform pilgrimage to the Amarnath shrine as more than 26,800 pilgrims had 'Darshan' during the last two days, officials said.

Religion

RSS bats for mother tongue education, warns against Emergency-era Constitutional violations

Dharamshala: Not just home-in-exile for Tibetans, but hub of global moral leadership

Haridwar: Signboards of 2 dozen liquor shops on Kanwar yatra route to be covered with curtains

US Secretary Rubio extends wishes to Dalai Lama on 90th birthday

Bahuda Yatra: Rathas roll toward Srimandir in spirit of devotion and ritual

'An emotive issue': Punjab to make law on sacrilege

Japanese Ambassador visits Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram Janmabhoomi temple

Kashi Vishwanath temple gears up for Sawan rush, 1.5 crore devotees expected

A day ahead of turning 90, Dalai Lama hopes to live another 40 years

Over 26,800 perform Amarnath Yatra in 2 days, another batch of 6,979 leave for Valley

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