Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo

IANS | February 5, 2026 8:39 PM

Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation.

Pakistan: Minority Christian community targetted through fabricated drug cases

IANS | February 4, 2026 9:06 PM

Islamabad, Feb 4 (IANS) Christian community leaders in Pakistan's Faisalabad have voiced their concern over what they termed as 'discriminatory policing' and stereotyping under the ongoing anti-drug drive in Punjab province. They alleged that members of the minority community have been facing raids and criminal cases falsely linking them to narcotics over the past two months, local media reported.

Exposition of Devnimori Buddha relics to highlight India-Sri Lanka spiritual bond

IANS | February 4, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Marking a first, the Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha reached Sri Lanka on Wednesday, aboard an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft for a historic international exposition, marking a significant moment in cultural and spiritual ties between the two nations.

Nepali Congress leader calls for restoration of Hindu state and constitutional monarchy ahead of general elections in Nepal

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:22 AM

Kathmandu, Feb 3 (IANS) A Nepali Congress leader has urged the party leadership to incorporate a commitment to establish a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state and restore a constitutional monarchy in the party's election manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.

The Unholy Barrier: How imperial fear and arrogance fought the missionaries (From the Archives)

Santosh Kumar Verma | February 3, 2026 12:03 AM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) By the second decade of the 19th century, the British East India Company (EIC) had ceased to be a mere commercial concern. It was a staggering, debt-ridden empire, ruling over a vast population of seventy to eighty millions of souls.

Vadodara: Guinness World Record recognises mass recital at Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birthday celebrations

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:32 PM

Vadodara, Feb 2 (IANS) A Guinness World Records certificate recognising the largest simultaneous Hindu text recital was presented to Mahant Swami Maharaj on Monday as the 92nd birth anniversary celebrations of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual head culminated in Gujarat's Vadodara, drawing nearly two lakh devotees from across the country.

From glamour to Sanatan path: Former actress Ishika Taneja launches Mahalakshmi Bharat Abhiyan

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) Former actress and founder of the Ishika Shree Mahalakshmi Foundation, Ishika Taneja, on Monday underlined the need to reconnect with India’s cultural roots while speaking in favour of the idea of a Hindu nation, asserting that spiritual values, service and strength must go hand in hand for the country’s progress.

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha travel to Sri Lanka as India bolsters spiritual ties across borders

IANS | February 2, 2026 4:48 PM

Colombo, Feb 2 (IANS) Underlining India's commitment to fostering Buddhist diplomacy, spiritual outreach, and shared cultural heritage, the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha will be travelling to Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition, the High Commission of India in Colombo announced on Monday.

All India Muslim Jamaat Chief slams Uttarakhand, Himachal govts over attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers

IANS | February 2, 2026 3:01 PM

Bareilly, Feb 2 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) National President Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi on Monday criticised the Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh governments over recent attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers in both states, alleging that the administrations have failed to maintain law and order and protect vulnerable traders.

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, says recognition of shared universal responsibility

IANS | February 2, 2026 8:56 AM

Dharamsala, Feb 2 (IANS) Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, show host Trevor Noah, and actress Kathy Garver.

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Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo

Pakistan: Minority Christian community targetted through fabricated drug cases

Exposition of Devnimori Buddha relics to highlight India-Sri Lanka spiritual bond

Nepali Congress leader calls for restoration of Hindu state and constitutional monarchy ahead of general elections in Nepal

The Unholy Barrier: How imperial fear and arrogance fought the missionaries (From the Archives)

Vadodara: Guinness World Record recognises mass recital at Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birthday celebrations

From glamour to Sanatan path: Former actress Ishika Taneja launches Mahalakshmi Bharat Abhiyan

Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha travel to Sri Lanka as India bolsters spiritual ties across borders

All India Muslim Jamaat Chief slams Uttarakhand, Himachal govts over attacks on Kashmiri shawl sellers

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, says recognition of shared universal responsibility

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