US Republican lawmaker McCaul pushes Tibet amendment on Dalai Lama

IANS | June 11, 2026 7:03 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) A senior Republican lawmaker has introduced an amendment aimed at reinforcing US policy that the succession of the Dalai Lama is a religious matter to be determined solely by Tibetan Buddhist authorities, warning that China could seek to install a successor loyal to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Trump hails PM Modi on record tenure

IANS | June 11, 2026 12:03 AM

Washington, June 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister, describing him as "a Great One" and praising his leadership and prospects.

Indian delegation brings back holy relics of Lord Buddha's disciples from Mongolia

IANS | June 10, 2026 9:35 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 10 (IANS) An Indian delegation led by Ladakh Lt. Governor Vinai Saxena departed from the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday aboard a special Indian Air Force (IAF) flight to India, carrying back the holy relics of Lord Buddha’s two chief disciples, Arahant Sariputra and Arahant Maudgalyayana.

PM Modi an influential voice of Global South: Ecuador envoy

IANS | June 10, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) Ambassador of Ecuador to India, Fernando Xavier Bucheli Vargas, has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as an influential voice for the Global South, noting his ability to engage with both developing economies and the world's leading powers. He added that India's growing economic strength and demographic significance have amplified its voice on the global stage.