Holy relics of Lord Buddha's disciples arrive in Mongolia via special IAF flight

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:22 PM

Ulaanbaatar, May 30 (IANS) Underscoring shared Buddhist heritage, the holy relics of the chief disciples of the Buddha — Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana — arrived in the Mongolian capital on Saturday afternoon for a 10-day public exposition at the Gandan Tegchenling Monastery on the occasion of Mongolian Buddha Purnima.

Madalena leads, Kartik Singh top Indian on Day 2 of IGPL Morocco Rising Stars

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:19 PM

El Jadida (Morocco), May 30 (IANS) Spain’s Agusti Madalena posted the lowest round of the tournament so far, building a four-shot lead. Meanwhile, Indian teenager Kartik Singh shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 in the second round of the USD160,000 IGPL Morocco Rising Stars 2026. Playing at the beautiful Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, Kartik was on fire during this round. He is currently tied for fifth place, five shots behind the leader, in an event co-sanctioned by the IGPL and Asian Development Tour.

India pays homage to ex-Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman on his death anniversary

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:15 PM

Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh observed the 45th death anniversary of the country's former President Ziaur Rahman on Saturday, India paid tribute to the late leader, calling his historic March 1971 radio address a defining moment that inspired people to resist oppression by Pakistani forces and ultimately contributed to the liberation of the country.