The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini is set to embark on a landmark transoceanic sail expedition titled Lokayan 26 on January 20, 2026. Spanning ten months, the ambitious voyage will cover more than 22,000 nautical miles and include port calls at 18 locations across 13 countries, reinforcing India’s…
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Indian Navy Strengthens Act East Engagement
New Delhi/Singapore: The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) has arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, marking a significant step in strengthening ASEAN–India maritime cooperation and regional naval engagement. The squadron, comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, reached Singapore on January 15, 2026,…
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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Deepen Ties at Kite Festival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad, blending high-level diplomacy with cultural celebration during the International Kite Festival 2026. The visit marks Chancellor Merz’s first official trip to India and comes at a significant time for bilateral relations between the two…
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VBYLD 2026 Day 2: Youth Leadership & National Service in Focus
New Delhi: Day 2 of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD 2026) at Bharat Mandapam saw 3,000 young leaders engage with policymakers, industry experts, and mentors to shape India’s future across ten thematic tracks. Inaugural Session and Key Addresses The session was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya,…
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PM Modi Greets Global Indian Community on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings to the global Indian community on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, reaffirming the immense contribution of the Indian diaspora in strengthening India’s global presence and cultural influence. The Prime Minister described overseas Indians as a powerful link between India…
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Piprahwa Relics Return: Shared Buddhist Legacy
The repatriation of the sacred Piprahwa relics represents an act of shared cultural stewardship rather than ownership, eminent scholars observed during a panel discussion on “Buddhist Philosophy” held at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi. The session was organised on the occasion of the inauguration of the Grand…
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PM Modi Inaugurates Buddha Relics Expo After 125 Years
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Grand International Exposition titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One”, marking the historic return of India’s sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha after more than 125 years. The exhibition, organised by the Ministry of Culture at…
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UNESCO Heritage Event Opens; PM Praises Unity
The 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage commenced in New Delhi today, bringing together delegates from more than 150 nations. Hosted at the iconic Red Fort, the global meet aims to advance the preservation, transmission, and celebration of living cultural practices that define humanity’s shared heritage. Prime…
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Bhutan Extends Exposition of Buddha Relics Till Nov 25
Responding to an unprecedented outpouring of public devotion, Bhutan has formally extended the exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha by one additional week. The display, which has been drawing thousands of devotees each day in Thimphu, will now continue until November 25, 2025. The extension comes at the…
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PM Modi Praises Bhutan’s Reverent Welcome to Buddha Relics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9 November 2025 extended heartfelt appreciation to the people and leadership of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the reverent reception given to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha that were brought from India. Mr Modi described the relics as symbols of peace, compassion and harmony…