India eyes $25 bn trade with Vietnam by 2030 with focus on mineralsIndia and Vietnam have significantly boosted their strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new cooperation in critical miner...
06 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
Reviving a legacy: President Murmu hails Nalanda University as a global beacon of knowledge and heritagePresident Droupadi Murmu attended the Nalanda University convocation. She highlighted the university's revival as a symbol of global commit...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
India and Nepal can demonstrate a model of heritage diplomacy: Harsh V ShringlaCivilisational diplomacy thrives on shared heritage and cooperation. The India-Nepal partnership in Buddhist heritage demonstrates this. Th...
01 Feb, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Buddhism in India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmonyPrime Minister Modi places Buddhism at the heart of India's cultural diplomacy, emphasizing India's role globally. His visits to key Buddhi...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
India hosts maiden Asian Buddhist SummitIndia is hosting the First Asian Buddhist Summit on November 5-6, celebrating the rich heritage of Buddha Dhamma and its influence across A...
04 Nov, 2024, 09.44 PM IST
SCO Meet: India is set to pitch for shared Buddhist heritage in EurasiaThe SCO Council of Foreign Ministers will also formalise Iran's entry to the grouping at the summit due in July and deliberate on launching...
05 May, 2023, 12.23 AM IST
India to host maiden Global Buddhist meet next weekThe theme of the April 20-21 conference is 'Response to Contemporary Challenges from Philosophy to Praxis'. It will cover subjects such as ...
13 Apr, 2023, 01.17 AM IST
India to host mega Buddhism meet this week for SCO nationsA first of its kind event, being held under India's SCO presidency, will bring together Central Asian, East Asian, South Asian and Arab cou...
13 Mar, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
In Nepal, PM Modi invokes common heritage, shared Buddhist valuesAddressing a gathering at Lumbini alongside Deuba, Modi said, "The growing and strengthening friendship between India and Nepal will work f...
16 May, 2022, 11.43 PM IST
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini todayAlso, on the occasion, the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)is hosting a colourful p...
16 May, 2022, 03.42 PM IST
PM Modi, Mongolian prez unveil Lord Buddha statue in UlaanbaatarThe golden statue with Lord Buddha holding a bowl was unveiled at a brief ceremony held at the prime minister's Lok Kalyan Marg residence.
20 Sep, 2019, 01.40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Hindu, Buddhist temples and mosque in SingaporeThe prime minister, who is here on a three-day tour, visited Sri Mariamman Temple and participated in prayers. Sri Mariamman is the oldest ...
02 Jun, 2018, 01.12 PM IST
In a bid to woo Thailand, PM Narendra Modi invokes Lord BuddhaThe common heritage of Buddhism was a key agenda for discussion between the two PMs besides expansion of security partnership, maritime tie...
18 Jun, 2016, 04.12 AM IST
Lord Buddha's teaching integral part of India's political philosophy: Asoke Mukerji"The core of the teachings of Lord Buddha, especially ahimsa or non-violence, have become an integral part of India's political philosophy,...
07 Jun, 2015, 09.53 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi govt to host 'Buddha Poornima Diwas'Modi govt will host an international Buddhist function on the occasion of 'Buddha Poornima' on May 4 where a special prayer will be offered...
29 Apr, 2015, 08.52 PM IST
Buddhists under jihadist threat: Radical Myanmarese clericThe controversial cleric Ashin Wirathu addressed a convention, organised by the hardline Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) or Forces of Buddhist Power.
28 Sep, 2014, 09.14 PM IST