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
Buddhist soft power: India doubles down on showcasing Buddha’s life & legacy—partly to boost tourism & global influenceIndia is intensifying efforts to highlight its Buddhist heritage, targeting tourism and global influence. The government is improving infra...
02 Mar, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Buddha's teachings of middle path, avoiding extremes solution to global challenges: PM ModiPrime Minister Modi, in a video address at Samvad in Thailand, suggested that Buddha's middle path approach can resolve global conflicts. H...
14 Feb, 2025, 11.38 AM IST
Buddhist values are the binding force for Asian nations: First Asian Buddhist SummitThe first Asian Buddhist Summit concluded in New Delhi. The summit saw participation from 32 countries. Over 160 international participants...
07 Nov, 2024, 02.20 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
India’s religious tourism can become gateway to global travelReligious tourism in India is growing with better connectivity. The country can boost international tourism by enhancing air linkages and h...
13 Sep, 2024, 10.54 PM IST
Schools, colleges in Noida to remain shut on Sept 22 due to MotoGP, UP ITSSchools and colleges in Noida's Gautam Buddha Nagar will have altered schedules due to the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show and the M...
18 Sep, 2023, 09.32 PM IST
India and Nepal's ever-strengthening friendship will benefit entire humanity in emerging global situation: PM Modi"India and Nepal's ever-strengthening friendship and our closeness will benefit the entire humanity in the kind of global conditions that a...
16 May, 2022, 06.39 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates Kushinagar international airport, says aviation sector getting new energy"Journey of Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Shravasti, Rajgir, Sankisa and Vaishali of Buddhist circuit will be covered in lesser t...
20 Oct, 2021, 12.03 PM IST
Kushinagar airport gets necessary approvals from DGCA to operate international flightsOnce this airport begins operating international flights, it will become third functional international facility in the state.
23 Feb, 2021, 08.39 PM IST
International status to Kushinagar Airport will boost development in Purvanchal: UP CM YogiThe union cabinet on Wednesday granted international status to Kushinagar Airport , which along with the Jewar International Airport coming...
24 Jun, 2020, 05.23 PM IST
Government eyes funds from World Bank, Japan to develop & promote Buddhist CircuitThe ministry will start by focusing on Buddhist trails in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and gradually move towards Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and An...
02 Mar, 2018, 07.52 AM IST
Government to ‘International Buddha Poornima Diwas Celebration 2015’Kiren Rijiju said that a special prayer will be offered at the function for the people affected by the devastating Nepal earthquake.
30 Apr, 2015, 05.27 AM 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
Railways mulling train from Kolkata to cover key Buddhist sitesThe train will benefit tourists looking to visit Kolkata as also the states popular for their Buddhist pilgrimages, a senior Railway said.
18 Jan, 2015, 09.42 AM IST
Centre plans to launch AC train in Buddhist circuit from 2015All the electric poles would be removed at Bodh Gaya and wires be placed under ground to spruce up the place where Buddha had attained enli...
27 Sep, 2014, 03.54 PM IST
Govt mulls roping in more states to promote Buddhist tourismGovernment is planning to rope in more states to be integrated in Buddhist circuit apart from Bihar & UP to promote Buddhist tourism, said ...
18 Sep, 2014, 05.11 PM IST