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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the historical alliance between India and Nepal as he celebrated Buddha Purnima in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal. “Nepal and India’s deep respect for Buddha connects us, making us one family,” PM Modi said. He also announced the setting up of Dr Baba Saheb […]

NEW DELHI: Invoking the ideals of Lord Buddha in context to the geopolitical instability and violence across the world, Union law & justice minister Kiren Rijiju said, “Buddhist way is the only way and universal path, irrespective of religious groups.” The Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh was speaking during the celebration of Buddha Purnima, […]

NEW DELHI: With western disturbance approaching northern parts of India, heatwave conditions in Delhi and the neighbouring states are likely to reduce significantly in intensity from Monday onwards. Along with Delhi, people in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and north Rajasthan can also expect persistent cloudy weather. RK Jenamani, senior scientist, India Meteorological Department told The New […]

  NEW DELHI: Days after the budget air carrier IndiGo refused to board a child with special needs, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday in its probe found that the airlines “handled the passenger inappropriately” thereby resulting in certain non-conformances with the applicable regulations. It also issued a show-cause notice to the […]

NEW DELHI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met newly elected UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Vice President Naidu expressed his condolences to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the royal family and the entire leadership of the UAE on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, […]