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  Dalai Lama's 90th birth anniversary: Global Buddhist Conference to be held in New Delhi on July 13

  India | July 10, 2025 15:50 IST

  The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) will be hosting a day-long conference on Sunday (July 13) at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi. The event marks the 90th birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama.

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  Dalai Lama succession dispute: Who is Gyaltsen Norbu, the China-backed Panchen Lama?

  World | July 08, 2025 23:21 IST

  A growing clash over the Dalai Lama's succession highlights the struggle between China's political control and the Tibetan exile community's fight to preserve spiritual sovereignty and cultural identity.

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  Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama? MPs across party lines write to Centre, propose Parliament speech

  India | July 07, 2025 23:59 IST

  The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Buddhists and is a hugely respected religious figure across the world.

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  PM Modi wishes Dalai Lama on 90th birthday, praises love and patience | 06 July

  Originals | July 06, 2025 18:52 IST

  PM Modi wishes Dalai Lama on 90th birthday, and praises love and patience. An explosion at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar injures several people. Centre denies government role in blocking Reuters' X social media account in India.

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  PM Modi wishes Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday: 'Symbol of love, patience and moral discipline'

  India | July 06, 2025 9:39 IST

  The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Buddhists and is a hugely respected religious figure across the world.

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  Firmly committed to promoting 'freedoms' of Tibetans: US in birthday message to Dalai Lama

  World | July 06, 2025 9:39 IST

  The Tibetan community in McLeodganj is observing week-long celebrations of the Dalai Lama's birth anniversary on Sunday with a religious conference, youth forum, film screening and prayers for the long life of the Tibetan spiritual leader.

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  Dalai Lama's message on 90th birthday: 'Will continue to focus on promoting human values'

  India | July 06, 2025 10:33 IST

  Born on July 6, 1935, into a farming family in what is now Qinghai province, the Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959 with a large group of Tibetans after the Chinese military under the command of Communist Party founder Mao Zedong took over Tibet.

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  Dalai Lama 90th birthday celebration: No NIA raid in McLeodganj linked to Tibetan spiritual leader

  India | July 05, 2025 23:38 IST

  Dalai Lama 90th birthday celebration: The NIA, in an official statement, categorically refuted any links between the McLeodganj search and the Dalai Lama or Khalistani terror-related cases, calling media reports suggesting such a connection "completely baseless and false."

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  Dalai Lama dismisses health rumours, says he wants to serve humanity for 30–40 more years

  India | July 05, 2025 17:00 IST

  On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama dismissed health and succession rumors, stating he feels well and wishes to serve for another 30–40 years. A week-long celebration in Dharamshala is underway, with dignitaries and thousands of followers in attendance.

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  Dalai Lama reincarnation issue: 'India refrains from religious stand on successor', says MEA

  India | July 04, 2025 20:26 IST

  Dalai Lama reincarnation issue: MEA's statement follows closely on the heels of a significant declaration by the Dalai Lama, who, ahead of his 90th birthday on July 6, reaffirmed that the Gaden Phodrang Trust—established by him in 2015—holds sole authority to determine his future reincarnation.

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  PM Modi tells Ghana's Parliament he brings goodwill of 1.4 billion Indians | 03 July | Speed News

  Originals | July 03, 2025 22:02 IST

  PM Modi tells Ghana's Parliament he brings greetings from 1.4 billion Indians. Samik Bhattacharya appointed Bengal BJP chief for 2026 polls. India asserts Dalai Lama will choose his successor, sending a clear message to China. Catch all top updates in today's Speed News.

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  Dalai Lama alone will decide his successor, says India in clear message to China

  India | July 03, 2025 13:24 IST

  The Dalai Lama holds a deeply significant position not only for Tibetans but also for millions of his followers around the world. The decision regarding his successor lies solely with the Dalai Lama, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said in a statement.

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  Dalai Lama declines naming successor, empowers Tibetan trust for decision | 02 July | Speed News

  Originals | July 02, 2025 23:33 IST

  Dalai Lama refuses to name successor, entrusts Tibetan leadership decision to a trust. Rajnath Singh says BJP has public trust, boosts worker morale ahead of Bihar polls. Assam faces Japanese Encephalitis outbreak: 10 dead, 44 cases at GMCH. Stay updated with today's Speed News.

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  Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader

  World | July 02, 2025 14:42 IST

  The Chinese government has reasserted its claim over the succession of the Dalai Lama, stating that the 15th Dalai Lama must be selected through the Qing dynasty-era “golden urn” method and approved by Beijing.

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  Dalai Lama's succession plan: What happens if no successor is named? Explained

  World | July 02, 2025 13:11 IST

  The Dalai Lama has firmly said that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will choose his successor. The announcement comes amid intensifying concerns over the future of Tibetan Buddhism and a brewing succession conflict between the Tibetan exile leadership and the Chinese state.

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  Dalai Lama declines to name successor, empowers Tibetan trust to choose new leader

  India | July 02, 2025 11:57 IST

  Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism affirmed that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds the exclusive authority to recognise his future reincarnation, emphasising that “no one else has any right to interfere in this matter.”

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  Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday: Will the Next Dalai Lama Be Chosen Before His Death?

  Originals | July 01, 2025 23:38 IST

  When a spiritual leader asks, "Who will come after me?" it echoes far beyond personal concern. As the 14th Dalai Lama nears 90, he is now confronting this profound question: Who will succeed him? Watch the video to know more.

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  Dalai Lama's 90th birthday: Will the Tibetan spiritual leader name a successor?

  India | July 01, 2025 17:01 IST

  As the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday approaches, all eyes are on what he might say about his successor, a decision that could shape the future of Tibetan Buddhism and echo far beyond.

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  Dalai Lama gets Z-category security cover across India following threat reports

  India | February 14, 2025 15:45 IST

  Dalai Lama security: The Union Home Ministry has directed the VIP security wing of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to take charge of the 89-year-old leader.

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  China fumes over Indian mountaineers naming Arunachal Pradesh mountain after 6th Dalai Lama

  World | September 26, 2024 18:48 IST

  NIMAS, situated in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh, operates under the Ministry of Defence. The decision to name the peak after the 6th Dalai Lama honours his enduring wisdom and significant contributions to the Monpa community and beyond, as stated in a press release from the Defence Ministry.