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  SC certificates of all other than Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs will be cancelled, declares Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | July 18, 2025 10:08 IST

  Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that SC certificates fraudulently obtained by non-Hindus, Buddhists, or Sikhs will be cancelled, with strict action against misuse of reservation benefits and forced religious conversions.

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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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  PM Modi acknowledged for granting citizenship to refugees through CAA: Amit Shah

  March 12, 2024 16:12 IST

  Amit Shah listed the achievements of the Modi government, including the abolition of Article 370 and the construction of the Ram Temple, emphasising Modi's commitment to corruption-free governance.

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  Japan’s Daisaku Ikeda dies at 95: Who was he? Know everything about him

  World | November 18, 2023 18:44 IST

  According to Soka Gakkai, a Japanese Buddhist organisation, Ikeda died on November 15 at his home in the national capital, Tokyo. However, the organisation made it public on Saturday (November 18). He died “from natural causes".

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  Dalai Lama names Mongolian boy as 3rd highest leader

  India | March 28, 2023 10:37 IST

  The elderly spiritual leader was pictured with the boy during a ceremony recognising him as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche.

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  India to hold Global Buddhist Conference on November 19-20

  India | September 14, 2021 20:55 IST

  ​India will hold the Global Buddhist Conference (GBC) in November this year, President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Dr. Vinay Sahasrabudhe announced Tuesday. 

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  India condemns vandalism of Buddhist paintings in Gilgit-Baltistan, demands access for experts

  India | June 03, 2020 18:41 IST

  India has condemned the defacing of ancient Buddhist rock carvings and paintings in Gilgit-Baltistan, falling under Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), as it sought experts' access to the area to restore the archaeological heritage site to its original condition

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  Ladakh Buddhist outfit seeks protection in Kargil

  India | August 24, 2019 23:52 IST

  Kunzang said the people of Ladakh and the Buddhist community have wholeheartedly supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to form a Union Territory, but certain elements in Kargil are opposing the move and are keen to align with the people of the Valley.

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  Rescued Thai boys to be ordained in Buddhist ceremony

  World | July 26, 2018 23:05 IST

  Most members of the Thai youth football team rescued from a flooded cave will have their heads shaved and don robes to be ordained as novices in a Buddhist ceremony on Tuesday

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  Reincarnation of Dalai Lama should be chosen by Tibetans: US

  World | June 08, 2018 16:33 IST

  China says that the successor to the Dalai Lama must be chosen according to the religious rituals and historical conventions as well as the backing from the ruling Communist Party.

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  Buddhist hardliners stop Muslim ceremony in Myanmar

  World | January 09, 2017 14:33 IST

  Amid the heightening Islamophobic tensions following a bloody military campaign against Rohingya in northern Rakhine state, hardline Buddhist nationalists stopped a Muslim religious ceremony in Yangon today.

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  Makers have high hopes from “Xuanzang”, first Indo- China movie

  Hollywood | April 28, 2016 16:33 IST

  Beijing: Makers of “Xuanzang”, a Chinese movie about a Buddhist monk who travelled to India, have high hopes from the film. The people whose brainchild this first Sino-Indian movie is, are pining high hopes on

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  Buddhist nuns set to become first generation of women professors

  India | November 17, 2015 10:30 IST

  Dharamsala: Nearly three years ago the globetrotting elderly Buddhist monk the Dalai Lama came out with a perfect prescription for the first time in history to empower the nuns. His decision encouraged them to take

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  India adds spiritual dimension to 'Act East' policy

  World | June 07, 2015 10:44 IST

  United Nations: Celebration of the Buddhist festival of Vesak here brought to focus India's “Act East” with a spiritual dimension based on the common heritage that spans Asia, linking nations as diverse as India and

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  Nitish Kumar dubs Modi govt budget as 'disappointing'

  Politics | July 10, 2014 17:52 IST

  Patna: Senior JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar today described as “disappointing” the maiden general budget of Narendra Modi government as there was nothing for backward states like Bihar to cheer “acche din” (good days).“There is no

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  US gunman: Buddhist interests, flashes of rage

  World | September 17, 2013 18:23 IST

  Washington: The gunman who killed 12 people before being shot dead by police in a military complex in the heart of Washington on Monday has been described as a young man with an interest in

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  Hundreds homeless after Buddhist mobs torch Muslim homes in Myanmar

  World | August 26, 2013 17:09 IST

  Htan Gone, Myanmar:  A tense calm returned Monday to a Myanmar town that was ripped apart by sectarian violence, leaving hundreds homeless after Buddhist mobs tore through the small, winding streets torching Muslim-owned houses and

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  Buddhists in Myanmar torch Muslim homes and shops

  World | August 25, 2013 16:15 IST

  Myanmar: Fresh sectarian violence struck northwestern Myanmar early Sunday when a 1,000-strong Buddhist mob burned down dozens of Islamic homes and shops following rumors that a young woman had been sexually assaulted by a Muslim

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  Colombo tense after Buddhist mob attacks mosque

  World | August 11, 2013 14:47 IST

  Colombo, Aug 11: A section of Sri Lanka's capital was tense Sunday after a mosque was attacked by a group led by Buddhist priests, in another standoff between the two communities, an official said.The as

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  Sri Lanka bans Time magazine over cover story

  World | July 03, 2013 15:29 IST

  Colombo, Jul 3: A customs official says Sri Lanka has banned this week's issue of Time magazine over its cover story on Myanmar's sectarian violence between Buddhists and Muslims because it could affect religious sentiments