Dalai Lama
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Dalai Lama refutes media reports linking him with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: 'Never met…'
India | Feb 08, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe United States Department of Justice last month made public a large new collection of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The release has brought renewed attention to the financier’s connections with several well-known personalities.
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Grammys 2026: Where to listen to Dalai Lama's award-winning 'Meditations' audiobook
Hollywood | Feb 02, 2026, 06:43 PM ISTGrammys 2026 winner Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama takes home Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording, marking the Dalai Lama’s first Grammy win at age 90. Here is where to listen to the award-winning audiobook.
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Dalai Lama wins his first Grammy Award, says 'I don’t see it as something personal…'
Hollywood | Feb 02, 2026, 01:09 PM ISTThe Dalai Lama reacted to his first Grammy Award win, saying the honour is not a personal achievement but a recognition of shared universal responsibility. His album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, won at the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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Grammy Awards 2026: Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, but in which category? Know here
Hollywood | Feb 02, 2026, 07:40 AM ISTThe 90-year-old spiritual leader won the Grammy Award for Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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Dalai Lama's 90th birth anniversary: Global Buddhist Conference to be held in New Delhi on July 13
India | Jul 10, 2025, 03:50 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 08, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTA 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 | Jul 07, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 06, 2025, 06:52 PM ISTPM 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 | Jul 06, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 06, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTThe 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 | Jul 06, 2025, 10:33 AM ISTBorn 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 | Jul 05, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTDalai 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 | Jul 05, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTOn 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 | Jul 04, 2025, 08:26 PM ISTDalai 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 | Jul 03, 2025, 10:02 PM ISTPM 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 | Jul 03, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 11:33 PM ISTDalai 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 02, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTDalai 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.”