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PM Modi visits Wat Pho Temple in Thailand, spotlights shared traditions of Buddhism forming bedrock of relationship
Bangkok, April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to place Buddhism at the heart of India's foreign policy were once visible on Friday as he visited Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, popularly known as Wat Pho, accompanied by his counterpart from Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Dhanush’s 'Idly Kadai' to release on October 1
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) The makers of director Dhanush's eagerly awaited action entertainer, 'Idly Kadai', on Friday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on October 1 this year.
120 years since Kangra quake: A stark reminder of Himalayan vulnerability
Dharamsala, April 4 (IANS) On this day in 1905, the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh was devastated by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the deadliest in the 20th century, claiming over 20,000 lives and destroying 100,000 buildings. This was one of the first in the era of instrumental seismology.
SC stays Jharkhand HC order on festival power cuts, calls for safety measures
New Delhi/Ranchi, April 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court has stayed the Jharkhand High Court order barring power cuts during Ram Navami and other festivals, after the state government challenged the ruling in the top court.
Did you know who encouraged Manoj Kumar to take up direction?
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Did you know, it was the yesteryear beauty Nanda who inspired the late Manoj Kumar to take up writing and direction?
Delhi Assembly to host event on Lord Mahavir on April 6
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Speaker Vijender Gupta will on Sunday preside over a spiritual and cultural event at the Delhi Legislative Assembly in honour of Lord Mahavir.
Cabinet okays 4 projects worth Rs. 18,658 crore to expand track network of Indian Railways
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four projects to expand the track network of Indian Railways with an investment of Rs 18,658 crore, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Kajol calls Manoj Kumar movies 'emotions'
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Paying a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, Kajol claimed that his movies were not just movies, but an 'emotion'.
Olympian Rahi Sarnobat opens up on battle with neuropathic pain syndrome
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The two-time Olympian pistol shooter Rahi Sarnobat, who has made a comeback to the sport at the National Games this year in Dehradun after a serious health battle, opened up on her recent battle with neuropathic pain syndrome and how now she is focusing on her Olympic medal dream.
Sensex, Nifty tank as Trump tariffs rattle global markets
Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Indian stock markets on Friday ended in the red for the second day in a row, as investors turned cautious after US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs announcement.