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NEW DELHI: The Tibet-related issue is a thorn in the China-India relationship, becoming a burden for India, and playing the "Xizang card" will definitely "end up shooting oneself in the foot", said the Chinese embassy spokesperson here taking note of recent remarks by members of the Indian strategic and academic communities.China had earlier formally registered a protest with India over PM Narendra Modi's birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama and remarks by Union minister Kiren Rijiju that the Ti ...Read More >
Ladakh [India], July 14 (ANI): Dalai Lama recent visit to Ladakh underscored India unique and vital role as the global center for authentic Buddhist learning and practice, a status that far surpasses China constrained and politicised approach, according to The Dalai Lama Office. After a warm, jubilant welcome from Ladakhis, Tibetans, and other local communities, Dalai Lama emphasised the profound importance of India in preserving and nurturing Buddhist traditions, especially in light of the des ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India - The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, turned 90 on 6 July 2025, celebrating in Dharamshala surrounded by senior Indian politicians, actor Richard Gere, and thousands of exiled Tibetans. This milestone event brought the spotlight back to a long-running dispute between China and India over who will decide the next Dalai Lama. During the celebrations, the Dalai Lama announced that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, his non-profit, would have sole authority over the selection of his succ ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): Buddhist scholars, researchers, practitioners, and eminent spiritual leaders who had closely interacted with the 14th Dalai Lama, over several years, including the supreme hierarchy of international and national Buddhist Monks on Sunday discussed three pertinent subjects that 14th Dalai Lama had been concerned with these past years at an International Conference organised by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in commemoration of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said sufferings caused by war sadden him, and asked people to see even their "so-called enemies" as human beings, as such compassion can peacefully resolve even the most intractable conflicts. The 14th Dalai Lama, who turned 90 on July 6, said this in a written message which was read out by a venerable monk from Dharamshala, at a commemorative event held here on Sunday. Scholars, researchers and eminent spiritual leaders from Indi ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 12: The Government today ordered transfer, posting and adjustment of IAS officers. Dr. Ashish Chandra Verma, awaiting orders of posting in the General Administration Department has been posted as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Tourism Department. He shall also hold the charge of the post of Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsAp ...Read More >
Leh, July 12: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh today amidst tight security. He flew in from Himachal Pradesh aboard an Indian Air Force aircraft, landing at the Technical Airport in Leh. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Upon arrival, His Holiness was warmly received by a gathering of top religious, social, and political leaders of Ladakh. From the airport to Jivetsal in Choglamsar, thousands of people from all walks of life lined both sides of the road, holding kha ...Read More >
Bhopal: Nabha, the eight-year-old Namibian cheetah in the Kuno national park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday succumbed to injuries that she had sustained while hunting. She had been under treatment for a week for her injuries, KNP field director Uttam Kumar Sharma told this newspaper. "Nabha got badly injured a week back probably during a hunting attempt inside her soft release boma (large enclosure). She had fractures in both ulna (bone in the foreleg) and fibula (smaller of the two outer ...Read More >
Kargil, July 12: The 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Leh on Saturday, beginning a month-long visit to Ladakh. The Tibetan spiritual leader was given a warm welcome upon his arrival. He was received at the airport by representatives of the Union Territory administration, including Director General of Police Ladakh Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal; Secretary, Transport, Bhupesh Choudhary; and Secretary, Higher Education, Bhanu Prabha. Chief Executive Councilor of LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, Member of Parlia ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Scholars, researchers and eminent spiritual leaders will gather in Delhi on Sunday for a day-long conference in commemoration of the 90th birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama during which relevance of Buddha Dharma and relationship between traditional practices and scientific evidence will be among subjects of discussion. The conference will be hosted by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). The conference to be held at Ashoka Hotel here will also be atten ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 11 (ANI): Tibetan monk Dalai Lama while thanking all his followers for their greetings on his 90th birthday said that this was an important milestone of his life. The Dalai Lama said that he requested his followers to join him in his effort of spreading kindness and peace across the world. In a post on X on Friday, he said, Thank You Message: Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for your warm greetings on my 90th birthday. I very much appreciate you ...Read More >
MUMBAI: HUL on Thursday named Priya Nair, who heads parent Unilever's beauty & wellbeing business, as MD & CEO. Nair, who joined HUL 30 years ago, will be the first woman to lead the consumer goods giant. The London-based Nair, 53, will take over the corner office in Mumbai on Aug 1, succeeding Rohit Jawa who will step down as MD & CEO on July 31. Jawa, who led HUL for a little over two years, was appointed for a five-year term ending June 26, 2028. His predecessor Sanjiv Mehta had held the CEO' ...Read More >
Varanasi: The holy city of Varanasi reverberated with spiritual fervour on Thursday as Guru Purnima was commemorated with immense enthusiasm. As the sun rose, devotees from far and wide congregated at revered temples and ashrams, seeking the blessings of their revered gurus and spiritual mentors. In tandem, the Buddhist community observed Dhammachakkappavattana Day with great fervour at the esteemed Mulagandha Kuti Vihara in Sarnath, paying homage to the timeless wisdom of the Dhamma on the ausp ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar offered wishes on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. In a post on X he said, 'Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, I bow to all the Gurus. The knowledge and guidance of the Gurus shape our lives.' https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1943149215766712441 A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on this day, presenting gifts ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In a post on X Rahul Gandhi stated,'Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. Thanks to all the Gurus who show us the path of compassion, kowledge, patience and truth in life.' A Guru is considered an essential guide for one's success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended his greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima. In a post on X Rahul Gandhi stated,Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. Thanks to all the Gurus who show us the path of compassion, kowledge, patience and truth in life. A Guru is considered an essential guide for one success in life. Thousands of people visit their respected Gurus on th ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, paid a heartfelt tribute to the mentors who shaped his life and values, marking the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Guru Purnima is a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. Taking to X, Gautam Adani wrote, "On this sacred day of Guru Purnima, I bow to those who shaped my character before I built anything else." Reflecting on the transformative power of mentorship, he fu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the next Dalai Lama will be from a free and democratic country and definitely not from China. He, however, said the process of selecting the next Dalai Lama starts only after an incumbent passes away and hoped and prayed the 14th Dalai Lama will live for another 40 years. "In fact, as I said, His Holiness' health is very good. And this time too -- on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration -- His Holiness said that he will l ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 10 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the next Dalai Lama will be from a free and democratic country and definitely not from China. He, however, said the process of selecting the next Dalai Lama starts only after an incumbent passes away and hoped and prayed the 14th Dalai Lama will live for another 40 years. "In fact, as I said, His Holiness' health is very good. And this time too -- on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration -- His Holiness said ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) The best way to honour teachers is by empowering them, said Priti Adani Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, on the occassion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Guru Purnima is a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. "A beautiful way to honour teachers is to empower them," Priti Adani said, in a post on social media platform X. Priti Adani informed that teachers from Adani Schools are being groomed to become master trainer ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10: Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu on Wednesday said that Dalai Lama should be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. He further mentioned that he will write to the Central Government to recommend India's highest civilian award for the Tibetan spiritual leader. In an interview with PTI Videos on Tuesday, Khandu also said that Beijing has no locus standi in the selection of the next Dalai Lama since Tibetan Buddhism is not even practised in mainland China unlike in Tibe ...Read More >
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 10 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan offered prayers at Sathya Sai Baba Temple in Puttaparthi, Andhra on Pradesh on Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima is being celebrated all over India. Prayers are being offered at various temples and people are taking dip in holy rivers as part of rituals. Also Read | Earthquake in Delhi-NCR: Quake of 4.4 Magnitude Shakes Parts of Capital Region, Residents Rush Out of House. Earlier, devotees gathered to offer pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) People across India thronged temples and ashrams on Thursday to celebrate Guru Purnima, a sacred occasion dedicated to honouring spiritual and academic mentors. Marked by deep reverence and spiritual fervour, the day holds a special place in Indian tradition for acknowledging the guiding light of gurus in one's journey from ignorance to enlightenment. Observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains, Guru Purnima is also known as Vyasa Purnima, commemorating ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered to take a holy dip in the Ganga River at Har Ki Pauri on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Rahul, who reached Haridwar to take the holy dip, said to ANI, "I am very excited, and the environment is also very good. I am here to take the holy dip in the Ganga and will start my Kanwar Yatra as well.... I asked the Ganga to give me success in my academic journey." Also Read | Gambhira Bridge Collapse: 2 More ...Read More >
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): A large number of devotees gathered to take a holy dip in the Ganga River at Har Ki Pauri on the occasion of Guru Purnima on Thursday. Rahul, who reached Haridwar to take the holy dip, said to ANI, I am very excited, and the environment is also very good. I am here to take the holy dip in the Ganga and will start my Kanwar Yatra as well.... I asked the Ganga to give me success in my academic journey. Suman, who reached Haridwar from Delhi, said, T ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings on Thursday on the occasion of Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to expressing reverence for spiritual and academic mentors. The day, deeply rooted in Indian tradition, honours the pivotal role played by gurus in guiding individuals from ignorance to enlightenment. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Best wishes to everyone on the special occasion of Guru Purnima." Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted citizens on the ...Read More >
Ujjain, July 10: On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, the sacred Bhasma Aarti was performed at the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the early morning ritual, which is considered very divine. The temple resonated with chants and spiritual fervor, marking the worship of Lord Shiva and spiritual gurus. Today also marks the end of the month of Ashadh and the beginning of the month of Sawan. From today, the Kanvar Yatra will also begin. Guru ...Read More >
12 Guwahati: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu in a pointed and strategic statement on Wednesday asserted that originally his state shares a 1200-km long border with Tibet, not China.Khandu's statement made in an interview with PTI in New Delhi shortly after returning attending the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday at Dharamshala, subtly rejected Beijing's narrative and underscores that the region's identity is distinct from China's claim over entire Arunachal Pradesh as "South Tibet" o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in Vadodara. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured. At least nine people were killed after a portion of the Gambhira bridge collapsed in the Padra area of Gujarat Vadodara district on Wednesday. In a post on X, the CM Patel said, The collapse of a span of the Gambhira Bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, has caused an ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 9 Jul: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu issued a stark warning over China's mega hydropower project - the world's largest dam - being constructed on the Yarlung Tsangpo river (Brahmaputra in India) near the Arunachal Pradesh border. Calling it an "existential threat" to the tribes and ecology of his state, Khandu said, "This is more dangerous than any military threat. It could be a water bomb. If China suddenly releases water, it would devastate our Siang region and endan ...Read More >
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