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Education Ministry plans 5 Centres of Excellence to preserve linguistic heritage

New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Education Ministry has approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for studies in Classical Assamese, Classical Bengali, Classical…

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Historical 13th century Nepali documents returned from Germany

Kathmandu, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 800 historical documents relating to Nepal's political, legal, intellectual and cultural heritage, which had been housed in a private museum in Germany,…

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Mizoram’s Anthurium Festival returns after three years, blends tourism, culture, and adventure

Aizawl, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a three-year hiatus, Mizoram’s three-day Anthurium Festival began at Ailawng and Reiek villages in Mamit district on Thursday, bringing together horticulture,…

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Spiritual leaders welcome Baba Ramdev’s remark that Indian Muslims are converted; say Sanatan tradition is ancient

New Delhi, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Yoga guru Baba Ramdev said that "all Muslims in India are converted," several Hindu spiritual leaders on Thursday welcomed the statement, with some saying that the…

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Proposal for national recognition, development mission for Tulu language submitted to PM Modi

Bengaluru, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A proposal seeking the launch of a 'Tulu Language National Recognition & Development Mission 2026–2035' has been submitted on Thursday to Prime Minister Narendra…

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New Delhi: Yoga guru Baba Ramdev addresses a press conference at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Deepak Kumar)

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All Indian Muslims are converts, have Lord Ram and Krishna as ancestors: Baba Ramdev

Mathura, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday remarked all Muslims in India are "converts" and that they should acknowledge Lord Ram and Lord Krishna as their "ancestors" in…

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Cow should be declared national animal; its milk has healing properties: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi

Bareilly, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi said on Monday that cow should be declared the national animal because it would solve many conflicts and that cow's milk has…

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US Ambassador Gor pays obeisance at Golden Temple

Amritsar, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday visited the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh in Punjab's Amritsar as part of a day-long visit to the holy city, leading…

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K’taka govt invites Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara; CM Shivakumar urges people to witness cultural grandeur

Bengaluru, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Karnataka government on Monday formally invited Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji to inaugurate the historic Mysuru Dasara festival. Kannada and Culture…

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Rudraprayag: Personnel of the 15th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) carry a pilgrim on a stretcher during a medical evacuation operation at the Shri Kedarnath shrine, in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, on Thursday, June 25, 2026.(Photo: IANS/X/@15bnNdrf)

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Five-year-old dies in rockfall on Kedarnath route; around 1,000 pilgrims rescued

Rudraprayag, Sep 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) A five-year-old boy died on the spot after being struck by a falling stone from a hillside near Chirbasa on the Kedarnath trekking route in Uttarakhand, officials…

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Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference in Kolkata, Sunday, September 27, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Kuntal Chakrabarty)

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Bengal govt would protect ‘gaumata’, will jail those who insult saints: CM Adhikari

Kolkata, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government would protect 'gaumata' (cow) and will take action…

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‘Viksit Bharat’ will be inclusive where no one is left behind: V-P Radhakrishnan

Kollam, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday participated in the Vishwa Seva Dinam celebrations at Mata Amritanandamayi Math at Amritapuri in Kollam, and called for…

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PM Modi highlights Modhera’s resilience, from Sun Temple destruction to India’s first solar village

New Delhi, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 138th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, highlighted the history and resilience of…

27 Sept·Gopi

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Bihar CM inaugurates Pitru Paksha fair in Gaya, Nishant Kumar reviews health arrangements

Patna, Sep 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Pitru Paksha Fair in Gaya on Friday, marking the beginning of the annual religious gathering that draws devotees…

25 Sept·Gopi

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PM Modi attends ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ programme in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a unique "Bhajan Clubbing" programme at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park here, organised on the occasion of the 110th…

25 Sept·Gopi

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Khairatabad Bada Ganesh’s idol immersion passes off smoothly in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hyderabad's famous Khairatabad Ganesh was immersed in Hussain Sagar lake on Friday amid gaiety as thousands of devotees bid adieu to the 'Bada Ganesh'. The 69-foot…

25 Sept·Gopi

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India highlights need for stronger international cooperation for return of cultural properties

New York, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the need for stronger international cooperation for the return of cultural…

24 Sept·Gopi

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the party office in Lucknow on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

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‘Akhilesh talking about Ayodhya is a joke’: UP ministers on SP chief criticising demolition drive

Lucknow, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Ministers on Wednesday lashed out at the Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav after the latter condemned the demolition drive in Ayodhya,…

23 Sept·Gopi

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Prez Murmu stresses inner peace amid global tensions, says ‘spirituality can aid world renewal’

Vadodara, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday stressed the need for meditation, introspection, compassion and positive thinking amid growing stress, violence, intolerance and…

23 Sept·Gopi

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Don’t kick aside Sabarimala protesters: Kerala BJP

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive Member Kummanam Rajasekharan on Wednesday accused the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government of turning its back…

23 Sept·Gopi

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PM Modi unveils logo for birth centenary celebrations of Pejawar Math’s Sri Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Sep 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji of Sri Pejavara Adhokshaja Matha in Karnataka's Udupi, along with other…

22 Sept·Gopi

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta clicks a selfie with women during the Haritalika Teej Mahotsav 2026, in New Delhi, on Sunday, September 20, 2026. (Photo: IANS/X/@gupta_rekha)

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joins ‘Haritalika Teej Mahotsav’ with Nepali, Gorkhali community

New Delhi, Sep 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the 'Haritalika Teej Mahotsav 2026', along with Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, at Indira Gandhi…

20 Sept·Gopi

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L-G Sinha lays foundation stone of Mata Lalleshwari heritage centre in Jammu

Jammu, Sept 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre at Mata Bhaderkali…

19 Sept·Gopi

Hyderabad: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje addresses a press conference at the BJP State Office in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 19, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

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‘Very happy’: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje on ‘Tulu’ granted official language status in K’taka

Bengaluru, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje on Saturday expressed happiness on 'Tulu' being announced as Karnataka's second additional administrative language alongside…

19 Sept·Gopi

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Gujarat: Special train begins between Asarva, Khedbrahma for Bhadarvi Poonam Fair

Ahmedabad, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ahmedabad Division of Western Railway has started a daily unreserved special train between Asarva and Khedbrahma to facilitate travel for devotees attending the…

19 Sept·Gopi

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Radha Ashtami draws massive crowds to Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana

Barsana, Sep 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) A massive influx of devotees gathered at the Shri Radha Rani Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Barsana on Saturday as devotees celebrated the auspicious occasion of Radha…

19 Sept·Gopi

Varanasi: People gather along the ghats as the Ganga river continues to rise at a rate of around 3 cm per hour, in Varanasi on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

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In UP, barcodes to unravel history and significance of religious and historical hotspots

Lucknow, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the thousands of tourists visiting various religious and historical tourism sites in Uttar Pradesh, they will no longer be needed to rely on the guides or locals…

15 Sept·Gopi

Navsari: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a programme in Navsari, Gujarat, on Tuesday, September 08, 2026. (Photo: IANS/PMO)

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PM Modi extends Samvatsari greetings, says forgiveness, compassion strengthen every bond

New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to members of the Svetambara sect of the Jain community on the sacred occasion of Samvatsari, emphasising…

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India to bring ‘Sarang’ cultural festival to cities across South Korea

Seoul, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's annual cultural festival in South Korea will kick off this week, featuring traditional dance performances and workshops in cities across the country, the Indian…

14 Sept·Gopi

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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations sweep India; devotees throng Maharashtra temples, pandals

New Delhi, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with immense enthusiasm and religious fervour across India, particularly in Maharashtra, on Monday, as devotees welcomed…

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