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New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that ties between India and Vietnam have been elevated to Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. While addressing a joint press meet with Vietnamese President To Lam following their talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday, PM Modi called Vietnam a “key pillar” of India’s Act East policy and Vision Mahasagar.PM Modi said, “One decade back, during my first visit to Vietnam, Vietnam became India’s first Co…

Bodh Gaya, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam visited Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment, and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple. Earlier in the day, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a warm welcome to the Vietnamese President upon his arrival in Gayaji for a three-day visit to India.Earlier, in 2011, he had planted a Bodhi tree at the Phat Tich Pagoda in Bac Ninh, which was brought from Bodh Gaya.The Bihar CM expressed confidence that the Vietn…

Gayaji, May 5 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to Vietnam President To Lam upon his arrival in Gayaji for a three-day visit to India. The Bihar CM expressed confidence that the Vietnamese President’s visit would strengthen the bilateral relations between the two nations.Samrat Choudhary took to social media ‘X’ and said, “We extended a warm welcome and hearty greetings to the President of Vietnam, To Lam, upon his arrival in Gayaji — a city steeped…

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam will visit India on Tuesday for a State visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will be in India till May 7. This is his first visit to India after being elected as the President of Vietnam earlier this month.”He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising several Ministers and senior officials of the Government of Vietna…

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended heartfelt wishes on the ocassion of Buddha Purnima reflecting on the message and philosophy of Lord Gautam Buddha. Rahul Gandhi extended heartfelt wishes on the ocassion of Buddha Purnima on ‘X’ and said, “Heartfelt wishes to you all on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. The life philosophy and teachings of Lord Gautam Buddha serve as a lesson for all of humanity—a lesson of non-violence, com…

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended best wishes on Buddha Purnima and said that Buddha’s eternal messages of compassion, non-violence, peace and knowledge will continue to guide humanity.President Murmu took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all citizens and to the followers of Bhagwan Buddha across the world.””This sacred day marks the ep…

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam will visit India on May 5 for a State visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will be in India till May 7. This is his first visit to India after being elected as the President of Vietnam earlier this month.”He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising se…

Patna, April 7 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Gaya Police have arrested notorious criminal Mohan Manjhi, who was carrying a bounty of Rs 50,000 on Tuesday. His accomplice, Sonu Manjhi, was also apprehended during the operation. Both had been absconding for a long period.Mohan Manjhi is accused of multiple serious cases, including murder, extortion, and violations of the Arms Act.Dharmendra Bharti, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) 2 of Gaya Sadar, described the arrest as a significan…

Mahad (Maharashtra), March 20 (IANS) On the occasion of the commencement of the centenary year of the historic Chavdar Tale Satyagraha in Mahad, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to equality, social justice, and constitutional values.He expressed a firm resolve to build a society free from discrimination. Speaking at the event organised by the Department of Social Justice and Special Assistance, he emphasised that the Satyagraha led by Dr Babasaheb Am…

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the initiatives undertaken by his government to develop sites associated with the heritage of Lord Buddha in India and across the world, while also emphasising efforts to connect the present generation with Buddhist traditions and values.The Prime Minister inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in Delhi.Addressing the ga…