New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti and wished that the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence and compassion. Mahavira Janma Kalyanaka is one of the most significant religious festivals in Jainism. It commemorates the birth of Mahavira, who is the 24th and final Tirthankara of the current Avasarpini. This festival is celebrated in March or April according to the Gr…
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New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday to inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, and launch several significant development projects across the state, covering cultural, technological, and infrastructural milestones.Speaking ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister said in a post on social media: “The Samrat Samprati Museum is a testament to the rich legacy of Jainism and India’s civilisational traditions. It will p…
Nagpur, March 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday underscored India’s pivotal role in addressing global instability, saying that “India can bring an end to the ongoing war”, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Vidarbha Prant office in Nagpur. Speaking on the escalating global conflicts, Bhagwat asserted that the world is increasingly looking towards India to restore balance through the foundation of Dharma.Bhagwat noted…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Monday said that violence is not limited to physical harm alone, but also includes emotional injury and the breaking of hearts — something that, she observed, often occurs in political life.Speaking at the Acharya Mahashraman Maryada Mahotsav in Chhoti Khatu, Raje said that Jainism is founded on the principle of non-violence, which goes beyond refraining from physical harm.“Harming the life of any living being is violen…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 is being celebrated on Saturday with the theme ‘Viksit Bharat–Viksit Uttar Pradesh’, reflecting the state’s cultural richness and developmental journey. The celebrations include the launch of the ‘One District–One Cuisine’ initiative, aimed at showcasing traditional dishes from every district of the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to inaugurate the main event in Lucknow. The celebrations will begin on Saturday at t…