New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) On the eve of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Minister of State for Ayush and Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Saturday invited citizens to join celebrations led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in large numbers. Urging citizens to become a part of the historic celebrations of health, harmony and India’s timeless yoga tradition, Jadhav said this year the Ministry of Culture is also organising special IDY 2026 celebrations at 100 iconic locat…
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New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush has called on citizens across India to join the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21 in large numbers to be part of “historic celebration of health, harmony and the country’s timeless yoga tradition,” an official statement said on Saturday.The ministry said that celebrations will be held across 23 States and Union Territories, with special events organised at prominent public locations in Delhi.People can participate in yoga ses…
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a significant development, Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, has been elected and appointed Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an official statement.This is the first time that India will hold the Vice-Presidency of the FATF. Aggarwal will work towards solidifying India’s leadership in the FATF forum, the statement added.“This appointment is a recognition of India’s collective effort and of the strength of our a…
Ayodhya, May 30 (IANS) A row erupted after American-based historian Audrey Truschke challenged a social media post by the Ministry of Culture, which described a Harappan Pashupati seal as “Shiva-Pashupati”. Truschke claimed that the figure is that of an Eurasian deity “lord of animals”.Criticising the historian’s claim, Hindu seers in Ayodhya, on Saturday, alleged that it is an attempt to tarnish India’s history and culture and is “completely unacceptable”.Speaking to IANS, Mahant Sitaram Das Ma…
Guwahati, May 29 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has been leading an Indian delegation carrying the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha’s two principal disciples, Arhant Sariputra and Arhant Maudgalyayana, to Mongolia for a sacred exposition aimed at strengthening the centuries‑old spiritual and cultural ties between the two countries, officials said on Friday. The exposition is being organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and is being regarded as a l…
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Retired IAS officer and the first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died in a fire that broke out at his residence in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area following a suspected air-conditioner blast. His son sustained injuries in the incident and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to Delhi Police, the incident occurred around 11:18 p.m. on Thursday at Kumar’s residence located in the upscale Hauz Khas locality of South …
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Buddha Purnima celebrations and holy relic exposition in Ladakh this year represented far more than a religious event, showcasing India’s growing emphasis on combining heritage, spirituality, diplomacy, and cultural identity as a cohesive soft power strategy. The exposition reinforced India’s role as the custodian of Buddhist heritage, while highlighting Ladakh’s significance as a living centre of Himalayan Buddhism in the country, a report has highlighted.Acco…
Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have condemned the demolition of an ancient temple in Telangana’s Warangal district.BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Friday termed the act as outrageous and demanded immediate restoration of the temple.“In this state, the rule of fools who have no understanding whatsoever of Telangana’s history, culture, or existence continues. It is outrageous that the state Congress government has demolishe…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) under construction at Lothal in Gujarat and set July 2026 as the target for completion of Phase 1 of the project. During the review, the minister directed officials to accelerate construction activities and ensure the timely completion of critical components, including panels, mural work, ceiling fabrication and flooring. Sonowal emphas…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini got all emotional as she remembered late Dharmendra while paying tribute to the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood.Speaking during the opening of ‘LENS & LEGACY: BOLLYWOOD IN FOCUS’ by The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Mumbai, and the Ministry of Culture, Hema Malini reflected on the glorious legacy left behind by the legend.Talking about Dharmendra’s immense love for cinema, she said, “This tribute is not just a recognition of his contribution…