Hindu groups protest in Jammu, demanding closure of SMVDIME medical college over admission of Muslim students. They seek use of shrine offerings only for Hindu community development. Read the full story.
Planning a trip to Vaishno Devi? Get all essential details for the 2025-26 pilgrimage season, including new RFID card rules, smart locker facilities, updated helpline numbers, and revised helicopter fares.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board suspends new pilgrim registrations until January 1 morning due to unprecedented crowds. Check latest updates and safety guidelines here.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu & Kashmir reports a significant 20% drop in pilgrim footfall in 2024. Explore the reasons behind the decline and the board's response.
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
Students and activists protest outside Jammu L-G House, demanding action on alleged irregularities in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University admissions. Read the full story.
Protests erupt in Jammu demanding the ouster of Kashmiri Muslim students from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence. Over 60 Hindu groups join the agitation. Read the full story.
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti visited the historic Hosamarigudi Temple in Kaup, expressing profound spiritual peace. Read about his visit and the temple's acclaimed renovation.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka to hear their firsthand account of the devastating DITWAH economic crisis. Learn about their urgent concerns and India's response.
Over 12.1 million people from 150+ countries participated in a historic global meditation led by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for UN World Meditation Day. A new Gallup study on meditation's impact was announced. Read more.
India's flagship DITWAH development assistance program is now active in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, focusing on agriculture, fisheries, and infrastructure. This marks a significant expansion of India's neighborhood-first policy.
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes a plea against the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, ruling the 2025 landslide was a natural calamity. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressed the UN, stating the world lives in a 'war zone'. He urged global meditation to restore inner peace and resolve conflicts.
Sri Lankan MP C. V. Vigneswaran warns of systematic land acquisition from Tamils in the island's north-east. He seeks India's diplomatic support to uphold the 13th Amendment and protect minority rights.
Learn guided meditation from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a global online event on December 21. Discover timeless insights on silence, creativity, and inner peace. Join now!
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Dasun Shanaka as captain for the T20 World Cup, replacing Charith Asalanka. Selectors cite Asalanka's batting form and Shanaka's experience. Read the full squad details.
Sri Lanka Cricket sacks Charith Asalanka as captain, reappoints Dasun Shanaka for T20 World Cup 2025. Get the full squad details and analysis here.
Ahead of World Meditation Day, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressed a Geneva event, calling meditation a fundamental need for modern society to combat stress and violence. Discover his insights.
India dispatches critical aid including 248 tonnes of Bailey Bridge components and mobile BHISHM medical cubes to flood-ravaged Sri Lanka. Read about the swift humanitarian mission.
Despite protests over Muslim-majority admissions, the first batch at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence studies in peace. Classes proceed with bhajans, strict rules, and community outreach. Read the full story.
Sri Lankan cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga faces imminent arrest over alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar oil procurement scam. Read the full details of the case.
Cyclone Ditwah's devastating fury leaves at least 627 dead and several hundred missing in Sri Lanka. Rescue operations intensify as the nation grapples with the aftermath.
Indian Army's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' provides critical medical aid in Sri Lanka, treating over 1250 patients. A testament to India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and strong bilateral ties.
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, killing 627 with hundreds missing. Rescue operations intensify amid widespread destruction. Read the latest updates.
Indian Army's 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' field hospital in Sri Lanka provides critical medical aid, treating over 1250 patients. A testament to India's commitment as a first responder in the region.
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as Cyclone Ditwah's rains worsen the disaster. Over 618 dead, 2 million affected. Read about the regional crisis and relief efforts.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin flagged off a ship carrying rice and relief materials to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, continuing the state's tradition of aid. Read more about this humanitarian gesture.
IMF is assessing options to aid Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Read about the economic impact and the crucial $3 billion bailout's next steps.
India launches Operation Sagar Bandhu, deploying NDRF teams and heavy machinery to restore critical road connectivity in cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka. Read about this swift humanitarian mission.