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Sri Lanka Hosts Annual Durga Puja, Kicks Off with Shasthi Ritual

In Sri Lanka, the Indian Cultural Association commenced its annual Durga Puja celebrations today at the Ganesh Temple Auditorium in Colombo with the traditional Shasthi Puja, marking the start of the five-day festivities.   High Commissioner of India, Santosh Jha, attended the event and praised the ...

September 28, 2025 10:27 PM September 28, 2025 10:27 PM

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Sri Lanka Thanks PM Modi for Honouring Bhupen Hazarika’s Song in Local Languages

In Sri Lanka, Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at Colombo Prof. Ankuran Dutta thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for acknowledging the translation and rendering of legendary singer-composer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s song into Sri Lanka’s official languages. Prime Minister Modi, during Man...

September 28, 2025 10:14 PM September 28, 2025 10:14 PM

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Viksit Bharat Run 2025 Organised Globally as Part of Seva Pakhwada

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, today successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 across over 100 countries as part of the ongoing Seva Pakhwada. The Ministry in a statement, said that this marked the first-ever global edition of the...

September 28, 2025 6:40 PM September 28, 2025 6:40 PM

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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years for Corruption

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for corruption and influence peddling. This marks the first time a former French president has received a jail sentence.   The sentence of five years includes three years that are suspended, meaning Sarkozy is expecte...

September 28, 2025 6:21 PM September 28, 2025 6:21 PM

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Hindi Pakhwada 2025 Concludes at IGCC Dhaka

In Bangladesh, the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC) of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated Hindi Pakhwada 2025 with a series of events that concluded today. The fortnight-long programme, which began on the 14th of this month, featured essay writing, poem recitation, Antakshari competi...

September 28, 2025 5:48 PM September 28, 2025 5:48 PM

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Poland Scrambles Jets, Shuts Airspace After Russia’s Massive Strikes on Ukraine

Poland scrambled fighter jets and closed its airspace over the southeastern cities of Lublin and Rzeszów today, citing unplanned military activity related to ensuring country's security. The move followed Russia’s massive overnight assault on Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow launch...

September 28, 2025 1:52 PM September 28, 2025 1:52 PM

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Indian diaspora unites for Viksit Bharat Run at Dubai’s Kite Beach

More than 500 runners and volunteers gathered at Dubai’s Kite Beach today for the Viksit Bharat Run, part of a worldwide initiative engaging Indian communities across 150 locations in 91 countries under the Seva Pakhwada celebrations.   The event was organized by the Consulate General of India in Du...

September 28, 2025 1:40 PM September 28, 2025 1:40 PM

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US: 3 dead, many injured as gunman on boat fires at restaurant in North Carolina

In US, three people lost their lives and several others were injured after an assailant opened fire from a boat near a waterfront restaurant in North Carolina.   Authorities confirmed that a total of seven individuals were shot during the attack. including three who were pronounced dead at the ...

September 28, 2025 12:52 PM September 28, 2025 12:52 PM

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US revokes Colombian president’s visa over ‘reckless and incendiary’ remarks

The United States has announced plans to revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa, citing what it described as reckless and incendiary behavior during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in New York. According to the U.S.   State Department, the decision followed Petro’s appearance at a rall...