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Nepal: 35-year-old Balen Shah takes oath as new PM in first ever Vedic-Sanatan ceremony, forms young cabinet with ministers in their 30s and 40s...

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Balen Shah made history as Nepal’s youngest and first Madhesi Prime Minister, taking his oath in a unique Vedic-Sanatan ceremony.
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Bangladesh: Hindu Nitai Roy Chowdhury, Buddhist Dipen Dewan inducted as full ministers in BNP-led cabinet

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The inclusion of Hindu and Buddhist leaders in key ministerial roles comes amid scrutiny over minority representation in Bangladesh, particularly after reported attacks on Hindus following the political transition in August 2024.
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Zanskar Buddhist Association demands anti-conversion law to prevent Love Jihad in Ladakh, warns Muslims against converting Buddhist girls to Islam using marriage

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In a strongly worded letter to local authorities, the Zanskar Buddhist Association (ZBA) of Ladakh has raised alarms over the alleged abduction and forced...
Culture and History

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights 2,000-year-old Buddhist site in Kashmir’s Zehanpura, explains how an old photo in a French museum led to the...

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PM Modi praised the discovery as evidence of the region's rich cultural heritage and a source of pride for the country.
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Major Buddhist complex found in Baramulla: Read about the breakthrough and how Modi govt is working to revive the cultural and historical heritage of...

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It is the first large-scale cooperation project in Jammu and Kasmir to be officially approved under ASI guidelines.
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Beijing’s worst fear? Dalai Lama likely to outline a succession plan ahead of 90th birthday

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Dalai Lama will address a major three-day gathering of Buddhist religious leaders this week, which will be attended by over 100 Tibetan Buddhist figures and include a video message from him.
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China’s brutal assault on Tibetan Buddhism: Over 1,000 monks and nuns expelled from Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet

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Chinese authorities have recently dealt a blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy
Culture and History

‘Srivijaya’ is 1400 years older than Port Blair: Read the story of a Buddhist kingdom in Sumatra, and Rajendra Chola’s epic naval war

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Examining the causes behind Chola king Rajendra’s invasion of Srivijaya, noted historian Nilakanta Sastri in his book Colas writes that there is ample material to believe that initially not only Rajaraja Chola but his son Rajendra also had friendly ties with Srivijaya.
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Telangana: Hoard of Ikshvaku period lead coins unearthed during excavations at the historic Phanigiri site in Suryapet

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Around 3,730 coins, each weighing an average of 2.3 grams, all made of lead were recovered from Phanigiri in Telangana.
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Bangladesh: Masked man sets 150-year-old Buddhist monastery on fire, ruling Hasina govt accuses Opposition BNP of orchestrating the attack

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The fire that broke out at the 150-year-old monastery completely gutted the stairs. It must be mentioned that the holy shrine is sacred to the Rakhine community of Cheranghata.
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