President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted people on the occasion on Onam and said it should mark a new beginning to those trying to rebuild their lives after the devastating floods in Kerala.


May Onam mark a new beginning, says President


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A group of militants on Friday forced their way into a temple's guard post in Jammu and Kashmir's Badgam district and beat up the guards there.


Militants thrash temple guards in J-K


Delhi Metro will run extra trips on Saturday and Sunday on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, it was announced on Friday.


Delhi Metro to run extra trips for Raksha Bandhan


The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed concern over the health condition of Rohingya refugees living in Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh and said a severe fund crunch has threatened continuation of health services in the refugee camps.


Despite efforts, Rohingyas remain vulnerable in Bangladesh: WHO


The Indian Army is set to build two bailey bridges near the Sabarimala temple to facilitate the pilgrims' return to the temple town, the authorities said on Friday.


Army to build two bridges to facilitate pilgrims' return to Sabarimala


With the state government cancelling the Onam celebrations, it is unlikely that Kerala households within the country or overseas will witness any festivities this year ignoring the huge loss of life and property in the devastating floods.


Onam festivities washed away by Kerala floods


The Delhi Metro will run extra trips on Saturday and Sunday in view of high ridership observed on the eve of Raksha Bandhan, it was announced on Friday.


Delhi Metro to run extra trips on Raksha Bandhan


A US-based NGO on Friday said that there were credible reports of Muslim re-education centres in China's Xinjiang region where custodial deaths and torture were taking place.


NGO reports custodial deaths, tortures in China's Xinjiang


The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday after three days' suspension with 137 pilgrims leaving Jammu for the cave shrine in Kashmir Valley.


Amarnath Yatra resumes, 137 pilgrims leave for Kashmir Valley


Last-mile connectivity is vital for popularizing India's rich history of Buddha circuit, said President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday, emphasizing that "we need to overcome the bottlenecks so that heritage tourism is utilised to its full potnetial."


Need to overcome bottlenecks to utilise Buddha circuit toursim: President


The Railways will run a Shri Ramayana Yatra Express from Madurai in Tamil Nadu on November 14 on the Ramayana circuit to cover the major spots related to the Hindu epic, it was announced on Tuesday.


Railways to launch Ramayana Yatra Express


Baba Ramdev on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the book 'Godman to Tycoon: The Untold Story of Baba Ramdev' was based on rumours and maligned his image.


Book maligns my image, Ramdev tells HC


Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced a comprehensive project to develop the ritual sites in Mecca, the media reported.


Saudi Arabia to develop ritual sites in Mecca


The spirit of Buddhism and the many philosophies surrounding the religion were explored on the opening day of the "Mountain Echoes" literary festival which aims to celebrate "Untouched Beauty, Unexplored Ideas and Unstoppable Voices" from the heart of the Himalayas.


Timeless Buddhist wisdom uncovered at Bhutan lit fest


The "6th International Buddhist Conclave 2018" will be held here on Friday with the participation of over 200 delegates, Buddhist monks, diplomats, researchers and scholars from around 15 nations, an official said here on Thursday.


6th global Buddhist meet in Maharashtra


The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will remain closed to the public until further notice due to the overflowing Pamba river, authorities said on Thursday.


Sabarimala temple remains closed for pilgrims


The UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has warned that the children from the Rohingya Muslim minority are facing the danger of becoming a "lost generation".


Rohingya children facing danger of becoming 'lost generation'


An inspection team of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday found cracks in the column capital of Jagannath temple's Nata Mandap in Puri.


Cracks found in Jagannath temple Mandap


The Muslim festival of sacrifice -- Eid-ul-Azha -- was celebrated with religious fervour and joy across West Bengal on Wednesday.


Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Bengal with fervour


Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday sought intervention of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in seeking access from the Pakistan government for devotees to visit the historic Gurdwara Sahib in Kartapur on the 550th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev.


Punjab CM seeks access to Gurdwara Sahib in Pakistan


More than 50 snakes were seized by Forest department officials in a day-long drive to prevent snake charmers from duping 'Shiv bhakts' outside temples across Agra.

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