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Faith Beyond Frontiers: The Survival of Buddha Dhamma in Russia

Buddha Dhamma has had a presence in Russia for over four centuries, primarily among three ethnic groups: the Buryats, the Kalmyks, and the Tuvans. The Kalmyks, a western Mongol group, were the first to integrate into the Russian Empire. Despite their earlier familiarity with Buddhist traditions, they formally embraced Buddhist practices only in the late sixteenth century.

2025-09-22T06:33:13.583523+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese aircraft and 4 naval vessels near its te

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Monday said that fresh Chinese military activity was detected around the island, saying three sorties of PLA aircraft and four People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted until 6 am (local time).

2025-09-22T01:16:57.225942+00:00 IST

Ziarat assistant commissioner, son 'shot dead' by kidnappers

Ziarat Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Afzal and his son, who were kidnapped about a month ago, were executed by their captors, sources reported Geo News on Sunday.

2025-09-21T22:48:00.051445+00:00 IST

Bangladesh reports surge in dengue cases, records nine deaths in

Bangladesh is facing a significant surge in dengue cases, with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reporting nine new deaths and 740 hospitalisations in the past 24 hours, marking the highest daily figures of the year

2025-09-21T22:13:13.310190+00:00 IST

Over 1000 people dead due to floods in Pakistan 

Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that at least 1,006 people have died and 3.02 million have been rescued across Pakistan amid severe rains and flash floods since June 26

2025-09-21T21:33:45.907504+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Three transgender persons found shot dead in Karachi’s

Three transgender individuals were fatally shot to death near the Memon Goth police station in Pakistan's Karachi, The Express Tribune reported citing officials.

2025-09-21T21:15:57.754094+00:00 IST

Nepali Prime Minister inducts five new ministers into the cabinet

According to sources, the interim Prime Minister has recommended Anil Kumar Sinha, a former justice assigning portfolio of three ministries- Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply; Law and Justice; and Land Reforms, Cooperatives and Poverty Alleviation.

2025-09-21T19:45:26.744030+00:00 IST

India to organise exhibition of Lord Buddha relics in Russia

The Prime Minister's Office has informed that Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya will lead the delegation carrying the sacred relics to Russia. He will depart for Russia on September 23 with the delegation, where the sacred Piprahwa (Kapilvastu) relics of Lord Buddha will be exhibited.

2025-09-21T19:07:39.832948+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Bangladesh

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-09-21T15:26:46.100020+00:00 IST

Nepal forms high-level judicial inquiry commission to investigate

A meeting of the Council of Ministers on Sunday has formed a three-member high-level judicial inquiry commission to investigate violence and destruction during the Gen-Z movement.

2025-09-21T15:23:32.143045+00:00 IST

Indian Navy’s INS Satpura arrives in Colombo

The Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate, INS Satpura, arrived in Colombo on Sunday to a warm reception from personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy.

2025-09-21T15:21:51.991997+00:00 IST

Pakistani agencies accused of targeting Sindhi political activist

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has strongly condemned the abduction of two Sindhi activists, Saeed Tweeno and his younger brother, Dilbar Tweeno, allegedly by Pakistani state intelligence agencies in a late-night raid.

2025-09-21T14:21:14.027538+00:00 IST

Afghan FM rejects Trump’s Bagram demand

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has firmly rejected calls by US President Donald Trump to reclaim control of Bagram Air Base, declaring that "not even one metre of Afghan land will be given to the Americans."

2025-09-21T12:32:50.762623+00:00 IST

China’s interference blamed for cancellation of Taiwanese art

In its statement, MOFA condemned China for interfering in "non-political artistic and cultural exchanges" and criticised the museum's decision to submit to pressure, calling it both "regrettable" and harmful to cultural cooperation.

2025-09-21T12:20:54.211243+00:00 IST

Japan's farm minister Koizumi enters LDP leadership race

While the LDP's new leader will likely become prime minister, that is not guaranteed. The LDP-Komeito coalition does not have a majority in the House of Representatives, the Lower House in the Parliament.

2025-09-21T12:09:32.827453+00:00 IST

China expands its assault on press freedom

Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, once jailed for her frontline reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, appeared in court again in Shanghai on September 19.

2025-09-21T12:03:22.907577+00:00 IST

Indian ambassador meets Nepal Energy Minister Kulman Ghising

Ambassador Srivastava reached the office of Ghising where he reaffirmed support for the development of critical sectors of Nepal. This comes in line with India's continued diplomatic engagement following Nepal's recent political transition.

2025-09-21T11:09:41.526370+00:00 IST

Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki to expand cabinet this evening

Nepal interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki is set to expand her cabinet this evening, with seven new ministers expected to be inducted.

2025-09-21T11:01:31.280994+00:00 IST

Philippines orders evacuation ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa

The Philippines' state media also reported that 70 tourists remain stranded after Philippine Airlines suspended all flights to and from the island until September. 23

2025-09-21T10:44:26.078588+00:00 IST

J-K: Indo-Australian delegation meets LG Manoj Sinha

An Indo-Australian delegation led by Chairman of Bharat CSR Network, Sajid N Saiyed, called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday in Srinagar and presented a series of proposed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at sustainable development in the region, as per an official release.

2025-09-21T10:35:31.553427+00:00 IST

Pakistani authorities target farmers instead of fixing collapse

He cautioned that failure to act would compel the KIP to stage large-scale protests in Kulchak, Nasirabad, Lakpass, Khuzdar, and several other districts, as reported by Dawn.

2025-09-21T09:46:47.462320+00:00 IST