Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated allegations against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro cited by US President Donald Trump are unproven, and the situation involves legal, geopolitical and economic motives, including sanctions and US interest in Venezuela's oil sector.
Sachdev, in an interview with ANI, said that Flores, a member of the Venezuelan parliament, is considered a key figure in Maduro's administration and is accused of being involved in drug trafficking. The US reportedly abducted her to prevent her from rallying support for Maduro in Venezuela.
The inaugural ceremony will be held at the Dr Sampurnanand Sports Stadium in Varanasi, marking the start of the week-long tournament, which will run from January 4 to January 11. The prestigious national event will see participation from more than 1,000 players competing across 58 teams r
Sharing the highlights of today's programme, the Prime Minister, in a post on X, wrote, "The return of the sacred Piprahwa relics associated with Bhagwan Buddha after over a century is a moment of pride, reverence and cultural connect. Here are the highlights from today's programme."
The Prime Minister said the government decided to intervene and halt the auction to ensure the return of the sacred relics to India. He added that the occasion reflects India's commitment to preserving and restoring its cultural and spiritual heritage.
The event has drawn attention from historians, cultural enthusiasts, and Buddhist followers from across the country and abroad, showcasing India's efforts to preserve and celebrate its ancient heritage.
Rani Velu Nachiyar was the first woman from a royal family to have challenged the British Empire. Rani Velu Nachiyar took up arms when her husband and his second wife were killed by the combined forces of British soldiers and the son of the Nawab of Arcot.
Accusing the Congress and CPI(M), both partners in the INDIA alliance, of turning Devaswom boards into "organisations of corrupt brokers," Chandrasekhar said a SIT reporting to the same political leadership could not uncover the full truth. "Only an independent Central probe can," he asse
During the hearing, the State government submitted that permission would be granted only for the Santhanakoodu festival scheduled for January 6. It informed the court that similar permission had been granted in 2023 and that the same conditions would be followed this year as well.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One," a landmark international exposition featuring the sacred Piprahwa relics directly linked to Lord Buddha.