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"No trace of slave mentality": CM Yogi Adityanath says new-age Ayodhya stands free of past servitude

Ayodhya, Nov. 8 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday emphasised that the new-age Ayodhya has shed all traces of a "slave mentality" and symbols of past servitude, attributing the ... Read More


Far right American activist Jake Lang disrupts Diwali celebrations in Seattle, targets Hindus

Seattle, Nov. 8 -- Far Right American activists Jake Lang on Saturday (local time) attempted to stall a Diwali Celebration in Seattle before he was physically checked by some of the people. Lang and o... Read More


Ayodhya: Clean-up drive underway along Saryu Ghat after 10th Deepotsav celebrations; devotees take holy dip

Ayodhya, Nov. 8 -- Ayodhya witnessed a seamless transition from festive celebrations to civic responsibility on Sunday morning as authorities launched an extensive cleanliness drive along the banks of... Read More


Pak open to giving visa to Bhagwant Mann for Lahore conference

India, Nov. 8 -- Islamabad signals visa consideration, but Indian government clearance remains essential for travel. Pakistan has indicated its willingness to consider a visa application from Punjab ... Read More


Diwali's new ledger: Writing a new story of economic progress

India, Nov. 8 -- Solar power, nuclear energy and MSMEs offer opportunities to expand jobs and strengthen domestic industries. The new year's economic resolutions made alongside Lakshmi Puja should no... Read More


Melaka lacks a real capital, says Ab Rauf, who wants Kota Laksamana to be it

MELAKA, Nov. 8 -- Barisan Nasional (BN) wants to turn Kota Laksamana into Melaka's state capital if it wins the seat in the coming state election, Melaka BN chairman Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said. He... Read More


Delhi government prepares for large-scale Chhath celebrations

India, Nov. 8 -- The government constituted a committee for Chhath Puja, headed by Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra. The BJP government in Delhi is preparing for Chhath Puja on an expanded scale... Read More


Southern African farmers prepare for powerful El Nino with agroecology

France, Nov. 8 -- "Instead of ploughing the entire land, I only disrupt the specific spot where plants will grow," Matsapa told RFI at his farm. The potholes technique - which captures water, concent... Read More


Top Vietnamese leader's Japan visit to open up new space for bilateral cooperation

Hanoi, Nov. 8 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation are paying an official visit to J... Read More


Deport dot heads: Conservatives storm Seattle's Diwali festivities

Washington, Nov. 8 -- Conservative activists led by Jake Lang stormed Diwali celebrations in Seattle carrying placards calling for the deportation of all "dot heads", an act that was swiftly condemned... Read More