VARANASI, Feb. 17 -- The three-day conference on Pali literature and Buddhist philosophy, scheduled to be held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) from February 17, will further strengthen ties between India and other Asian countries in the fields of Buddhist education, tourism, culture, and research, said tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh on Monday. The state department of culture is partnering the conference with the department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at Banaras Hindu University, where it will be held from February 17 to 19, 2026. The event is being conducted under the joint auspices of Central Sanskrit University, International Buddhist Research Institute, state culture department and Toyo University....