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'Unity and diversity both in Bharat’s DNA': Mohan Bhagwat
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'Unity and diversity both in Bharat’s DNA': Mohan Bhagwat

New York, Aug 30 — RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said India has a civilisational mission to help the world recognise unity amid diversity, arguing that Bharatiyas must convey this message through their conduct rather than preaching. He said both unity and diversity are embedded in Bharat’s DNA,…

Dharma is not religion: RSS chief at New York event
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Dharma is not religion: RSS chief at New York event

New York, Aug 30 — RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said dharma should not be understood as religion or a form of worship, describing it instead as a universal principle that balances the needs of individuals, society and the environment. Addressing the Universal Oneness Celebration at Madison Square…

Officer killed in US South Carolina park shooting
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Officer killed in US South Carolina park shooting

New York, Aug 30 — A police officer was killed and a second was injured in a shooting at a park in Columbia, the US state of South Carolina, according to police. Columbia Police Department Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook confirmed that the suspect also died.The incident occurred at Southeast Park on…

Iran's president says peace MoU with US in interests of Tehran
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Iran's president says peace MoU with US in interests of Tehran

Tehran, Aug 30 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States is in the interests of the country, West Asia and the world. During a ceremony in the Iranian capital Tehran, he stressed that with the MoU's…

Nepal flash floods: 675 dead, 2,498 missing, says disaster authority
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Nepal flash floods: 675 dead, 2,498 missing, says disaster authority

Kathmandu, Aug 30 — Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that 675 bodies had been recovered from mudslide-hit areas, with 2,498 people still missing. According to Nepal's Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, a total of…

Faith leaders reject religion-fuelled hate
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Faith leaders reject religion-fuelled hate

New York, Aug 30 — Religious leaders from 30 countries have pledged to confront hatred, defend persecuted communities and ensure that artificial intelligence remains in the service of humanity. The commitments were unveiled during a 'Universal Oneness' gathering at the Madison Square Garden in New…

Faith leaders warn of rising global hate
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Faith leaders warn of rising global hate

New York, Aug 30 — Prominent religious leaders have warned that hatred is spreading rapidly across borders even as humanity struggles with armed conflicts, displacement, prejudice and the disruptive effects of emerging technologies. Addressing the 'Universal Oneness' gathering at Madison Square…

RSS backs global interfaith push: Bhagwat
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RSS backs global interfaith push: Bhagwat

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has pledged the organisation's full support to religious leaders working to promote interfaith cooperation, saying sustained grassroots action can change the global climate of conflict and mistrust. "RSS with all its might is…

Politics now a game of self-interest: Bhagwat
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Politics now a game of self-interest: Bhagwat

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said politics has become a "game of self-interest" and added that lasting change must begin within society before it can influence governments and public policy. Addressing religious leaders at the "One World, One…

Create locally the world we want: Bhagwat
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Create locally the world we want: Bhagwat

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged religious leaders to create local models of unity and selfless service, saying global change must begin in communities and be sustained through dialogue at every level. Addressing the "One World, One Humanity"…

RSS serves all without bias: Bhagwat
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RSS serves all without bias: Bhagwat

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the organisation serves people without religious discrimination, citing its response to an air disaster involving two planes from Arab countries whose passengers were predominantly Muslim. Addressing the "One World,…

Diversity decorates our unity: RSS chief
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Diversity decorates our unity: RSS chief

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said religious diversity must be accepted, respected and protected, describing it as a visible expression of the fundamental unity of humanity. Addressing religious leaders at the "One World, One Humanity" programme in New…

Practice, not knowledge, can unite: Bhagwat
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Practice, not knowledge, can unite: Bhagwat

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that knowledge alone cannot overcome religious and social divisions, calling for sustained practices that make service, love and respect part of everyday human behaviour. Speaking at the "One World, One Humanity"…

Bhagwat maps RSS' global outreach agenda
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Bhagwat maps RSS' global outreach agenda

New York, Aug 30 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat has outlined a long-term global outreach strategy built around interfaith dialogue, non-discriminatory service and local cooperation, while saying that social movements must shape public opinion before attempting to influence…

16 Keralites return safely from Nepal, says CM Satheeesan
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16 Keralites return safely from Nepal, says CM Satheeesan

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 — Sixteen Keralites, including a 14-member group from Kochi, have returned home safely from Nepal, while 45 travellers have been confirmed safe across Nepal and Indian transit locations, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said. He added on Saturday evening that arrangements…

Diaspora is living bridge between India and Uzbekistan: PM Modi
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Diaspora is living bridge between India and Uzbekistan: PM Modi

Tashkent, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Indian diaspora is a living bridge between India and Uzbekistan as he was greeted by a large gathering of the Indian community in Tashkent during his bilateral visit to the Central Asian nation."Overwhelmed by the warmth and…

US finds China dumped subsidised trailers
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US finds China dumped subsidised trailers

Washington, Aug 29 — The US Commerce Department has concluded that Chinese van-type trailers were heavily subsidised and sold in the American market below fair value, opening the way for steep trade duties if a separate federal investigation finds harm to US manufacturers. Commerce calculated a…

US senators oppose ICE electric-shock gloves
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US senators oppose ICE electric-shock gloves

Washington, Aug 29 — Sixteen US senators have urged the Trump administration to abandon plans to spend up to $20 million on electric-shock gloves for immigration officers, citing concerns about safety, training, civil rights and possible misuse during arrests. The Democratic-led group asked US…

US court blocks new mail-ballot rules
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US court blocks new mail-ballot rules

Washington, Aug 29 — A US federal judge has temporarily blocked new Postal Service requirements for mail-in ballots after a coalition of 25 states warned that the changes could disenfranchise eligible voters weeks before the November midterm elections. The temporary restraining order stops the US…