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How Buddhist outreach has always been a key element of PM Narendra Modi’s Act East Policy
During his historic speech to members of the Constituent Assembly of Nepal in August 2014, he spoke of their journey from the path of yuddha (war) to the path of Buddha.
Buddhist outreach key element of India's efforts to woo neighbours
The theme of Buddhism, and its relevance in conflict resolution, was seen in the early months of Modi's Prime Ministership.
US issues terror alert for citizens travelling to India ahead of Barack Obama's visit
The United States has issued a high-level terror alert for its citizens travelling to India ahead of President Barack Obama's visit.
Government plans tourism circuits to attract Buddhist pilgrims
According to the plan, 'Sacred Circuit' will be a five to seven days' journey and will include visits to Gaya, Varanasi, Piparva and Kushinagar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi plants Banyan tree sapling at SAARC retreat resort
Modi was seen having one-on-one meetings with Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
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'Definitive leads' of Indian Mujahideen role in Bodh Gaya blasts
Security agencies probing the recent blasts in Bihar today claimed to have got "definitive leads" about the role of banned terror group Indian Mujahideen (IM) in the Bodh Gaya blasts in July this year.
CISF to guard Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya
Mahabodhi temple, which was rocked by multiple blasts, will be provided security by CISF, the first shrine to be guarded by the paramilitary force.
Bodh Gaya 'bomber' caught on CCTV cameras may be of Assamese origin
The NIA, which is investigating the July 7 terror attacks at the Buddhist shrine, has got some clues that point in the direction of the northeastern state.
No headway in Gaya blasts, Sushilkumar Shinde says all angles being probed
Investigators made no headway yet in their probe into Bodh Gaya serial blasts as they looked into all possible angles including any Naxal role and also the purported claim by IM.
Centre to examine issue of CISF security for religious places
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has pleaded for CISF takeover of the temple complex for better security.
Bodh Gaya blasts being probed in detail, says Shinde
"We have put in a big team of NIA, which specialises in investigating terrorism incidents," Shinde said.
Bodh Gaya probe: Four more detained
The first blast took place at the temple at about 5.30 AM followed by nine successive explosions in a near simultaneous operation.
Security tightened at Buddhist sites in Odisha
Jajpur houses world famous Buddhist complex at Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, Lalitgiri and Buddhist sites at Langudi, Kaima, Tarapur and Deuli.
Bodh Gaya blasts: Terrorists’ audacity leaves sleuths aghast
An official said though the intention could be to damage the Buddha statue atop the platform, the attempt showed their audacity.
Bodh Gaya bombs had ammonium nitrate, timers: Report
The bombs that targeted the world renowned pilgrimage town of Bodh Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple complex had a mix of ammonium nitrate and sulphur and were neatly packed in small cylinders, a preliminary report has said.
13 bombs were planted in Mahabodhi temple complex: Sushilkumar Shinde
As many as 13 bombs were planted inside Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya of which ten had exploded injuring two monks, Shinde said.
Security tightened for Mathura, Vrindavan temples
Security of temples in Mathura and Vrindavan has been beefed up following blasts in Bihar temples
One person detained in connection with Bodh Gaya serial blasts
A five-member NIA team comprising a DIG and two SPs reached hereon July 7 and went straight to the Mahabodhi temple to start investigations.
Bodh Gaya serial blasts: BJP trains its guns on Nitish Kumar
Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi accused both JD (U) and the Lalu Prasad-led RJD of seeking to present terrorists as martyrs.
Security of Dalai Lama's office beefed up after Bodh Gaya blasts
The security of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's official palace and nearby Tsuglagkhang temple here was beefed up today.
Dalai Lama, Tibetan govt-in-exile pained over Bodh Gaya blasts
Terming the series of blasts at Mahabodhi temple complex in Bihar as "unfortunate", Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama today said "few individuals" could be behind the attack.
NIA team arrives in Bodh Gaya to probe serial blasts
The five-member NIA team comprising a DIG and two SPs arrived on a special plane from New Delhi and drove straight to the Mahabodhi temple to start investigations.
Centre has no plan to deal with security crisis: BJP
Rajnath Singh today hit out at UPA government over the serial blasts in Bodh Gaya, alleging that it does not have any comprehensive action plan to meet the challenge of internal and external security crisis.
Terror strikes Bodh Gaya, serial blasts rock Mahabodhi Temple
Terror struck the temple town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar, as nine serial explosions rocked the Mahabodhi Temple complex on Sunday morning.
Centre tells states to tighten security at Buddhist shrines
Citing recent intelligence inputs, the Ministry said radical terrorist groups were planning to target Buddhist installations, including Bodh Gaya.
Narendra Modi condemns terror attack on Mahabodhi temple
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today condemned the terror attack on Mahabodhi temple in in Bihar's Bodh Gaya district.
Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa saddened by Bodh Gaya explosions: Official
Nine serial explosions on Sunday rocked the temple town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar, including four in the Mahabodhi Temple complex, injuring two monks.
5 injured in multiple blasts at Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya
The injured have been rushed to the hospital with splinter injuries. Unconfirmed reports said that one unexploded bomb was found outside the temple and diffused by the security forces.
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