PM Modi ‘deeply touched’ by warm welcome from Indian community in Johannesburg

November 21, 2025 10:46 PM

PM Modi ‘deeply touched’ by warm welcome from Indian community in Johannesburg

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, expressed appreciation for the rousing welcome given by members of the Indian community, noting that India’s vibrant cultural diversity was on full display in South Africa. Members of the diaspora presented folk dances from 11 Indian states during a short cultural programme titled ‘Rhythms of a United India’. PM Modi lauded how the community has stayed connected to its roots. “The cu...

President Murmu inaugurates second edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam

November 21, 2025 10:12 PM

President Murmu inaugurates second edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday inaugurated the second edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad. The nine-day cultural festival, being organised by Rashtrapati Nilayam in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Tourism, will be open to the public from November 22 to 30. The event aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. Visitor...