India’s Civilisational Journey Has Been a Story of Cultural Exchange: PM Modi

October 15, 2026 12:08 AM

India’s Civilisational Journey Has Been a Story of Cultural Exchange: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India’s civilisational journey has, for centuries, been a story of cultural exchange, with centres of learning such as Nalanda facilitating the exchange of knowledge across Asia and Buddhist monks, scholars, traders and travellers carrying Indian ideas to different parts of the world through land and maritime routes. In his message to the three-day international conference on ‘Bharat’s Cultural Connections across the Globe’, being held...

Today’s India respects traditions, honours its rich cultural heritage: Rajnath Singh

January 2, 2026 6:12 PM

Today’s India respects traditions, honours its rich cultural heritage: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that modern India draws strength and pride from recognising its ancient past and rich cultural traditions, underlining the country’s deep civilisational roots. Addressing the 104th Foundation Day celebrations of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur, named after Maharana Bhupal Singh Ji of Mewar who founded the institution in 1923, the senior BJP leader highlighted India’s enduring contributions to global knowledge systems, spanning science, me...