Union minister Kiren Rijiju attended the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala, emphasizing his role as a bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world. The Dalai Lama reflected on benefiting others from exile in India. Amid succession debates, Rijiju affirmed India's support for the Dalai Lama's institution's decisions, rejecting external interference, particularly from China.
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Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are set to share a stage after 20 years for a joint rally celebrating the withdrawal of government resolutions related to the three-language policy. The rally, organized by Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, marks a rare instance of unity between the cousins, focusing on Marathi language and identity.
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