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24+ min ago (306+ words) Kurukshetra, Nov 29 (PTI) Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that the Bhagavad Gita is not only a guide to living a meaningful life but also a profound source of peace for humanity. Speaking at the "Sant Sammelan" held at Purushottampura Bagh near Brahmasarovar as part of the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav, he said that the message delivered by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the sacred land of Kurukshetra remains as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. "The message of peace given in the midst of a battlefield is what makes the Gita a unique scripture for the entire world," he said. The Sant Sammelan was held in the presence of renowned Gita scholar, Swami Gyananand Maharaj, with the participation of saints and spiritual luminaries from different parts of the country. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh…...

24+ min ago (1083+ words) November 29, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Following the service, Argyle attendees will enjoy a celebratory after-party designed to encourage fellowship and bring women together in the joy of the season. This combination of worship, teaching, celebration, and community reflects Milestone Church's commitment to creating environments where women can grow in their faith and build meaningful relationships. Childcare is not provided for this event. For additional questions or assistance, attendees may contact [email protected] or call (817) 812-3600. Milestone Women hosts JOY each Christmas season, inviting women and Elevate girls from all campuses to gather their friends for this uplifting evening. JOY has become one of the most anticipated events of the year, offering women a place to celebrate hope, faith, and connection during the Christmas season. Milestone Church is a life-giving, Bible-centered, and Spirit-filled church with campuses in Keller, Haslet, Argyle, and McKinney, Texas. With a strong…...

25+ min ago (1209+ words) RESENDING TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE CROP OF XDS103 - Pope Leo XIV, center, visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Pope Leo XIV visits the Ottoman-era Sultan Ahmed or Blue Mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Pope Leo XIV, center, walking with Muezzin Musa Asg'n Tunca, left, Dr. Emrullah Tuncel, second from left, and Imam of Mosque Sultanahmet Fatih Kaya, visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, right, leave at the end of an Ecumenical prayer service near the archaeological site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos in Iznik, Turkey, on Friday, November 28, 2025. Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians lead an Ecumenical prayer service at archaeological excavations of the ancient Byzantine-era Christian Saint Neophytos Basilica, in Iznik,…...

27+ min ago (296+ words) Published - November 29, 2025 08:42 pm IST - KOCHI With approximately 150 cardiac events reported at Sabarimala during each Mandalam-Makaravilakku season, of which 40 to 42 devotees die, the Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to ready a protocol, including a detailed health advisory, to ensure pilgrims" health, safety, and orderly movement. The court also referred to a report on the necessity of an ambulance to shift bodies of deceased devotees from the Sannidhanam to Pampa, while considering a suo motu proceeding. Their bodies are now being transported in stretchers, which causes significant distress and discomfort to relatives of the deceased. The Special Commissioner had sought a directive to use an old ambulance stationed at Pampa for the purpose. Already the board had decided to use the ambulance to transport their mortal remains, the court was informed. The court also directed that steps…...

29+ min ago (117+ words) Pope Leo XIV started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to the mosque in a gesture of respect to Turkey's Muslim majority. Pope Leo XIV started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to the mosque in a gesture of respect to Turkey's Muslim majority. Behind the scenes as AP covers Pope Leo's visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque...

30+ min ago (983+ words) The Vatican had said Leo would observe a "brief moment of silent prayer" in the mosque, but he didn't Leo took his shoes off and, in his white socks, toured the 17th-century mosque, looking up at its soaring tiled domes and the Arabic inscriptions on its columns as an imam pointed them out to him. The Vatican had said Leo would observe a "brief moment of silent prayer" in the mosque, but he didn't. An imam of the mosque, Asgin Tunca, said he had invited Leo to pray, since the mosque was "Allah's house," but the pope declined. Later, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said: "The pope experienced his visit to the mosque in silence, in a spirit of contemplation and listening, with deep respect for the place and the faith of those who gather there in prayer." The Vatican then…...

33+ min ago (298+ words) The Bhagavad Gita remains an unparalleled scripture with its teachings of peace and duty, according to Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who spoke at the Sant Sammelan during the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav. Khattar highlighted the Gita's timeless relevance in public life and urged for broader dissemination of its wisdom. Bhagavad Gita: A Timeless Guide for Global Peace Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar emphasized the timeless relevance of the Bhagavad Gita, calling it a profound source of peace for humanity. At the Sant Sammelan during International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav, he urged for wider dissemination of its teachings, highlighting its significance in public life and politics. The Bhagavad Gita remains an unparalleled scripture with its teachings of peace and duty, according to Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who spoke at the Sant Sammelan during the International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav. Khattar highlighted…...

34+ min ago (102+ words) Pope Leo XIV started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to the mosque in a gesture of respect to Turkey's Muslim majority. Pope Leo XIV started the second day of his trip to Turkey with a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday. Leo was following in the footsteps of his recent predecessors, who all made high-profile visits to the mosque in a gesture of respect to Turkey's Muslim majority....

37+ min ago (371+ words) Kerala HC directs ambulance use for Sabarimala deaths; pilgrim safety and inspections intensified Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Saturday expressed being "shocked and dismayed" at the current practice of transporting mortal remains of devotees who die during the Sabarimala pilgrimage on stretchers. The bench of Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan V and K V Jayakumar directed that an ambulance must now be used for this purpose. The court highlighted that transporting bodies on stretchers causes distress to relatives and other pilgrims on the trekking path. Following a report from the Sabarimala Special Commissioner, the High Court said an old ambulance stationed at Pamba could be used immediately. "This arrangement shall continue until further orders or until a more suitable vehicle is made available for this purpose. We make it clear that the said ambulance shall be used only for the purpose…...

39+ min ago (352+ words) Black Friday is here! Check out all of the deals we have found so far, up to 75% off Your November 29 horoscope is here. Mercury turns direct today, ending the retrograde journey that began on Nov. 7. Miscommunications will clear up, allowing us to make amends with others regarding recent developments and issues. The signs having the best days are Leo and Aquarius. Pay attention to the creative ideas bouncing around in your sphere. You might not be able to give them time now, but consider collaborating on them in the future. This is a great day to reconnect with an old friend you have been out of touch with and would like to make amends with for past issues. You have major charm powers on your side, and you can talk your way out of doing errands. Someone else can take…...